Hello Friends, How was your weekend!! I have been bursting from the seams with this news and I can’t wait any longer. TUESDAY I will release more info but, I just wanted to pop in and give you a little bit now.
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What if I said that I was taking the coloring challenge on the road?! “The Coloring Challenge Road Trip” !!! I have hosted eight “30 Day Coloring Challenges” and I am taking a leap of faith and taking “The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge” on the road for “The Coloring Challenge Road Trip” I will have stops throughout the United States, The UK and Canada!!!
My goal is to create some happiness with a feel good all day event that is affordable and give back to the community at the same time . The Coloring Challenge Road Trip will have lots of stops that will be all day meet-ups for anyone who loves to color and wants to be with like minded people. 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!! Woo Hoo I hope you are as excited as I am.
Each participant must register & the registration fee will be donated to local charities. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN UP TUESDAY AT 9am Eastern Standard time.
Please note: Participants bring their own projects & supplies to color with. “The Coloring Challenge Road Trip” is NOT a coloring class or a card class … it’s a crop style event where you bring your own projects to work on.
Here’s whats coming up … like soon!! OMG I hope I get to meet you guys!!
AUGUST 27th – United Kingdom, Edinburgh
SEPTEMBER 9th – New York, New York
SEPTEMBER 23rd & 24th – Canada, Ontario
OCTOBER 7th – Wisconsin, Greendale
NOVEMBER 18th – Maryland, Savage Mill
NOVEMBER 11th & 12th – Massachusetts, Cape Cod
More dates & states are in the works will be announced in a few weeks. My blog readers will be the first to know…. if you don’t want to miss out you can register for email updates from my blog side bar.
Stay tuned and I will be back Tuesday! Wait until you see who’s going to be joining me!! Don’t forget that REGISTRATION WILL OPEN UP TUESDAY. Thanks for your visit … today and always. Hugs, Kathy
What to Pack & Road Trip Announcement
Road Trip Registration is open for …
The Next 30 Day Coloring Challenge
Now that sounds like fun!!! I hope to see you in NY NY!
Thanks so much Sandy I hope so too. Yay!
How wonderfully exciting. I wish you the best. I know you will bless all those you meet.
Thanks so much DenaAnn, such a sweet sweet thing to say. I hope I’ll get to meet you at one of them! : )
What an amazing idea and big hearted thing to do. WOW! Hope one comes near me in Florida.
Thanks so much Mary that’s so sweet. I’m trying to get a Florida one in somewhere, any suggestions? You can email me! : )
Oh what a great idea! I will also be travelling to the USA (FL) in October so I hope FL will be on the list and I can make it. I need to get back into my creative flow!!
I know what you mean about the flow, I’m trying to get mine back too. That would be awesome if it worked out on your visit to the U.S. I’m trying to squeeze a Florida in somewhere but I don’t know when or where yet. Thanks so much : )
Where do I sign?? I’m so excited for this.I can’t wait.
I just did a post about sign ups, so excited that you’re excited Valerie : )
This sounds exciting! How cool! And…I might even be able to attend a session!
Woo hoo that would be awesome Beth! FYI I just posted some of the registrations today
: )
HOW EXCITING, KATHY!!!! I can see you now, mingling & meeting all of your blog friends! 😉
Becky I sure hope I’m going to meet you : )
I WISH I COULD, Kathy! None of the places you are going to is near where I am though. Maybe, in the future??? 😉 I KNOW you will be a HIT! 😉
Oh Kathy you are going to make so many of us HAPPY! Can’t wait to see where else the road will take you…..
Thank you so much for you enthusiasm Anne and I sure hope I get to meet you : )
Oh how fun, Kathy! Even though I seldom really color, if you were coming to the west coast near me I’d sure try to get there!
That would be awesome Greta, coloring is not a requirement : )
Oh my! What a fantastic idea! Fingers crossed you come to Atlanta, GA! If you do, I’ll be there with bells on!
Thanks so much Kristina, is there s store in Atlanta, GA i can try and fit in ? : )
Would love to see you in Atlanta too!
Paper Dreams is in Kennesaw {close to me ;o) }https://www.facebook.com/paperdreamskennesaw/
and Impressive Ideas is in Norcross
https://www.facebook.com/impressiveideas.net
Oh I would love it if you could fit in a store in Atlanta. This isn’t close to me, but, I’d travel for a session with you!
This is the store where Sandy Allnock hosted a lot of coloring and journaling classes last year. I was lucky enough to attend a few and loved it! I know they sold out really fast. 🙂
Impressive Ideas
6375 Spalding Drive, Suite A
Spalding Center
Norcross, GA 30092
678-352-0575 phone
This is such a fantastic idea Kathy, I will come for sure if you are near me, I can’t wait to meet you!!!
