'August 2018 Summer Retreat (Chicago suburb)! 4-day Getaway to play!' CANCELLED

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes

Howdy and Welcome,

CANCELLED
You're  invited to attend a 4-day Crafting retreat that I'm hosting at The SPlayce Studio and Playroom near Chicago, IL in August of 2018.

What's your craft? Do you want to Getaway?

Come Scrapbook, Sew, Quilt, Paint, Crochet, Knit, Color, Planners, BuJos, Flow Jo's - whatever craft you want to do. In/Out privileges - Come when you can - Leave when you need to.

Suitable for Ladies 18+. Seating is limited.
Hope you can join us!

Details visit www.thesplayce.com or click RETREATS above.

Thanks for visiting - and come back soon!

Peace,
LuLu

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'What's On My BuJo Desk - Washi Edition!'

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes

Howdy and Welcome,


Here's a tiny peek at part of my washi tape collection. This is washi storage on my BuJo desk in my office where I do planning. I love journaling, Fountain Pens, stationary, and bullet journals.

YOUR TURN
Do you BuJo? Do you washi?

Please leave a comment and become a Follower. Followers get first announcements about the events, classes/workshops I teach, and retreats that I host!

Thanks for stopping by.

Peace,
LuLu
www.thesplayce.com

'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)

'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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