We had an over-the-top inspired weekend crafting inside Mary's enchanted studio in Saint Louis. On any day the place itself is so cozy and inviting. But with holiday decorations, it's like stepping into one of her drawings. I was a little swept away by the photo vignettes. And then the work that the students created was just beautiful. Everyone was deliriously happy inside her wonderland. Here's a look at the first day. I taught my holiday sweater class, Kathy shared her needle-felted scarves and Nancy led a Christmas journal class. Barbara set up a souvenir photo booth and Mary signed The Nutcracker and other pieces for each attendee. Busy, busy elves indeed!
Little Annabel stopped by to collect her mom at day's end and modeled her new sweater for us. We all went a little ga-ga over her cuteness. Understandably so. She also had my favorite quote of the weekend. When asked if she knew who Mary was, she said Oh, yes! That's Mary Email-bright!
I so wanted to take Kathy's scarf class.
And Nancy's layered journal class.
Too much for one post. Do come back tomorrow for Sunday's class pics - and a very special give-away!
Thanks for all the pics of the event. We had so much fun! And thank you for being such a wonderful teacher. Blessings! Kathy and Jenny from MN and PA
Posted by: Kathy Aho aka Rockester | November 15, 2011 at 11:17 AM
wow! sure looks like a jolly good time! thanks for sharing! xo
blessings,
danielle
http://daniellemuller.typepad.com/
Posted by: Sngbrd1997 | November 15, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Everything looks delightful. And that little girl - adorable!
Posted by: Lorrie | November 15, 2011 at 12:52 PM
so much to see! makes a girl almost green with envy over NOT being there.
*sigh*
may your days be merry and email bright!
:)
~april
Posted by: april | November 15, 2011 at 01:55 PM
I love that scarf, too...thank you for the looksee into the class...Julierose
Posted by: Julie L | November 15, 2011 at 03:22 PM
Thanks for sharing the fun sweater pictures! I'm sure it was enchanted at Mary's place.....and little Annabels quote brings a huge giggle! I can't wait to share that with Lindsay. We hope to make it back to Mary's one day soon~ and hope you will too!
Posted by: Cherie Wilson | November 15, 2011 at 04:29 PM
oooooh, the fun....the crafty fun! thanks for sharing the experience...it was almost like being there!
Posted by: sharon from farm and fru fru | November 15, 2011 at 06:56 PM
Oh to be there would have been devine, but photos will do in a pinch. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful time. Annabelle is cute as a button. Thanks!
Posted by: Jeannie | November 15, 2011 at 08:36 PM
pretty much fun, miss charlotte!
looks like everyone made some beautifully imaginative goodies.....
sorry to have missed it....sigh......
maybe next time?
xoxo
Posted by: jone | November 15, 2011 at 09:27 PM