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monday and now.....tuesday!
wow.
in case there was confusion...i don't hate valentin'es day.
i am not against it.
it's just not for me.
maybe if i was lavished gifts and attention on that day....i would probably think it was cool.
but that has never happened (and i am not asking for it to) so i guess i think it's just another day.
and honestly....one more thing to put pressure on me to mess up...forget some detail or disappoint someone.
BUT i didn't. ( i don't think?)
i made the heart pizza.
annie was thrilled.
i have had some happy mail this week.
marnie from simply natural sent me a package of goodies.
a girl can never have too much lip balm.
thank you marnie.
me and my girls had fun opening it.
then there was THIS!
i was quite surprised with a BIG box from the ups man.
it was filled with soap from Out of Eden....love their soaps.
and then a lovely letter and this totally FUN big artsy collage frame.
i love it.
it's detailed and sweet...comeplete with africa and waffle and whatever and a camera!
it is really fabulous.
thank you.
and katie...i don't have a picture but i LOOOOOOOved the package from you too. :)
red polka dots? you know i am a happy girl.
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how about i send YOU some happy mail??
these are goodies from the craft weekend i had at my house!
i made each of the girls a mini clipboard in yellow polka dot.
julie made everyone a messy flower in the sweetest gray dot fabric!
amy d. made the adorable ruffle pillow and rainbow flower necklace and she has made more and wanted to share!
i would love to send this to one of YOU.
leave a comment to be entered in this giveaway answering this question:
if you could come to a craft weekend in kansas with strangers from blogland....would you?
i am tossing around the idea of having another kind of craft weekend....with you.
what do you think?
I so love how you see a rainbow everywhere...it's like you have a keen sense of God's goodness and faithfulness and how it is manifested by the rainbow. I would totally go to a weekend like that...but I would be really nervous because I think I'm weird. :) I LOVE that lip balm.
Posted by: Christina | February 15, 2011 at 12:20 AM
oooh now I can comment...I am going to repost here just cause I can!...............Hey Meg, I cannnot always leave a comment on your posts and I so would love that pzize! I would definately come I'd bring the wine, cheese and enough money and room in my suitcase to shop til I DROP!!!! OMg what I would not give for soma USA shopping! xx
Posted by: leonie | February 15, 2011 at 12:31 AM
ABSO-STINKIN-LUTELY! I love crafting, and meeting ppl across the miles is totally my bag, baby!
xox,
Lori
jewllori@hotmail.com
Posted by: Lori | February 15, 2011 at 12:32 AM
Since I only live a few hours from you, I would LOVE to come to a craft weekend! I feel a little connection to you and your blog as I too am a Chicago girl who as moved to Kansas. Your blog is the first I read everyday, as it adds a little color to my morning. :)
Posted by: Kristy | February 15, 2011 at 12:33 AM
Your blog is such a happy and colorful place. I love visiting every day. I am in WA state and would LOVE to come for a craft weekend! ✿◕ ‿ ◕✿
Posted by: Wendy | February 15, 2011 at 12:36 AM
To be honest...I wouldn't come. If I have time away from my family I want it to be in Boston with my Nana. Besides, I don't craft which is why I need to win this prize since I'll never make any of this great stuff for myself! :)
Posted by: Denise | February 15, 2011 at 12:36 AM
YES! Are you paying the airfare?
Posted by: nicole @ deliajude | February 15, 2011 at 12:52 AM
oh 100% I would be there ... and I'd bring Julie K. with me ... and Melissa and Kristin and it would be just about the happiest weekend ever. Pick us, pick us! =)
Posted by: Alysa | February 15, 2011 at 12:54 AM
I only live a few hours away, so I'd definitely think about it!!
Posted by: Miranda | February 15, 2011 at 12:57 AM
Yes, yes, yes! Pick me! Pick me! :)
Posted by: Sarah K | February 15, 2011 at 12:57 AM
Yes! Yes! YES! I am THERE. I have relatives in Kansas so I can drop the kids off.:) I make a FAB Triple Chocolate Mess in my crock pot. Can I come?:) Lori
Posted by: Lori | February 15, 2011 at 12:58 AM
can i come with Alyssa, Julie and Melissa?
