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Craft Weekend!

This weekend I got to spend a number of hours at a Bed & Breakfast with a bunch of crafty ladies. I knew a lot of them, my friends J & L, and of course, my friend E. I also found out I knew an old highschool friend that was going to be there! It was great fun, and I felt very satisfied with what I got accomplished. I didn't plan to spend the night, but I think next year I might, since I was sad to leave at only 7:30PM! Here are a few of the things I got done:
My first oven mitt--turned child-sized. Oh well, good practice, and the kids will love to play with it!
A few presents hidden off to the side but my two kiddos' zip up hoodies from Oma got jazzed up a bit. An 80s cassette tape for Lukka and a sweet cupcake for Anikka. (The one hidden underneath is for a friend who just had a baby, but I haven't gotten to drop it off at her house yet...I don't think she reads my blog anyway :)
It was a super fun time and a great way to meet new crafty women. All crafts from sewing/scrapbooking/floral arrangements/knitting/crocheting/and embroidery were all represented!
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