Last weekend I was very grateful to be invited to a craft retreat weekend at Paretei Lodge, in the Lee Valley.
I met some amazing women, who all had their own special crafty talents.
On the Saturday morning, we did a make and take, as each one of us was
asked to prepare a project to demonstrate one-on-one.
My project was a card {colours inspired by a scrapbook layout by Jacque Williams} I had taught the previous week at my "Create With Kathe" Craft Class ...
We were then paired up with another crafty lady, we shared our craft, and
they made the project, we then swapped over and made their project.
Gill's original card on the left, my attempt on the right!
I learnt a gorgeous new way of card-making, with watercolour paint and
Indian Ink {see above piccies}.
One of the make and takes, was a Flax Flower, Maori customs say that the
first is Flax Flower made is to be given away, and I was very fortunate to receive
it.
Jill taught how to make flowers from egg cartons, and we all had a go!
After a shared lunch, I taught two Classes, the first was the Braided Card, and the second card was the Flower Pot Card.
Theses are some of the cards made by the ladies ...
And here are my versions ...
I couldn't believe it when I started demonstrating, and realised I had forgotten
my Black StazOn Ink Pad, my Stampin’ Scrub, and enough Pearl Basic Jewels {the
Flower Pot Card took 30!!!}, along with my “Project Life Cards and Labels” Framelits!!!.
We improvised with Night Of Navy ink, a borrowed Stampin’ Scrub, and rationed
out the Pearls, and we found had an Extra Large Oval Punch on hand to punch the
sentiment on the Flower Pot card!
We finished around 5pm, then we all drove down the Valley to the local
pub, where we had a yummy dinner surrounded by all our new friends.
Some of the ladies went back to the Lodge, to stay a 2nd night
{some ladies stayed Friday night too}, and they had gorgeous Feijoa Crumble for dessert
… envy much!!!
I got home at about 9pm, and was shattered, but loved the day so much,
and can’t wait till we have our next retreat.
If you are interested in hiring Paretai Lodge, or have any enquiries regarding
this amazing camping retreat, please contact Margaret on email marob@xnet.co.nz or phone 03 54 75036
