lots and lots of pictures from the weekend.
three of the girls flew to kansas...two from california...one from alabama.
two of the girls drove from oklahoma.
the rest of the girls were local within 30 minutes.
three of us went to the airport to pick them all up...there were even some tears of joy upon meeting in real life.
craig is a super star and took all of our kids to his mom's for the weekend...with the stomach flu.
all the blogger girls stayed at my house.
i have lots of beds....a little known fact apparently.
everyone had their own mattress.
we must be mattress hoarders.
my dining room that turned into a game room decided to become a craft retreat lodge this weekend.
we fit in there so well!
all the sewing machines were on the pool table!
it was like the room was made for it.
on friday night we made our first craft led by julie.
we used this tutorial by little miss momma.
they turned out so cute.
almost everyone chose a different color.
you need to make this!
kimberlee didn't have on lipstick so we had her use her necklace for lipstick.
lots and lots of chit chat while we were crafty.
and i see waffle's paw at the bottom left corner of this picture.
he was by our sides every minute....loving the the attention from the ladies.
there was so much good food.
cindy made breakfast on saturday.
we got to sleep in....a requirement made by me.
don't you hate going places for a "retreat" and then have to be at breakfast by 7:30 am??
there was even a sweet little baby in attendance!
after cindy filled us with crepes with fresh fruit and quiche we loaded into a 15 passenger van to go antiquing.
we debated about decorating the van with bunting......
so fun.
we are any stores DREAM.
a van pulling up with 10 women to shop???
we were met with big smiles.
9 out of 10 ladies left with new found treasures.
cole with his mama picking out all the best doilies.
i took them to my favorite antique store...Bearly Makin It.
so much to choose from.
if you are in kansas....you should go.
heather found silverware for her party planning business.
a total score!
anyone need a milk jug???
loving the sunshine!
all the ladies took turns holding sweet baby cole.
it was our pleasure.
he hardly made a peep the whole weekend.
and everyone had envy of julie's gorgeous hair....it is soooo pretty.
on saturday in kansas we had a really odd extremely warm day.
we were so grateful for it.
can you guess what i bought from all these goodies? ha ha ha
after a sonic happy hour run we made it back to my house for more crafts.
the ruffle pillow tutorial heather taught us with is here.
3 women had never sewn on a machine before.
they ended up being ruffle making rock stars!
they did fantastic.
ashley's machine made the best ruffles...we all waitied for our turn on her machine.
no one knew what the secret was....but it worked....no gathering required.
i love being around people who love technology as much as i do....
threading a needle....
the third craft was embroidery hoop art.
we were given lots of examples that we could make or we could make our own design.
amy's was amazing.
we stayed up crafting and listening to frank sinatra on pandora and eating tiramisu until 2 in the morning.
kimberlee made breakfast on sunday.
there was frosting involved.
YUM.
another great thing about crafty girls weekends....women clean up.
always.
there were cameras everywhere.
and fabric everywhere.
dreamy.
and my brass lamps from the thrift shop. :)
there is a peek at amy jupin's ruffle pillow.
i am in love with the ruffle pillows...i want to make a hundred of them.
and her turquoise flower necklace is also in the picture.
these were all of our hoops together...not all finished but all together.
mine is the one right
here under these
letters.
trying to set up our cameras for a group shot....caught kimberlee being silly.
jana (no blog....yet) and amy jupin.
jess and julie.
ashley and cindy (also no blog....YET).
cindy came with ashley so she didn't have to drive alone and show up to a house full of women she had never met and be trapped with us if she didn't like us...
turns out we LOVED them both!
very much.
heather, cole and me.
amy (my neighbor) and kimberlee (my cleaning partner)
and that was that.
they went home with their suitcases full of new crafts, antiques, julie's messy flowers and full tummies.
and i haven't stopped smiling since.
God gave me blogging.
He gave me a gift that i get to continue opening when i meet new friends from all over.
God is so awesome.
my mind feels full of creativity.
my heart feels full of love and friendship.
my body feels too full of cinnamon rolls and cheesecake.
the retirement center has been missing me.
my bloggy friends left just in time....we are snowed in here and it's FREEZING.
my house has never been this cold.
i am bundled up in a blanket with many layers and hot coffee and i am still frozen.
