Hello Friends!! I hope that your 2020 is off to a good start! I am updating this post to announce a new stops in 2020!! (see below)
If you are curious what “The Coloring Challenge Road Trip” is all about and why I am doing it … you can check it out here.
The idea is meet with fellow colorists or crafters that enjoy coloring and to want to have relax, color and pick up a few tips. Whether you into making cards, coloring, stamping in your journal or planner, scrapbooking or even coloring in a coloring book this is for you. There will be demos & giveaways too!!
NEW LOCATIONS ARE IN THE WORKS and will be announced as soon as the dates become available. Here are some below.
OHIO ,Columbus April 4th 10am- 4pm at Simon Says Stamp.
Working on … a few more ! I will let you know as soon as I can.
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BELOW are the locations that I visited in 2019 but, I wanted to keep them here because I hope to return to most of them and they all are wonderful stops.
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FLORIDA, Eustis –DECEMBER 6th & 7th at My Favorite Things boutique
WISCONSIN, Greendale – NOVEMBER Saturday 16th at Village Paper & Ink
CALIFORNIA, Rancho Santa Margarita with Lawn Fawn – SEPTEMBER 14
OHIO – Simon Says Create March 15 1-5 See the post here.
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MINNESOTA – Minneapolis JUNE 26-29 at Junkie Fest
BELOW are the locations that I visited in 2018 but, I wanted to keep them here because I hope to return to most of them and they all are wonderful stops.
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FLORIDA- September 22nd &23rd 10:00 – 5:00 at My Favorite Things boutique
132 E Magnolia Ave, Eustis, FL 32726 (352) 800-4146
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ARIZONA – October 3rd (Wed)10:00 – 4:00 at Our Creative Escape
725 S Estrella Pkwy Goodyear, 85338 (623) 251-5566 call or click here to register.
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August 18th 9:30 – 4:30 at Concord & 9th, 770 E 9000 S Suite A, Sandy UT 84094
The registration fee went to support The Sharing Place – Grief Support for Children.
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June 30th 9:30-4:30 Richmond, CA at Hero Arts 1200 Harbour Way South, Richmond, CA 94804 The registration fee went to support NIAD – a Richmond-based art museum and teaching organization.
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March 10th 9:30-5:30 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA with Lawn Fawn. The registration fee went to to support Pet Project Foundation.
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March 24th 9:30-5:30 Saint Louis, MO 63119 with Power Poppy! The registration went to to support Urban Harvest STL.
February 17th 9:30-5:30 Saturday Scrapbook N’ More, 651 I-35BL #410, New Braunfels, TX The registration fee will go to support a local charity.
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BELOW are the locations that I visited in 2017 but, I wanted to keep them here because I have such great memories and I do hope to visit again eventually PLUS they all are wonderful stops.
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August 27th 2017 – United Kingdom, Edinburgh
September 9th 2017 – New York, New York
September 23rd & 24th 2017 – Canada, Ontario
October 6th & 7th 2017 – Wisconsin, Greendale
November 1st 2017 – Arizona, Mesa
November 11th & 12th 2018 – Massachusetts, Cape Cod
November 18th 2017 – Maryland, Savage Mill
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United Kingdom, Edinburgh – August 27th 10:00 – 5:30 at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh. One of my stamping idols will be joining me ….. Debby Hughes!!!! OMG!
Space is limited and registration is now open. Click on the PayPal “Buy Now” button for a Pre-registration/payment of 30.00 GBP will be required to save your spot. (lunch will be included) *The registration fee will go to support Stop Hunger in the UK.
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New York, New York – September 9th I am super excited to be stopping by Mama Elephant’s Anniversary Party and will be doing demos and giving some of my coloring tips. Mama Elephant will be posting the registration for this soon. Click here for sign up info.
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Canada, Ontario – September 23rd & 24th 9-5 at One Crazy Stamper, LLC . I am super excited that the crazy and energetic Emily from Stamping Bella will be joining me! Oh Yeah!
