I’m back. I’m exhausted. And yet totally recharged. What is it about The Creative Connection that did this to me?
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I spoke in a keynote luncheon to an audience of around 700 people. This stretched me.
I reconnected with old friends. This lifted me.
I met a lot of new people – all gracious and talented and motivated. This inspired me.
I had David by my side the entire time. This just makes me feel downright blessed.
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Here’s a little video from The Creative Connection via my iPhone + iMovie. (iLove Apple.)
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And here are links to everyone featured in the video so you can conveniently find them on the web.
Jo Packham (mastermind behind The Creative Connection): wherewomencreate.com
Stacy Julian (Big Picture Classes): stacyjulian.com
Cathy Zielske (CZ Design): cathyzielske.typepad.com
Wendy Smedley (Big Picture Classes): bigpictureclasses.com
Heidi Grace Kress (Clever from Heidi Grace): heidigracekress.com
Becki Crosby (Whippy Cake): whippycake.com
Kelly Rae Roberts (Artist/Author/Possibilitarian): kellyraeroberts.com
Tim Holtz (“The Guy Who Makes It”): timholtz.com
Kim Stoegbauer (The TomKat Studio): thetomkatstudio.com
Melody Ross (Brave Girls Club): bravegirlsclub.com
Shelley Smith (The House of Smiths): thehouseofsmiths.com
Karen Walrond (Chookooloonks): chookooloonks.com
Holly Becker (Decor8): decor8blog.com
Kim Christopherson and Kris Thurgood (The DIY Dish): thediydish.com
Drew Emborsky (The Crochet Dude): drewemborsky.com
Whitney + Jackie (Bel Kai Designs): belkaidesigns.com
Cristina Ferrare (Oprah Winfrey Network): cristinaferrarecooks.com
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Of course there were many, many others I would have loved to include, but just know the awesomeness went on and on and on. : )
Oh how fun would that be! … I would have loved to hear you speak
This brings tears to my eyes and a warmth in my heart to see all these creative women all together like this.
Becky,
I absolutely love this recap of TCC! What a thrill to finally meet you in real life and I’m crackin’ up over the dancing shots and “owe it all to you” song!
What a great time!!!
Why is it I wanna cry whenever you make a video? lol. Thank you for sharing the experience with your audience, you rock!
OK, that made me all teary too! Such a fabulous time, so wish I could be at something like that some time!
LOVE that video, Becky! Looks like SO much fun was had! Oh, and Shelley has got some major moves and that girl can sing too! Heehee!
Fun! Hugs, friend!
Thank you Becky for sharing! Looks like this was a ton of fun! Maybe next year I can attend. It was great to see so much creativity shared by so many people but united as one… Where Women Create! (Guys too) Very touching!
NO idea how hard that was to make, but I am impressed!
Looked like tons of fun.
I’m definitely teary too! Everything about that video was inspiring and heartfelt…from the gathering of so many creative people to the obvious friendships and even the music you picked at the end. Thank you for reminding me to always be greatful for the gifts in my life and for inspiring me to keep making my dreams happen!
Cutest video ever! I loved seeing you at ScrapFest!!! Thanks for the glimpse into the Creative Connection event. I had two favorite “snippets” from your video… you with all of that “cake” in your hair (i love Whippy Cake!) and Shelley’s rendition of “The Time of My Life” with her backup singers. LOVED it!!! Keep up the great work… you are an inspiration!
Aw cutest! The back of me made it into the video at Cooks
You are just so very wonderful, I loved every minute of your keynote! 
Lacy
Ok happy I am not the only one who got weepy cause this is so amazing and thank you so much for sharing it!
Thanks for the inspiration Becky! It was awesome hearing you speak and you busting in on Becki’s class was hilarious!! too fun! Great video!
Ah! How cute!!! Going to a blog conference one day is on my bucket list
So, so, so cool! I barely scratched the surface during my time at TCCE and didn’t get to meet many cool peeps, including YOU! Love this video, thanks for coming to the Twin Cities.
