"Patty's Party!"

Patty's party day finally arrived!  We have been waiting for this day since Patty said she was interested in throwing a burlap wreath party!  Krysten and I learned from last time and set out to pack up the car a little earlier.  We packed everything into my car (like a bad game of Jenga or Tetris), and were on our way.  We packed an extra passenger too - Mama Michele came along!

We stopped at Everything Vintage Co. in Toano, and they had some really cool stuff ranging from an old fashioned ticket counter to a hospital bed, old knobs, and soda crates (that's what we went looking for!).  The owner was super nice too!  

Next up - Artfully Yours.  We unpacked the car, I think in record time, and began setting up the room.  Patty and Alexis arrived soon after to set up the food and wine.

Everyone arrived and we began painting our 10 inch letters or hellos, and picking out ribbon and/or fabric to incorporate into our burlap wreaths.  As the paint was drying, we enjoyed snacking on salsa and chips, sandwich spirals, shrimp, cheese and crackers, banana pudding, and moist brownies.  DELICIOUS!  Then it was back to work.  Everyone began gathering their burlap and pinning it to their 18 inch straw wreaths.  After a while, our thumbs really felt like they were getting a workout!

 I must admit, I heard some people doubt their ability to create such beauty, but they all turned out so beautiful!  Every one was different and seemed to reflect a little of their personalities.  Take a look at their masterpieces!

Erin and Edith's wreaths

                                             Brie and Robin's wreath (mother - daughter duo)

                                                                 Maggie's wreath
             

                                     

                                                                    Janelle's wreath

Brie's wreath up close

                                                                Robin's wreath up close

Maggie's and Patty's wreaths

                                                                   Christina's wreath

                                                                   Stacey's wreath

Thank you, Patty, for hosting this craft party, and thank you for providing such delicious snacks!  Also, thank you Artfully Yours for accommodating us!  We hope that you had a great time - we sure did!  Until next time crafters!

                                                          Alexis and Patty's wreaths

P.S. Somehow we missed close ups of Jenny and Jessica's wreaths - If you get a chance, will you snap a picture of your wreath and post it?