Space is limited. Please call 905-533-0781 to register. A Pre-registration/payment of $35.00 will be required to save your spot for EACH day. (lunch will be included) *The registration fee will go to support the local food bank called Caledon Food Exchange
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Wisconsin, Greendale – October 6th & 7th 10-6 at Village Paper & Ink .The oh so clever and always smiling Gina from Gina K. Designs will be joining me!! YIPEEEE!
Space is limited. Click here to sign up. A Pre-registration/payment of $35.00 will be required to save your spot. *The registration fee will go to support a local charity in Wisconsin.
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Arizona, Mesa – November 1st 9:00 – 5:00 Super excited that Nina from Waffle Flower will be joining me at Waffle Flower (2929 N Power Rd STE 101 Mesa, AZ 85215) Wahooo Hooo!
Space is limited & registration is open. Email Waffle Flower to sign up. A Pre-registration/payment of $35.00 will be required to save your spot. *The registration fee will go to St. Mary’s Food Bank
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Maryland, Savage Mill – NOVEMBER 18th – 9:00 -5:00 at The Queen’s Ink . The beautiful Danielle from Neat & Tangled will be joining me and will be doing a trunk show too. Pinch me please!
Space is limited. Click here to sign up or call (301) 497-9449 .A Pre-registration/payment of $35.00 will be required to save your spot. (lunch will be included) *The registration fee will go to support Danielle’s father who is suffering from CRSPS. To read more about CRSPS or see the Go Fund Me page go to Dan’s CRPS Treatment Fund.
Day 10. Exclusive Stamps Giveaway
What to Pack & Road Trip Announcement
It’s a ROAD TRIP … want to meet?
You really are the sweetest, most talented person on earth. So pleased to see that proceeds of your trip will be used to support these programs that feed people. Bless you for your willingness to do this.
Awww thanks soooo much I really needed to hear this right now. Thank YOU!! I hope I can fill these venues but, everything always works out . You are a sweetheart. Hugs
Wow! This is so exciting! I hope you make it down to Texas and maybe at least to Austin! I’d make the drive over!! Have fun on this cool adventure!
Yay I am so happy you are excited and I am trying to work out a Texas venue. Any store suggestions? If I have the meet up at a store it’s more money in the pocket of local charities. 🙂
Hi, Kathy~ I’ve been doing a little research and I’m so sorry to say that I can’t find any scrapbook stores in Austin or San Antonio! How sad! We used to have two great stores in San Antonio but they have closed their doors. How large of a space are you thinking you will need? I’d like to try and find you a place so then I could come!!
Cyndi Amaya
Oh You Made Me Ink
San Antonio, TX
Hi Cyndi, Thanks for putting the time in and sorry you came up empty handed. I know Understand Blue, Lydia does classes in Texas and I think it’s Austin and she knows of places. I wouldn’t be able to make as much for charities but, it’s definitely something I want to do. I hope hoping to get a chuck of time to nail down some dates. Let’s cross our fingers. Thanks again 🙂
This is so ambitious and amazing, Kathy! I wish you safe travels, a huge turnout, and a ton of fun! Hope to see you in 2018! Hugs, Darnell
Hi Darnell, LOL I am feeling ambitious and hope it all turns out . Thanks for the kind wishes and I will tuck them in my back pocket. Would love to see you too in 2018. Woo Hoo 🙂
I know this will be a huge success, Kathy! Wish I could come to all of them –haha! Calif is close to me, so maybe 2018 will work out or if I win the lottery you’ll see me at one of these–haha!
Thanks for the vote of confidence Greta I need to hear that lol. It’s taking a chance thinking people want to gather for a meet up. Either way full or not it will be lovely. I am working on two California venues and Lawn Fawn is one of them. Woo Hoo!! Excited to meet you! 🙂
I am so happy for you and all who are able to take part. What does this mean for the 30 Day coloring challenges? Are you doing the tours in place of or in addition to the coloring challenges? Thank you!
Hi Tracie, Such a good question and I would never give them up. I am really needing to color now and need those challenges to get my mojo back. Once I get settled I will have another one. Any thoughts on a 10 day one? I was thinking that might be good to do in between the 3o day challenges so we all don’t have to wait so long in between? Would love your thoughts 🙂
Oh good. Thank you =) Absolutely no objections for 10 day ones. I actually think that is a good idea and may work better for some. I love the 30 day ones and although it is not a requirement to participate daily, I think there are some who are too hard on themselves if they can’t. <3
Ok thanks for weighing in Tracie. I really am itching to color every day!! I hope to get something on the books soon. Hugs
Hi, I really want to reserve a space for Edinburgh but the link just takes me to the paypal page. Help!!
