Shadowboxes. I'm so glad I chose this project for the second day's class. Titled "Snippets of Home", it was intensely creative, but relaxed and well-suited for a second day of crafting.
We began with a stack of randomly shaped cigar boxes. Each was engineered and altered to create "rooms" for small objects and decorations. We added pockets and handmade felt embellishments. And beautiful details.
Some talented students with mad skills! Apparently, it's too much for me to teach and snap photos at the same time- always disappointed that there isn't more in the camera when I get home. Some stunners got away without a photo.
In the second classroom, Kathy Curotto taught a happy, busy class in papercrafting (following the first day's fantastic canvas bag class) with an array of materials and projects to take on. Amy made this one-of-a-kind carousel from bits she rummaged from the stash pile.
And then she gave it to Mary ....
because it was her birthday that very day- for real! More cake, goodie bags, book signings, laughs. And lingering good-byes.
Such a memorable weekend! I enjoyed everything about it and felt so lucky to have been there with so many kind and inspired students, with Mary and Barbara and Kathy.
They hope to repeat this event for November and the holidays. Another Breit Idea!
Hello Charlotte,
I love these boxes and all details!
~ Gabriela ~
Posted by: Gabriela | June 13, 2011 at 01:37 PM
hmmmmm, November, hunh?
That would sure be fun.....
xo
(those boxes are really fab!!!)
Posted by: jone | June 13, 2011 at 04:16 PM
Ohh mannn I can't even handle the cuteness!! These are seriously awesome! What a GOOD time you all must have had!!
Thanks for the eye candy!!
xo Jenny
Posted by: jenny holiday | June 13, 2011 at 05:01 PM
These are so beautiful!
Posted by: Ayana | June 13, 2011 at 05:04 PM
Talent indeed!
Very impressive boxes, ladies!
what a wonderful time you had, for sure!
Posted by: jone | June 15, 2011 at 01:06 AM
What wonderful memories, Charlotte! Such fun to get to live them all over again...one of the best things about blogs! xox
Posted by: linda warlyn | June 15, 2011 at 04:50 PM
thank you, Linda for all the inspiration you provide- in class and out of it!
Posted by: charlotte | June 15, 2011 at 04:53 PM
the shadowboxes are simply amazing. how evocative and memory-filled!
looks like y'all had SUCH fun. :)
visits to your blog are all about eye candy. THANK YOU for the(sugar-free) treats!
Posted by: april | June 16, 2011 at 11:20 AM
I'm so sad I missed your class this year : (
I so very much enjoyed last year's class and event!
Posted by: Michelle M White | June 17, 2011 at 12:39 AM