“Celebrate Mom” with Jillian Vance Design NEW Stamp Set and my very own Jewel Goddess Collection from Spellbinders Paper Arts. I absolutely LOVE this project! 

I had the “Time of my Life” while attending the Craft & Hobby Associations Trade Show in Anaheim CA. It was a huge whirlwind of Family, Friends and amazing Business Associates.

I introduced my NEW Line of Spellbinder Dies featuring the Jewel Goddess while at CHA so it was only appropriate that she travel with me and experience the fun. 

Here we are sitting in the US Airways Club waiting for our flight, surfing the internet on our IPAD2 looking oh so fabulous covered in our favorite Artistic Wire. 

Of course she insisted on sitting in First Class from Philiy to LA, such a Diva Goddess, LOL! 

My my first stop was to my Dad and little brothers house in Oxnard CA. To my surprise I was greeted by yet another abandoned puppy that was found roaming the streets in their neighborhood. He is so sweet! Puppy Taz! You will be more than spoiled in your NEW home that will care about you unconditionally. Shame on people that simply throw these poor animals out into the fields and streets. Karma is all I have to say! 

Bernie, the first abandoned rescue was NOT happy about the addition of Taz. 

But before I left town they seemed to work out their differences and both fell asleep on Papa Joe’s lap.

Next stop, Los Osos CA for a quick visit with my sister friend Tiffany Windsor founder of Cool2Craft

The highlight of my trip, hanging out with the First Family of Crafts! Aleene told Tiffany that she was proud of me! The most Empowering words ever! Made this Goddess very happy! 

Stacey & Jeff Caron, Founders of Spellbinders PaperArts, hosted a dinner for the attending Staff, Design Team members and Licensed Artists at Buca Di Beppo Friday night prior to the show. Here I am with the Super Talented Samatha Walker and Stacey Caron. 

My Artistic Wire & Spellbinders Workshop sold out in minutes. We had 50 Plus people attend. 

My students loved learning how to Twist their own unique color combinations of Artistic Wire. 

The entire Spellbinders Team was on hand to help out! A HUGE thank you to each of you! 

Finally! The first day of the show, breakfast with Momma Bev and my dear friend Suze Weinberg. 

ILOVETOCREATE had a ROCKIN BOOTH featuring all of their innovative and cool products. Including Tulips Body Art! This is Savannah Starr Great Grand Daughter of Aleene Jackson, inventor of Aleene’s Tacky Glue in the gold bottle. Starting in March I will be one the ILOVETOCREATE featured Bloggers, SUPER Excited to be back with the Duncan Family.

Interesting how things come full circle! I TRULY LOVE working with Beadalon and Artistic Wire. 

Part of the Fabulous Beadalon Design Team, Fernando Dasilva, Lauren Andersen, Katie Hacker and me, Jewels 

Every year these amazing woman from Sacramento CA come to visit me. They were so happy with their Jewel Goddess pendant adorned in the NEW Sexy Pre-Twisted Artistic Wire.

The Beautiful and Talented Crafty Chica even came by to visit! I LOVE her! 

Of course the Beadalon/Artistic Wire booth wouldn’t be so fabulous without the incredible team of Steve, Yvette, Mike, Madeline, Steve, Mike and Wyatt. 

My feelings of Gratitude were beyond words to see my New dies in the Spellbinders Booth 

The Product Performers Booth, Distributors of Spellbinders Dies.

and at Notions Marketing, Distributors of Spellbinders Dies.

There were a lot of Good Times while at CHA, like hanging out with my Favorite Wild sisters Cindy & Stacey. I am pretty sure this is the night I found my false eyelashes stuck to my IPHONE! 

I was just walking by and this thing jumped on my head! I should have bought it! 

My Favorite girls from Singapore, I love them so much! 

Of course there were oodles of smiles and photo’s of both my Front 

and Back! Don’t ask……………..LOL! 

Awesome NEW talent Jillian Vance designer ~ entrepreneur stopped by to make a Jewel Goddess pendant. 

And there were NEW Friendships made. This beautiful, talented and wise group of girls from Simon Says Stamp, summed it all up for me. Their young souls truly brought joy to my heart and reminded me of the Love and Gratitude I have for Life! 

I had so much fun working with my long time friend and Host of Scrapbook Soup Julie McGuffee. In this segment I am working with the Spellbinders Grand Calibur and dies featuring a beautiful heartfelt journal created by Terry Fry. Enjoy :) 

I had so much fun this past weekend at the JTV studios during Jewel School with Host and Friend Kim Boyd Prentiss. Gotta love those perky lips! 