Thanks so much Jennifer, I hope something works out I would love to meet you too : )
Oh my goodness! Yay for you! I think you are going to be surprised how many show up!
Thanks Bunny, I need to hear that right now and I hope I’ll see you at one of them : )
Oh your coming to Massachusetts….yeaaaaaaaa
awesome
Yipee thats awesome Terrie! It’s nice to know there will me one person in the meet up LOL
: )
Hi Kathy, this is very exciting news for you and all of us!! It would be a pleasure to meet you and color with you! Hugs!
Thanks for making my day and I hope I get to meet you Jennifer : )
What fun! Hoping Ohio is one of the states to be added!
Thats a possibility Melody, is there a store near you ? : )
YES!!!
There is a store in Powell, Ohio, called Legacy Paper Arts. Powell is a suburb of Columbus. There is also a store in New Concord, Ohio, called Christy’s Main Street Memories. It is about sixty miles east of Columbus.
This would be so very exciting!
Thanks for considering Ohio!
Melody
Awesome thanks sooo much for the info Melody!! I will check into this once I get my first leg going. Woo Hoo 🙂
Fabulous! Thanks so much!
How wonderful – and brilliant – your colouring road trip is! Now, we need you to swing by Calgary Alberta *grin*
Hugs~carol
Thanks so much Carol, I’ll make a note of that. Hope something works out : )
Oh that sounds like so much fun! What a great idea! I will be thinking of all of you from here (Norway 😉 )
xoxo Olga
Olga it’ my dream to come your way so lets hope its a possibility one day : )
Say YES to Denver, please! What a wonderful idea!
LOL is there a store in Denver Jo? : )
Oh what fun!! You need to bring some coloring fun to the southern states!! Particularly TX! How about DFW area?
I’m trying to add a stop to Texas, do you have any stores that you can recommend Carol?
: )
The Crafty Scapper in Waxahachie
–I’ve been here & it’s a great store w/super nice owner & team. They do classes all the time. http://www.thecraftyscrapper.com/
I’ve not been to these next 2 but have heard very good things about them:
Flossie Scapper in Joshua https://flossie-scrapper.myshopify.com
Personal Scapbook in Allen. http://www.personal-scrapbook.com
All of these are just outside the immediate DFW area and very accessible from just about anywhere in north Texas.
Will be so excited for 2018 and to hopefully see you!!
Thanks sooo much for the info Carol. I will check these out in the coming weeks. Let’s cross our fingers. Woo Hoo 🙂
Oh WOW! I was in Ontario last month but being as its a 2 day road trip each way (for me) I won’t be able to take it in. What a great time that will be for everyone though!
Thanks you’re so sweet Terea and sorry I missed you, a two day road trip is too much for anybody, we’ll miss you : )
How fun! You’re not coming anywhere near me, but still what a great idea & fun for those that live near where you will be.
Oh thats a bummer Tona, as soon as I get everything organized I’ll do another 30 day coloring challenge so I can “see” you that way : )
Ohhhh, A trip to Cape Cod in MA would be so very very fun, I would adore going there and meeting you!!! I need to learn a better way to color and get going. YES YES YES.
OMG yay I can’t wait to meet you Heidi : )
Oh my goodness what a fabulous idea!! So exciting you’re coming to the UK and to Scotland no less. Not sure I’ll be able to get the time to go up, but it will be wonderful especially if you are seeing Debby Hughes. I shall be at least following along on social media as always. You are such a good and kind person to do this. I know it will be wonderful!
Hey Ruth, I can’t believe it’s a possibility that I might meet you, you’ve always been such a tremendous support to me. I really hope meeting you in Scotland works out but if not I hope for another possibility in the future. Hugs : )
P.S- Debby Hughes, huge bonus right!
WOwwwwwwwweeeee!! This is so exciting!! How I would LOVE to see you again — I’ll have to see “where” you’ll be “Down the Cape” (Cape Cod) and try and figure out if I could manage the drive? It would be such fun….! I wish YOU the very best and hope you’ll have a wonderful time doing this! Sounds amazing!!
Hugs,
Lisa
Hi Lisa OMG that would be awesome to see you again if it’s not to far! The dates are
NOVEMBER 11th & 12th 9-5 at Cape Space in Hyannis and a well seasoned and extremely popular teacher will be joining me …. Jenn Shurkus. I hope you can make it, hugs : )
What an awesome idea Kathy, I don’t see Texas on your list but maybe some day you can make it to the Big State of Texas. I totally love when I see in my email The Daily Marker, you are always so sweet and kind. I have learned so very much through my days watching your video’s and trust me it has helped me get through alot of rough times. So Thanks dear and enjoy your road trip it sounds like fun.
