"Hello" Wreath Craft Night

What a way to send Spring Break out with a BANG!  Krysten and I ventured up to Artfully Yours bright and early Saturday morning to support Chelsea and Ms. Suzanne for their Opening Day Ribbon Cutting ceremony.  They had great weather, a wonderful atmosphere, fun activities for the kids, samples of Shelbie's cupcakes and cookies from Shelbie's Flour Shop, samples of Ohelyeah 100% Natural Oat Bars, a blacksmith demonstration (I forgot to take pictures - sad!), and art created by local artists.  We had a great time!  Update: I forgot to mention that a bicyclist ran into a car right in front of Artfully Yours.  My Mom said, "Maybe he was looking at Artfully Yours, got distracted, and didn't see the car!  Needless to say, we got to hear and see the ambulance - everyone was okay, just for precautionary measures.

After the morning festivities, Krysten and I prepared our appetizers, packed the car and then hit the road.

(*Disclaimer - this picture was taken by Krysten at a stop light - hehe - no texting and/or taking pictures while driving for these girls!)

Once we arrived at Artfully Yours, the festivities were still going on, so I plucked "Handy Man" Justin away to help us unload.  Poor thing said that our car looked like a bad game of "Jenga!"  haha!  Then, we set up in the crafting rooms upstairs - looked pretty great!

After everyone arrived, brief instructions were given, the "hello's" were painted, then snack time.  We enjoyed cheese and crackers, sandwich spirals, spinach artichoke dip  (thank you Melissa for the recipe!), fruits and vegetables, sweet saltines, and delicious vanilla and lemon cupcakes compliments of Shelbie!  After snacking, we fired up the glue guns and went to work- I even made a wreath because Momma Michele needed a replacement for her Christmas wreath that was still hanging on her door (I'll give it to her - VA just thawed out a week ago - hehe)!

Ms. Suzanne after she glued her wreath to her shirt (sorry, I had to share!).

Everyone did a great job on their wreaths!  As always, our example is only a jumping off point.  Everyone is free to interpret the craft however they wish with the supplies that we have available to you.  Check out the finished products!

Ms. Suzanne's wreath - how did I miss a picture of you and your wreath?

 Shelbie of "Shelbie's Flour Shop"

Williamsburg, VA

 Mine - for my Momma

 Becky - Newport News, VA

                                                        Amy                        Megan (our younger sister)

                                                Norfolk, VA                      Fleming Island, FL            

         

 Dionne

Newport News, VA

 Kathy

Williamsburg, VA

Vanessa

Norfolk, VA

Ladies, thank you very much for coming and spending your Saturday evening crafting with us!  We had a great time and we look forward to crafting with you again soon!

Due to the popularity of this craft, we are planning to have "Hello" Wreath Take 2 on May 10th!  Stay Tuned for more information.