Are you starting to wonder when we’re going to run out of awesome SNAP! announcements? Well…maybe never and it’s certainly not today.
We’re excited to be bringing you another super-fun group of speakers for this April’s event!
And after reading this you’re looking to join the excitement, please purchase your tickets by Friday before they increase in price!
Courtney Dial, Pizzazzerie
Courtney is a well-known stylist and party design and decor writer. Her first book with Gibbs Smith Publishers is set to hit shelves Spring 2012!
Courtney’s work has been seen in HGTV.com, Pawsh Magazine, Nashville Lifestyles Magazine, Ladies Home Journal, AOL’s DIY Life, Get Married Magazine, MarthaStewart.com, and more!
Cynthia Bee, Utah Garden Blogs
Cynthia is a Landscape Designer by profession, who specializes in design consulting for DIY homeowners. She teaches people how to get a high-end look for their landscapes with a little sweat equity and, when called for, daring.
She also designs garden-related DIY projects, including furniture re-purposing.
Jeanee Duval, Dirty Laundry
Jeanee is a professional graphic designer and trend researcher for Hallmark Cards, Inc. by day and a crafter, making cupcake bath fizzies, by night. Jeanee scours the Internet daily to find the best inspiration for a gal’s crafty, gift-giving, lifestyle and plain old “I just gotta have it” needs.
Kara Allen, Kara’s Party Ideas
Kara started planning birthday parties for her family & friends at a young age. Always planning a party in her head, Kara started KPI in Jan. 2009, as a creative outlet & place to post all of her many events. After only a few months, Kara’s followings & fans were soaring. Kara has been featured on HGTV, numerous morning TV shows, many magazines and The Rachael Ray Show.
Kim Stoegbauer, The TomKat Studio
In 2008, Kim decided to leave her career in real estate to stay home with her young kids, Tommy & Kate. She started a blog to share her craft projects, decorating and party ideas that has exploded. Kim’s work has been featured on MarthaStewart.com, HGTV.com, Parenting Magazine and InStyle Magazine,. She is a weekly contributor for the HGTV Blog, Design Happens. She also writes for Project Nursery and HomeGoods.
Kirsten Krason, Sixth Street Design School
Kristen is a Utah-based interior designer who keeps busy running an independent design studio and successful blog. Her work has been featured online and in print.
Kirsten has a passion for discovering the hidden potential in her clients homes.
Melissa Esplin, ISLY
Becoming the mother of a precocious little girl & cuddly baby boy, has shifted my focus. Some things, however, have remained the same: I absolutely love graphic design, photography, arts and crafts, painting, drawing, fashion, calligraphy, bookbinding, sewing and anything that includes a creative mind and busy hands. My blog, ISLY is my declaration to all things creative that, “I Still Love You.”
Michelle Burt, Maddycakes Muse
Michelle operates a full-service event coordination and design company specializing in children’s parties. She is a regular contributor for several online party sites, as well as network television.
Michelle retired from the U.S. Marine Corps. Maddycakes, is named after her daughter Madison.
Rhoda Vickers, Southern Hospitality
Rhoda is a thrifting diva who frequented second hand shops long before it was cool! She loves repurposing and sharing her trash to treasure inspiration, as well as cooking and fun excursions, with others and does so daily on her blog, Southern Hospitality. Considered a veteran in her niche, Rhoda began blogging in early 2007 and has successfully turned her hobby into a full-time business.
Sarah Rae, Apartment Therapy
Sarah has been a freelance writer and photographer who works both online and in print media. Having worked closely with sites like Apartment Therapy and The Kitchn, she firmly believes that you should make what you can for both your home and your tummy. Sarah has lived all across the US and prefers to call the Midwest home.
Stephanie Frazier Grimm, Couture Parties
Stephanie is a serial entrepreneur. She was the founder of Mama and Bambino, which she sold prior to starting Couture Parties along with, Getting the Party Started, Couture Wedding Design and Creative Atelier.
Stephanie has a degree in Textiles, Merchandising and Design. Her work has been featured in Town & Country, US Weekly, Brides Magazine, Martha Stewart, and Newport Wedding.
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I am now just THAT much more excited! 3 months and counting!
Katie Waltemeyer recently posted..Marshmallow Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Katie, I am all sorts of excited and nervous. Giddy to see everyone and overwhelmed with the work ahead!
Love your guts!
Tauni
I’m so excited! What a great group of ladies to speak. Some of my favorite bloggers!! I can’t wait to see everyone there!
Abbey, I am super-duper thrilled with the amazing line up we have. It’s becoming more and more real! Be sure to purchase your ticket before they go up in price Friday night!
xoxo
Tauni
Awesome! With so many speakers will we be choosing who we want to see or will we have an opportunity to see them all? So excited to come!
Nancy Wyatt recently posted..My OLW for 2012
Nancy, Unfortunately, you will have to make some tough choices. The good news is, no matter what choice you make it should be a good one!
xoxo
Tauni
WOW!!! It just keeps getting better and better. I am so excited to be coming. already booked my hotel too! This is one amazing list of speakers!!
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Tasha,
Thanks for your sweet comment. I am really, really excited about the amazing women we have participating in our event. Really, I am just floored by the positive response we’ve received.
xoxo
Tauni
FOR REAL. This announcement might be my favorite yet. Freak! How will I EVER decide?
Lara {Ellie G} recently posted..2012-One Word: Crafting Chicks {charity}
Lara, you will not decide…You will be assigned. Just kidding (sort of). Love your guts!
You’re so freakin’ bossy.
Lara {Ellie G} recently posted..2012-One Word: Crap I’ve Made {mend}
You know it sister.
OMG, what a line up. I really want to attend, this is going to be epic!
Jenny recently posted..Valentine’s for ‘Lil Guys
LOL Jenny, I couldn’t agree more! Each time I look at our speaker page, I am seriously in complete awe!
xoxo
tauni
Jenny, you should totally come! It would be fun to meet you!!
Holly @ Paisley Petal Events recently posted..Winter Wonderland 1st Birthday Party
Yay Yay yay! I am so happy that some of my favorite bloggers are going to be there! I am floored! I am so glad I am going, SNAP!: I LOVE YOU!
LOL Mindy, You just made my whole day! I am super excited about the speaker line up we have going…I am seriously getting giddy for April!
xoxo
Tauni
Oh my, Tauni…you have some AMAZING party bloggers coming! SO EXCITED and I’m totally counting down the days too!!
Holly @ Paisley Petal Events recently posted..Winter Wonderland 1st Birthday Party
Thanks Holly! I am really, really excited about what we have planned. It’s going to rock!
xoxo
Tauni
Help a SNAP virgin. Is this a conference for bloggers?
Hi Kim! SNAP! is targeted toward craft, home and party DIY bloggers however we do have several people who are blog readers who’ve decided to join us! Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
xoxo
Tauni
Tauni, I am over the moon excited to be joining you and all the fabulous ladies of SNAP for this fun and exciting conference. So happy to be included, so thank you! Looking forward to all the fun.
Oh my gosh, YAY! I had my fingers and toes crossed that Kim would be speaking!! This just made my night
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I was just wondering why I can’t see the calligraphy class from I Still Love You on the schedule. My friend and I were so excited for it.