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I love traveling all over meeting so many fun and wonderful people in the creative community. My passion is to continue creating, teaching, sharing, learning and meeting new friends.

During Stampaway 1950's Costume Contest


Surprising our long-time friend Eileen Hull
after the not being able to see her due to the pandemic.


CeCe from CeCe Restyled
in her Indianapolis Studio/Store

1950's Costume Contest



Lauren with Simon Says Stamps

Visiting with Jillian :-)

"Uncle Ted", the man, myth and legend!

Our long-time friend Laurie at the
Stamp & Scrapbook Expo in Schaumburg, IL

Jennifer Jennington, owner of Stamplistic!

Dave with Rubbernecker Stamps

Jennifer Dove's 2018 Copic Boot Camp
(my wife and I are in back right corner)


Graphic 45's Roaring 20's Event - super fun!






Joe Rotella - long-time friend, craft instructor

Jillian from Jillian Vance Design - Stamps and Dies
during costume contest showing off our Steampunk Crowns

Eileen Hull Sizzix Designer and long-time
friends reunited at a show in Chicago

Having fun with Irina Blount and Martha Tucker
at their La La-Land Retreat

Tanya Donner-Kostynuk and Nanci - Friends re-united at a
Simon Says Stamp event in Columbus, Ohio :-)

Corninna Houbeck Silberg at Simon Says Stamp Event









Stayce DiWid - Scrapbook Expo in Schaumburg, IL

Greg Smallwood 

Blessed to take classes with my wife
and so many amazing people!

Teaching a mixed media technique class
at Neu Scrapbook

Crafting with folks at GenCon in Indianapolis



Wait, he doesn't craft! ... or does he? ;-)



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