Bobbie wow you sure know how to make a girls day, thank you so much. On another note, I am trying to put Texas on my list, is there a store that you recommend? Thanks again, big hugs : )
This is brilliant! I love this type of informal event where like-minded people can relax, do what we love to do, share, and enjoy each other. If it’s possible for me to travel to one of these events, I’ll be there!
You don’t know how much I needed to hear this, thanks so much. I sure hope you can make it to one of the events : )
Oooooo! Hopefully Vermont is on your list of states to stop in! I would be over the moon at the chance to meet you in person!
Have a safe journey and color your beautiful heart out! ✨
Hey Barb, that would be so awesome to meet you, is there a store in your area? That always helps to cut down on cost, hoping to make it there someday : )
Great idea Kathy! Wish I could join you, but unfortunately New Zealand is not on your list:(
I would love to add that one day and would love to meet you too. Once I get all this settled I’ll be doing another coloring challenge and hope to “see” you there Ann 🙂
Absolutely awesome!!! You are so amazing and this sounds so fun I can’t wait to see if you are able to make it my way some day!!! My way is …………..Colorado!
I’ve I had a few requests for Colorado, is there a store near you, I would love to meet you one day Lisa! : )
What a fun idea – hope you visit the Twin Cities, Kathy!!
I don’t know where this journey is going to take me but I sure would love to have the chance to meet you Linda : )
This is so cool Kathy! I’m hoping you will be coming to the Phoenix area, however I do suggest the “winter” months, as currently it’s in “monsoon” season, with temps in the upper 110’s and high humidity (for us anyway). I know the Midwest can be worse with humidity. I’m exhausted after doing just 3 errands this a.m., a couple of loads of laundry and some chores.
Hey Sheri, I’m with you, I hate humidity and good luck with the heat wave. I am working on a a venue somewhere in Arizona for the winter months. I hope it works out for you, it would be awesome to meet you : )
Omg this is amazing! I would definitely sign up for this! Thank you for constantly thinking outside of the box!
Thank you so much Sharon, I love hearing this and it affirms that I’m doing the right thing. I hope one of the meet ups will work for you so I can meet you : )
How exciting!! I hope you have a wonderful and safe trip. Enjoy!!
Thank you so much, that’s so sweet : )
Sounds like a blast ~ I’ll look you up if you come to Colorado!!!
Sounds great I’ve had a few requests for that, we’ll see what happens : )
That would be fantastic! Thank you for the reply and consideration!
LOVE THIS! Even if you don’t make it my way (though I’m praying you come to Atlanta!!!) I love the idea of you making it personal! I think its also a great way for locals to make a connection they wouldn’t necessarily make if it weren’t for your visit. And seriously, how cool is this?!? Love it!!!
It’s so great hearing that Karen, I really needed to hear it today, thanks so much. I’ve had a few requests for Atlanta, is there a store near you? : )
None in the city of ATL, but on the outskirts there are a few: Impressive Ideas (they’ve hosted Sandy Allnock before) http://www.impressiveideas.net, Paper Dreams https://www.facebook.com/paperdreamskennesaw/ (they’ve hosted Julie Nutting), and Rubber Stamps Fantasy http://www.rubberstampfantasy.com (they’re hosting Els van de Burgt in a couple weeks). The first is on the NE side of ATL, and the other 2 are on the NW side of ATL. Paper Dreams is the newest, only open a just more than a year so she’s still trying to get established. The other 2 have been around awhile. Plenty to see and do in the ATL area while you’re here too!
Thanks for all the info Karen and it will be really helpful when I get to planning phase two. You are the best 🙂
This is going to be soooo much fun and a memory that will never be forgotten.. I can’t wait to meet with you and I’m sooo exciting that your visiting my city … hugs!!!
Fatima you have no idea how excited I am and I hope I get to see your beautiful grandbaby xo : )
ooohhhh! This is so exciting!!! You’re going to come to Canada, Ontario!!! I hope it’s Toronto!!!
I’m still working out if I can add a venue and would consider it if it’s near One Crazy Stamper, LLC ( I’ll be there September 23rd & 24th 9-5). It would be awesome to meet you Glenna : )
What about Photo Scraps in Sykesville, MD? It’s a great scrapbook, stamping, cardmaking store that’s been around for a long time and the last one in the state of MD. Some very awesome ladies work there! Love the 30 Day Coloring Challenge!