The JTV crew, was on hand for a few laughs as well, Jeremiah, Paul & Amy.

My next appearance on JTV is scheduled for November 20th. Hope to see you there! 

If you had 9 months plus to save for a “Cruise with Jewels” next year would you be interested? What happens on the ship, stays on the ship, LOL! Let me know :) 

Hi Friends! I am really excited to introduce  “Inspirations by Julianna Hudgins” an online show that will be featured through the Cool2Craft TV Network. Inspirations by Julianna was my very first Company that I started back in 1997. It seemed appropriate to go back to my roots and give IBJ a Re-Birth. 

I started working with Tiffany Windsor, creator of the Cool2Craft TV Channel & her Mom Aleene Jackson, the inventor of Aleene’s Tacky Glue 20 years ago. Tiffany is a brilliant producer and has a keen eye for the details! 

I am looking forward to sharing products & ideas with you as part of my New Journey. You never know where I might be or what I will be sharing, so hold onto your Crafting Arsenal and enjoy the ride, WOOT! 

Here is the Press Release:

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

“Cool2Craft TV ANNOUNCES “INSPIRATIONS BY JULIANNA HUDGINS” LIVE TV SHOW

Featuring craft and home presentations on LIVE social media platform

Metro D.C.  (November 29, 2010)   Cool2Craft LIVE TV is pleased to announce “Inspirations by Julianna Hudgins”, a new LIVE on-line tv show. The premiere episode will broadcast live from the CHA 2011 Winter Conference and Trade Show featuring products hand-selected by international spokesperson and industry expert Julianna Hudgins. “My focus is all about “livin’ life” and sharing new products and ideas to help inspire the consumer. From home décor to home business, paper crafting to jewelry, fashion embellishments and more, I love products that work in every aspect of the creative consumer’s life”, says Hudgins. “The features of live-streaming on-line television allows me to share unique finds, educate, inspire and communicate directly with the creative consumer within the social networking community.” 

Julianna Hudgins is recognized and adored by fans worldwide and has built a loyal following through her television appearances. Regular guest appearances on QVC as kids craft and lifestyle expert coupled with Julianna’s sincerity and compassion and her genuine enthusiasm for the creative arts has built a loyal viewing and shopping audience for many years. She first became a household name in the creative industry with her thousands of appearances on shows such as TNN’s Aleene’s Creative Living, HGTV’s Carol Duvall Show, PBS Scrapbook Memories, DIY Scrapbooking, Discovery Channel’s Home Matters, Shop at Home TV, and the Home Shopping Network.

Cool2Craft TV Channel

Launched in October 2009, Cool2Craft TV broadcasts weekly live-streaming web TV shows featuring industry recognized hosts, reporters, designers, authors and manufacturers. Cool2Craft LIVE and on-demand episodes can be easily viewed on-line via Facebook or the web and archived demonstrations are viewed on the Cool2Craft YouTube channel. Visit www.cool2craft.com for current programming schedule.

For more information contact Julianna Hudgins at julianna@juliannahudgins.com 

Dear Family & Friends, I have made some pretty big changes over the last several weeks and have been waiting for the right time to share them with you. As many of you know I have spent the last 6 years as the International Spokesperson for the Sizzix Brand Products along with maintaining my Independent Business “Julianna Productions”. Recently I have decided to step down from my position as the Sizzix Brand Spokesperson and focus on growing Julianna C Hudgins LLC a Creative Sales Concept & Marketing Company. I will also be focusing on Licensing, Education for Retailers and Product Development for Kids Crafts & Lifestyle products to be featured on QVC.

I have had the most amazing experiences while working with Sizzix. I never dreamed in a million years that I would travel outside of the USA to such Countries as Japan, The United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore and our very own Puerto Rico. I have made lifetime friends along this journey. I will never forget you and the happiness that you brought to my heart & soul. I am forever grateful to Lisa Corcoran & Kristen Highberg for letting me represent their Company in the USA & Abroad. It has truly been the journey of a lifetime. To the team at Sizzix, you ROCK! I am so Thankful to have worked with you. Your talent and dedication to your job go way beyond what is required. I will miss you with all of my heart, but will treasure many fond and super funny memories. 

In closing, I want to thank the Ellison/Sizzix Family & Fans for this awesome opportunity. I appreciate you beyond words. 

Stay tuned for another announcement tomorrow November 29th, 2010 via a Press Release that I will post on my Blog and Facebook page. I am working on creating new & exciting ventures and cannot wait to share them with you as they come alive! 

Forever Grateful, Love Jewels