January Craft Club Round 1

Hello and happy weekend...we  made it...phew!

Do you have any plans?

 

Last night we hosted our January Craft Club Round 1

and it was a blast!!

 It is an exciting month because next week we are holding

another group of ladies for Round 2 of craft club!

Being surrounded by so many ladies that share each others passion is truly amazing it is like creative bliss!

 

 

Craft Club is a night away that everyone gets to let loose and create something magical. I provide everyone with the materials give them an example and then

set them free to create! Everyone's projects are unique and we never have two of the same.

 

 



 

Setting up is just as much fun for me!!

I'm like a kid in a candy store with craft materials..

the possibilities are endless!!

 

 

 

Everyone's tables are FULL with a variety of supplies that they can use to complete their projects...and sometimes I even grab MORE from the back.....just ask Heather!!

 

 

Once everything is set up I get super antsy

for everyone to arrive.

 

 

 

It was a nice group of ladies last night that I truly am lucky to have gotten and continue to get to know many of them. Each month we have some "returning crafters" mixed in with new crafters and it is a nice balance.  Next week for Round 2-90% of the ladies are all new so that will be a hoot getting to know them!

 

Everyone was greeted with a mason jar name tag

and the letters of their choice.

Name tags are nice it takes the "awkwardness"

out of meeting new people.

 

And then they arrived...all 21 of them...ready to CREATE!!!

 

We have ladies that come alone and ladies that come with friends....either way works out  great and new friendships

 are formed!

 

Loving Kim's Letter M and the bakers twine she

wrapped it in!!

Mandy and Heather!!

I love that they also fall asleep watching

Duck Dynasty at night!

Showing off their letters!

It is fun to watch everyone's creative process during the night. Some girls walk around the store to get inspired, some talk out loud to themselves to decide what they are going to do, and some walk around and look at each others to get inspired!!

 





Beth-Kimberly-Phyllis.



 



 

Showing off some more letters and hanging out with friends.



During the night I was able to grab a quick picture of some of the finished letters. All so different and unique in their own ways!! I wonder where they all went home and

displayed their letters??????

 

 

Next week's Craft Club will be just as much fun with another round of 24 ladies. If you live in the surrounding area and would like to join we just announced our February Craft Club date and details and you can find out it here:

https://www.facebook.com/TheNestChardon/events

 

Our Christmas....A Bit Late!!

 Happy New Year Everyone!!

2014 is going to be great...it is full of possibilities and

I plan on scooping every one of them right up!

How was your Christmas!?
Ours was good.

It really goes by way to fast though.

The store was closed between Christmas and
New Years and it was a nice break to simply
just slow down and be together.

I would like to say...".thank you" to everyone who

"shopped local" this holiday season!!!
 

Now I am going to slam ya with picture overload!!

We started the holiday season off right baking sugar cookies that my friend Crystal from Sweet Love Cookies was kind enough to put together for us....
our very own gingerbread boy kit!!
This was a hit and of course they were yummy!

My mom stopped over and joined in on all the fun too!



 Andrew thought he was sneaky but we caught him quite a few times shoving frosting and sprinkles into his mouth!!

 
I'm so glad we did this activity together it was a good time!
I have to laugh Kev's cookies looked the best!!
He has mad cookie decorating skills!

 
Christmas Eve we headed to Kev's Aunts and Uncles--a tradition.

Grandma and all her grandkids!
Charlotte-Katie-Andrew-Collin.

The Three Musketeers!!

Christmas morning Andrew was ready to rock!
All the anticipation and excitement leading up to Christmas morning this year was fun...he truly enjoyed and "believed"!!

Super Mario Brothers galore...everywhere...
he is OBSESSED! Lol!

Another favorite this year was Super Mario Monopoly.
Kev and Andrew have been playing this game a lot!
I will stick to playing Super Mario & Luigi
checkers...it goes by faster!!

Pez...completely wiped out on Christmas Day.

