Halloween Party Play by Play

Thank you so much for all the wonderful people who came out, braved the rain, and made our Halloween party this weekend truly Spooktacular! We had such a wonderful time, and are already dreaming up the next event. 
 
Here is a little recap of the night.

Pumpkins were decorated:

Local vendors came to show off their goods:

ncharshaf handmade


Nomy Nom Nom



Wood U Play


Bluebird Russian

Cupcakes from Sweetspot were enjoyed by all.


Ghosts were created:


Kids (and a dog) came dressed in costume:




Games proved to be fun for the whole family:


Caramel apples were created....

...and then eaten

So it seems our prediction was true. Rain or shine, the party was on! Thanks again for everyone who came out, see you next time!

The Fashion Show is fast approaching, and now it is time for all the magical mice and bluebirds to come out and help with all the finishing touches. Oh, if only we all lived in Cinderella Land!

We can not wait to see you, this Friday 7-9pm at the Shasta Center Parking lot, you are sure to be amazed by all of the amazing talent that Redding has to offer.

Fabric Into Fashion

Our next event is the Fabric Into Fashion show outside of The Fabulous Fabric Shop on August 6th from 7-9pm.  We'll have, as always, a fun crafty project, a handmade designer boutique, and yummy things to eat and drink for sale.  Admission to the show is free.

And, the best part is that this event is totally family friendly!  The show will include fashion for baby, children's wear, accessories, and adult.  I love the fact that some of the children are actually modeling their own works of art that they made during the shop's sewing class. 

See you then!

June DIY was a blast!

Thank you to everyone that made it out to this month's Sweet DIY Craft Party.  As you can see, we had a blast designing our own headbands and hair snappers.  Everyone did such a fantastic job working from the supplies provided and creating something uniquely theirs.  Well done, ladies!

Charmaine organizing all of our supplies

Sample headband made of vintage trim & bias tape

As always, the food is fantastic!  Thanks, Sweetspot!

Another sample headband perfect for girls that want to twinkle!

The first stop as our guests came in - the supply table

Most of us decided to hand stitch our flowers to snappers.

More vintage supplies for designing your own hairpiece

Holly's personal design - so bright and happy!

We made a mess but it was so worth it!

Everyone working hard

Charmaine's fab design that she's going to add to her apron

Thanks for coming ladies!  You did a great job!

Another wonderful design you won't see anywhere else in town!

Thanks for sharing your work!

Nicole, you always make lovely things!

First timer did great things with lime charmeuse and black tulle

So bright and cheery!  Love them!

Our gracious hostess, Renee, thank you!

Sweet DIY

Our last event for May, the Sweet DIY, is going to be absolutely SMASHING!  Essentially, it is a do-it-yourself class where you'll take home a finished product at the end of the night.  As a perk, there will be champagne and cupcakes from Sweetspot.

During the class, you will learn about a special fabric that is both whimsical and practical.  We will employ said fabric to create a table setting component that is ideal for summertime entertaining.

Tickets to the event are $10 and supplies are $5.  So, for $15 you get an evening of enjoyment, delectable treats, and a finished product.  Event goes from 7pm-8:30pm and will take place at The Fabulous Fabric Shop on Churn Creek.  Oh, I forgot to mention that you also get the know-how for when you're feeling crafty later.

And, for the record, there are no rules when it comes to DIY!

 

The Craft Buffet Recap

Thanks to all that made it out to the Craft Buffet!  It was such a good time.  We had a modest turnout, but you wouldn't know it by looking at ALL the stuff that was laid out on the tables.  There was so much that we couldn't even take it all home with us.  We actually stashed what was left for the next time.

Hopefully, we'll be posting some finished products consisting of Craft Buffet finds.  Be on the lookout for that.  Hey, what do you think?  Maybe we should have a contest.  Yes, let's do that.

Everyone that attended the first Craft Buffet, listen up!  You have a chance to win a ticket to the next Buffet.  All you have to do is submit your best project incorporating materials acquired during the event.  The only guideline is that the finished product must be comprised of at least 50% of traded materials.  We'll post the submissions in 2 weeks.  Then, we will all vote and announce the winner.

How's that for an incentive to follow up making use of your new supplies?  Can't wait to see what you create!

Nicole & Charmaine doing a little pre-party prepping

Tasty treats from Sweetspot & Sailing Boat

Just a small sample of stuff that was up for trade

Surprisingly, the event wasn't too hostile!

How will the Craft Buffet work?

Thinking of attending this Thursday's Craft Buffet but just not sure you get it?  Here's how its gonna work.

You are going to attend the event with a bunch of stuff you don't want (all of which is creative or artsy or crafty in nature). Before letting go of your stuff, you'll have your items tallied as to how many credits you get. Big items, 2 credits. Small items, one credit. Then, we'll chat and have a bit to eat. When that's done and after we've all sort of had time to peruse the pile a bit, we'll take turns picking an item. Once everyone has chosen, we'll give the opportunity to trade among each other if you see something better in someone else's hands. They can accept your offer or politely decline.

Bring as many or as few items as you want. That will determine how many credits you get. It is an opportunity to get rid of stuff that has been gathering dust. But, no one pays for stuff during the event. The price of the ticket gets you in for the event, light dinner faire, and something lovely to drink.

Think of it as some creative entertainment, the possibility of new inspiration (maybe grab stuff from a medium you've always wanted to try), and good conversation.

Tickets must be purchased in advance.  Thanks for being considerate!  Still need tickets? Stop by Sweetspot, The Fabulous Fabric Shop, or buy online below.

The Craft Buffet

Oh boy, oh boy!  The Craft Buffet is coming your way! 

Sweetspot, The Fabulous Fabric Shop, and ReddingHandmade have teamed up yet again for the first ever Craft Buffet! On Thursday, May 13th, you and all your crafty pals can trade in old craft supplies and get something new (at least to you!). And not only will we be hosting the swap, but we'll also be serving up some light dinner faire.

What sort of items are game for trading? How about anything that you can make a handmade project out of. Buttons, fabric, vintage findings, beads, paper, tools. If you can create something out of it, it is worthy of being offered up at the Craft Buffet!

There's only one rule of thumb to partake of the Craft Buffet: please judge your stuff in accordance with the types and quality of things you'd like to take home yourself. Because, what goes around, comes around.

Your ticket price will include drinks, light dinner faire, a chance to recycle unwanted craft supplies, and an overall festive night out. Mark your calendar for the 4th Thursday of the month as this is a reoccurring event.

Admission of $10 must be prepaid via Paypal prior to event as we need to know how much food to provide. Payment due date is May 10th, but spaces are very limited...

Buy tickets now! Quantities are limited!