Lets Plan Something!

I was walking around Home Depot last weekend and spotted the CUTEST planter boxes- for TWENTY DOLLARS!! I thought- I could make that for 1/2 the price- or less! So maybe in Spring we can get together and make planter boxes and fill them with herbs or whatever plant you'd like?  I want like 6 of these... Let me know if you want to do this or not?



Seeing that got me thinking about doing Ladies Day again. I'm ready for a wood-blocking party and then a Pinterest Party. Anyone interested in hosting? I'm sure y'all don't love driving to my house every time... I'm willing to do it at my house though.

September- Skip (because I'm swamped with family visiting, weddings and my anniversary).
October- Wood-Blocking Party
November- Pinterest Party just in time for Christmas gifts? Last year I completed all of Oakley's Christmas gifts on Pinterest day! And we ate VERY well!)
December- Christmas Party or Skip?
January- I can put something together if it's early in the month and if you are interested. I will not be able to host though. Maybe a movie night or dinner out? I think I can handle that at 9 months pregnant...
February- I will have a new baby so if everyone wants to get together let me know- I will post your details on here but I will not plan on attending.
March- I need ideas to fill in the rest.. Please send them to me. Anyone want to teach a class? What can you teach us? It doesn't have to be arts/crafts. I'd like a variety of things. Maybe a Salt Lake City scavenger hunt? Anything going on in Utah in March?


If you didn't come to the wood-blocking or Pinterest party last year here is a snapshot of both. Click here and if you want to see pictures of the Pinterest Party click here.

Please, Please give me your feedback! You can reach me in whatever way is easiest- text, email, comment on here, facebook... I just want to hear from you.

A Summer Off and Some Pictures!

Alright- I know you are as busy as I am during the summer so lets plan on taking a few months off. If there is something you have going on that you would like me to post, like a BBQ, a 5K or some sort of event, please let me know the details and I will happily post it for you.

Also, if you would like to host a Ladies Day I would appreciate knowing. Think about if you have access to anything like discounts or a dance studio or have a skill you can teach the group. I've had plenty of requests for Patrice to do the wood blocking party again and also a few for Color Me Mine that we haven't done in about 2 years. But I'm up for more than just artsy stuff. Lets plan on all going to a movie or learning how to cook together. Please help me put something together and let me know if we should start in August or September? (My sister is going to need help with decorations for her wedding. Maybe we can all get together and decorate mason jars with lace and burlap?)

Here are pictures of the last Ladies Night. We had a blast till like 3am! I cannot believe the creativity of this group! And next time we aren't voting on a painting because only a few even came close to the idea we all had when we showed up. Thank you to everyone who came all the way out here and a special thanks to Amber for bringing all the supplies and encouraging us to be creative without fear. It was a blast and an amazing turn out!

 

For some reason there are a few that won't upload. I'm pretty sure I got everyone though. If I missed anyone please let me know. I think it's a few group photos that aren't showing up right.

 

Until next time!

-L

   

Cocktails and Canvas May 31st 4pm

If you have not received a food assignment please let me know ASAP! Everyone that has RSVP'd yes should have received theirs. Also- we are going to need a table or two. We still need 1 bag of rolls and a salad of any kind. If you can help with any of those items please let me know.

I will be going to buy my canvas in a few days. If you need one please let me know. I've had a few people ask me what size, I would say at least an 8x10- stretched canvas. I will be doing an 11x14. This shouldn't cost more than $5-6 before your coupon discount.

Getting close ladies! I'm so excited!

Please let me know if you have questions or concerns.

Thanks,
L

WE HAVE A WINNER!!! And food choices!

And the Winner Is.... Dun, Dun, Dun... #6!!

 

Start thinking about what you want your words to be- And no shame if you use the cute saying that is already on it! Also- measure the space where it will hang and go get your canvas! Wahoo! We are getting so close to doing this class!! (When buying your canvas remember to use a coupon. Hobby Lobby always has a 40% off online- You can pull it up on your phone while in line...)

 

As far as food goes- I want to make sure we have some things to keep us full as well as things that are easy to snack on. Here is what I'm thinking. If you have a different idea let me know.

Pick an item from the list below to bring. First come, First Serve kind of idea. I will post who got what once all items are checked off. Keep in mind that we may need more than one of each item. I will communicate with you while this is all happening. Facebook is fine, but it would be easier for me if you text.

 

The list:

 

Frozen Meatballs

Rolls (for the meatballs)
Spaghetti Sauce
Parmesan Cheese
Cheese Tray
Crackers
Salad of Any Kind (Pasta, Lettuce, Fruit...)

Chips & Dip
Dessert or Sweet of any kind

And everyone will need to bring whatever cocktail or drink you will be having for the night. I have a few juice mixers and may have some Pepsi on hand. And of course I will have water :) 

RSVP's are a HUGE deal for this Ladies Night! If you haven't RSVP'd and are coming- Please let me know ASAP.
If you RSVP'd that you are coming and aren't- Please let me know ASAP.
If you RSVP'd a maybe- Please let me know ASAP if you are coming or not.

