Sunday, April 17, 2011

Attendee Recap of Creative Estates

Have loved reading everyone’s posts from Creative Estates as they have rolled in. Thought it would be fun to share some of them here…
Of course, this isn’t it. If you wrote a Creative Estates post and it’s not listed, will you leave  a link in the comments? Would love to include them in the body of this post!
Never would have guessed that an amazingly successful business woman like The Vintage Pearl was shy.
So glad the conference captured the spirit of community, Andrea talks about over on her blog – The Worley House.
Shelley, from House of Smiths, has some great photos of bloggers taking photos…
She’s a little tipsy, but that doesn’t mean she drinks…just ask her, everyone else did! Check out Michelle’s post conference update!
Stephanie’s photos will make you wish you were her roommate…
This post is almost as darling as the girls behind the site…WhipperBerry
Everyone wanted a photo with Jen – she’s kind of famous – and she’s written a great postabout all the wonderful girls she met!
Becca has put together a beautiful post about her experiences at the event – this conference was all about creating friendships and having fun!
Even if Sandy wasn’t a la Mode, we’d think she was so sweet after reading her Creative Estates teaser and full recap. Love the silliness going on…
Ready for a little fashion show? April from Funky Vintage Lovely prepared a post on some of the conference’s hottest outfits. She has another really fun post that talks a bit more about the conference too!
Char, from Crap I’ve Made, has issued another classic post. It includes all of her famous Creative Estates lines.
How can you not love anything written by someone who’s blog name is Sparklepants…bling, bling.
This girl was lucky. Or it was just her table?  I think it was her…plus (cheesy) we were sooo lucky to have her join us!
Honey Bear Lane has to be one of the sweetest girls on the planet. Really.
She’s Not Just a Housewife, nor a full-time crafter, but she does some excellent home improvement/DIY work. Check out Stacy’s Creative Estates post and another follow-up here.
Kami, from No Biggie, has a great post that cover’s the tips Becky Higgins shared. She was also generous enough to share the content she provided while on the photography panel.
There was quite a bit of conversation surrounding the incredible Mac & Cheese at Saturday night’s dinner. Shey’s posted the recipe over on her blog.
If you are interested in photos, you’ve got to check out Kendra’s amazing photo stream. She’s posted a sneak peak on her blog.
Allison, of Allison Waken Photography, was on hand to share some tips and tricks. Check out her fun recap!
Amy, from the Idea Room, wrote up a great recap of her experience – complete with some fun photos!
If you’re going to Chandler, you might want to check out this post – great food review!
Lady Bug Blessings posted her take on the conference…check out the fun canvass she made during the creative workshops.
We were so lucky to have Bev, of Flamingo Toes, join us. Check out her perspective on attending as a conference newbie!
Not only did Chrissy provide us with some gorgeous bookmarks in our swag boxes, but she also left a colorful recap full of photos and fun!
Loving Jen, from Scissors and Spatula’s recap. She’s got some great photos of the best Creative Estates details and then a few more here.
Who doesn’t love Naptime with Chocolate?! Jamielyn is adorable. She’s shared a couple of her favorite conference moments here and here. Don’t miss her gorgeous baby – we were all dying over the baby bling!
Love her site and love this post. Hop on over and visit Freckles Crafts.
Tara was a favorite, and it’s not just because she made everyone gorgeous business card holders. She’s posted about her experience a few times. Check this out and this, this andthis.
This girl was, without a doubt, one of the most stylish at Creative Estates…we’re going to have to ask her to do a little wardrobe styling for next year!
Melissa shared some heartfelt words on her blog.
This may be the most gracious moment of the entire conference…we have an amazing community!
Lindsay, from Aisle to Aloha, has several great posts about her Creative Estates experience. Start here. Then read this and then this. You will quickly see why this girl was the life of the party!
Wow. She truly is lovely. Stunning in fact. And she’s shared her thoughts about Creative Estates here and here.
Want to laugh out loud? You will when you read Lara’s post…any of them actually.
Love this post by Megan over at Brassy Apple.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Friday Night Dinner With SheyB & You! CHANGED!!!


We have a change for the Friday night dinner with Shey!  Instead of going to San Tan Brewery, we will be having Florendino's pizza Pool Side at the San Marcos Hotel!  Florendino's makes the most amazing pizza you'll ever taste!
This "pool party" is going to be a great low key event.  No crowds, no shouting over everyone.  Just simple and fun.  Join Shey in the hotel lobby at 7:30.
Please leave a comment below letting us know you'll be attending since the linky used prior is no longer working.

See you SOON!!!!



