Yesterday I gave y’all a little taste of my first day in Arizona for Creative Estates.
I promised you more, so here it is. . .
{photo courtesy of A Place for Us}
Day 2: Friday
Classes, Crafts and Connections
First up was a little game. All the ladies from Arizona and Utah {and there was A LOT of them} had to get up and move to another table. We got Becca from Blue Cricket Designs {she is the first on the left}. LOVE her and her blog!
Then it was off to hear a few of my favorite bloggers speak about how to plan, perfect and post on a creative blog. Right up my alley!
Amy {The Idea Room}, Jen {Tatertots and Jello}, Cindy {Skip to My Lou} and Kim {Today’s Creative Blog}
After, I got a photo with Jen from Tatertots and Jello. She was so sweet and even took my picture too! WOW!
Craft time!
I chose Letterpress demo and make & take craft session.
We used the Letterpress tool to make an embossed thank you card.
I want this machine! They gave several away, but not to me. 
Boohoo! ):
Boohoo! ):Shopping. . .
One of the highlights of the day was the opening of the Handmade Market!
These were some seriously talented ladies selling their handmade items. Above is my new buddy {the only other Carolina girl at Creative Estates}, Ilene from Much Love, Illy. Please go visit her shop, she has some darling jewelry and hair accessories!
Becki’s shop {Whippy Cake} also had some stunning rosette accessories.
Friday night was spent with some amazing ladies at Girls Night Out. But that’s a whole ‘nother story. I’ll share it with you later. For now. . .
Day 3: Saturday
More classes, crafts and connections
Becki, from Whippy Cake woke everyone up with “the wave” before she, Becky {Becky Higgins, LLC}, Rachel {Brassy Apple} and Melanie {Above All Fabrics} shared with us how they have learned to balance motherhood with a business.
“Happy Chaos” they call it!
“Family council” and PAPER calendars and lists are two tips I’m taking away from this session!
Then it was time to laugh my a$& off as I listened to Char {Crap I’ve Made}, Shelley {House of Smiths}and Stephanie {The Daily Blarg} share how to let your personality shine through while blogging. And trust me, these ladies GOT PERSONALITY! They were a riot!
I laughed from start to finish and this is where Shelley broke out into song with her version of “Forget You.”
Shelley also taught Destiny {A Place for Us} and me her signature “photo yourself” technique.
{Shelley has the photo of us. Maybe she will share it on her blog? Or just send it to me?}
Okay, I am starting to realize that this post is going on and on and on. I told you, I have SO much to share. We did a craft this day, which I planned on including in this post, but maybe I’ll just save that for another post. I hope you don’t mind. But, I’ll give you a hint. It’s knock-off jewelry! You don’t want to miss it! Until then. . .
that handmade market looks like so much fun! I think I would get in trouble there!
Thanks again for sharing with us more pics!!! Love that Handmade Market
Veronica
How fun
can't wait to read more 
Would love to hear the photo yourself technique!
That photo is up on her blog…and it's FANTASTIC! Great wrap-up posts. I just can't get enough of these.
Your photos are incredible! As a result of seeing all these wonderful Creative Estates posts with pretty pictures, I am now in the market for a new camera!!
This is a great wrap up too Jen!!! Though you can totally see me texting Joon in that business mom's session hahaha.
So fun! I'm lovin' all the wrap-up posts! Your photos are great–love the ones of the wave!
Wow. Your photos are the best I've seen so far! Thanks so much for documenting your experience and sharing it all on your blog!
It was really great meeting you. I hope we will see you again in Salt Lake City next year!
xoxo