Paper Cowgirl

What a welcome!

How about this outfit? Pink and aqua and a glittery six shooter and a chocolate holster…add to it

A gussied up hat and you've got a Paper Cowgirl Dream Outfit!  Thanks Ann Denise. 

The Meet and Greet Thursday night was crowded, chaotic and complete fun and excitement!  We had a welcome bag of goodies and the swaps.  They were amazing.

We grabbed a nametag -  a lucky horseshoe all glittered up

And a pretty wrist cuff corsage for each one of us made by who else but Ann Denise.

Mendy Texas hosted a 16 Blossoms swap.

A fabulous trim swap by Carol.

and my Paper Doll Swap hosted by me and my ever faithful trusty sidekick, LaVerne!

Just look at some of these…so much creativity

Stunning vintage trims.

 

This amazing painted canvas flower from the fabulous Suzie Button – my longtime Paper Cowgirl friend.

There are no strangers at Paper Cowgirl.  Everyone's a friend – new or old.  The night before I left I revisited several blogs to put a face with the cowgirl.  I was thrilled to meet Sarah – our own Gypsy Mermaid who came with my favorite  Cajun Jodie  le Juene.  Louisiana artists were well represented with these two gals.  More and more out of staters were here this year.  Through the Where Bloggers Create party I found Cami at Creating Myself and then there she was at the Meet and Greet.   My first class was with    Cindy Gilstrap from Jolie Paquet.  Honestly – next year I'm taking an autograph book 'cause I'm such a fan of all these people.  A poignant moment was our Head Cowgirl, Cindy Mayfield, introducing us to Tina's husband and daughter, Will and Nicole.  We all loved Tina so much and we could feel her presence surrounding us.   Thanks to the vision of Tina and Cindy each year I meet more talented people and reconnect with old friends – Suzie, Susan, Judy, Jan, Phyllis Ann, Mendy, Joanna, Terri,  Candy and Terry and I shouldn't have started mentioning names because I'd go on forever.  Now I know what it's like to try to thank everyone at the Academy Awards- you just can't do it- so thanks to everyone who makes Paper Cowgirl so special – I'm definitely a winner to have met all of you!

Happy Trails!  xoxo Nancy