Ok. This looks like the best weekend ever! Every time I get the chance to see pic.s of your house I'm in heaven... loved the one of the globe mixed in with other things at the antique store where you asked which thing you'd buy out of all those things. You got me started on wanting a collection of old globes and I just found my very first one on Monday!!! I'm so excited and can't wait to find more.. :)
Posted by: Sandee | February 02, 2011 at 02:18 PM
Meg, what a dreamy weekend. Your husband is a trooper! I bet he knew you NEEDED that girl time.
Your perspective at the end is shaping a seminar I'm doing at a women's conference this coming weekend for women who work for our ministry. I am SO NOT an expert but just want to share from my heart about how it has ministered to me and others.
Most want how-to's which is fine. I can do that. Sort of (I still don't know how the heck to change my header). But I'd rather give big picture.
Thank you!
Posted by: Kristin S | February 02, 2011 at 02:22 PM
What a kind and gracious heart you have. I can't even begin to tell you the smiles I got at seeing you gals have so much fun. I follow Amy Jupin's blog and Jess Mac's as well and am so happy that these two special women got to have some girl time. Your blog always puts a smile on my face:)
Posted by: Danielle | February 02, 2011 at 02:56 PM
What a fabulous weekend! Now I want the weather to get better so I can go on a road trip and check out the antique store!
Posted by: Mindy | February 02, 2011 at 03:00 PM
I'm new to your blog my m'dear... you are fabulous! I first found you because your house was adorable and I fell in love with your kitchen. I now love you all the more because I see that you're using the gift of your home to share with others for fantastic retreats and fellowship like this! I'm so glad to have "met" you!
Posted by: Krystle | February 02, 2011 at 03:09 PM
I love the whole thing....what a great idea! But I left half of my brain with that first picture and those pennants....love.
Then you lost the second half of it on the hoop art.
I did manage to catch up when we hit the frosting though. ;-)
Ps. You totally got the globe. ;-)
Posted by: Talysa | February 02, 2011 at 03:24 PM
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxox
Posted by: jaz | February 02, 2011 at 03:42 PM
Dead freaking envious!!!! That looks like a truckload of fun!
Posted by: Heather | February 02, 2011 at 06:16 PM
this looks like a dream come true!!! So jealous!
Posted by: Daniele Valois | February 02, 2011 at 06:36 PM
That looks like sooooo much fun. How did you plan the crafts? Did each person bring their own supplies for each craft?
Blessings,
Lorilee
Posted by: Lorilee | February 02, 2011 at 06:36 PM
Oh my goodness! Looks as though everyone had a wonderful time! Hmmm...maybe I should looking into planning my own craft weekend with my friends and family! ;)
Posted by: Candice | February 02, 2011 at 06:45 PM
Can I come next time?
Posted by: Courtney Hohimer | February 02, 2011 at 09:33 PM
glad you posted a pic w/amy j! she's my local blogger rockstar!
Posted by: Nancy | February 02, 2011 at 10:29 PM
What i wouldn't give to be in a room so blessed! And yay for Ashley Ann coming over with Cindy! Love it when blog worlds collide ;)
Posted by: asibtroy | February 03, 2011 at 05:54 AM
Just wanted to say this looks like so much fun! You have inspired me in the past to do crafty night with my friends...now I am reminded to do it again. I love that it gets us out and together during the long winter months, esp after christmas. Thanks!!
Posted by: Meaghan | February 03, 2011 at 07:39 AM
so much fun.
this is SO on my list of 40 things I wanna do before I turn 40...I've got 2 1/2 years left to make it happen!
you are my inspiration.
(totally meant to put the song my the group Chicago in your mind all day) :))))))
Posted by: Tara | February 03, 2011 at 08:01 AM
Bearly Makin' it! I see Oggie in the orange sweatshirt. One of my favorite places! It looks like he took you out to his barn too. That's a treasure land for sure.
This is the first time I've read your blog. So thanks to Ashley Ann I have another great stop in the morning before I start my day. Pretty soon, I won't have any day left. Just blogs.
Posted by: nancy in ks | February 03, 2011 at 09:23 AM
Wait?! You guys are in kansas?! this crazy blog world is so big it shouldn't surprise me that I'm surprised. Anyway... it looks like you had a wonderful time. Good for you all! xoxo, chris (kansas city)
Posted by: miss chris | February 03, 2011 at 10:12 AM
I can't even begin to tell you how happy it made me to read this post and see that ALL these incredibly talented, beautiful and amazing women made MY pom pom tutorial--wow, I am amiling from ear to ear still!
Your blog is fabulous and I am wondering where you have been all my life! better late then never--so glad I found you and thank you so much for linking to Little Miss Momma!
