April Crafting Retreat Make and Takes

Hello Friends!

I'm back today to share the make and takes from my April crafting retreat.  As I mentioned in yesterday's post, this month's theme color was Daffodil Delight so I wanted to use that color in all of the make and take projects.

Here they are:

I am particularly in love with the 2nd one (with the Pool Party card base).  I didn't realize how well Daffodil Delight and Pool Party would go together, but I just LOVE that combination ... and you just can't go wrong when you put a doily on a card!  ;)

Keep watching for details on my May Crafting Retreat coming soon.  Or subscribe to my blog on the left hand side of this post so that you will automatically get an email when I post my events.

Until next time, here's wishing you many creative adventures and a very blessed day!

Kim

April Krop with Kim Crafting Retreat Recap

Hello friends!

This past Saturday, I held my April Krop with Kim crafting retreat and I wanted to share the details with you.

Every month I choose a color to be the "theme" of our day and April's color was Daffodil Delight.  I just love that color so much and it was so easy to do lots of cute things with it.

Before I get in to the details, here's a peek at the room we meet in.  All those huge windows provide FABULOUS natural light for crafting!  (And the view is pretty great too!)

Each person had their own reserved space with goodies waiting for them.  I also set up a "make and take table" for my guest to use to make their make and take projects for the day.  Here's a peek at that table:

I'll share the actual make and take projects with you tomorrow, so be sure to check back!  Now ... let's take a peek at all the goodies the ladies had waiting for them:

As you can see, I had a pretty good time with my inspiration color this month!  Everything at this space was for my guests to keep.   Let's look at all the details.  

Each guest had a name card waiting for them:

This month was the first month I issued a "Kim's Kollectable" purse charm and I just love the idea!  Every month, my guests get a purse charm they can hang on their purse or craft bag that coordinates with the theme for that month.  Here's the April Kim's Kollectable charm:

I had an idea that I wanted to give my guests lemon scented sugar scrub, so I reached out to my friend Quinn (QuinnEssentials on Facebook) to help me make some.  Not only did she help me make some sugar scrubs, but she also made my guests some cute little lemon scented soaps!  She's awesome and the ladies really liked those added goodies.  Here's a picture of the sugar scrub, soaps and their little trash can for their craft spot:

I wanted to provide a beverage for the ladies to enjoy during their crafting time and these cute little holders went perfectly with my theme this month.  I just tucked a little packet of Crystal Light lemonade in there.  So cute!

Finally, I mentioned that there were make and takes.  I provided three cards for the ladies to make.  I always like to type out some instructions for them (including helpful tips) and then I like to package their make and takes up in a cute little package.  Here's the instructions cover page:

And here's the cute little package of make and take supplies.  (Try not to take note of the less-than-perfect coloring job on the letters .... I had a little 8 year old helper who might not be as much of a perfectionist as his mother).

Well .... that's it!  It was a really great day and I believe the ladies had a really enjoyable time.  (I know I did!)  I'll be posting details on my May Crafting Retreat soon (think "new catalog sneak peek").  Tomorrow I'll have our make and take projects up for you to check out.

Until next time, here's wishing you many creative adventures and a very blessed day!

Kim

Come Craft with Me!

Hello friends:

I am so excited today to share news about my next Crafting Retreat.  Before I announce the date and theme, let me share a little bit about the event with you.

Krop with Kim Crafting Retreat is a full day of crafting fun (and a little spoiling) for you and your friends!  Who doesn't need that?  You pay a small $20 fee and here's what you get:

• A six foot table all to yourself from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  You can stay all day, come and go, or just come for a couple hours.  Your space is yours all day to use as you choose!  You can stamp, scrapbook, make jewelry, knit, sew, whatever will make for a relaxing and fun day for you!  (If you will need electricity, I need to know that when you make your reservation.)
• I provide three make and take projects with everything you need to create them except for adhesive.  If you need to buy adhesive, I will have some on hand for $6.95 or Stampin' Up! refills for $4.50.  Our make and takes will usually be cards, but may sometimes be gift items. When we make cards, I don't provide envelopes, but I do provide an envelope punch board if you would like to make your own envelope.  (Just bring your favorite paper with you.)
• You get access to all of my paper crafting tools which includes my Big Shot die cutting and embossing machine, all of my cutting dies and cutting framelits, all of my embossing folders and all of my punches.  If you are a paper crafter, you'll enjoy punching and cutting lots of different shapes to use in your creations.
• You will get an exclusive "Kim's Kollectible" gift for each retreat you attend that ties in to that month's theme.  
• I provide other little gifts to help make you feel special during your day with me.
• We have an optional pot-luck lunch.  Everyone brings a dish to share with the group.  I provide the plates, napkins, cups and plastic ware. 

My crafting retreats are held in the cafeteria of on the campus of St. Pius High School.  Here's a peek at the space:

As you can see, we have LOTS of space (this picture actually only shows half of the cafeteria).  Each of those tables has three chairs at it in the picture.  Your fee secures one full table just for you for the full day.  You can also tell from this picture that we will have lots of natural sunlight and a gorgeous view for our crafting day.  Here's a look at the view from our crafting retreat:

Are you ready to invite a friend and come join me?  Here are the details for my next retreat:

Retreat Date:  Saturday, April 25th 

Retreat Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location:  St. Pius High School Cafeteria (Coors and St. Joseph's Place)
Theme:   Every month I choose a Stampin' Up! color to create a theme around.  April's color is Daffodil Delight!  

Fee:  $20 per person

RSVP is a must!  The deadline to RSVP and pay for the April retreat is Friday, April 17th at noon.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS RETREAT

I hope you will be able to join me for this relaxing day of fun and friendship!  If you have any questions, please call, text or email me.  I am excited to spend some crafting time with you!

Until next time, here's wishing you many creative adventures and a very blessed day!

Kim