BIG PLANS - Craft Explosion in October

Ok ladies, sorry things have been a little slow around here.  If you missed my last post, I'm moving {just up the street by the way}.  So check here for details for our August and September classes.

I have BIG PLANS and HOPES for our CRAFT EXPLOSION Class 
October 11 at my new home

But I need your help!!!


Here's my vision:
Time frame:  {help me decide}
1 Night - Oct 11
2 Sessions each 1 1/2 hours long
3 Classes available in each session

OR

2 Nights - Oct 11 and 12
1 Session 3 hours long each night
3 Classes available in each session

Goal:
To have each person to be able to complete 2 projects
To have 5 instructors who will teach 1 class and also be able to do an additional project of their choosing
To have each instructor do a run-through project for their class with me prior to teaching

Class Choice:
Each instructor will be able to choose their own class to teach among the following listed projects.
That's how the classes will be determined.  Someone volunteers to teach the class, the class will be offered. Each instructor will decide what supplies you will bring and what supplies they will provide.  They will collect money from you if they choose to purchase supplies in advance for the class.

Class Project Choices -  oooohhh I'm so excited.  I am loving our options!!!  oh the fun we'll have.

Delight Twinkle Board

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

Faux Metallic Letter

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

Anthropologie Printer Letter Stand

http://craftycupboard.blogspot.com/2010/02/anthropologie-on-dime.html

Magnetic Inspiration Board

http://www.joyfolieblog.com/2011/01/inspiration-board-tutorial.html

Silhouette Embroidery Hoops

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

I will be teaching this silhouette class! 

Plasti-Dip Fun

http://fellowcreatives.com/2010/09/16/plasti-dip/

Lamp Shades

http://teenyblessings.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/design-your-own-lamp-shades-modern-chic-eclectic/

Marquee Letter

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

Radiator Grate Jewelry Organizer

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

Chicken Wire Display Frame

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

Crystal Necklace

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

Sail Away with Me Necklace

http://rubies-pearls.blogspot.com/2011/08/sail-away-with-me.html

Measuring Tape Bracelet

probably available as a side station, since would be quick to make

Final Thoughts:
Don't you just want to dive in!!!  Some of these would be perfect for yourself and some of them for others as great Christmas presents.

If you would like to do a project in particular, think about teaching it.  We will do a run-through beforehand at my house a separate time, so there's no need to fear and your guaranteed a finished project for yourself.

I've never attempted anything like this at all, so would love your feedback.  Let me know your thoughts on 1 nights or 2.

Start spreading the word!  We first need instructors, so ask all your crafty friends to contact me about being an instructor.
http://fellowcreatives.com/2010/09/16/plasti-dip/

Did I mention our RSVP Giveaway?

Forgive me, I failed to mention our RSVP Giveaway for this month.  It is a darling birdie reusable tote from Joanns.  The birds are chirping, "Craft, Create, and Conserve".  How eco savvy!  I'm loving all the cute designs stores are coming out with for their reusable shopping bags.

So here's what you need to do:

• RSVP to us via email, comment on the blog, phone call, or Michelle & I's favorite way- a yell across the neighborhood.  Any old way will do.  Our RSVP thing on our blog has disappeared, and I was loving it so much.   Even if its to tell us you aren't coming, we'll still enter you in the drawing.  Make sure to mention WHICH CLASS you will be doing.
• If you are new to our group or haven't fill out our SURVEY yet, please do so and you can enter a second time.  The survey can be found here.
• If you haven't signed up to 'FOLLOW' our site yet, sign up and you can enter an additional time.  Just look for the 'Follow' button in the left hand column.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday!  If you can help us out by bringing any of the 'Needed Items' listed in the left hand column, that would be awesome.  Thanks ladies!

RSVP Giveaway - Perfectly Pink Measuring Tape

This week we have another GIVEAWAY- not nearly as darling as last week, but quietly chic in its own functional way:-)  A Perfectly Pink Measuring Tape

There are 3 chances to win again {for those of you who weren't able to do these things last week}:

1. Just fill out this survey below and email us back, call, bring it to class, or just leave as a comment.  (But, make sure to never leave detailed personal info, such as your phone #, while you comment)

Sewing Survey

Name:

Email:

Phone number:

Preferred time for class to start: 7:00, 7:30, or 8:00

Do you have a sewing machine available to you to bring to class?

What projects would you like to learn to sew/make?

What techniques would you like to learn?

Would you be interested in helping to teach a class? If so, in what?

2. Sign up to 'Follow' us on our site.  Look for the 'Followers' feature in the left column.  By following our blog you can be notified when we add information to our site using whatever site you prefer: Twitter, Google Reader, or other connecting sites.  Visit their sites to find out more about these time-saving tools.

3. Once you join the site, please RSVP to let us know if you will or will not be able to attend the class.  Look for RSVP box in the left column as well.   OR just RSVP any old way - phone, yell-hey i'm coming to the class-, email, blog, telegram, whatever way you can.  Also please mention which class you will be attending

Please please please RSVP for the class.  It will help us out tremendously!  See you on Wednesday.

Wild Flower Pincushion GIVE-AWAY!

Enter to Win....

This stylish and cute Pin Cushion for all your sewing pins.

This Pattern is found here if you are interested in checking it out.

You can enter the drawing up to 3 times:

1. Just fill out this survey below and email us back, call, bring it to class, or just leave as a comment.  (But, make sure to never leave detailed personal info, such as your phone #, while you comment)

Sewing Survey

Name:

Email:

Phone number:

Preferred time for class to start: 7:00, 7:30, or 8:00

Do you have a sewing machine available to you to bring to class?

What projects would you like to learn to sew/make?

What techniques would you like to learn?

Would you be interested in helping to teach a class? If so, in what?

Which sewing basics do you hope to learn in our first class?

2. Sign up to 'Follow' us on our site.  Look for the 'Followers' feature in the left column.  By following our blog you can be notified when we add information to our site using whatever site you prefer: Twitter, Google Reader, or other connecting sites.  Visit their sites to find out more about these time-saving tools.


3. Once you join the site, please RSVP to let us know if you will or will not be able to attend the class.  Look for RSVP box in the left column as well.

Thank you and we will see you at our 1st class.

If you have any questions feel free to ask. We are always wanting to help.

Thanks, Briana and Heather