Hey Susan, I definitely want to support the local stores, I don’t think this is too far from me. I really would love to try and squeeze this in, do you have a contact person for me? : )
Hi Kathy, I’m excited you are considering Photo Scraps, it’s a great store with some wonderful people.
Tracy Beck (owner)
1213 Liberty Rd
Eldersburg, Maryland
Phone #(410) 549-5187
There are other two women that work during the day and they are both named Lisa 🙂 . They’ve been there a long time and can probably help you if Tracy isn’t there. You can mention my name because well, when my phone number pops up on caller ID, they know who it is, LOL!!
Thanks again for considering Photo Scraps! Can’t wait for the next challenge to begin 🙂
EXCITING news!
YAY I love hearing that Carol : )
Wow sounds fun, I live in Canada,
Can’t wait to see if you are coming close to me!!
Here’s the details – August 27th 10:30 – 5:30 at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh- I so hope you can come, that would be so awesome Kathy : )
OOOOOOOOO, you must be SO excited, Kathy! How fun! Would LOVE to meet you in Ann Arbor , MI area , or somewheres close. Happy Trails!
I love your enthusiasm Beth and I sure hope I land somewhere near you so I can meet you : )
Woo Hoo!! Please come to Orlando Florida!!!!!
I’m definitely trying to get a Florida venue in there somewhere Susie, is there a store near you? : )
The only “independent” craft store here besides, Joann, Michael’s and Hobby Lobby is the My Favorite Things Store in Eustis FL (North of Orlando)
If some place near northwest Missouri ends up on your list I would be ecstatic! But I understand and it will be fun to follow even if you don’t end up in my area. This a great idea and will be great fun. Can’t wait for more information.
I think I have a Missouri spot in the works LOL, but first I need to get things together for the second leg of my trip. Thank you so much for your enthusiasm Tess, would so love to meet you : )
Kathy, Just a heads up – I just tried to register for the Maryland location, and it is not on the website yet; Patti may not have it up for a week yet. The person who answered the phone did not know anything about it yet, so they are not yet prepared to take reservations on the phone yet either.
I’m just too anxious to register. 🙂
Thanks for the heads up Connie I will give them a call soon. Excited to see you in Maryland : )
Kathy, I got a call back this afternoon, and I am now registered. Looking forward to November.
Awesome thanks for letting me know Connie. Can’t wait to meet you. 🙂 Woo Hoo
Not meet SEE you lol 🙂
LOL, Kathy. You will have a lot of both meeting and seeing on your road trip.
Wow wow wow!!!! I’m insanely jealous and excited! No events near me this year but maybe next!
Hey Carisa thank you so much for you excitement, that means so much to me. Where are you? LOL. I just released some states I am working on, hoping you are close to one of them. : )
HEY KATHY!
This sounds so fun. I am a few hours southeast of Salt Lake City. Hopefully I will be able to attend this event. I anxiously await further news on this site. Can’t wait, and thank you for generously sharing your talents.
Awww Kathy you are so sweet thank YOU!!! I hope to get my second leg of the trip up and running in a month or so. I have a feeling it will happen sometime tho. Let’s cross our fingers. 🙂
Gosh, this is so awesome that you are doing a date in Edinburgh! Gutted I already have back-to-back tickets for the Edinburgh Festivals all day, that one day! 🙁 Hope I might get a chance to come along in the future if you do something here again 🙂
Awww dang Nikki that’s what happens when I don’t allow enough time to get their schedules in order. Thanks for wanting to come and hopefully one day I will get the pleasure of meeting you. Enjoy the festival 🙂
Oh I can’t wait to see where your going to be at in Southern California!
Me too Kari I am hoping to plan that let of the trip in the next month. Stay tuned 🙂
Yay! Happy to see and read about your coloring tour. Maybe I can enjoy your class in New York as I am going to visit New York City in September.
Yay Irene what great timing. Excited to meet you 🙂
Woohooo . New York!!!!
Yay!! Will I get to meet you there? 🙂
Yes!! I can’t wait.
Bursting with excitement to meet you and Debby in Edinburgh! I cannot wait!
OMG Yahoooo Katya!!! I think it’s going to be a small group and that will be even better. So happy you sighed up. Woo Hoo
I wish you could come to Indianapolis! I would love to meet you.
Sounds like a blast!!! Arizona or BUST
What a great idea Kathy! You are going to not only make so many people thrilled to meet you but you are brining your love of coloring to the masses! In person. I am sure this will be a huge success!
So excited for you.
Any chances you are coming to Indianapolis ? 🙂
Kathy, this is a great idea but I know it is so much work for you!
Please, please, come to the St. Louis area. I think you are awesome and your work is beyond beautiful. Hope to see you in person.