Please say hello to.............Karen!

Who: Karen

From: Ipswich

Lives with: my darling Penn and my little girl Georgia, 2 dogs, 1 cat and two chooks!

Blogs: Um - no time to blog!

Creates: not as often as I used to...

Describe your creative style in FIVE words: Just the way I want!

Describe your creative SPACE in five words: shared, light filled, large, clean

Likes to listen to: Radio national or loud country music on grooveshark

Is looking forward to dream.create.inspire because? it is a chance to just focus on playing for a while

Dreams about: peppermint castles and chocolate fountains

FIVE things you cannot live without: my family, books, tea, coffee and Bic pens

Is inspired by: other scrappers

This might surprise you to learn……………I am the oldest mother in George's class....

Please extend a warm welcome to........Gigi!

Who: Giovanna Scott

From: Brisbane

Lives with: chaos….LOL Hubby Michael, 2 sons Mackinley 9 and Rainer 7

Blogs: www.giovanna-shesgotissues.blogspot.com

Creates: in fits and spurts….scrapping, altered items, art journaling, mixed media

Describe your creative style in FIVE words:  messy, funky, eclectic, thoughtful, arty

Describe your creative SPACE in five words: I KNOW IT’S HERE SOMEWHERE.

Likes to listen to: Triple J and my hubby telling me he loves me.

Is looking forward to dream.create.inspire because? The intimate atmosphere; the opportunity to escape; the chance to breathe a little and recharge, and the fab company.

Dreams about: Robert Downey Jnr

FIVE things you cannot live without: avocado, tuna, paint, family, dark chocolate

Is inspired by: People who truly enjoy what they do.

This might surprise you to learn……I am not a Morning Person!! I am bringing my own coffee to retreat!!

say HELLO to...............Jody!

Who: Jody Urquhart

From: Raceview near Ipswich Queensland Australia

Lives with:   Hubbie – John, Dacynta (daughter) and her boyfriend Mitch – their birdies Bubby and Xena, Bonnie (fur baby) and Dude (fur baby), Red the fish, Rose the axolotl,  Piggy the guinea pig and our two birdies (who live outside) I also have another daughter – Shannon – who moved out of home not too long ago with her boyfriend Kyle.

Blogs: www.stickngiggle.blogspot.com

Creates:I am a scrapbooker….but willing to give any form of art a go!

Describe your creative style in FIVE words: hmmm – do I have a style??? Maybe – layered, clustered, blingy, distressed and sometimes simple.

Describe your creative SPACE in five words: easy – messy, messy, messy, messy and unorganised.

Likes to listen to: Music

Is looking forward to dream.create.inspire because?     I get to see my gorgeous friend Jodi!!!! And I get to spend some “me” time with other creative friends

Dreams about: many things….

FIVE things you cannot live without: My family, Dude, Sunshine, love and dare I say it - money       

Is inspired by: inspiration is everywhere!!!!!!

Sponsor spotlight - Stick'n'Giggle

Please make welcome and extend a fabulous THANK YOU to the gorgeous Jody from Stick’n’Giggle.

As well as providing some delicious goodies for our retreat goodie bags, Jody is packing up and bringing as much of her sweet little shop that she can squeeze into her car!

Jody runs Stick’n’Giggle from her home, not that you would know it look how gorgeous and spacious her home business is, Jody is also running her own retreat later on in the year  I have been to THREE Stick’n’Giggle retreats now and they are always heaps of fun……you won’t regret attending and you always, always get the best value for money and great personal service.

So if you have any special requests that you would like Jody to throw into the car, now is the time to speak up, send Jody an e-mail and let her know your hearts desire or perhaps you could buy one of her pre-made kits? Jody has an amazing eye for colour and design and the kits she puts together are always well coordinated and excellent value!

Welcome to dream.create.inspire 2011 Jody and I can’t wait to see you again!

Introducing....Lou!

Who: Louise Nelson {workshop facilitator}


From: Adelaide South Australia

Lives with: Moi

Blogs: http://louise -justloolabelle.blogspot.com

Creates: When ever I can and when the mojo stikes, oh and when I get off facebook.

Describe your creative style in FIVE words: Simple, arty blend of 'stuff' .....LOL :)

Describe your creative SPACE in five words: Choc-a-block full-o-crap and lot-sa light LOL,

Likes to listen to: the radio or TV whist creating, not that fussed music wise.

Is looking forward to dream.create.inspire because? The people :) :) :)

Dreams about: Winning tattslotto so that I create and grow up/into an eccentric witty wizened up old artist!!! who can still afford to eat and drink LOL :)

FIVE things you cannot live without: Computer/internet, My Friends, Camera, my spirituality, op-shops.

Is inspired by: ooooh every thing around me and a myriad of creatives :)

This might surprise you to learn…………… if I could afford to have a facelift I'd do it in a heart beat LOL, so hate looking old :) :) :)

Goodmorning and say HI to...........Cheryl!

Who: Cheryl Durheim


From: Rous Mill

Lives with: Ed (husband) , Daughters , Rebecca , Sophie And Pennie

Blogs: {doesn't}

Creates:when I can

Describe your creative style in FIVE words: I'd call it simple/ basic (wanting to learn more)

Describe your creative SPACE in five words: dining table/ loungeroom floor

Likes to listen to: All types of music. Depends on how I feel.

Is looking forward to dream.create.inspire because? It will be my first retreat, i'm excited

Dreams about: being carefree, comfortable, my kids

FIVE things you cannot live without: friends, family, phone, car (am lost without transport), $$

Is inspired by: friends, what others can accomplish inspires me to try to succeed


This might surprise you to learn…………… I'm not as confident as I seem.

Sponsor Spotlight- Lilac Skin Designs

A big thankyou and welcome to the gorgeous Alicia from Lilac Skin, all the way from India!
Alicia has helping me out by sourcing some gorgeous gifts for the goodie bags from India for me…………shhhhh here is a sneak peek but that’s all you get for now.

If you get a chance head over to Alicia’s blog and read her love story, grab the tissues it’s a beautiful story and I do {love} a happy ending.
Whilst you are at Alicia’s blog drooling over the gorgeous photos pop into her etsy shop and check out her KAFTANs’, yes girls I said KAFTANs’…….oh my goodness they are gorgeous and YES I own one and YES I am embracing my inner hippy……..seriously though – comfy, gorgeous, cool and lovely; the perfect thing to pop on after a swim. Oh and they are all on SALE at the moment........so be quick!

So thank you to Alicia and if you ever need anything from India just tell her Jodi sent you, she loves shopping in the markets and I promise you that you will receive the most beautifully wrapped mail you have ever seen – guaranteed!