 

Thanks Ladies! I expect I will be hearing from all of you shortly :) 

 

-L

 

 

Cocktails & Canvas- May 31st 4pm *RSVP is a MUST and needed no later than May 21st*

Please RSVP no later than May 21st. If you have RSVP'd yes and need to change your attendance, please do so right away. We are buying supplies in advance for you and need an exact number so we can stay within budget. We will be asking for your $10 before we begin painting the day of. Please make sure to have cash in hand. You are responsible to buy your own canvas- in whatever size you choose. However, if requested we will pick up a canvas for you for an additional cost (you will not be able to choose the size).

We are also asking that no kids be in attendance. Because of the nature of what we are doing, painting- in my new house- with alcohol, I'd rather not have kiddos running around. If you want more information about this Ladies Day please click here to see my previous post

Cocktails and Canvas

Alright now that the business end is done! We have over 200 posts on the Cocktails and Canvas Pinterest Board! Great job ladies! I have picked the top 5 that were repined so we can vote on which we would like to paint. Before voting please think of a few things including:

What are you doing with your finished product? Think about where you want to hang it, who you want to give it to etc.

Do you want to have a quote or any wording? Dates? A special message? And if so, will it fit  with the painting?

The cost of your canvas- One of the top 5 has four canvases for the complete product (#1).

How much time will you have to commit to painting the day of? Is there enough time for the size  of canvas that you have chosen? (Any of them will take most of the night to complete)

And a little disclaimer- The end product will not be the same as the picture shown. The concept will be the same, but we will have an artist, Amber, recreate the idea in her own way. Then she will teach us and we can add our own colors, quotes, words, etc.

Just for fun I have added 3 additional pins that seemed to be a common theme in our choices. They are also up for a vote. There are EIGHT total paintings to vote from. If we have a tie, I will add the tied paintings and we will vote again. These are listed in no particular order.

You can send your vote to me via text, email, comment on here or through Facebook. You have until May 14th to send your vote. (My mom-in-laws birthday :))

Ready!?

Let the voting begin!

#1 Love (Or any 4 letter word :))

#2 Blue Bird

#3 Hope on a Wire

#4 Peacock Feather

#5 Baby Bird on the Fence

 

#6 Flower with Quote

#7 Colorful Tree with Words on the Leaves             

#8 3D Circles That Look Like Flowers

 

Cocktails & Canvas- May 31st 4pm *RSVP is a MUST*

Cocktails & Canvas

 

 

 We want you to feel proud to hang your painting on your wall! We are asking for your input before we choose what to paint. Look for me on Pinterest (mrsleslieday) and find the board Cocktails and Canvas. I have some ideas that I like posted. If you would like to pin on this board with your ideas please contact me and I will add you to post. Please repin which ideas you like. I don't mind seeing 6 of the same thing. That will give me a better idea of what everyone else is thinking. I will post the top ideas (according to repins and what my sister is capable of teaching) on this blog and we can vote on which idea we would like to paint. This is going to be happening in the next few weeks. Please spend some time on Pinterest! I know that's a lot to ask :)

 

We will be meeting at my house on Saturday, May 31st at 4pm. The cost to cover your supplies is $10 per person, IF you bring your own canvas. We will have some canvas here for an additional cost, dependent on the size. (We are just looking to cover our costs so it will be what we paid for it.) I suggest getting the right size canvas for your wall space before coming. Please bring whatever you're drinking. I will have some mixers for cocktails like juice and Coke.  We will assign a small snack to you to bring to share once we receive all RSVP's. We will be providing all other supplies, such as paint, brushes, markers, carbon paper, etc. (This is why there is a cost to you)

 

I understand that you want to see what you are painting before we RSVP so I will get that going as soon as I get more input. I will need all RSVP's the week before so we can buy all the supplies. If you have any color preferences or specific things you want please let me know when you RSVP.

 

Here are a few paintings done by Amber:

 

Ok. This was actually done by me at the last class I went to that Amber taught. I'm crafty, but I'm no painter! I'm pretty proud of this painting! All it took was her instruction and some guidance. You can do this too! I promise!

I thought this was a cool idea! Using a family picture. Yes this is my family :)

You can't tell in the picture, but it's 3D. The book in the middle actually stands out... like a book is pasted to the page.

This is by far my favorite! It was made specifically for me because I have an obsession with birds. This is also 3D. This paper stands up and the branch the owl is sitting on is an actual branch. 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Housewarming Reminder- APRIL 12th 1030am

I will need all RSVP's for our *Housewarming/Norwex party no later than Tuesday, April 8th. Please include how many are in your group and what time you intend on being here. The tour of our home will be on Saturday, April 12th at 1030am and the Norwex party starts at 11am SHARP. You are welcome to stay for lunch and hang out all day if you would like, I just need to know what your plan is.

Bring your own drinks if you want more than water or soda.
I will send you our address and directions when you RSVP.

See you soon!

L

*See the previous post for more information.

Sneak Peek :)