I can't wait to have a craft weekend of my own one day!!!
Posted by: ashley | February 03, 2011 at 11:58 AM
what an amazing weekend! I'm too envious of u right now!
Posted by: hearttypat | February 03, 2011 at 12:20 PM
So fun! I have followed most of your blogs for quite some time and it was just so fun to see you all in the same room. I just know if I knew you all we would be great friends! Thanks for doing this blogging thing and for sharing your lives with the world!
Posted by: Tonia | February 03, 2011 at 12:25 PM
So fun!!! WISH I had been there too!!!
I think a weekend spent crafting and antiquing sounds like the perfect way to spend time with friends!!
xoxo
MaryLea
Posted by: marylea @ Pink and Green Mama | February 03, 2011 at 04:47 PM
DId you make the pennant banner? If you did could you please give instructions it is just adorable. Thanks
Posted by: Linda | February 03, 2011 at 05:11 PM
I can't imagine a more fun weekend. I dream of having people like this in my life. So wonderful that you all have found one another.
Anyone in New England want to connect for something like this? http://prettylittlethingy.blogspot.com
Posted by: sonal shah | February 03, 2011 at 06:37 PM
Totally jealous! Looks like loads & loads of fun!
Posted by: Beth | February 03, 2011 at 08:01 PM
Looks like balm for the soul! Blessing! Great idea...those girls are so blessed to have been on the guest list.
Thank you for sharing. I feel like I had a little micro-retreat myself!
Carrie
Posted by: The Lazy Dazy | February 04, 2011 at 12:51 AM
What a great idea - a crafters weekend. Sure looks like your gals had fun! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Kimberly Dial | February 04, 2011 at 06:56 AM
Sounds like the perfect weekend, I'm inspired to do this with girlfriends that I don't see enough!
Posted by: Michelle | February 04, 2011 at 08:46 AM
That looks incredibly fun and awesome and like something I need. Can we be friends and you can invite me next time? I even have a cute baby to bring. :)
Posted by: angie | February 04, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Just found your blog via The Pleated Poppy and I'm so glad I did! It looks like you girls had such a great time! I would LOVE to do something like that. There is nothing like getting together with girlfriends (new and old) for a little crafting, good food, and girl time.
Posted by: Rebecca@This Present Life | February 04, 2011 at 02:35 PM
please please please meg, can i come next time!!
Posted by: Jacqui | February 04, 2011 at 02:56 PM
Such awesome idea!! And that antique store I am so jealous! Meg--could you possibly share where you got the string of light bulbs hanging in your beautiful room?? I am looking for something similar. Thanks!
Posted by: Katie Sellers | February 04, 2011 at 03:20 PM
I can't even begin to tell you how much I love this. *sigh*
Posted by: HMama | February 04, 2011 at 09:05 PM
Gorgeous pics! Any chance of a tutorial to show us how to make the ruffle necklaces?
Posted by: Cherished Hearts Vintage | February 04, 2011 at 10:27 PM
That looks like such a dream! Thanks for giving me a little glimpse into a heavenly weekend-love the crafty ideas, too!
Posted by: Jenn | February 04, 2011 at 10:33 PM
Wow, what an amazing bunch of women, and amazing talents! Tonight is our first of what we hope to be many more, "craft club"! I am hosting at my house, but I don't think it will be anything nearly as spectacular as your whole weekend was! Something to strive for I suppose. Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Sarah @ a drop of golden sun | February 05, 2011 at 08:39 AM
I'm visiting from The Nester's and I had to tell you what a dream this looks like! :) It's hard enough to get my local girlfriends together to do anything, so I can't imagine the planning that went into this. What a fabulous time you all must have had. :)
Posted by: Amanda @ Serenity Now | February 05, 2011 at 08:45 AM
I'm not even crafty and I don't know any of you (came over from Nester's blog), but the fellowship looked like so much fun that all the way through the post I kept thinking, "I wanna go." So glad you had such a fun time!
Posted by: Bonita | February 05, 2011 at 09:16 AM
This is the best idea for bloggers to get together - so much better than a big conference. Reading through your post was so enjoyable. I love the globe you got - wish I lived closer to go to that antique store.
Posted by: Diane @ InMyOwnStyle | February 05, 2011 at 09:16 AM
looks like such fun! we had a craft night recently...it was a blast!
Posted by: Kristi~The Slipcover Girl | February 05, 2011 at 10:42 AM
this looks SO fun.
