I am back home from my little vacation in the Big APPLE!! Martha was amazing, and it was all so surreal sitting there...Mary and I were just in a bit of shock! lol Martha, Emeril & a very talented Darcy Miller...it was a great show to be at. Even a personality that I LOVE...Robert Verdi, from Surprise by Design, now stylist to the stars, was in the audience with his mom & nieces.
Mary and I were in the upper part of the audience, and sat next to this sign. I don't think they got us on camera. Martha had a few moments after the show to answer a couple questions and she was turned to the other side of the room.
We could take photos at the begining, before the taping started, but had to put our cameras away until taping was finished. This bottom photo was where the first segment was filmed, when martha sat with Emeril's son and daughter and Darcy Miller's two oldest girls...so CUTE. If you have watched the show at any time, then you would recognize Darcy Miller, tiny, cute and the head of Martha Stewart Weddings.
Ok, here is where I get slightly whiney and tell you...I wanna go back!! I wanna see more of the city. I need to find a fellow stamper who wants coloring lessons in exchange for a floor to sleep on and a place to park my car! This trip was a total dream come true. Here is a shot at Times Square...see the ball glowing from New Years? It says 2010 under it. I will share some more pics later on..I took lots.
It's BellaRIFFIC friday and I have a bright little "twinchie" card to share with ya. Did you check out the Bella's blog to see them all? Theyre are so many cool ideas and new ways to use you stamps...
I had a piece of Pink Paisley paper as my inspiration, but I had to veto it's use on this card. You would have wondered what I was thinking...the scale was too much the same as the "twinchie". But...are these not fabulous colors!! This was so quick to color up, you could easily make a set of these for nice little gift. The Hanging Hearts, by Jessica Rose, is large enough to give you lots of variety in hearts. I am already wanting to do this again... may need to have my own "twinchie" tuesday going on my blog. hehe
Now, I know it's late friday when I am getting this posted...but you have all weekend to get a special birthday card made up for our next challenge. Yeah, Birthday's!! Who doesn't need one of these on hand. Any birthday theme and send it to Emily by thursday evening.
Paula I am so glad you had a good time in NYC. Your card is adorable.
Posted by: Debi | January 23, 2010 at 06:13 AM
Paula, you can always stay at my house! I wouldn't even make you sleep on the floor! LOL. It ain't NY but NJ just a quick ride away!!!
Posted by: Danisha | January 23, 2010 at 07:56 AM
So glad you had fun in New York. Your card is so sweet, love the colors.
Posted by: Sue in Canada | January 23, 2010 at 08:33 AM
Did you get to give your card to Martha? I'm sure she loved it (whenever she got it)!
Posted by: Adele Madden | January 23, 2010 at 01:42 PM
Your trip sounds fantastic! I can't wait to see more photos and hear more about it. But enquiring minds wanna know if you were able to give Martha your hand made card????
Posted by: Gabriela | January 23, 2010 at 03:17 PM
I'm in CT! Only 40 minutes to NYC!!!
Come back for coloring class and another visit!!
Posted by: Maria | January 23, 2010 at 05:50 PM
How exciting, the Big Apple!! I've never been and would love to go some day. I can't wait to see more photos and I bet Martha's show was great. When does the episode you saw air?
Well, it's no NYC, but if you ever want to come to the west coast to Oregon, you're welcome to stay with me. I'll even let you sleep in a bed and not on the floor, lol. We have a spare room with an attached bathroom. We're 45 minutes from the beach and a couple hours from Mt. Hood, about 30 minutes from Portland. It's beautiful here. OK, I'll stop now, but seriously you'd be a welcome guest.
Oh, and your Twinchie is cute too!!
Posted by: Kandi | January 23, 2010 at 07:06 PM
I was at the same show! Got your blog post because I have Martha Stewart on my Google Alerts. LOVE Darcy Miller :) Have you seen the Living February issue? It is a great one . . . I found out last minute Darcy would be there with her scrapboxes and went in early to get a standby ticket. I live close by in NJ. I think only 3 standbys got in, it was worth getting up early. Enjoyed your photos and post.
Posted by: Susan R. | January 23, 2010 at 09:02 PM
I love New York City!!I would go again in a heartbeat!!!
Posted by: Janine | January 24, 2010 at 07:38 AM
Your trip looks so fun! So jealous! Love your twinchie card, awesome coloring!
Posted by: Chrissy L. | January 24, 2010 at 02:25 PM
Glad you enjoyed your trip to NYC and the Martha Show - I love your card.
Posted by: Sylvia D | January 24, 2010 at 05:03 PM
Your trip sounds like fun, I don't blame you for wanting to go back! I love your twinchie card, very cute!
Posted by: Jenn Borjeson | January 24, 2010 at 08:08 PM
I live an hour east of NYC and sometimes I take it for granted that I can go anytime I want...but I was there last Saturday night in Times Square and I forgot how pretty it was at night. It truly is the city that NEVER sleeps! Headed back next month to see the Titanic Exhibit. It really is a privilege to live so close to so much! I am glad you had a great time! Maybe we can work something out in the future ;)
Love your sweet card!
Posted by: Danielle | January 24, 2010 at 09:18 PM