Like an Explosion

that was like an explosion!

thought it'd be appropriate to lead out with a line from one of my family's favorite movies, 'the man who knew too little' - yea, i know, you either love it or you hate it:)

after 2 months of preparation, craft explosion finally came and went.  i have to say that it was a blast!;)  {sorry, couldn't resist.}

and quite a success thanks to my fabulously dependable and creative instructors.  thank you heather a, heather w, erin, danielle, and ashley!!  without you none of this could have been possible.  

thank you to my fellow decor visionary leslie and her trusty sidekick nick - thank you for turning my blank walls into a burst of light and color. 

thank you to my husband who loves me so much as to support me in my craziness. {i'm still needing that t-shirt that says, 'crazy is the new cool}

and of course thank you to the willing women who trusted me with your money and were ready to spend their evening with me and my crazy vision.

over 2 days i managed to squeeze over 30 of these women into my home disguised as a chatty crafters guild. 

we painted, we stamped, we cut, we stained, we snipped, we twisted, we clipped, we punched, we measured, we sprayed, we glued...

we ate, we laughed, we befriended...ate some more

and some of us may have even bled or screamed.

press on for an explosion of photos...

i've already been asked, 

'when's the next one?' ha.

so glad you would want to do another one. :)

as it takes so much time to prepare, and a small army of instructors,

i would be happy to look at this spring for our next installment of craft explosion.

if you'd like to volunteer to be an instructor or just want to keep informed about future events and/or my sewing group, make sure to follow my blog www.learn2love2sew.blogspot.com 

happy crafting.

{to see craft explosion's class line-up as well as the original tutorials we followed, visit here.}

Craft Explosion Ignites

We have been busy little bees getting ready to provide you with 7 fabulous crafting options!!!

Confetti photo from Inspired by This

Here is the class line up for

Craft Explosion

Tuesday, October 11th

Session 1: 6:30-7:30 pm

Silhouette Embroidery Hoops
Jewelry Class Demonstration - but supplies will be available all night to complete
        Crystal Beaded Necklace
        Measuring Tape Bracelet

Session 2: 7:30 - 9:30 pm

Chicken Wire Display Frame
Radiator Grate Jewelry Holder

Wednesday, October 12th

6:30 - 9:30pm

Twinkle Light Board
Marquee Letter
Metallic Letter


Each post gives specific details regarding:
cost per project
date money is due - a few have earlier dates due to online ordering, watch for those
payment - to whom and in what form they will take
supplies - included in price as well as additional supplies you need to bring
tools - necessary and some optional
options - color, pattern, lettering, etc
sign up - always leave a comment with your name and email address under the post of the project

Craft Explosion will be at my house,
Briana Johnson

Once you leave a comment with your email address, you will be contacted by myself or your project instructor with details on my address and any other details pertaining to your project.

We are so excited to offer you these classes!
Help us spread the word via FB, blogs, email, and word of mouth.
Thank you for helping us to make this a success.

p.s...please feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns, or suggestions at learn2love2sew@gmail.com

p.p.s...all the photos that are not originals of Craft Explosion are sited here in this post

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Chicken Wire Display Frame

taught by Erin Chase

Cost: $4 for frame sizes 8" x 10" up to 16" x 20"

$6 for larger frame sizes

includes wire, spray paint, and hardware-

*you provide the frame

*please bring gardening/work gloves, staple gun, heavy duty wire cutters, and the cardboard backing to your frame

Money due by Oct. 3rd

Offered Tuesday Oct. 11th - Session 2 - 7:30 to 9:30

Please remove the glass, staples, and other hardware from your frame before coming.

I will be purchasing white and black spray paint. If you are interested in another color, please let me know. If there is someone else interested in that same color, I will purchase that color as well.

To sign up for this project, please comment below with:

your name,

email address,
how many frames you will be doing,
what sizes they are,

and if you have an additional spray paint color choice

You can make payment to me by:

mailing (just let me know that you want to mail in your comment and I will email you my info),

or giving it to me, my sister Heather Andres, or Briana Johnson. CASH is preferred, but I will also take checks. Thanks!

Silhouette Embroidery Hoops

taught by me, Briana Johnson

Cost: $4 includes hoop, brushes, paint, and glue

    bring an 18" x 18" piece of cotton fabric, ironed

    and a 8" x 10" profile photo printed on cardstock or photo paper

Money due by Oct 3rd

Offered Tuesday Oct 11th - Session 1 6:30 - 7:30pm

I will have a few pieces of fabric to purchase for $2 - $4.

Please iron your 18" x 18" piece of cotton fabric if possible.  

