craft weekend just keeps getting better and better.
the house is coming together so nicely.
kimberlee and i are getting into a lovely routine each time.
it is pretty amazing.
the peonies were perfect!
this is the only group this year that gets to see peonies in the kitchen...lucky them.
the girls arrive almost all at the same time.
6 flew in this time.
we pick them up at the airport all together.
it's a very happy carpool trip back!
the house was sparkling...waiting for the fun to begin.
kimberlee served a fabulous dinner, the girls saw their rooms, they got to know each other a bit and we got right down to business!
they came to craft so let's get crafty!
we always have several women who have never sewn before.
which i LOVE!
no fear at craft weekend!
we just show you how....it's EASY!
my friend Jess came for the evening on friday to help with the new sewing girls and to hlep answer questions and give instruction.
she was perfect!
she is calm and kind....everyone loves her.
this was the fastest group of apron sewing ladies yet!
they were all done before midnight!
that is unheard of at craft weekend!
so cute, right?!!
on saturday kimberlee gets up early and makes a delicious breakfast.
it's so good....i wish i had it right now.
then we head out for our field trip of shopping for antiques and treasures.
i love just wandering around in here finding new things every single time!
to me....this is a heart stopper.
rainbow legs on a table...with chippy paint....that just came that way?!!
like....someone had rainbow porch posts on their house somewhere?!
and now it's a table?!!!!
i want that table really bad.
we always go to our favorite shop Bearly Makin' It and this time we went to the Vintage Soiree in Hillsboro too!
i grabbed this door while we were there....
dreamy....i know.
we had a great time.
we stopped at sonic for happy hour.
we all got to know each other a little better.
i love the field trip!
show and tell after we get back is so much fun!
a yardstick with "helping others in the name of christ" written on it?
SCORE.
it's a blast to see what other people picked up.
kimberlee and nicole start cooking dinner and laugh like crazy.
you could hear whenever they were in the kitchen together.
they were funny.
while they cook we get right back into crafts....
we worked on several different projects at a time.
the craft room looks so pretty with ruffles over all the chairs!
this night was much later....we were up and laughing LATE into the night.
and people kept coming up with more projects to make.
which makes me so happy. :)
while they were eating breakfast the next morning i took pictures of their crafts.
we made the wood block picture frames again.
the wood block craft is inspired by the rainbow gift that tara brought me!
we made tea towels with hankies....doilies....trim.
they were inspired by these from courtney at A Cottage Life.
i love her little shop!
:)
they made beautiful headbands.
this group was awesome at flower making!
and several girls threw together some mini bunting.
really.....what is happier than mini bunting?
and their aprons....oh so gorgeous!
it never gets old.
they are pure smiles.
each one is different and each one is awesome.
roomie photos!!
dorks.
ha ha haaaaa....
angela from oklahoma andrea from oklahoma
carrie from ohio christy from CANADA!!
laura from tennesse rebecca from tennesse
cathy from massachusetts maggie from kansas!
karen from florida tracey from florida
jen from north carolina our helper nicole from nebraska
me & kimberlee.... we are two happy hostesses.
we took our last group picture and laura said "can we do one more with my sign?"
she picked up this wrinkly well loved cardboard sign and opened it up to show us.....
and everyone burst into tears!
she has been waiting 18 months for her adoption to follow through...so long to wait!
of course we can do one more!!
laura i can't wait to see your little one come home to you!
i say it everytime.... but my heart is full.
i feel so grateful for every teeny detail that craft weekend has brought into my life.
i enjoy meeting all these wonderful women.
i feel incredibly blessed to hear their stories and call them my friends.
it's a dream come true.
my blog readers are all fabulous women....and i get to meet them!
thanks be to God.
He saw the desires deep in my heart.
:)
if you would like to come to Whatever Craft Weekend someday.... you need to read this first and then get on the wait list by emailing [email protected] saying that you'd like to be on the list.
Oh my gosh Meg! I still can't believe I actually got to be part of this amazing weekend and that I got to meet the best bunch of women! It was truly the best weekend. Thank you, and Kimberlee, and Nicole for everything!
Posted by: CathyC | 05/09/2012 at 10:52 AM
I really want those rooster salt and pepper shakers.
Posted by: Seriously Sassy Mama | 05/09/2012 at 10:56 AM
Some Way Some HOW, I am coming to one of your Craft Weekends! I am dying over all the DARLING Colorful projects you did! What a fun group of ladies!
