Good Early Early Early morning!
Well Gango, I just glued my last piece on my extra Graphic 45 CHA projects! I want to celebrate!!!! But it's like 1:00 a.m.!!! what do you do when you have to catch a plane in 7 hours?!? What a day...What a day! I was finally down to the detail work this afternoon on my projects! I was going gang busters! Then around 4 p.m. a thunderstorm came through and knocked out the power! It finally came back on around 10 p.m.! Just my luck huh?
You should have seen me! I had about 5 candles on trying to see where to punch holes and place things! I had a stool shoved right up next to the french doors so I could see! The living end was when I was distressing a piece of paper and tossed my applicator in the candle wax! Serious to God, how could I have possibly flung the darn thing into the wax! I held my cool pretty well and just kept moving!
At one point, the thought did arise when I was cutting chipboard as to why on earth I always had to MAKE something to then embellish! Why didn't I go for something easy and just alter it! OH NO, that would have been too easy! I had to make it from scratch! LOL! But that is however what i enjoy the most...building something! Well, it's built, inked, glued, taped, papered, punched, embellished and wrapped and ready to go! Yahooo Again for good measure!
I totally haven't read any of your emails or comments but hope to from the plane in the morning! I thought it best not to turn on the computer while I was trying to finish up my projects. If I should have even read one, guess where I'd be? You guessed it...I would still be online! LOL!
Just wanted to send out one last post before I hit the road... or the air in this case... in the morning! I am ready to go! CHICAGO, here I come!.....By the way, have you ever wondered how to pack a top hat? Well, me too! :)
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
LOL, Last minute crafting for the win! :-P I'm glad everything turned out alright ever all. Have a good flight and I can't wait to see what you made for the cha! Enjoy!! (PS: There are special travel-boxes for top hats!)
Posted by: Dee | 07/16/2012 at 01:49 AM
Ow how I love reading your posts Jim. I have never even thought about how to pack a top hat, but now you have me wondering lol.
Have a blast at CHA!!! Can't wait till we get to see your new brilliant creations!!
Posted by: Cassandra | 07/16/2012 at 01:54 AM
Hi Jim, Congratulations on getting it all done. Your dedication is impressive. Have fun at CHA.
Posted by: Disco Queen | 07/16/2012 at 02:32 AM
I love how you always overcome adversity and remain cheerful at all times! I wish I was like that! Have an amazing time at CHA and don't forget to tell us all about it please.
Lynn
Posted by: Lynn Wild | 07/16/2012 at 03:53 AM
Maybe your inner muse is telling you to add some encaustic work to your creations. ROFL
Looking forward to the CHA posts!
Posted by: Pam in hot and humid NC | 07/16/2012 at 04:56 AM
Oh Jim --how I always love reading your posts, as I always walk away smiling! I adore how you make the best of every situation! Looking forward to seeing the creations you made for CHA! Have a safe & restful flight, and a great adventure in Chicago.
Posted by: Gail Elizabeth | 07/16/2012 at 05:20 AM
Whoo Hoo! Chicago bound! Safe travels! Looking forward to seeing what you have created and your posts from CHA and Chicago.
Posted by: Sharon Y (sharona62) | 07/16/2012 at 07:02 AM
I was wondering where you were! Have a great time Jim!
Posted by: Denise | 07/16/2012 at 07:04 AM
Was it a romantic piece done by candlelight? I'm glad you got to finish your piece up in time. Can't wait to see what you created! Have a great time at CHA, bring us lots of info on what you see. I'm so jeolous!!
Posted by: shari (cricutrookie) | 07/16/2012 at 07:31 AM
Oh come now Jim....you could WHIP up a hat box before you left?? A carry on hat box. Well if you have some free time (LOL) before you leave Chicago there's something for you to do! :D
Have a blast...wish I were going to! :D
Posted by: Dolly/scrapthat | 07/16/2012 at 07:37 AM
Safe travels, can"t wait to see some CHA posts of the DT creations.
You don't pack a top hat, you wear it with style ;-)
Posted by: Lisa T. | 07/16/2012 at 07:55 AM
I know I shouldn't...but...I have to...LOL!!! I'm pictureing you crafting by candlelight and cursing. Reminds me of Laura last CHA when she lost power for days.
That WAS some storm that went through. We went out on the porch and just stood there like a couple of ninnies watching the rain...and then the flood in the back yard. We needed it sooooo bad!!
Safe travels my friend!! Be sure to look up my DD, Kimber, at the Jillibean booth.
And as far as the top hat goes...just wear it!
Posted by: Barbara Albrecht | 07/16/2012 at 08:18 AM
By now, you are in the air and on your merry way. Yahoo!!!!!! Off to see the wizards in Chicago. It is finally here Jimbug!!!!! See..... you persevered even thru a power outage. So proud of you. Now it is fun, fun, fun!!!! Enjoy, and don't forget to smile. Take good care of Ms. Laura,(or will she be taking good care of you??). Which ever. Have fun.
Marcie
Posted by: Marcie Smith | 07/16/2012 at 08:57 AM
You always brighten my day and today was no exception. I can just picture how you were working. I hope you can destress a bit and enjoy your first CHA. Looking forward to seeing what you created through this whole process. Thanks as always for sharing.
Posted by: TheresaMP | 07/16/2012 at 09:12 AM
AH, you WEAR the top hat!
Posted by: Queen Mary | 07/16/2012 at 12:34 PM
hahaha!!! can just picture you crafting in the dark by candlelight!!!! have a great time in chicago taking in everything and getting toadally inspired!!!
Posted by: kay(texfolkart) | 07/16/2012 at 01:46 PM
It's a glorious insanity, isn't it? Can't wait to see what you have cooked up for us...it's always amazing. Get some sleep on the plane. (Yeah, right....like trying to sleep on Christmas Eve when you are 6 or 7...the excitement prevents slumber!) I know you will have fun and make a ton of friends! Enjoy!
Posted by: kathy/NorthCarolina | 07/17/2012 at 04:22 AM
Have a great time! Safe trip.
Posted by: Renee Zarate | 07/17/2012 at 07:51 AM
Oh boy, what a fab time you are going to have. Eat some terrific Chicago deep dish pizza for me! Hey, here is an idea, a G45 Gentleman Jim hat box, altered to perfection! Enjoy! So looking forward to the upcoming posts!
Posted by: Wende | 07/17/2012 at 08:07 AM
Boy those storms are having fun with us lately aren't they? I can't wait to see your projects for CHA - they are sure to be mind blowing as always! Wish I could fit in your suitcase to go with you! Thanks for taking us on your journey! Seeing CHA through your eyes is going to be so much fun!
Posted by: Becky D | 07/17/2012 at 08:30 AM