Here are a few tutorials to help with tips on getting your photo ready:

the creative juices of Ariel

what i made today

Just make sure that when you prepare to print out your profile photo that it takes up most of the 8" x 10" space and you print it on cardstock or photo paper.

Feel free to email me with questions at learn2love2sew@gmail.com

To sign up for this project, please comment below with:

your name,

email address,

and how many you wish to purchase.

You can make payment to me by: 

mailing (just let me know that you want to mail in your comment and I will email you my info), 

or giving it to me: Briana Johnson.  CASH only please.  Thanks!

Marquee Letter

taught by Danielle Dwelley

Cost: $16 - see details in post on what it includes and what you need to bring

***Could be less if we get more people to sign up for the class. The shipping price will go down.  Will refund overcharge.

Money due by Oct 3rd

   {lights need to be ordered online}

Offered Wednesday Oct. 12th

http://www.designsponge.com/2011/04/diy-project-paper-marquee-letter-lamp.html

Briana's sample from her post Marquee Love

I will be supplying:

Foam board

Mat board

Tape

Pencils

Printed letter

LED Lights

You need to bring:

X-acto knife

Cutting mat

Glue gun/glue

A nickel 

To sign up for this fun project, please comment with your name, email address, and letter you would like to make.

You can make payment to me by:
mailing (just let me know that you want to mail in your comment and I will email you my info),

or giving it to me: Danielle Dwelley or Briana Johnson. Cash or check is fine.  Thanks!

Radiator Grate Jewelry Holder

taught by me, Briana Johnson

Cost: $12 includes grate, spray paint, and hardware-

    *you provide the frame - with opening from 8" x 10" up to 12" x 12"

   *please bring a putty knife or flat head screwdriver    
    *also bring metal snips if you have a pair

Money due by Oct. 3rd

Offered Tuesday Oct. 11th - Session 2 - 7:30 to 9:30

There are two possible patterns of radiator grate/aluminum sheeting that I have found:

elliptical

mosaic

If you have a preference for either pattern please note it in the comments.  I will try to accommodate your choice, however due to varying supply at Home Depot, I may not be able to honor your selection.  

The sheeting comes in 1' x 2', so each person will receive half a sheet, a 12" x 12" piece.
Bring a frame with an opening of 8" x 10" up to 12" x 12".
Please bring a putty knife or flat head screwdriver to attach the hardware.
If you have metal snips, please bring those as well!!  That will really speed up the process.

I will be purchasing white and black spray paint.  If you are interested in another color, please let me know.  If there is someone else interested in that same color, I will purchase that color as well.

To sign up for this project, please comment below with:
your name,
email address,
if you have a aluminum sheeting pattern preference,
if you have an additional spray paint color choice,
and if you will be able to bring metal snips to share. 

You can make payment to me by: 

mailing (just let me know that you want to mail in your comment and I will email you my info), 

or giving it to me: Briana Johnson.  CASH only please.  Thanks!

Twinkle Light Board

taught by Ashley Solesbee

Cost: $14 includes all supplies
   bring a hammer to share if you have one

Money due by Oct. 3rd

Offered Wednesday Oct. 12th

Our project will be a scaled down version of the board shown above.  The finished dimensions of our boards will be: 12" x 16" x 1" as seen in my sample below:

You will need to choose your word.  You may choose between 'love' and 'hope' or another 4-letter word of your choice.   Please also let me know if you would like the word in all UPPER or in all lowercase letters.  My handy husband will drill the word for you prior to that evening.

You can either stain or paint it.  I have chosen an espresso stain.  You can make the stain lighter or darker depending on the amount of coats you apply.  You may also choose a black or white paint.  If you are interested in another fun accent color, please let me know.

To sign up for this project, please comment with: 
your name, 
email address, 
your choice of word, 
all UPPER or lower case letters,
and choice of either stain or paint color. 

You can make payment to me by: 

mailing (just let me know that you want to mail in your comment and I will email you my info), 

or giving it to me: Ashley Solesbee or Briana Johnson. CASH only please.
Thanks!

Metallic Letters

taught by Heather Williams

Cost: $6 per letter, includes all supplies    

Money due by Sep 30th 

    {to enable me to order paper mache letters online}

Offered Wednesday Oct 12th

I will be bringing all of the supplies needed for this class: paper mache letter, brushes, and paint.  I haven't been able to find these paper mache letters at any of the local craft shops so I will need to order them online at www.hobbylobby.com.  

**Please note that I will need the money earlier than some of the other classes so that I can order them, Sep 30th.  Please give your CASH to Briana Johnson by Sep 30th or if you are interested in mailing me a check, mark that in your comment and I can email you my address.