Posted by: Sue Linse | February 15, 2011 at 01:00 AM
Yes, I'd totally be there for one because I love meeting people, hanging out and get to know them and two because I could really up my craft meter and I think hanging out with you and other crafty people might help! LOL
Posted by: Jaime | February 15, 2011 at 01:02 AM
Are you kidding?! Why, of course!! What a lovely little escape that would be!
Posted by: the.mrs | February 15, 2011 at 01:08 AM
You know I would!!!! Especially since you're a stranger that I sort of know & we know all the same people!
Plus, my Mom would love to baby-sit while I was there. :)
Posted by: Lori Danelle | February 15, 2011 at 01:09 AM
Yes. That would be sooooo wonderful.
Posted by: karen | February 15, 2011 at 01:15 AM
I'm there.
Posted by: Carrie | February 15, 2011 at 01:16 AM
O yes I would come in a HEARTBEAT!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: kelly | February 15, 2011 at 01:27 AM
Ohhhhhhh my!!! If I could afford the flight to kansas from the uk I would be there before you can say whatever!
:) xx
Posted by: georgia | February 15, 2011 at 01:32 AM
Of course!
You host first and then
I'll host the second time out here in California.
I can definitely kick my family out for the weekend.
Deal?
:)
Posted by: Keri ~ Forever Folding Laundry | February 15, 2011 at 01:33 AM
A craft weekend would make my heart so happy! And I've never been to Kansas...
Posted by: Virginia | February 15, 2011 at 01:33 AM
heck yes i would!
Posted by: Kori | February 15, 2011 at 01:42 AM
Oh that would be lovely, but I think my four little ones would miss me a wee bit. Maybe when they are just a smidge older. :)
Love that ruffle pillow by the way!
Posted by: Casey | February 15, 2011 at 01:45 AM
YES!!!! That would be amazing!! I am far away in CA but if I could make it work with the kids and the $$, I would be there in a heartbeat! F-U-N!
Posted by: Ali | February 15, 2011 at 01:56 AM
i would totally come!! if kansas was like one thousand miles closer to california. so i could attend in my heart. how's that?
Posted by: leslie @ topofthepage | February 15, 2011 at 02:15 AM
I absolutely would attend, if I didn't currently live in Japan. Assuming at the time that I was living Stateside I would be there in a heartbeat but more than that, I'd also make a side trip to Wichita which is where I was born. I haven't been back to Kansas since I moved away at age 5.
By the way, I've always wanted to ask you how you get so many lovely items? It seems like you are "always" getting packages from people. Do you ever have to buy anything? ha ha!
Posted by: ~Debra | February 15, 2011 at 02:21 AM
duh! I could and I would!
Posted by: princess lasertron | February 15, 2011 at 02:21 AM
OF COURSE! I wouldn't even have to buy a plane ticket...it would just be a few short minutes! I'm not that "crafty", but would come up with something! I do have some FABULOUS crafty friends in the area!
Posted by: Jennifer | February 15, 2011 at 02:51 AM
hi. the answer would totally be YES. (i would just have to work out the round the world trip first ;) But i think it's a brilliant idea. Do it!! x
Posted by: Amber | February 15, 2011 at 02:54 AM
I live in Australia. It would be a bit of a long trip. But with about 12 months notice (I know this is not possible but I can dream right??) I might be able to make it!
Posted by: Michelle from Australia | February 15, 2011 at 03:16 AM
Yes!! But like Michelle I live in Australia so it might be a bit far (maybe one day). You are always welcome here for a craft weekend :)
My craft weekend would also be a cooking weekend where we share our favourite dishes.
Maybe I should hold one at the same time and we can skype in.
x
Posted by: Jen | February 15, 2011 at 03:21 AM
Of course! I love the Midwest, antiques and meeting new people. Sign me up :)
Posted by: Susan | February 15, 2011 at 03:22 AM
I am very shy, but I am getting ready to take some chances. Even if just to tell you that you are my 12-year-old's grown-up twin. Although my Meg has lighter hair than you do now. Tomorrow she is getting the tips dyed blue because, and I quote, "I need more color in my life!" It's eery.
Posted by: Kathie Simmons | February 15, 2011 at 03:34 AM
I would FLY there all the way from the UK just to spend the weekend crafting with you :) count me in x
Posted by: Kerry | February 15, 2011 at 03:46 AM
are you accepting crafters from Australia???