 
We also visited the Great Lakes Science Center
over Christmas break. It was fun and we
enjoyed all the experiments together.

Kev looks so thrilled!

Ha-- this was a blast...sorry about the grainy picture!
Static electricity station was our favorite!

 
The weather was so nice we even got to enjoy
a nice walk outside.

My boys!

We also went to my sisters house with my mom and dad for Christmas and got to spend some time with Luca!

 
Baby presents = a lot of pieces to be put together.

Luca-Me-Andrew.
Love Them.

Thank you Uncle Kevin for putting together
my new bouncy seat!!

 

And that's a wrap...our Christmas 2013 in a nut shell!

How was yours!?

 

 



Christmas Prep. & Craft Club Recap

It is hard to believe that Christmas is next week.....it came so quickly this year.

Are you ready!?

We are ready...at least ready as we are going to be!

It has been cold here--like really cold.

Today it is in the 40's and it feels like Spring-LOL how sad is that!?

Embracing Winter this year lasted about a week for me...I'm over it.
 

We have been busy at the store and are already getting ready for the New Year.

We are closing down between Christmas and New Years and I am looking

forward to having some down time it will be nice and much needed!
 

We are also working on something "BIG" for the store....stay tuned....

an opportunity was brought to us and I think we are going to run with it!!

I will let you know for sure when everything is ready to go!!
 
Last week in a snow storm we had our December Craft Club.....the snow was
piling up outside but inside the store the ladies crafted/created and chatted the night away!



Outside in was cold and snowy but inside it was warm and happy!



I think I shoveled the walk like 5 times that day....grr!!
I was so happy that the weather did not interfere with our night and most of the
 ladies braved the weather.

As soon as everyone arrived we got down to business.
Each lady created two scrappy fabric ornaments with glitter.
Let me tell you everything is better with glitter!
It is always amazing to see how each persons craft turns out there is never two of the same!

 

 

Craft Club has allowed me to meet so many wonderful ladies.

Each month the dynamic of the group is different but the craft brings everyone together!

I am so happy and blessed that so many ladies are enjoying and

attending our monthly event!

I don't mind cleaning up a mess when it is a happy mess like this!

 
The aftermath of Craft Club!!

 

This upcoming month (January) we are offering two separate days due to the large

number of ladies that wanted to join!!

If you live in the area and want a creative night away from home you should sign up too!! 

 We have a few spots open for our Thursday, January 16th date.

 

 

I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and gets to spend

some quality time with their loved ones!!

Merry Christmas!!

-Steph-

 

 



What's Been Going On...

Hello Hello!

How are you guys!?
I am good...just gearing up for a brand new week!

How was your Thanksgiving?

Ours was good!

Low key and perfect!

We go to my sister-in-laws for Thanksgiving and

each year we have a good time!

It was quiet there this year a few people missing

that we missed the company of.

The holiday shopping season is now if full swing!

Did you brave the crowds on Black Friday?

I went out Thursday night for a quick trip to

Wal-Mart...I was able to grab a few deals...but with

the store this year I had to work all weekend so needless to say

I enjoyed all the customers that "shopped local!"

We are gearing up for two holiday craft boutiques this week...and I am

also working hard trying to supply a friend that owns a salon with some

merchandise for her holiday open house...busy busy busy bee that is me!

I stumbled upon this t-shirt today and sent it to

Kev to add to my Christmas wish list....

I LOVE this shirt and must have it!!

Speaking of shirts we just ordered t-shirts for The Nest!!

I am excited...they are going to be great and we will

also have some available in the store.

 

 

If you live in the area The Nest along with a lot of other fabulous vendors

will be participating in two local craft boutiques:

 

Wednesday, December 4th from 6-9pm @ First Step Preschool (St. Luke's Church)

11519 Wilson Mills Road, Chardon

 

Saturday, December 7 from 8:30-3:00pm

Silver Bells Holiday Boutique @ Timmons Elementary School

Kenston

 

Stop out and see us!

 

Have a good week!!

-Steph-