Holiday crafting

Last Tuesday evening, I went to a make up crafting class at my blogger friend's Mom's house.  Kaylyn used to own a craft store, been a home stager, and even sold real estate for awhile.  She has a real flair for decorating and crafting.  You might recall, I went to the class in June and enjoyed myself so I decided to sign up for the December class.  Truth be told, I was suppose to go to the class in November.  It was the day before my surgery.  I would have gone but it was so windy, they were advising no one drive.  I didn't want to drive to Lehi and it was probably a good idea to hold off.  So she had a make up class last week and I was excited to go.

First let me say, she collects vintage holiday stuff.  She had cute stuff all over.  She had vintage stockings, Santa face cocoa sets, and oh my gosh....SANTAS!  I love Santas and I admit I was jealous.  Here is just a portion of her buffet.



She made the best soup....had crusty warm garlic bread, and even cucumber water for dinner.  It was so delicious.  I must make this soup again...and by the way...it  had Kale in it...and I ate it!  She also gave us a bag of caramel corn drizzled with melted chocolate.

There were only 3 of us there so we got going on our crafts after we finished our soup.  I'm telling you, this woman has everything you could ever want to craft with.  Ink pads...check.  30 colors of glitter...check.  5 kinds of glue....check.  10 different options for vintage style patterned papers.....check.  Mica flakes....check.  All we brought is a glue gun and scissors. 

We made a cone tree, paper covered boxes complete with bottle brush trees and mica snow flakes, and a Joy banner.  She has everything ready for you and in kit in the metal tone you requested.  The other 2 people that came left early.  They crafted like they were on speed.  They had their tree done before I was even done covering it with paper.  They ended up taking their boxes undone.  I felt a little uncomfortable staying super late by myself so I finished my tree and boxes but brought my Joy banner home to finish.  It was 10:30 pm after all.  I admit, I cheated.  This is a photo of her banner so I can copy it.  I hope to work on it either this weekend or next week.

Although I felt hectic that day, I really enjoyed being creative and am so happy with my end products.  I bought an extra kit so I can do more.  I can't wait.

It was nice to visit with Kaylyn and learn more about her and her family.  She has such a "can do" attitude and faces challenges and barriers with optimism and determination.  She is having surgery in January but if she feels okay, she is having a Valentine's class.  I just might have to check it out.

Hope you are finding your holiday spirit in things you enjoy.