How Does Katie Watson Spend the Holidays?

What is your favorite part of the holiday season?
Decorating for sure! I love to see how excited the kids get when we bring in the Christmas boxes to be unpacked...they oooh and aaahhhh over every thing as they unpack it.

Do you make homemade presents for people?

Yes, every year. I love giving homemade presents for people. If I had a ton of money I would buy the people I love extravagant gifts that were perfect for them but I don't...so instead of giving them some cheap present...I spend that money on supplies and create something special for them. It means much more to them anyway.


What’s your favorite holiday indulgence?
Drinking Baily's and Hot Chocolate with Christmas Music playing in the background.


What are you hoping to find in your stocking?
New makeup.......it won't happen because Santa has no idea how to buy makeup but if I could have anything, it would be new, department store makeup. All in my colors.



What scrap supplies are you drooling over this season?

The Maya Road Chandelier Beads and October Afternoon's Farm Fresh line.

Be sure to check out Katie's blog and see all the beautiful things she does. AMAZING!!

How Does Kelly Goree Spend the Holidays?

What is your favorite part of the holiday season?
Traditions. Hand down. We have quite a few of them from building a gingerbread house to baking cookies to the Christmas Tree Squirrel (A husband invented concept!) and I look forward to them all year long and the kids do, too! It's what makes the holidays complete for me.

Do you make homemade presents for people?
I'v never really "crafted" presents for people but I often do photographic gifts and absolutely love it. It might be a photo session, photo book, portraits of their kids (or mine) or an art piece that I designed, but it always comes from the heart. I love seeing how they turn out and what my friends and family think of them.

What’s your favorite holiday indulgence?
Mmmm....that's a hard one. When I was a kid it was definitely my grandmother's homemade fudge. It was so rich and packed full of nuts and truly sinful! Now it's more likely to be watching sappy holiday movies night after night and driving my poor husband crazy with them!

What are you hoping to find in your stocking?
A Tamron 18-270mm lens. It'll fit, I've already checked and Santa, I've been a VERY good girl this year!

What scrap supplies are you drooling over this season?
I am really wanting a Cuttlebug. Jen McGuire put it in my head with how incredibly she uses the embossing folders for her gorgeous cards and I. must. have. one. It's next on my scrappy list!

good stuff!

Last night we had a little party at our house and one of my friends brought a hostess gift. After the party was over and we were cleaning up I remembered and ran over to open it. It was the most thoughtful gift- Liz's book! It was especially thoughtful because my friend isn't even a scrapbooker. She remembered I wanted it and went to Barnes and Noble and got it for me. Isn't that sweet?

I was totally tired but I had to take a peek. And then....I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN! Total goodness. I'm even more excited that she is coming to teach at Reflections!

Fun girls!

Last week Karen and I got to have some creative fun in Salt Lake City. We were super excited that Elizabeth Karchner agreed to teach at Reflections but after meeting her in person we are even more excited!! She is creative, fun, sweet and just the cutest girl you will ever meet. You are going to LOVE her!!

We were so happy to meet up with Haley from Sassafras Lass. She is such a sweetie and oh so much fun!! Last year Sassafras was such a huge sponsor and so supportive of Reflections. Haley and Rebecca even came to the event! This year we are thrilled to announce that they will be a sponsor again. Don't be surprised if they are sitting next to you in a class either :)

I was practicing my photography skills on Haley. Isn't this picture adorable!?! Love it!

We have people registering from all over the world. Please leave a comment as to where you are coming from. I will have to see if I can figure out how to add one of those maps to the sidebar. We can't wait to meet all of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was reading Kelly Goree's blog and just got so inpired. She had the most beautiful Thanksgiving cards. Wouldn't you just love to receive one of these? I know I would!

Reflections 2010!!

We are thrilled to announce the opening of registration for Reflections 2010! It’s so exciting to be opening registration earlier this year because it allows us to offer you an excellent payment option. We’ll explain all those details in just a moment. First, let's go over some of the finer points of Reflections 2010!

We’ve officially secured the dates! Reflections 2010 will be on April 30th – May 2, 2010 with registration beginning on Thursday, April 29, 2010

Here’s the full scoop… During your 3 day extravaganza you will be treated to:

• 3 full days of classes taught by 7 amazing designers
• 3 hour long, technique packed classes
• Breakfast provided - Friday
• Lunch provided - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• 'Make and takes'
• Isle Carnival
• A special event on Saturday night
• Kick-off Crop Thursday night
• Crop rooms open until midnight on Friday and Saturday
Plus lots and lots of surprises along the way!

The other great news… Our Reflections 2010 Payment Plan!

The pricing for Reflections 2010 is only $459, which includes all the great goodies listed above! You won’t need to pay extra for anything. You get it all! Plus, if you pay in full you will receive an exclusive project designed just for you!

To allow all of you to attend Reflections 2010 we are offing you this amazing payment option. For all new attendees of Reflections the monthly payment works out to only $69 a month! (Pricing reflects billing beginning during October and is prorated thereafter with final payment due at event.)

Now for the news we are most ecstatic about… The line up of teachers we have thus far:

Kelly Goree
Maggie Holmes – (Back by popular demand!)
Elizabeth Kartchner -
Katie Watson -

If you have any questions please contact us at info@reflectionsevent.com
Our main site is in the process of being updated but we couldn't wait any longer to share the news with you!

A Few More Pictures from the Crop