Here are some ideas of words you could make:

5-6 letter words~

SMILE, HAPPY, FAMILY, CHERISH, BEACH, DREAM, THINK, FAITH

4 letter words~

WASH, LOVE, LIVE, HOPE, WISH, HUGS, KISS, KEYS, COOK, BABY, NOEL, HOME, BAKE, READ, BATH, XOXO

3 letter words~

EAT, JOY, BOO, FUN, LOL, BAM, RAD, ZZZ

2 letter words~

YO, HI, US, OK

PLUS~ your initials/monogram

To sign up for this class please comment with your name, email address, and what letters you would like me to order!  Thanks! 

Crystal Beaded Necklace

Crystal Beaded Necklace

taught by Heather Andres

Cost: $6 includes all supplies

    bring jewelry pliers if you have a pair
Money due by Oct 3rd

Offered Tuesday Oct 11th - Demo at 6:30pm

15 minute project - 

I will be doing a demo at the beginning of the evening on Tuesday the 11th and then you can do at your leisure! I'll be there the rest of the evening if you have questions or need help!

You will need to let me know your color choice for the beads, here are the options (see photo they are in order left to right): 

Aqua, Royal Blue, Black, Grey, Green, Lime, Clear and Pink. 

I will provide everything and will have different hardware and ribbon to choose from that night, the only twill ribbon (tied in a bow in the back of the neck) option will be the one shown here. 

Bring jewelry pliers if you have a pair so we have extra! Thanks!

To sign up please comment with your name, email address, what color you want and how many (if that applies), and if you will be bringing jewelry pliers to share, if you would like to do the project! 

You can make payment to me by: 

mailing (just let me know that you want to mail in your comment and I will email you my info), 

or giving it to me, my sister Erin Chase, or Briana Johnson. CASH is preferred, but I will also take checks. Thanks!

Measuring Tape Bracelet

taught by Heather Andres

Cost: $3 includes all supplies-

     bring jewelry pliers if you have a pair
Money due by Oct. 3rd

Offered Tuesday Oct. 11th - Demo at 6:30pm

10 minute project - - 

I will be doing a demo at the beginning of the evening on Tuesday the 11th and then you can do at your leisure! I'll be there the rest of the evening if you have questions or need help!

You will need to let me know what color tape you want, here are the options (please see photo they are in order left to right): 
blue, yellow, white with pink details, white with black details, green and pink. 


I will provide everything. 

Bring jewelry pliers if you have a pair so we have extra! Thanks! 

To sign up to make please comment with your name, email address, what color you want and how many (if that applies), and if you will be bringing jewelry pliers to share, if you would like to do the project! 

You can make payment to me by:

mailing (just let me know that you want to mail in your comment and I will email you my info), 

or giving to me, my sister Erin Chase, or Briana Johnson. CASH is preferred, but I will also take checks. Thanks! 

*** ALSO If you have a cool measuring tape that you'd like to use for this project, please feel free to bring! The width it needs to be to work with the hardware is 3/4".

Our Craft Explosion Line-Up

First of all, a BIG thank you to my 6 instructors for volunteering to take on this project with me! I can't make this happen without you!!

I am happy to present to you all,
Our CRAFT EXPLOSION LINE-UP...
7 Classes in all...

CLASS #1 - JEWELRY CLASS 

taught by Heather Andres

including

Crystal Necklace

http://www.joyfolieblog.com/2011/08/diy-wednesday-crystal-necklace.html

AND

Measuring Tape Bracelet

CLASS #2 - Marquee Letter

taught by Danielle Dwelley

http://www.designsponge.com/2011/04/diy-project-paper-marquee-letter-lamp.html

CLASS #3 - Radiator Grate Jewelry Organizer

taught by Susi Munton

http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2011/02/iheart-valentines-day-and-easy-diy.html

CLASS # 4 - Chicken Wire Display Frame

taught by Erin Chase

http://search4serendipity.blogspot.com/2011/07/tutorial-chicken-wire-display-frame.html

CLASS #5 - Twinkle Light Board

taught by Ashley Solesbee

http://www.designsponge.com/2009/07/diy-idea-mayas-twinkle-board.html

CLASS #6 - Faux Metallic Letter

taught by Heather Williams

http://kfddesigns.blogspot.com/2011/01/faux-metallic-letter-tutorial.html

CLASS #7 - Silhouette Embroidery Hoops

taught by me, Briana Johnson

http://arieleldridge.blogspot.com/2010/04/embroidery-hoop-silhoutte.html

Would love your feedback whether we should do:

1 Night or 2

More information on cost for classes and supply list will become available soon!

Check back for more information!!