We just came back from our Paper Muses scrapbooking retreat yesterday! What an awesome and fun weekend we had :) We had 24 incredible and fun women come join us from Wed. to Sat. for a continuous girls night out. When the ladies got to the lodge (Hidden Springs Ranch) we had a fun welcome gift for each of them. They all got two clear stamp sets from Hero Arts, three Mister Huey sprays from Studio Calico, and some super cute wood veneer butterflies, also from Studio Calico.
It is tradition to watch Grey's Anatomy during the retreat, and this time was no different. I have to say, this was an interesting episode - wasn't planning on it being a musical! We all got some great laughs and a few tears too!
Taylor, Sadie and Malinda working on one of Lindsey's classes.
Mandee busy with the embossing powder. We always have some fun new techniques at the retreat, usually taught by Lindsey. :)
Laurie and Kassie taking advantage of the awesome meals we have at the retreat. The food is always one of the best things at the retreat.
Malinda won the contest to be a guest teacher next time with this layout. It is darling, especially with a photo of her brand new baby!
Every night we leave little treats and gifts on the pillows of our guests. This time they got some yummy chocolate dipped fudge made by Lindsey and some bath salts the other night. I forgot to take pictures of the cute necklaces and keychain lanyards they also got. We always leave a gift at their spots every morning too. We love to spoil our guests!
Denise rocking the paint and bubble wrap technique.
Malinda just had this sweet little baby boy a month ago and lucky for us, she brought him with her! It was so fun to have a sweet little baby there with us, we all got to fight over holding this sweet little thing! He was so good!! Here is Cindy taking her turn with him.
I think we had a few ladies sneak off before this photo was taken to go on a walk around the lodge. This is most of our good friends that we got to spend the weekend with. Every time we have a retreat it's like a family reunion! So good to see these ladies and make new friends too!
I love all the cute pink bags!! I think this was the supplies of two people. Yep, there is room to pack everything you own at the lodge!
This is looking down on about half the main floor. It is a huge place with lots of room to spread out and relax!
Taylor and Shantelle. Most of the ladies bring cute matching shirts and scrapbook related t-shirts. I love these cute scarves that said iScrap on the end of them.
Many of the ladies were up until 4, 5 and even 7:30 am. These two stopped for a nap between classes.Thanks ladies for making mine and Lindsey's job so enjoyable! We had a great time with you all and can't wait to see so many of you in November!! Our next retreat is already on the books and about 1/3 booked. It will be the first weekend in November. You can sign up on our blog www.papermusesretreats.blogspot.com. Or feel free to email me or Lindsey with any questions!