Posted by: Karen | February 15, 2011 at 04:00 AM
sounds like fun to me!!
i LOVE the things y'all made...
Posted by: nancie | February 15, 2011 at 04:07 AM
Um, YEAH! I'd be on a plane or in the car as quick as I could grab an ATM card to get there! I would totally love to come over to your house and play all weekend!
Posted by: mary elizabeth | February 15, 2011 at 04:30 AM
OMG !!! YESSSS, SURE I WOULD COME !!! PICK ME, PICK ME !!
Though I have to say that i have a very little tiny problem that may disturb our plans...I LIVE IN RIO DE JANEIRO -BRAZIL!!!! :(
I love your blog, really do...I certainly would LOOOVEEE to go to your simply the best craft weekend...have the opportunity to meet you in person, that's a dream come true...but the distance is an obstacle...sadly
love,
Ana M
Posted by: Ana M | February 15, 2011 at 04:31 AM
It sounds completely dreamy and inspiring and I'd LOVE to. Speaking of dreamy and inspiring, so wish I were joining you for Blue Lily Ms. Meg. Hope you have a ball.
xo,
edie
Posted by: edie | February 15, 2011 at 04:46 AM
I have a passport. What time does the plane leave?
Posted by: Pamela M | February 15, 2011 at 04:51 AM
Oh, yeah!! For sure! In fact my friends and I who follow your blog have already talked about making the drive (8 hours!) to go to the antique shop you girls went to on your craft weekend and then driving by your house just so we could say we saw it:) A craft weekend at your house would be so great!
Posted by: Alissa | February 15, 2011 at 04:51 AM
i would. goosebumps. :)
Posted by: Nicole | February 15, 2011 at 04:51 AM
I Love that necklace! Just the idea of a weekend away has me excited!
Posted by: Heather H. | February 15, 2011 at 05:04 AM
If I could aford the flight from the UK then I would. Any excuse to visit America is a good excuse
Posted by: Sarah | February 15, 2011 at 05:04 AM
If I could get there, then I would come. I've never been to Kansas! But I would also be really nervous.
Posted by: Kit | February 15, 2011 at 05:05 AM
oh heck yes i'd go to kansas! im not the most crafty - im more "crafty wannabe"...:D
thanks!
Posted by: erica | February 15, 2011 at 05:09 AM
If I could come, I would. But I live in Paraguay and that's pretty far away... :)
Posted by: jackie mccobb | February 15, 2011 at 05:10 AM
OF COURSE! I would love to come! thanks for inviting me ;) xo
Posted by: Ashlee Archibald | February 15, 2011 at 05:15 AM
I would absolutely come to Kansas. Never been there.
Posted by: Stephanie | February 15, 2011 at 05:17 AM
Yes! But I live in Memphis and that's too far away. Boo.
But I would love to come and do crafts.
And play with that sweet Waffle too.
And be in your happy house.
And play with your glue gun.
Posted by: angie128 | February 15, 2011 at 05:18 AM
absolutely! I would be completely nervous about meeting new people but totally do it! :)
Posted by: tam | February 15, 2011 at 05:18 AM
I would love it!!! I live in southern cali and all my friends or family just arent the crafty type so I am all my myself...
Posted by: Aimee | February 15, 2011 at 05:18 AM
i'd loooove it.
Posted by: Tess S. | February 15, 2011 at 05:21 AM
Definitely!!! I love getting away and being creative. And I would love to meet new people that enjoy being crafty!!! I think it would be a ton of fun and inspiring!!
Posted by: Suzanne | February 15, 2011 at 05:23 AM
That would be an amazing weekend! I love to meet people and craft until I drop! What a fun idea.
Posted by: Katie P | February 15, 2011 at 05:26 AM
Sounds very cool. Looking forward to seeing the details. :D
Posted by: Karen Giddings | February 15, 2011 at 05:27 AM
That would be so amazing! I'm not very talented, so I'd probably just end up watching everyone else in awe, but I'd learn so much! Too bad I'm way out in Australia...
Posted by: Bernice | February 15, 2011 at 05:32 AM
I would TOTALLY be there! Sorta can't believe I wasn't invited to the last one.....;)
Posted by: Angie M | February 15, 2011 at 05:44 AM
OMG! I would TOTALLY come to your craft weekend! I was drooling over your pictures and feeling jealous of all those women!
