GIVEAWAY Winner is...!

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes - Artist and Bricoleur

Howdy and Welcome!

The winner of the 2020 Birthday Giveaway is.........

Mary Kay! Congratulations!

Mary Kay please contact me with your email address asap (use the Contact Form in right sidebar) or email me at:

 nuvoclassic @ aol dot com  

and we'll get the process started for shipment of your fabulous crafting goodies!

You will LOVE your package!

Peace,

LuLu

'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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'Getaway Retreat - Registration deadline for Groups is soon!'

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes

Howdy Ladies,

For those who want to attend the all-crafts retreat getaway that I’m hosting, Registration deadlines are rapidly approaching.

 

• WHAT: GETAWAY! 3-day weekend crafting retreat - for up to 50 hours.

• WHEN: Getaway retreat is Halloween weekend 2015.

• DURATION: Times and dates for getaway are: from 3pm Friday October 30th, through 5pm on Sunday November 1st.

• WHO: All crafters are welcome to attend and spread out, and work on whatever you want to work on.

• ELIGIBILITY: LADIES only.

• WHERE: Venue is the Hampton INN, Aurora, IL. (near Chicago)

• DISCOUNTS: Discount code is available for hotel lodging.

• COST: Cost of Weekend Pass for groups (of 2 or more) is $65 per group member - in advance via PayPal.

• Weekend Passes are valid for all 3 days.

• Weekend Passes include in/out privileges to SAME table, plus prizes, plus more.

• Group registrations close soon - deadline is September 15, 2015.

• Individuals can register after Group registrations close.

• To attend for ONLY 1 or 2 days, you can register after Group registrations close.

• GROUP DEADLINE: Group registration closes September 15, 2015.

• DRESS CODE: None - tiara and pajamas, optional :-)

• MORE INFO and for REGISTRATION LINK visit: www.scrap-a-thon.com

·       QUESTIONS? email Registrar@scrap-a-thon.com

 Flyer is below.

Hope you can join us!

Scrap-A-Thon 8 Retreat is now open for Early Birds to register!

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes

Howdy and Welcome,

Scrap-A-Thon 8 Retreat is now open for Early Birds to register!
Not just for scrapbookers. All crafters welcome!

Ladies only.
Plan now to visit the Chicagoland area in 2015! Hope you can join us!

Makes a great gift for yourself -  or a friend!

www.Scrap-A-Thon.com

Thanks for visiting - come back soon!

Peace,
LuLu

'Freebie Collage for Scrapbooking, Art Journals, ATCs - plus Retreat Info!'

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes

Greetings!

I found a sponsor for the meetup.com groups that I founded for scrapbooking and crafting.
Did not have to close down our 'Scrap-A-Holics of Chicagoland' groups, thanks to new sponsor 'HP Dance Fitness'!

FREEBIE

Freebie (vintage ephemera)
ok to use - with permission from LuLu Haynes 2014

RETREAT INFO

• 2014 Crafting and Scrapbooking Retreat - Nov 28 - 30, 2014, near Chicago, IL, USA
• 3-day weekend retreat, $50 through Nov 21, 2014. Lodging extra.
• Late Registration fee is $70 USD processing fee) after.
• Details at www.scrap-a-thon.com
• 2015 Retreat scheduled for Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2015.
• Early Bird registration for 2015 retreat coming soon!
• Mark your calendars now.

YOUR WASHI TAPE STASH?

What's your washi tape collection count/inventory to date? How do you organize/store your tape stash?

Thanks for visiting! Come back again soon!
LuLu
www.lulu-too-beaucoup.blogspot.com