Pieceful Haven Retreat - June

We are at Pieceful Haven cropping away. There are so many gals getting a lot of pages done. I will add the count later. I will also add some photos for what they are making. Some of the pages are so cute (and simple).

I will be posting recipes that we sometimes have during retreat that have been made. We do have some favorites. I will add those in separate entries to make them easy to look up. So be watching!

It seems like its been forever

We had a great retreat in May. It was a 4 day long retreat this time due to Memorial weekend. So we stayed through to Monday. We all got so much done. There were 4 quilters and 6 scrapbookers. Here are some examples of what everyone accomplished.

Page created by: Kim C.

She decorated her page with cutting letters from her Cricut and then cut out the design from a Designer prints paper to lay over the corners of her photos. Even the scroll at the bottom was cut out from another sheet of paper to add as an embellishment.

Page designed by: Kathy D.

She tore a piece of paper and added to the bottom layer and then added a couple of stickers.

Page designed by Kathy D.

Paper, a few stickers and vellum sayings.

Page designed by: Kathy D.

Baby Girl Brights (now discontinued) Paper with added stickers and a vellum verse.

Page designed by: Kathy D
Designer paper with a couple of stickers and vellum verse. So simple, but so pretty.

Page designed by: Kim C.

I love this page. A couple of scoll stickers, lettering cut with Cricut, journal block and matted photos to create the shape of a cross. She lined up 3 photos vertically and added two to each side to create the arms out.

Page designed by: Madeleine V.

She used the Baby Boy Bright Monogram stickers (plaid, just happened to match sons shorts). Added the paper ribbon and paper flowers across the middle. This turned out great.
And I have to mention the quilts.

Designed by Deanna Redner. She even made a matcing pillow case.

Quilt designed by: Connie K. Made from blues, yellows and florals.

Designed by: Connie K.

I love the colors in both quilts. I will be selling the quilt below. Interested?

May 2009 New Products Video #2

May 2009 New Product Video #1

March retreat here and gone.....

We had a wonderful time at retreat this weekend. There were scrapbookers and quilters together at this one. Deanna wanted to take care of our main food arrangements. She decided what the menu would be, did the shopping for it, prepared it and brought it all to retreat. It was wonderful! Great food choices and all done for less than $8 per person for the entire weekend. That included 2 dinners and 2 lunches. Plus each participant brought something like a salad ingredient, dessert, chips, etc. So there was a ton of food and no one went hungry at all. Great Job Deanna!

There were a lot of projects either completed or nearly completed. As soon as I can get the pictures, I will post them. I worked on my quilt all weekend and still didn't get it done. But I do expect to get it done soon.

It's done!

Yes, it is finally finished. I can't wait for people to start using the crop space. I just sent notices out this weekend. So if you didn't get one, it's because you have fallen off the mailing list. If you want to stay on it, be sure to email me and we'll get that taken care of. Can you tell I'm excited!? The calendar for the next couple of months is below. So check it out and see what works for you.

I will also welcome any nursing mother to a child under 1 year. I know sometimes it's hard to participate in activities just due to where you are. But I would be happy to have you join us.

And don't forget the new CM catalogs are in and yours is waiting for you. I will bring supplies to have available for you.

The best part is.....your first visit is absolutely FREE !!

Here is how it will work.

Day crop (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM) - $7

Saturday crop (9:00 AM - 11:00 PM on Saturday) $20 (includes drinks and snacks)

Sunday afternoon crop (2:00 PM- 8:00 PM) $15 (includes drinks and snacks)

Package of Day crops (pick your days)- 5 weekdays for $30

You are welcome to work on your memory albums or quilting. If you would like training on the digital software and storybooks, we will need to work out an appointment time during the above hours. I just want to make sure I am able to spend the one on one time with you. You will need to bring your laptop.

If you are interested in holding your private Get Together here with your friends, what easier way to do it. No cleaning house or worrying about how many people you can have come. It's all set for you. Just bring your snacks, ice and drinks. I have cups, napkins, plates and cooler. There is no charge for this time as long as you are bringing guests for a Get Together event. This is a great way for you to earn lots of credit to spend on your supplies.

Upcoming available dates for crops and retreats:

Crops
March 18, 24, 25, 27
April 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 21, 23, 27, 29
May 1, 7, 14

Retreats (Pieceful Haven Retreat Center - Crestwood, KY)
May 22-24 (4 rms remaining)
June 5-7 (5 rms remaining)
July 10-12 (3 rms remaining)
August 21-23 (2 rms remaining)
September 18-20 (1 rm remaining)
November 13-15 (6 rms remaining)
December 18-20 (5 rooms remaining)

HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!!

Office Nearly Done

I have been working intensly on the new office and crop space. I should be able to have it completely done this week. Then the crops will begin. I have decided to have day crops for Moms who children are in school. I have set up the tables and chairs where 6 people can crop at one time. I have been working on setting up my table with my personal supplies. I can't wait to have a spot of my own to get my albums done too.

I have also gotten the storage cabinet for my quilt projects too. So I am looking forward to sewing too. Believe me I have a lot of projects to finish. I would have to say at least 45 quilts that have the fabric all together and just needs to be cut and pieced.

Lots to do and not enough time to do it in. But it's fun working on it at the same time. If you're interested in a crop, retreat or getting some friends together, just send me an email or give me a call.