Posted by: Amanda Angert | February 15, 2011 at 05:48 AM
Well, I'm already in Kansas. But, I was totally jealous of your last weekend, so yes, I'd come.
Posted by: Bethany Rodriguez | February 15, 2011 at 05:51 AM
If I had the means to get there, absolutely!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
I can't wait to see the goodies you are making for your shop - maybe I can get my hands on one of those pillows this time around! :)
Posted by: Dawn | February 15, 2011 at 05:58 AM
I am as crafty as a big rock--not to mention, I live a LONG way from Kansas (Baltimore)--but I would totally come for a craft weekend--just for the fellowship (and the food!!)/ :-)
Posted by: Jen | February 15, 2011 at 06:00 AM
Sure, I'll come. I'd like to wait to come when it is a bit warmer. February weather can still be a bit dicey. I remember your snow pics.
Posted by: Beinghappygirl.blogspot.com | February 15, 2011 at 06:02 AM
Oh cool! I have been thinking about starting out witha craft night at my house since reading about your weekend, but I would LOVE to be there for a whole weekend!
Posted by: Holly | February 15, 2011 at 06:03 AM
Totally. Or I might chicken out... ;)
Posted by: cheryl @ a pretty cool life. | February 15, 2011 at 06:08 AM
I'll be right over! :)
Posted by: Heather R. | February 15, 2011 at 06:09 AM
In. a. HEARTBEAT!!
every single one of these gifts is beautiful!!
Posted by: Nicole Rickman | February 15, 2011 at 06:10 AM
Meg -- I've been reading your blog for months and have never left a comment. Your blog has awakened me and helped me see colors again in life. I've been getting my craft on -- even busted out my old singer. I feel 100% more alive and in tune with myself and my kids. I would love to visit you in Kansas and do some serious crafting - and I would love to win the goodies from your craft weekend. Thanks for your daily inspirations!
Posted by: Lisa | February 15, 2011 at 06:10 AM
I'd be there in a heartbeat! A weekend away, to be creative? gab? no child/husband related responsibilities? just hang out? maybe shop? SIGN ME UP!
Posted by: Beth Ann | February 15, 2011 at 06:11 AM
I would be at a craft weekend in a heartbeat. I am inspired by you everyday and would love to meet up with you and other woman for a crafty weekend. My blog has been "inactive" for a while, but I recently started updating it again and I check you out everyday. I was a little "jealous" when I read about your last crafty weekend.
Posted by: Carrie | February 15, 2011 at 06:12 AM
Would LOVE it! I used to go (that makes me sad that I actually put used to-only cause it has been 2yrs since my last scrap weekend and I used to go twice yearly!) all the time. Loved and imagined a weekend like yours when I saw the wonderful photos. Not that I would not feel comfortable with you and friends, I am sure that I would fit right in and love every minute but it would be great to bring my friend who usually goes with me too. (Not inviting her, just sayin..) My husband just got a new job offer yesterday after being out of work for 3 mo. so maybe I can start planning something again. Thanks Meg, and maybe if that does not happen, I could just plan one on my own!
Posted by: Ann R. | February 15, 2011 at 06:12 AM
I would absolutely, without a doubt, 100% for sure come! What a fun giveaway too.
Posted by: Angel/TaDa!Creations | February 15, 2011 at 06:14 AM
Oh the things I would just love to do...
Sew a quilt or maybe 22.....
Lose 10 kilo's, now that would just do!
Open my etsy shop,
make millions from paper and glue..
and last but not least
travel 14219.76 kms from Australia to Kansas City
Just to see you!!!
Does it show that I have a 6 year old and we read a lot of Dr Seuss?
Posted by: Adele Chalker | February 15, 2011 at 06:16 AM
I'd love to come!! Pick me, pick me.
Posted by: stacie | February 15, 2011 at 06:16 AM
Oh Yeah! It would be hard to leave my monkeys, though. It would definitely be something to think about!
Posted by: Amy Lynne | February 15, 2011 at 06:18 AM
Ooooh definitely, for sure!! How fun!
