'Happy New Year 2024!' and 2023 Highlights 1

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes - Artist and Bricoleur

A look back to highlights of my 2023!

July 2023 - my Assemblage
Finnabair class at One Paper Place

July 2023 - Assemblage class
Instructor Finnabair

April 2023
Three MLH Sisters [L-R]
Marlene Lynette, Mary Louise, Marcia Lorraine

April 2023
My Four Siblings and SIL [L-R]
Marcia, S-I-L Angela, Milt, Mar, Mikey
[I'm the photographer using my CAMERA!]

 May 2023 - 
Memorial Day at friends BBQ
Playing Charades [L-R]
Host Jim, Hubby Dave, Hostess Mer

June 2023 - Sun at Dawn
through window screen at home aka
Longwood Lodge

AUGUST VACAY!

Aug 2023 - Vacation
Madison, WI
Dave at river restaurant for brunch

Aug 2023 - Vacation
Madison, WI
Me at river restaurant for brunch

Aug 2023 - Vacation
Madison, WI
Alfresco terrace [closed] at river restaurant for brunch

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY PARTY CRAFTERNOON!

Aug 2023 - 

One Paper Place, Frankfort, IL

LuLu and Kim

Christine
Hostest with the Mostest!

[L -R]
Becky, Kim, Chris, Marcy
I'm taking the photo with my digital CAMERA!

Kim crafting and
my station

Thanksgiving 2023

Nov 2023 - Thanksgiving
Nail Art by my nail tech - Left Thumb
Turkey [coloring book hack]

Nov 2023 - Nail Art
Flowering pumpkin vines
[Free hand painted by my nail tech, 
based on design I hacked from free clip art]

 

'July 2018 - Art Journaling Summer Camp - near Chicago July 2018!' CANCELLED

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes

Howdy and Welcome,

Yes! It's been forever since I posted here....

I survived the 2017-18 winter flu epidemic - just barely. Both my hubby and I got it at the same time- but I was hit much harder due to my respiratory issues. He had to take me to hospital urgent care and they took several tests - including a nostril swab. After finishing 3 prescriptions, I lived to tell the tale...I don't EVER want to be that sick again.

Now I'm working on my 1st quilt. It's challenging because I'm a pretty new 'seamstress'. But I'll get there. Just takes a LOT of patience.

Meanwhile: CANCELLED
you're  invited to attend the Art Journaling Summer Camp that I'm hosting near Chicago, IL in July of this year. It's an all afternoon intensive, immersion experience to create your own, unique Art Journal!


Following are some art journals I've created - including some commissioned works!

Luscious silk ribbons on wire-bound Art Journal!

 

Fan - front

 

Fan top/front of prepped Giveaway Art Journal - this AJ went to a lucky Giveaway winner!

Fan top of prepped Giveaway Art Journal - this AJ went to a lucky Giveaway winner!
 

Page - right side + some supplies

Spread - 2 pages

2 AJs, Fan backs with ribbons

Fan - front - Steampunk Art Journal

Fan - top - Steampunk Art Journal

Cover - commissioned Art Journal 'Paris'

2 Fans, top front Covers  - Before and After -
Steampunk Art Journal

Cover - Extreme close-up -
Steampunk Art Journal

Fan, Top, Binding with Ribbons, Cover with Assemblage -
Steampunk Art Journal - gift for Father's Day

 

Fan -front - Steampunk Art Journal

 Double 2-tier Rotating Assemblage with
 customizable Art Journal attached - 5' x 1'
For Sale 

Double 2-tier Rotating Assemblage with
 customizable Art Journal attached - 5' x 1'
For Sale

Top - Side -  Double 2-tier Rotating Assemblage with
 customizable Art Journal attached - 5' x 1'
For Sale

Bottom Rotating Assemblage  -  of Double 2-tier Rotating Assemblage with
 customizable Art Journal attached - 5' x 1'
For Sale

Assemblage Shadow Box - detail - 'before completion' of
Double 2-tier Rotating Assemblage with
 customizable Art Journal attached - 5' x 1'
For Sale
 

 Top of
Double 2-tier Rotating Assemblage with
 customizable Art Journal attached - 5' x 1'
For Sale

 

Fan - Top, plus Ribbons on binding

Fan - front Cover and embellished ribbon binding - commissioned
Lifetime and World Travel art journal



Collage of Art Journals - multiple angles

2018 Summer Camp Cost - $75 USD

Cost of this 2018 Summer Camp is $75 USD - includes all supplies, materials, tools, snacks, beverages, and pizza dinner! Lodging not included.

You can also find info at www.theSPlayce.com
 to research lodging near The Splayce and also nearby restaurants.

For details, please visit my website www.theSPlayce.com, click -'Playroom'.

Hope you can plan to spend some time in Chicago this summer and join us!

Peace,
LuLu

'You're Invited to Craft with LuLu - Summer 2017!'

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes

Woven Scarf I created for my weaving guild's 65th Anniversary weaving challenge!

Close up - my challenge entry scarf has crocheted and knitted warps - plus

sparkly crystals and glass beads!

 

Welcome  Ladies,

What’s your craft? Do you need space to work on your projects? Are you hankering for a lot of crafting time? Want to come play for a leisurely ‘Crafter-noon’? ‘The SPlayce’ offers a generous amount of time PLUS ample table space for you to play and do your crafty things!

 

Here is the summer 2017 calendar for ‘The SPlayce’! A few seats are still open.