Posted by: Kristy Call {DavesWife} | 05/09/2012 at 10:57 AM
these girls look like they had a blast.
my favorite is the porch pictures, for sure. :)
and what awesome crafts they made! love the headband craft! :)
SO CUTE! :) <3 from california
Posted by: Kim | 05/09/2012 at 10:57 AM
Awwww Laura's sign, melt my heart. Craft weekend, love these posts. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Tiffany | 05/09/2012 at 11:39 AM
awesome! i love your craft weekend posts. thanks so much for sharing. one day... i hope i can come to a craft weekend too.
Posted by: tiffany gardner | 05/09/2012 at 11:49 AM
oh meg oh meg oh meg!!!!!!!!!!
The door handle looks like it has a face!
I love the rainbow legged table!
The sign at the end made me cry!
I cant wait until my picture is at the end that reads... Kerry from England!
yeeehaa! Looks like you had a beautiful weekend xx
Posted by: Kerry | 05/09/2012 at 12:07 PM
Do you know what I live even more than reading your Craft Weekend recaps? I **love it** when bloggers come and there are so many links to their CW posts, too! It's like a super happy, ruffly, polka dot linky party! So glad you all had a great weekend, Meg!
Posted by: Jacci | 05/09/2012 at 12:15 PM
I love love LOVE that you have a craft weekend AND that you dedicated your old beloved home to it. I hope that one day I can meet up for this fun weekend! Until then, I have to ask... What is up with the suction-cup mounted handles on the acrylic rulers?
Thanks,
Nikki
Posted by: Nikki | 05/09/2012 at 12:16 PM
It looks like you had another fabulous weekend! I am digging all of the loot from the antiqueing trip. I REALLY want to go back there!!!!!!!!!! Awesome stuff!
Posted by: Lindsey | 05/09/2012 at 12:21 PM
I'm waiting for my email. Just curious....how many ladies are on the wait list?
Posted by: Jennifer | 05/09/2012 at 12:43 PM
Love it all!
Crossing my fingers for next time!
Posted by: stephany | 05/09/2012 at 12:53 PM
Oh Meg can you make me a ruffle apron??? Whata wonderful post!! Love the tresures to!!
Posted by: elma | 05/09/2012 at 12:55 PM
i just found your site - via Laura! i automatically knew which tea towel was hers. and your group photo is precious with her sign.
i follow her blog and now yours. i love all the creativeness. it makes me what to raid the fabric store!
craft weekend is a great idea!!
Posted by: courtney | 05/09/2012 at 01:35 PM
Oh Meg! What a sunshiny post! You are truly His hands and feet and what you do is SO BIG! One of these days I'll be a weekender, but for now, yay yay yay! Loved it all :) Saw some Sis boom fabric in there! Oh so yummy :)
Posted by: ko. s | 05/09/2012 at 01:43 PM
Seriously, every time I see one of these posts I want to go to Craft Weekend - but am too timid to sign up!
Btw, I LOVE the diy pink and yellow lamp! It turned out great!!
http://dailydoseoframblings.blogspot.com
Posted by: Mandy | 05/09/2012 at 02:04 PM
The weekends always look so fun! I love all of the bright colored crafts...so pretty!
Posted by: amy cornwell | 05/09/2012 at 02:10 PM
I almost went to Marion on Saturday to Bearly Makin' It and then remembered.....you all would be there and how weird would have that been to CRASH not one, but TWO field trips!! I refrained. It looks like another BLASTEROONIE weekend!!
Beth :)
Posted by: beth davis | 05/09/2012 at 02:22 PM
I just love seeing your craft weekend post... I am pretty sure I am on the waiting list (if,not please add) So hoping one day my lucky day comes when I get the email to come play....
Posted by: Nathalie | 05/09/2012 at 02:24 PM
Looks like fun! Thanks for the link :)
Posted by: Carisa | 05/09/2012 at 02:57 PM
Oh wow, these girls WERE creative! I know all the projects are always similar but I love the fabrics these ladies used and those tea towels are adorable!
