Yesterday was the first of my three fall classes at Tinsel Trading. When they asked for a workshop featuring a vintage-inspired candy container for Halloween, I kind of blanked. After a brainstorming talk with my dear friend and craft-coach, Miss Dede, I ultimately came up with this for a project model. And it definitely fit the bill. I love all the elements- recycled oatmeal carton, old snapshots, book pages, velvety leaves, turret shape, cut-out doors, windows, bats from the belfry, glitter, moss, sweetness....and the rooftop comes off to make it fillable, giftable, adorable!
But the best part was seeing all the creative versions made by these super-crafty, clever women. Nothing like the magic of this dreamy store and the happy buzz of crafters at work to inspire each one of us. So much fun- a three hour workshop turned into a five hour craft-fest with the cutest ever party favors!
It was a great pleasure meeting and working with such talented, friendly women- around a big table with all that creative energy. Thanks for inviting me, Marcia and Terri, and for including my Sweet Mountain Holiday friends too! Can't wait to come back in November...let's see- felt ornaments and decorations. Hmmmm. I'm thinking. xoC
I love this project Charlotte! It has endless possibilities, for every season.
Oh so clever....you!
Posted by: Mrs.Staggs | October 14, 2007 at 01:15 PM
Oh wow Charlotte, if that's not cute then I don't know what is! Looks like had a good time and made some adorable pieces.
Posted by: teresa mcfayden | October 14, 2007 at 01:16 PM
What a wonderful creation. My sister, Susan just visited The Tinsel Trading Company last week and sent me some lovely treasures and embellishments. I hope to go into NYC in November. I wish so much I could have been part of this workshop...totally inspiring. Karen
Posted by: Karen | October 14, 2007 at 01:48 PM
Those little houses are completely adorable!! And totally inspiring.
Posted by: Pam | October 14, 2007 at 02:54 PM
So cute! Wish I could have been there too.
Posted by: Jen | October 14, 2007 at 02:55 PM
Oh Charlotte these are so charming and my girls would love making them. I am sure everyone was blessed by your class. Clarice
Posted by: clarice | October 14, 2007 at 04:54 PM
OH!! I want so much to visit Tinsel Trading and Purl and a million other things in NY, dreaming a little dream right now of scrumptious goodies.
Charlotte, thank you so much for sharing your project with us. What fun you all must have had. Those are so darling, what a precious idea. I hope you don't mind, I'm all excited with ideas and would love to try to make my own? Finish the carton of oatmeal for breakfast tomorrow and I'm off and creating hehe! :)
Happy almost Halloween!
Posted by: Sally | October 14, 2007 at 07:08 PM
I am infatuated with this box!
...impressive,
love.
Posted by: suzi finer | October 14, 2007 at 07:44 PM
Simply lovely...What a great idea, usefull for all year round too!!
Posted by: tamy | October 14, 2007 at 08:51 PM
I had to come and meet you...I came from Kim's...HELLO! What a darling idea with the little cottages! I'd love to make one and name it after my cottage...Cherry Hill Cottage...
Posted by: Tina | October 14, 2007 at 08:56 PM
Oh wow that is wonderful, enjoyed your site.
Bristol
Posted by: Bristol | October 14, 2007 at 09:20 PM
I love the candy containers...
Very creative indeed!
Priscilla
Posted by: Flea Market Queen | October 14, 2007 at 09:54 PM
I loved seeing these pictures! How fun! How fun to see all the different creative twists on your original fabulous idea! Cute, cute, cute!
Posted by: *Heidi* | October 14, 2007 at 11:11 PM
I am infatuated with this box!
...impressive,
love.
Posted by: suzi finer | October 15, 2007 at 12:43 AM
you are too much..what a swet notion!!!
Posted by: jennifer Paganellli | October 15, 2007 at 08:01 AM
these all turned out so adorable.
can't wait to meet you at silver bella.
jessi nagy
Posted by: jessi nagy | October 15, 2007 at 08:06 AM
Love the project you came up with and looks like everyone had a good time too! LindaSonia
Posted by: linda | October 15, 2007 at 08:51 AM
Charlotte, those are absolutely adorable. What a fun time you must've had!