Posted by: Lane | February 15, 2011 at 06:20 AM
I would love to come...I've never been to Kansas...Who wouldn't want to hang out with you for the weekend making fun crafts and antiquing...Pick me Pick me!!
Posted by: Connie | February 15, 2011 at 06:20 AM
Of course! I think it is such a fun idea that I think I want to do one myself one day!
Posted by: Jen@thecottagenest | February 15, 2011 at 06:22 AM
Wow! I bet you LOVE it when you see Big Brown pull up! How cool! I would love to have a craft weekend away! The stranger part doesn't bother me... usually it's just finding babysitters & fitting things in the budget. I love all of your projects & I think it would be a blast!
Posted by: Julie Campbell | February 15, 2011 at 06:23 AM
Of course...I would love love to come!
Posted by: Melissa | February 15, 2011 at 06:23 AM
With you Meg...that would be all kinds of wonderful! My husband went to Hesston College, and can't stop talking about how wonderful Kansas is.....YES, I WOULD COME. Don't they always say....if you build it, they will come.
Posted by: Lorie | February 15, 2011 at 06:25 AM
I'd definitely WANT to come. Like, really, really want to come so badly. I'd have to see how much airfare from Toronto to Kansas was first. ;) I would absolutely be thrilled to meet you.
Posted by: Heather | February 15, 2011 at 06:26 AM
yesssssssssssss... and i want to know if anyone would actually say no to that- ha. my friend in tx and i were skyping last night and talked about our future craft weekend "like meg's" (b/c we're on a first name basis and all...) i'm living in africa now, so how about we wait another 3 months for said weekend? ;)
Posted by: Katy Stone | February 15, 2011 at 06:26 AM
i feel like i know you already ..yes
Posted by: rosemarie | February 15, 2011 at 06:27 AM
sure thing! :)
Posted by: Sarah D. | February 15, 2011 at 06:27 AM
Crazy fun! I'd love it!
Posted by: Jill | February 15, 2011 at 06:29 AM
Definitely!!!!!!
Posted by: Sarah | February 15, 2011 at 06:30 AM
ooh - would do my best to be there in a second...how fun!
Posted by: jodi @ back40life | February 15, 2011 at 06:30 AM
I would! Teach me your crafting ways oh wise Whatever woman :)
Posted by: Mary | February 15, 2011 at 06:31 AM
where do i sign up?? ;) i think that would be more fun that i could possibly imagine!!!! plus...i have never been to kansas...and that would be cool! :)
Posted by: Hannah | February 15, 2011 at 06:38 AM
Crafting weekend at your house would be awesome! I'd love that - i'd come!
Posted by: Erin | February 15, 2011 at 06:38 AM
ha. i would be totally intimidated, probably end up playing with the dog, offering to refill drinks.
but oh. if i don't win this, i want to hire amy d to make me a necklace like that.
i loved the photos of your weekend. i truly am happy for you.
Posted by: kristin | February 15, 2011 at 06:38 AM
I would be there, for sure! But even if I didn't get the invite, I 'd still craft along with ya. I went out this weekend and got supplies to do the embroidery hoop art and the ruffle pillow. I'll get started on that as soon as I finish counting these thousands of box tops for the elementary school...yikes!
Posted by: FeFe | February 15, 2011 at 06:39 AM
I would definately. I would love to have that inspiration to do more crafting...step out of my box a little.
Posted by: Adrienne S | February 15, 2011 at 06:39 AM
You bet I would! Happy Tuesday!
Posted by: Astrid | February 15, 2011 at 06:40 AM
I WOULD LOVE TO COME TO A CRAFT WEEKEND! :)
Posted by: Kelli | February 15, 2011 at 06:42 AM
Of course, I would!
Posted by: Sarah Mahan | February 15, 2011 at 06:42 AM
Seriously?!??!?! Need you even ask that? I'm looking at flights right now. ;-)
You'd have to help me with the sewing though. I'm still figuring that out.
Posted by: Kimberly | February 15, 2011 at 06:44 AM
That would be so cool! I would love to come to craft weekend. :-)
Posted by: Erin T. | February 15, 2011 at 06:45 AM
I would love to come to a craft weekend in KS, but I live there too so I wouldn't feel too far from home!
Posted by: Jermaine D. | February 15, 2011 at 06:45 AM