crafty things

it's true...this girl has tried becoming crafty.
this whole entire week has been prep for CHA
(see previous CHA show posts here & here & here)

i was asked to help out with getting some fun projects ready for CHA.

here's a little glimpse of some of the projects i worked on this week:

oops. that york peppermint heart wasn't something i made.

i actually ate one while i was crafting.

it was delish if you were wondering....

well, we officially fly out to Anaheim tomorrow morning to get all set up for the show.
the thing i hate the most about CHA?
packing!
i hate packing for ANY kind of trip.
i get paranoid at what to pack and i always worry that i'll not have enough accessories, socks, undies(TMI?), or shoes...

so, any suggestions on how to make a successful packing list?
i always freak out.
oh, and i don't like to FLY...actually i don't like when the plane takes off the ground.
it scares me to death.
but, oh well...

so, give it to me straight...i need help with packing.
any tips, suggestions, etc?

the windy city.

just a few photos from the evening we went in downtown Chicago.


we went to H&M and the Nordstrom rack.
ate at a really delish Italian place by the river.
sweated like pigs.
people watched on the L train.
walked a lot.
enjoyed Chicago.
i love that i can travel for work.
its a blessing to see so many fun places while i'm still 'young n' kickin'.