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!!

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/

I'm Moving - August and September Open Sewing Classes

I'm moving...

Not far away at all...just up the street really:)

So in order to keep our sewing class up and running our August and September Classes will be Open  Classes since my house/s will be literally upside-down in stuff.  Take this opportunity to come work on any project - sewing or not - you may have that you need to set aside some dedicated time for.

August 16 @ 7:30 - **UPDATED** At Amy Koot's home - 1door to my right:)

{IMPORTANT NOTE- I will not be at this class. I know that sounds ridiculous, it being my class, but I will be attending a wedding reception.  This will be an opportunity for you to believe in yourself and work through your project!! You can do it!!}

September 13 @ 7:30 - At Danielle Dwelley's home  

{I will include her address in our group email, if you are not on our group email list and would like to be, please comment and let me know.}

October 11 @ 7:30 - CRAFT EXPLOSION At my new home

lots of fun details to come shortly!!

**Please remember to RSVP for this coming Tuesday's class so that I can tell Amy who will be joining her and her sister-in-law Karistie. **