I want to drive down and join you.
(how far was it again??)
Posted by: princess lasertron | February 06, 2011 at 12:25 AM
Hi,
Found your blog via The Nester.
Your retreat weekend looks so joyful!
And, MAN,how I would love a milk jug - lol.
(looks like you visited some amazing stores.)
Thanks for sharing with us :)
Dana at Cooking at Cafe D
Posted by: Dana @ Cookin' at Cafe D | February 06, 2011 at 03:21 PM
just discovered your blog and am so glad i did. this looks absolutely amazing! i can't believe how well orchestrated this was. what sweet friends. can i come next time!? ;)
Posted by: Jessica | February 06, 2011 at 04:51 PM
Absolutely dreamy. No other words....seriously.
Posted by: Kristen | February 07, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Well I was going to guess and say "if it were me I'd have gotten the globe", but in one of those last pictures I saw the globes so I'm pretty sure I was right.
Love the necklace you gave Edie...I was coveting it the whole weekend at Blissdom. If you would tell me where I can snag one, I'd be over the moon. :) Thanks, Jessica
Posted by: Jessica @ These Are The Days | February 07, 2011 at 03:27 PM
That sounds awesome. I can't imagine a day of hanging with friends & crafting, much less a weekend! I miss having friends that live in the same town as me :(
Posted by: Wendy | February 07, 2011 at 06:01 PM
OH Man! I see at least five of my favorite bloggers in the same room being crafty! I have gained so much from you and looked forward to all the inspiration from your creativity!!!
Posted by: Amanda | February 08, 2011 at 10:16 AM
I love your bunting hanging across the room. I love love love bunting, but I s-u-c-k at making it. Something goes missing between the picture in my brain and what my hands end up creating. How did you make yours?
Posted by: aubrey | February 17, 2011 at 03:21 PM
It looks like all of you had a fabulous time. You are all so lucky to have one another. Thank you for sharing your great time and providing links to your projects.
Posted by: Michelle | February 17, 2011 at 07:55 PM
Would love to join from Nebraska for the next one!! FFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!! I hold a craft retreat at a local B&B here, love that you had some structure and everyone worked doing the same things. Ours is just a free for all. The hoops are my favorites!
Posted by: Kaitlyn Bright | March 28, 2011 at 09:25 AM
Oh my goodness -- that looks so fun!! I love all of those little embroidery hoop creations!!! So cute!
What an amazing weekend!!!
xoxo
Jen
Posted by: jen @ tatertots and jello | April 04, 2011 at 12:51 PM
O~My~Goodness!
This is so AMAZING I don't even know how to EXPRESS myself!
HEAVEN...yes...HEAVEN!
xo
Posted by: teresa | April 04, 2011 at 01:01 PM
Wow sounds amazing!! Found your blog through through Little Miss Mama. I have never wanted to live in Kansas till now! :)
Jennifer
http://alwaysinwonder.com
Posted by: Jennifer | April 04, 2011 at 01:10 PM
I am in crafting envy! That looks like sooo much fun. What a blessing, God IS good!
Posted by: Jami | April 04, 2011 at 01:14 PM
This is just awesome! Looks like soo much fun, I would love to do this! :)Glad you ladies had a great time! :)
Posted by: Dominique @ Craft Couture | April 04, 2011 at 01:32 PM
That looks like an INCREDIBLE weekend! I wanna be your friend! LOL
Those good times make life so special! I miss my group I used to do that with. Hmmmmm, maybe it's time I create a new one. :)
Posted by: Vitagirl64.blogspot.com | April 04, 2011 at 03:56 PM
Wowzers! I really want to do this in my area! What a great way to refresh your creative juices with a bunch of other like-minded women! Awesome! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Sarah from Create Studio | July 15, 2011 at 12:22 PM
So fun! I'm from TX but, I'd love to come next year! Can't wait for sign ups for your next craft weekend!
~ Ali
Posted by: Ali | September 02, 2011 at 01:08 PM
I second the request on a "how to" for making a banner! I love those banner's! They would be adorable for my daughter's birthday!
~ Ali
Posted by: Ali | September 02, 2011 at 01:09 PM
Hi! I came across this by accident,and I am so glad I did! My friends and I have started to do craft weekends together; we have a great time! Don't know how much crafting we actually get done......we stay in our PJ's...sometimes put on a chick flick...eat chocolate....we take turns going to each other's houses. It's a nice, fun, relaxing, full of laughter good times.
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