'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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'Just one week left until Scrap-A-Thon 8 Weekend Retreat and Getaway - only 4 spots left!'

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes

 

Ladies,

Only 4 Individual Weekend Passes are left for Scrap-A-Thon 8 - a three-day, fun-filled and relaxing weekend retreat and getaway at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Aurora, IL (near Chicago) during Halloween Weekend 10/30/15 - 11/1/15.

Who couldn't use up to 50 hours of crafting and playtime?!

Due to popular demand, Last Minute registration period for Individual Weekend Passes has been extended through 10pm Thursday 10/29/2015 for Scrap-A-Thon 8 retreat and getaway!

Don’t be left out - order your tickets now. http://www.eventbrite.com/e/scrap-a-thon-8-fall-frolic-craft-crop-weekend-retreat-tickets-14943486370

Retreat info here: http://scrap-a-thon-scrapbooking-retreat.blogspot.com

Hope you can join us!
Thanks to all of our Sponsors and to those who already registered. See you soon!

Mary Lou 'LuLu'

'WOYWW 10-17-2012: Birthday Haul - a little late!'

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes

Howdy and Welcome,

THE GOOD NEWS
One of my scrapbooking buddies gave me a JoAnns gift card as a birthday gift at our last monthly crop. So I went shopping and snapped up yellow, black and white fabrics. I was on the hunt for jelly-rolls. But alas, JoAnns was sorely lacking. Only found a couple of mini-rolls...

Laminated cotton fabric, cotton fat quarters, tulle rolls  in gold and silver

I plan to use the laminated cotton to make a giant tote bag to store my collection of table-top looms. This will be my first purse/tote project. Hope to start it after the holidays.

THE BAD NEWS
At checkout, I had coupons but I totally spaced and forgot to present my gift card. So after I got my receipt I realized my mistake. Oh, well... I'll have the gift card for my next shopping spree!

YOUR TURN
Have you ever used laminated cotton fabric? If so, what kind of project? Did you have any problems? Would you use laminated cotton again?

Thanks for stopping by. Would love for you to comment on this post - or any of my other posts.

Stay tuned - my 3rd Blogoversary Giveaway will be launched around October 31!

Peace,
LuLu