AHhh! I LOVE it! You even managed to make my awful dancing and spur of the moment singing look pretty good! Haha! Thanks for all of the memories on video, I can’t wait to share it with my readers!
Till we meet again! (hopefully sooner then later…wink wink)
Wow, your life is so surreal to me. You have it all – wonderful husband and kids, beautiful house, amazing friends and opportunities to travel and influence others. I know you work hard and deserve it all. Thanks for all you do for everyone. Maybe one day I can achieve a tiny percent of what you do.
Thanks for the beautiful recap of the event. It really was a celebration of connection & creativity by passionate women. I am just now starting to catch up from that 3 days, and haven’t even done a blog post yet. It was wonderful to see you and hear about your product and business. Thanks!
Hi Becky! I wanted to pull you aside and hug you after the luncheon. You are such an inspiration, and it was so lovely to hear your story.
How very lovely – thank you so much for sharing! You know my favorite thing of all was one of your opening lines to your post, “I spoke in a keynote luncheon to an audience of around 700 people. This stretched me.” STRETCHED, not stressed. I am going to work on using that same verb. Stretched. Thank you for including us in on your fun and for all the great links.
Wait.. what??? You did that video with your iphone?!?! I need lessons. LOL
Ok, seriously, thank you for the video (the GREAT video). I so wanted to attend and now I can at least live little snippets through you! It looks like a blast.
Love the video! It was so fun to see your adventures and see everyone that was at The Creative Connection. Although I wasn’t there, I heard you did a wonderful job!
THanks for putting this list of links together for those of us regular people who are always looking for cool fun things!
Thanks for sharing that fun video. Looks like a totally fun weekend. Can I just say I could listen to Karen Walrond talk all day long? Thanks for sharing your friends with us, and using my absolute favorite song at the end!
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Great video!! Just makes me feel happy and smile!!
That looks like so much fun! I would love to go one year!
Becky! Love it all! Just soaking it all in Becky! So glad you took the extra time to share in such a neat creative way! I am glad to have met some of your special friends and I can’t wait to check out their blogs/products too! You are too cool, thank you!
yay! how fun! great little video. i love apple too.. they just make it so darn easy!
Simply awesome. I have tears in my eyes. I really miss having creative women in my life. Thanks for sharing Becky.
It looks like you all had a blast! Thanks for sharing!
My mom and sister were there. I was so jealous!
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LOL!!!! I love love love this! Becky what a great idea to capture it on film! You both were such a blessing to me – as i said over and over again – and look forward to next year! David was adorable and tell him he has to come again!!!! Wish you and your family all the love and may those creative currents keep you filled up!! Big hugs!!!! Wendi
Have to say I am jealous! You and all these great people seem to really have found your passion and are running with it. I’ve got the great husband by my side for 20 years now. I just need to figure out the passion part (not passion for him, got that!). Thanks for sharing yours and theirs.
Awesome!!
(I wish I knew how to do videos on my Mac).
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Hi Becky~
You don’t know me at all….but I adore you after watching that video.
I was SMILING and tearing up the entire time.
I almost attended TCCE this year but needed to spend the money on the new handmade business
I’m in the process of creating.
I WILL be there next year~
Thanks for giving me the peek inside!
What a DREAMY event!
xo
Teresa
Bainbridge Island WA
I had no idea that this would make me tear up! jessh!
Creative Inspiration…and It makes me realize that having close girlfriends nearby or faraway is really important to me, and I am going to make it a point to see/talk to them more. 
Precious, great, fabulous! Thanks for blessing us and sharing with us so we can be inspired!
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Thank you so much for a cool look into the Creative Connection. My dream is to be able to attend next year. How fun to be surrounded by hundreds of women with the same passion that I have…AWESOME!!!!!
That video was precious. How fun to see some of my favorite bloggers in “real ” life!
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somewhere over the rainbow was my wedding song. but that version was beautiful! can you or any one else tell me who sings that version??? pretty please xxx
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