Hi Morag OMG yay that you want to come. I took that dang button down and let’s work through email. I will send you a paypal invoice. Can’t wait to meet you. Woo Hoo!
Hi Kathy! The Cape Cod Paypal button also leads to the main Paypal page. My sister and I are looking forward to meeting you 🙂
Hi Ann, The button is all fixed and I think I emailed you right? Hopefully you are all set. Woo Hoo 🙂
Thanks Kathy! Yes, I just sent my payment via Paypal and booked my hotel. So excited! 🙂
Fabulous – more fun! Thanks so much for doing all you do for the crafting community! Jo x
Awww Jo that’s so sweet but, it’s the people like YOU that keep me going. Thank YOU 🙂
OH MY GOODNESS Kathy, I would LOVE to be able to meet you! Have fun, it sounds awesome!
OMG that’s so awesome Teresa!! Did you sign up? Where? Wooo Hooo can’t wait! 🙂
Oh no Kathy. I’m sorry, I meant I SO WISH I COULD as I would love to have the chance to meet you and play all day:(
Sorry for the misunderstanding.
Oh no don’t be that’s totally ok. I jumped the gun when I read it lol. Well hopefully one day it will work out. Atleast we will have the coloring challenge right? I hope to find a date soon. Have a great night! Hugs
Texas?!!!!! Would you come to Austin, PUHLEASE???!!!! We are the live music capital of the world and have absolutely the BEST food around (way better than Dallas or Houston – sorry Dallas and Houston!). The only downfall, is we no longer have any craft stores to speak of . All of the copic classes are always in Dallas and Houston and no one ever comes here to Austin we have an awesome city!
Hi Kim, You are so cute lol. I am hoping to pair up with Lydia from Understand Blue and she lives in Austin (I think lol) so I would say that’s a 80% yes!! I am hoping to nail down some dates in the next month or so. Thanks for your patience. 🙂
Yeppers, Lydia lives in Austin!!! I have yet had the pleasure to meet her either, so this will be a dream come true for me -2 of my favorite bloggers/artists at one time! (#canwesayswooning)! I feel like a 50+ year old kid 😉 I will continue to read your blog for details. Thank you for responding back.
Kathy, What fabulous generosity to give your proceeds to the Food Bank.
You really are the sweetest person.
I WOULD LOVE to join you to colour and meet you. Unfortunately, I live
in a suburb south of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Ontario is a 6 hour flight
away :o(
I wish you all the very best and I know you won’t have to worry about finding people to come – everybody knows and loves you!!!
Hi Candy oh my you are a sweetheart and thank YOU. Ahhhh Canada is sooo BIG!! Sorry you live so far. Lets just cross our fingers and hope that one day something works out. Thanks for the kind wishes I will tuck them in my back pocket. Hugs
I wish I lve close to one of that place!
sounds like much fun!
have a nice day
Hi Fiki, I wish you did too!! I always love it when you pop over to my blog. Hope all is good with you. Maybe one day 🙂 A girl can wish!
Argh. Trying to register for the Queen’s Ink in MD and I don’t see anything to choose. I had difficulty yesterday accessing the site… Did it fill up while I was wrestling the interwebs? 🙁
Hiiii Christy sorry you were having trouble. Would it be easier to give them a call? Here is the number. Thanks and sooo excited to meet you. Woo Hoo (301) 497-9449
Hey Christy are you all set? Anything I can do?
Thanks for your patience 🙂
Sorry for the late reply, but the class is listed now and I’ve got my spot! November seems so far away but it will be here before we know it!
I want to pre register in Maryland but the Queen’s link only take me to their classes in November, not your class. I called and left a message but Patty may not be there yet.