Sunday, April 3, 2011

Creative Workshops

One of the most exciting elements of our event is the creative workshops we have planned. These classes will provide you with not only a fun take home, but they will also give you the opportunity to interact and get to know one another better!

Friday afternoon join Lisa Andrews, Scrapbook Circle, in making a mini “Welcome Home” album or learn how to use (and enter to win) Lifestyle Crafts at home letterpress machine with Kami Bigler from No Biggie.

Saturday afternoon’s classes are just as fun. Bev McCullough, Flamingo Toes, will be teaching participants how to make the most fabulous faux Anthro necklace. There is a small fee associated with this course, but it will be well worth it! In the other class, Kami Bigler, No Biggie and Jennifer Hadfield, Tatertots and Jello, will be helping you to create fun DecoArt painted canvases. 

Please hop over to the Eventbrite site to learn more and register for two of these fun classes - one on Friday and one Saturday - before they fill up!

Early Registration and Cupcakes & Cocktails


Early registration will take place at Inspirador, 63 East Boston Street, Chandler, from 4-6 p.m. Come in early to check out the gorgeous event venue and to pick up event materials (badge, program, swag and your drink ticket for Cupcakes and Cocktails).

Dinner Thursday evening is on your own, but if you’re up for some of the best Mexican in town head over to the Cupcakes and Cocktails venue a little early and meet up with us!

Cupcakes and Cocktails, sponsored by Decadent Delights and The TomKat Studio, will be held at El Zocalo, 28 South San Marcos, Chandler.

Located in one of Chandler’s historic buildings, El Zocalo is one of the Phoenix area’s most well-known restaurants. At this fun event your drink ticket will provide you one trip to the bar and you’ll have access to all the amazing cupcakes you can eat!

Monday, March 28, 2011

Agenda!!

Pssst... the agenda has been updated.
The speakers are now on the agenda as well, so you'll be able to now see what everyone is speaking on!
Click the Agenda button under the header.  :)

See you all NEXT WEEK!!!!

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Creative Estates Handmade Market

Unfortunately, the Handmade Market is no longer open to the public.  There was a little bit of confusion about this, so I wanted to make sure that everyone knew.  Sorry for the inconvenience everyone!

I promised you all that I would be posting the information about the Creative Estates Handmade Market. Sorry it's taken me several days to get this up for you!  Here is the information...


We currently only have a few booth spots left, so if you want a booth, snag one up quick.  :)

All booths are provided 1 table (approx. 5ft x 5ft.).  A tablecloth can be provided by the venue if necessary.  Your total booth space is approximately 10ft x 10ft.

The venue is opening it's doors for set up on Thursday afternoon!  So come by sometime Thursday afternoon before 6pm to set up your booth spot.

Tables will be randomly handed out to vendors.  Look for your name on the table you've been given.  No requests are being taken to be next to someone you know.

Times for the handmade market are as follows:

Friday night 5-7pm
Saturday 9am-1pm
CHANGED!  Conference Handmade Market is no longer public! {at all}  This will now be a private shopping experience for CE Attendees only. {both days} And with over 150 attendees coming, that's a lot of shopping!
Saturday night 5-9pm {if you are a conference attendee}

The handmade market is open to the public.
If you have a booth and don't want to miss any sessions on Saturday when the market is open from 9-1, then you aren't obligated to run your booth.  If you want to run your booth for part of the time, then that's fine too.  {ex: if you want to run your booth from 10-12pm that would be fine}

There is no single checkout.  Every vendor is responsible for their own sales.

If you are leaving early Sunday, then you'll need to tear down your booth Saturday night.  If you leave late enough Sunday, Inspirador has been gracious enough to offer to open it's doors that morning to let everyone else tear down their booth if they so choose.


If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to email us: creativeestatesconf@gmail.com


Thanks everyone!  ONLY FOUR WEEKS UNTIL WE'LL BE NEIGHBORS!!!  :)


P.S.  Conference Tickets are almost sold out!!  There are only 17 left!  So be sure and get your ticket soon!!

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Friday Night Dinner With SheyB & You!

So Friday night we have decided to do an on your own night.  So Creative Estates attendees can feel free to go off and do what they please.  This has prompted some others to have a party that isn't within walking distance to the hotel, and others to do dinner with family, etc.



So, Shealynn is doing a Friday night meet up at San Tan Brewery, located literally 2 minutes from the San Marcos Hotel!  Please sign up below so she can make proper arrangements with the restaurant.  This gathering is very simple, just come as you are, and be ready to get to know everyone better!  Dinner will be at 7:30pm.  We'll meet in the San Marcos Hotel lobby!

Please sign up below if you'd like to join us!

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