Posted by: melissa @ the inspired room | October 15, 2007 at 10:10 AM
Too cute for words - in awe, as usual!
xo,
Kim
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | October 15, 2007 at 10:16 AM
Aww.. why'd you have to show us the project.. now I'm even more bummed to have missed it. :) Looks like they all had a blast! xo
Posted by: deb | October 15, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Wow, I just love your work. You have some fantastic designs, just wonderful!! I just found your blog, and I'm blown away! :D :D
Posted by: Colleen | October 15, 2007 at 12:14 PM
Hi Charlotte,
I loved your class on Saturday - it was sooo much fun! I brought my project home and my cats (Charlie & Gracie) wanted to get up close and personal with it. That could spell trouble. So, I had to place the haunted house up high -- but I'm loving it. I'm looking forward to your class on the 3rd of November. Best regards, Jillian
Posted by: Jillian Rosefielde-Fielding | October 15, 2007 at 12:52 PM
Charlotte I love these they a beautiful each one of them!
Smiles...
Beverly
Posted by: tea time and roses | October 15, 2007 at 04:38 PM
Oh, this looks like it was so much fun! Wish that I could have been there...
Posted by: dawn | October 15, 2007 at 04:46 PM
Love your candy holder and all those inspired by it, lovely stuff.
Posted by: carolyn | October 15, 2007 at 05:17 PM
What a FANTABULOUS blog you have! I've been blogging since January and I think this is my first visit here! Your creations are BEAUTIFUL and inspire me to get goin'!!! =) I've found crafting to be my outlet of choice these days. I'm a watercolorist by trade, but with four young kids (and no safe space for an easel!) I can craft more quickly these days. =) I'll be back - I've so much on your blog to read and catch up on!
Posted by: beachy | October 15, 2007 at 06:18 PM
these are wonderful...what you can do with an oatmeal box...i think i may try one...thanks for showing the photos...blessings, rebecca
Posted by: Cre8Tiva | October 15, 2007 at 07:04 PM
Charlotte,
I had such a fun time on Saturday. You are a wonderful teacher and are a truly creative soul! Can't wait to see you at the next class!
Regards,
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | October 15, 2007 at 08:56 PM
Charlotte,
This class was so much fun, I don't usually get to participate as a student. With you as my teacher I loved every minute of it. I know that all the rest of your classes will be just as great. I encourage anybody who's going be in NYC on 11/3 & or 12/8
to sign up asap charlottes classes are booking fast.
yes kids she's that good.
thanx again for a great day
Terri
Posted by: terri ventura | October 15, 2007 at 09:12 PM
love love love this! so fun!!
Posted by: claudine hellmuth | October 15, 2007 at 09:55 PM
Wonderful, wonderful creation!!!!!!!
Posted by: maija | October 16, 2007 at 05:07 AM
Oh! Those are SO sweet, I am nearly in a diabetic coma just from looking at them.
My oatmeal is going directly into a ziplock bag...
Posted by: judy | October 16, 2007 at 10:13 AM
hi Charlotte, I would love to get more info on your Nov class in NYC...perhaps I would venture down to say hello and take the class.....
the halloween house is very cute...when I was an art teacher we frequently used oatmeal boxes for all sorts of craft projects so I know your background must be art ed!
thanks,
carol eldridge
Posted by: carol eldridge | October 16, 2007 at 06:26 PM
I'm so glad I signed up for your class, I had a great time! I use the container to hold some soldering supplies. I was flipping through the Between Friends book that I just bought from you and found the Oatmeal Cake recipe and thought to myself, well...I do happen to have a lot of oatmeal lying around. I just finished making it and it tasted just as delicious as it looked in the picture. Thank you so much and I hope to see you at another class.
Posted by: M Ann M | October 16, 2007 at 07:38 PM
Hi Charlotte,
I just love the Halloween house! We have been working hard in my house on all of our decorations and the boys love creating fun houses as well. wish I could have been at the workshop, I do miss living in NY!
Ellen
Posted by: ellen Crimi-Trent | October 17, 2007 at 12:31 PM
I love this. What a great idea to use the oatmeal container. Now I need to eat up lots of oatmeal so I can get at the canister or (light goes off) I could just put the oatmeal in a rubbermaid container and not have to eat oatmeal three meals a day. Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Amy H. | October 17, 2007 at 09:46 PM
I love these Charlotte! You are such an inspiration. Lovely creations!
Hugs,
Sue
Posted by: Sue | October 18, 2007 at 04:22 PM
What a delightful project! Love the flying bats!!!
Posted by: Ulla | October 18, 2007 at 08:12 PM
Wow, how fun. Wish I lived closer to attend! Ca is kinda a distance. Your halloween house is such a treat for the eyes, thanks for sharing!
I'm having a demo party on my blog now, hope you can come and play!
Posted by: Michelle Cummings | October 19, 2007 at 02:17 PM
WOW, what a fabulous project! Wish I could have been there!
Posted by: Kitty Forseth | October 23, 2007 at 12:28 PM