Thanks for trying Koren and don’t worry it won’t sell out until Danielle from Neat & Tangled posts about it. They are really good about calling you back. I will make sure you get a spot. Keep me posted 🙂
Thank you so much Kathy! But I kept calling until they were forced to give me a spot, lol. No… I’m just kidding. They called me back and made sure I was taken care of. I love that place. See ya in November!
lol Koren. Yipeeee see you in November and thanks for your patience. 🙂
I am going to cry, tears, tears, tears… tissue please….I was hoping to meet my idol ( yes you ) but looks like you are not coming to my state, but I understand you are only one person and can’t make it everywhere and the expense alone wow.
I never get to leave my house and I was thinking this would be my chance.
Anyways, I think this is this is the coolest idea and I am jealous but I think you all will have such an amazing fun time, take lots of pics for those of us left behind.
I have been there with you for every one of your Color Challenges, this one some of us will have to sit out but I did like your 10 day one but I think that might be a lot on you with everything you got going on now? It might be better to wait till this is over and you rest up , We can wait.
Ohhh no Tracey … I am passing you tissues and hugs. I know you have been with me from the start and I so appreciate that. Did I ask you before what your state was? Lets cross our fingers and hope that one day it works out. Big hugs
Thanks Kathy for the tissues, lol I am in Fla…fingers crossed, Hugs.
Kathy, this is brilliant, and I can’t imagine you having any trouble filling the venues! In fact, just the opposite!!!
If I still lived in my home state of MD I would be at Savage Mill in a heartbeat! But I will keep my fingers crossed for Florida!!! We have MFT Stamps and Whimsodoodle and Violettes all within a reasonable distance of Tampa!!! I will be on the lookout!
Hi Miriam, I made a note of those stores and once I catch my breath I will reach out to them. My hubby has property in Sarasota so I do think it’s possible to squeeze Florida in at some time. Woo Hooooooo
What an amazing way to celebrate creativity with friends, Kathy! I’m positive that all of the dates will fill up so quickly. You are such a sweetheart to give so much of your time and heart to our next Coloring Challenge. I think a 10-day Challenge would be great fun, too!! Happy travels, dear Kathy! ♡
Thanks for weighing in Dawn and as soon as I catch my breath…. I want to set a date for a coloring challenge lol. I am so needing to COLOR!! Thanks for your sweet compliments .. .I am glowing. Hugs
Totally awesome Kathy!!! I will see you in NY!!
Ok I was hoping!!!!! Yipeeee see you in NY!! Hugs
Way to go Kathy, you are so creative in thinking of new things to get us involved. This is a great idea and should be fun! However you probably won’t be coming near me, little ole West Lafayette, IN. I will be following your blog and try to color along with the others? You are such an inspiration to me!
Awwww Gretchen you are such a sweetheart thank YOU!! Well never say never it could happen one day right! I have always wanted to visit all the states so anything is possible if we don’t get to old and are still coloring. (always will be) Let’s cross our fingers and hope for the best. Hugs
Oh I do SO wish you were planning on Coloring in Michigan – the Lake Michigan side to be exact!
I love your generous heart, Kathy – good for you for remembering the local charities on your tour!
Happy trails, to you …
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This is awesome! You’re going to be in my neck of the woods! Only problem is I’m in Europe and can’t call On Crazy Stamper until I get back. I sent them a message so I hope they can squeeze me in. It would be such a shame to miss out.
Whoo hoo, I’m in! Can’t wait.
Whooo hoooo!!! Yay! So glad you got in!!! We are going to have a blast!
Awesome. Wish you were coming closer to me.
All signed up for your stop in Wisconsin. I can’t wait to meet you.
YAY! We are all going to have so much fun coloring together!
Kathy, you are going to be a very busy Lady. I can’t wait until my turn in Southern California comes around. Love always
Hi Kathy, I just wanted to tell you that I have registered for the Ontario location!! I am so looking forward to enjoying a day of colouring and meeting you!!!
Yahoo!!! I’m so excited! We are going to have so much fun!!!
Wowzers!!! I am in Washington State right now, but my husband will be retiring from the Army next year after 30 years. We are planning on returning to Missouri. PLEASE do a St. Louis stop in the fall after we are back in the state!! haha.. super big hugs… now.. if you are coming out to Washington before then, I’ll be on board to come and color with ya.. ~ Pam