I keep thinking about my Spoonful Lab and a huge smile comes across my face. It was so much fun. Yesterday, I showed you the ruffle aprons I made for it. Today, I want to show you the night.
When everyone arrived, they got to get a drink, browse my decor and supplies, and find a seat. They immediately got to mingle, talk and start creating a colorful fabric garland.
It was open and relaxed and I couldn’t have been more pleased. I loved seeing how although I explained some things…everyone took my instruction and put their own twist on it. I am so glad everyone felt the freedom to create what they wanted.
I love seeing the creative process take place, and being apart of it was just icing on the cake. These girls were creative and have skills!
We enjoyed some amazing desserts made by my sweet friend and fellow blogger Libby at Lemon Grass and Green Tea. She really out did herself on the amazing and beautiful treats we got to enjoy!
I shared some of my tips that I use and run through when I paint wood signs. I’ve walked you through a few techniques in different blog posts, but being live I got to babble and go in more depth. It was so fun to explain my creative process without having to worry about how many characters I said it all in. I loved it.
Rust-oleum was so generous to supply the spray paint as the main supply item for our wood signs. The colors are gorgeous, and I loved seeing how almost every color I had was used.
I loved to see the different personalities come out in everyone’s work. We had so much fun!
Don’t feel bad if you missed out on this one. There is another lab coming! I am already dreaming and planning for my next event. On December 5th, I have a lab in Alpharetta, Georgia. Out of The Box Art Studio is generously giving me their place for the night to host this event.
We are going to create a white feather wreath that is perfect for your Christmas decor and can even carry over into the new year for winter. We will also be creating some Christmas ornaments. This will be a great chance to get out with your girl friends and have some fun and laugh, after (I’m sure) a crazy Thanksgiving weekend. Sign ups are now live! Please go here to reserve your spot today!
Also, if you want to get your hands on some of the woods signs I made to explain my painting techniques, they are going up for sale in my shop this week. A lot have already been added.
I will have swag bags again for my attendees at the Handmade Christmas Lab. Here is what was in our last lab’s swag bag:
Everyone’s earrings, magnets, bookmark (that also acted as our name tag), and card were slightly different. I think they were a hit. I am already planning the next bag of goodies. If you would like to get your hands on the swag items above, please leave me a comment below. I will randomly select a winner this weekend. I would also LOVE if you share my graphic for my Handmade Christmas party around.
Thank you so much for all your support!
You know how much I would love this. I would be at EVERY single lab if I could and you were not so far. BUT we will meet one day SOON! 🙂
YESSSS AMANDA! I wish you could! I have something in the works that launches in the new year that may make the lab more convenient for you…if you can imagine what I am hinting at 😉 XOXO, Erica
What a fun weekend, wish I could’ve been there! Love that swag bag! Would love for you to come back to athens soon! 🙂
Awwww Carly! You left me a comment!! Thank you so much for reading my blog and you know I will come back soon! We have ornaments to make!! XOXO, Erica
OMG I am so sad I missed this, what great projects and I love all the different signs.Congrats to you, you are so sweet and wonderful I know they all had a blast
So sad to miss, but this is on my list! Way to go, Erica!!
xo Heidi
Oh, how I wish I could come!! It looks so fun! One day… ❤️
Loved seeing so many fellowship people! I’d love some swag. 🙂
yay! Thank you Lauren! Hope you can come to the next one! XO, Erica
Im so down for a freebie swag bag! I live far, but as soon as I visit Georgia I would definetely love to go to one of your labs!
Aw thank you Gene!! Stay in touch. I will be announcing in the next few weeks something I am launching in Jan that will be for all the out of towners 🙂 Ps. Id love for you to win this swag 🙂 XO, Erica
I so wished I lived closer so I could participate in your labs!!!! You are so creative and seem like such a genuine, good person. I’m following you on Instagram and this is the first time I’ve checked out your blog! Keep doing what you’re doing, you’re awesome! God bless!!!
Meg! Best comment! Thank you so much! That is so encouraging that you follow me on IG, like me enough to come over to blog, and like what I am doing. SO encouraging! Thank you for making my night! Your sweet words brought a huge smile to my face! XO, Erica
Oh I wish I hadn’t missed this!!! I love all of the crafts y’all made! My fav is the sign that said a party without cake is just a meeting 🙂
Sally! I am so glad you are coming to the next lab! I love that cake sign too…and the artist is a gem. She made all our wonderful desserts! Cant wait to see you soon!! XOXO, Erica
Oh My Goodness this looks so fun! I will have to get in touch with you when we are ever in GA visiting family. I just made my first sign the other day and I completely went with my own set of instructions. I bet a little lab like this would have made things a little easier for me. I would love to get something started like this in my area.