Im desperate to find one of the suction handles for my sewing needs. Nowhere around me has them. Can you post a source...pretty please?:)
Posted by: Sarah{Handbags*N*Pigtails} | 05/09/2012 at 03:17 PM
Looks like you gals had a great time and oh my goodness...that last picture with Laura holding up her sign--my heart swelled when I saw that. As a waiting adoptive momma myself...that brought tears to my eyes. I can only imagine how emotional that must have been for her (and all of you). :-)
Posted by: Jennifer | 05/09/2012 at 03:22 PM
Thank you again for such an amazing weekend Meg! As always your photos are just lovely! Can't wait to come back soon... I miss you girls already! :)
Posted by: Account Deleted | 05/09/2012 at 05:59 PM
so fun! and your field trip stores are amazing. so non-existent out in California-land. craft weekend would be worth it for the shopping alone ;)
Posted by: emily hope | 05/09/2012 at 06:00 PM
I was blessed beyond measure to enjoy a Craft Weekend in February. Thanks Meg! I'm happy that you are enjoying them, too.
Posted by: Carolyn mcdevitt | 05/09/2012 at 06:10 PM
Wowsa, looks like soooo much fun! I always enjoy reading these craft weekend posts, and living vicariously through you girls! Meg, I've been following Whatever for nearly a couple of years now I think; I just can't get enough of your photography. Your photos are like candy for the soul...they just beam happiness! ~ Kerri, A Pop of Pretty, apopofpretty.com
Posted by: Kerri, A Pop of Pretty | 05/09/2012 at 06:43 PM
Love the picture of you and kimberlee, best yet!,, where did you get that turquoise necklace? I love kimberlee's too! so fun! I'm coming in September , can't wait!
Posted by: Brooke | 05/09/2012 at 07:00 PM
Hi Meg. I just bought a door very similar to the one you bought. May I ask, what are you planning on doing with it? I have a couple of ideas, but haven't really decided.
Posted by: donna | 05/09/2012 at 07:41 PM
I've said it before and I will say it again....I'm jealous. So, so, so jealous.
Living on the other side of the planet does not have its advantages when talking about Craft Weekends :(
Posted by: Michelle From Australia | 05/09/2012 at 08:10 PM
It looks like such a great group of girls! The new crafts (esp the tea towels) killing me. And the photo at the end. Beautiful. Wish I was there...
Posted by: AshleyAnn | 05/09/2012 at 08:39 PM
I love these wrap up posts every single time.
Also drool every time you show that kitchen! I want to be in there with Kimberlee cooking away.
Posted by: Kristin S | 05/09/2012 at 09:21 PM
Is there an age limit? I don't see anyone over 29... I'm 55 and would love to join in (I'm here in Newton, do I get a discount for that... haha!). I would feel so old next to the rest of you girls, but it looks like soooooooo much fun. And I sure could use some fun after my difficult start to this year. Always LOVE the variety of aprons your girls make, such fun colors. ♥
Posted by: Diana | 05/09/2012 at 10:03 PM
What a small world! Nicole Quiring used to live a few houses away from me here in Lehi. How do you know Nicole?
Posted by: Becky | 05/09/2012 at 10:34 PM
This post hurt my heart just a teenie bit, because I was chosen for this Craft Weekend, but could not attend. *sob* I hope I can make a future one - it looks like the MOST fun!
Posted by: Kate | 05/10/2012 at 08:42 AM
I am so jealous of your antique stores. That yardstick came from a Mennonite Central Committee sale! They still sell them at the Kansas relief sale but I don't know if they still say "Helping others in the name of Christ" on them... MCC's slogan now is "Relief, development, and peace in the name of Christ." (I'm Mennonite, gotta represent!)
Posted by: Allison | 05/10/2012 at 08:43 AM
you look stunning, megan...so pretty and happy.
i think that is God's glory shining through you as you are living out the desires of your heart.
and that makes my soul so happy to see!
xo
Posted by: Mindy Harris | 05/10/2012 at 04:14 PM
Um, yeah, the sign at the end. Bawling here now.
One day I want to do craft weekend. One day maybe I will figure out how.
Posted by: Carrie | 05/11/2012 at 11:27 AM
Looks like so much fun!!! I LOVE the aprons!!!!
Posted by: Erin | 05/14/2012 at 07:36 AM
This looks like so much awesome fun, colorful, laughing, bonding, being creative, and being blessed, all the things we women need. You look great ladies! Do you ladies have a tutorial for the aprons you made? Love them. Thanks so much. Keep creating.
Posted by: Phyllis Dew | 05/16/2012 at 10:48 AM
Hi Meg,
If you are ever looking for more sponsors, let me know. I would love to send you some goodies!
Amy
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Posted by: amy @ www.brooksboutique.com | 05/17/2012 at 10:50 AM