It was a beautiful day on Saturday and the perfect day to get away from it all and spend the day crafting. This is precisely what we did. I held my first Craft Retreat Day and I am so happy to say that everyone has told me they had a lovely time!
The calm before everyone arrives.
Everyone had a prepared kit full of the supplies they needed for the day to make 20 cards. Five designs to make four of each and also a gift bag. With lots left over to take home and play with too. I had prepared all the card bases and layers in advance leaving more time for creativity. I emphasise that the aim of the day though is fun and relaxation! So make as many of the cards as you like and take home the kit to be able to complete at home as wished. No pressure, just fun!
These at four of the five card designs we made using all new products from the new Annual Stampin Up range. Alas my other card sample has disappeared! Though if it turns up I will add it on the blog.
Our gift bag using the new Foil Frenzy 12 x 12 papers. (Though it is card stock weight). Perfect for this very simple to make bag and I used the new gold Library clips to secure the top.
I provided bottles of cold water and of course a little chocolate. (what’s crafting without a little chocolate!) Tea and coffee flowed all day 😋
So much creativity from everyone!
Cake for elevenses of course and being the lovely crowd we are we also sang Happy Birthday to Caroline who celebrated the day before.
No naked envelopes here. 😄
We had delicious warmed scones, clotted cream and also strawberries and cream for our Crafternoon tea. Although I didn’t get a photograph before we tucked in!
Some samples I received as swaps at a tea training event the previous weekend. Its always great to get lots of ideas!
We saw the fly past for the Queens Birthday and Armed Forces Day ( we like to think they were out for Caroline’s Birthday too 😂)
We all had such a lovely time and it was great to be able to spend time with everyone crafting. Lots of cards and gift bags were made. I have to say a great big THANKYOU to everyone who came as they are such a lovely group of ladies and made it a success. I loved it so much I have already planned the next one !
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I run monthly card classes and Memories and More Scrapbooking crops too. Suitable for all abilities. See the dates on my events page in the side bar or contact me here for more details. I’d love to craft with you.
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