 

JUNE 2017 at The SPlayce

Ø  Fri, June 30^th, celebrate National Beading Month at ‘The SPlayce’! All lady crafters welcome, not just beaders. (2 seats open - $20 p/p) www.thesplayce.com

 

JULY 2017 at The SPlayce

Ø  Sat, 7/22/17: Workshop - Art Journaling: 101 at ‘The SPlayce’ (4 seats open - $45 p/p). For info and workshop registration visit www.lulu-too-beaucoup.com/events

 

Ø  Tue, 7/25/17: Celebrate Chicago Crochet Conference by crocheting and knitting at ‘The SPlayce’! All lady crafters welcome, not just knitters and crocheters. (3 seats open - $35 p/p) www.thesplayce.com

 

AUGUST 2017 at The SPlayce

Tue, August 8^th: Celebrate Weaving at ‘The SPlayce’! All lady crafters welcome, not just weavers. (3 seats open - $20 p/p) www.thesplayce.com

 

 

FOR ALL EVENTS AT THE SPLAYCE

 

·        Time is 1:30pm to 11:30pm - come when you can, leave when you need to. All lady crafters, 18 and up,  are welcome.

 

·        Sherpa - our Helper (Dave) is available at 1:30pm and 11:30pm to carry stuff from/to your car!

 

·        Accessible! No stairs - easy ramp to ‘The SPlayce’.

 

·        Food

 

Ø  Snacks, soft drinks, bottled water, ice, and utensils are included.

Ø  BYO – fridge  /  freezer / microwave oven are available if you want to BYO food.

Ø  Pizza Meal – to eat pizza dinner about 6:00pm, send your $10 non-refundable payment via PayPal  at least 72 hours in advance to: www.paypal.me/maryloululuhaynes/10

Please include:

1.  DATE you are attending

2.  your pizza preference (meat OR veggie OR cheese).

Ø  Menus - Complimentary menus are also available if you prefer to order out on your own.

 

·        Secure - Call upon arrival for entry to ‘The SPlayce’.

·        Registration - Advance online registration is required. Payments are non-refundable.

 

 

Don’t let your craft languish. Come join us!

 

Mary Lou ‘LuLu’ Haynes

www.thesplayce.com

Historic Downtown Blue Island, IL 60406 (located on southeast border of Chicago, IL USA)

'7th Blog-o-versary GIVEAWAY! GIVEAWAY! GIVEAWAY!

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes

Howdy and Welcome!

I have been blogging for a little more 7 years!
My blog has attracted over 24,000 viewers worldwide and more than 44,000 page views!
W-O-W! Time for a Giveaway!

To celebrate my blog anniversary, I would like to offer 'CANDY' to 2 of my followers. I'm not  telling you what it is - it's a mystery!!!! But you will love the Giveaway prizes!

So to be eligible for my candy...

 

1. Leave one comment on this post INCLUDING your City, State/province, and country before midnight Feb 13, 2017. Let me know what kind of posts that you would like to see more. Events? Tutorials?

2. On your blog, add this picture to your sidebar and link back to this post.

3. Be OR become a Follower of my blog.

4. Have an email address connected to your blog.

Open to Followers worldwide!

 

I will select two winners on Feb 14. 2017  (St. Valentine's Day) from the comments on this post. Winners will be notified via email by Feb 25, 2017.

 

Thanks' for stopping by and following my blog. I l-o-v-e your comments!

 

GOOD LUCK!

 

Peace,

LuLu

 

Prize Hint: checkout the types of prizes in my previous Giveaways to get an idea of what the mystery prizes could be!

 

 

giveaway, giveaway, giveaway, mixed media, art journals, washi, gel medium gelatin monoprints, steampunk, candy, prize, embellishments

'Happy New Year - Fun 2016 stuff and 2017 Crafting dates!'

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes

Howdy and welcome,
Boy was I busy in 2016!

 

At Ausra's Charity crop with Marian on day 2

 

 

Thrilled to see Jonny Lang again - at Buddy Guy concert in Merrillville, IN



Jonny Lang in Nov 2016 at Star Plaza
 

Becky and Darvi playing at The SPlayce during my mini-retreat!

Mini-retreat at my new art studio - The SPlayce!
 

Mega-sewing project I designed and sewed: my Crochet Tool Roll!

 

Now I have a place for all my new and inherited crochet tools.

I also consolidated all my knitting needles and notions (not shown) - whew!

 

I aslo knit or crocheted 7 headband / earwarmers for Christmas presents.

Also, designed and sewed a prototype for a wristlet with 16 inside pockets!!!

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My 2017 schedule is below - hope you can join us this year in the Midwest Region.
All events are in or near Chicago, IL, USA.


2017

Mar

• 18          Celebrate National Quilting Day at The SPlayce - 10 hours for $15.
• Details at www.thesplayce.com

May

• 20          Celebrate National Scrapbooking Day (again)- 10 hours for $15.
  • Details at www.thesplayce.com

Jun

• 20         Gelly Magic 101: Mixed Media Monoprinting Workshop

                     Beverly Arts Center, Chicago, IL, USA,     
                     12:45-4:00pm
                     Tickets go on sale Spring 2017 - visit www.lulu-too-beaucoup.com


Oct

• 28 - 30    Scrap-A-Thon 9 Weekend Retreat and Getaway,  

                        Hampton Inn and Suites, Aurora, IL, USA, Noon Friday - 5pm Sunday
                        Tickets on sale now. Limited seating.
                        RSVP and Payment required online in advance.

                             www.scrap-a-thon.com

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