Yesterday was Kim Caldwell's Artistic Affair Printemps in Los Angeles. As always, the event was flawlessly planned with every last detail lovingly attended to. Here are a few pictures of the room, tablescapes and vignettes that were displayed when we arrived...
Our hostess, Kim and her lovely mother, Liz.
Our first class was with the adorable Amy Powers. We made one of her infamous "Sugarville" items... a "Home Sweet Home" wreath. We arrived at our tables to find our supplies packaged in a sweet bakery box. I loved the project and can't wait to make apply the same techniques to another wreath...maybe with a holiday theme.
Here are a couple of pictures of my completed wreath.
Next up (after a yummy lunch and some shopping with the vendors - more details on that to follow!) was the Pique Assiette Box mosaic project with Michelle Legler. This was my first time doing mosaic, and once you got the hang of cutting the china pieces, it was a lot of fun. Our table all donned our glasses (or sunglasses) for protection, as the shard of china were flying!! No major injuries to report....a couple of cuts that required "Elmo" bandaids, but that's about it! Here is a pic of my tablemate, Tammra, diligently working on cutting her china.
..and my finished project. Not too bad for a rookie! Oh, and the gorgeous boxes were handmade by Michelle...what a rockstar!
Our last class was with the ever adorable Kristen Robinson. We created a Les Belles Fleur Chandelier using gorgeous ribbons, tulle, vintage photos, lace, ledgers, etc. It is "still a work in project" so you will have to wait patiently for a week or so until I can complete the item and post pictures!!
The day was full of fun, friendship (both old and new friends), laughter and creativity. I was seated at Table 7 with six lovely ladies. Jody was celebrating her birthday with her two daughters, Tammra and Heather and we were joined by another mother/daughter duo of Cheryl and Brea. What delightful people and I thoroughly enjoyed our time together, sharing stories, laughing and the sharing of creativity. Here are a few pictures from the day of friends, old and new...
Maija attended from Arizona. So good to see you Maija!
My tablemates. I had so much fun with you all!
The "Cheryl's" :)
The lovely Christine Rose Elle with the birdhouse she received in one of the swaps (Swap pictures to follow later)
Maija and Valerie.
Jenny Morgan and her swap parter, Amy.
Well, this post could go on and on, but I need to wrap it up for today. I will post more pictures of the swaps and my other project later. I would just like to thank Kim, again, for another "fantabulous" event. I can't wait for the next one! Let me leave you with a picture of my yummy mosaic cupcake I purchased from Michelle Legler. She is so dang talented!
OOh CHeryl...do tell! Who will be at, and when will the next one be!!!
Posted by: natalie hansen | May 31, 2009 at 12:13 PM
Looks like a wonderful time was had by all!! So sad I missed it!
I LOVE that cupcake, by the way!!!
xoxo,
Julie
Posted by: CupcakeDD | May 31, 2009 at 03:43 PM
Hey Cheryl,
it looks like you had a great time! Love the wreath. :) Great pics. I bet it was nice seeing Maija again.
Can't wait to see you in November. Seem like forever away.. but hopefully time will pass soon.
hugs, Joanna
Posted by: Joanna {sweet finds} | June 01, 2009 at 01:12 PM
hey there sweets,
it looked amazing!!
you all look gorgeous!!!
i love the projects.
oxoxo,
jessi
Posted by: jessi nagy | June 01, 2009 at 02:59 PM
What a FabUlous time! Can't wait to attend one of Kim's event with you.
Posted by: Sandy Navarro | June 01, 2009 at 07:18 PM
Cheryl,
It looks like soooo much fun! I hope to attend one soon. Thanks for the photos.
Posted by: kana conger | June 02, 2009 at 12:12 PM
It was great sitting next to another Cheryl who spells her name correctly! *wink* We had a great table and you were lots of fun...loved all the projects we made...hope to see you at the next Artistic Affaire...till then take care!
Posted by: Cheryl Simpson | June 03, 2009 at 05:59 PM
Wasn't Amy's wreath just so fun and cheery?!? (this from one who helped with her test run, lucky me :)
Posted by: pamelajane | June 03, 2009 at 07:01 PM
Once again, the event looks fantastic!!
Posted by: karla nathan | June 05, 2009 at 10:29 AM
What fun you've been having! I see some familiar faces in your pics! I think your projects turned out beautifully! Love your wreaths, well... I love it ALL!
Hugs,
Sheila
Posted by: Sheila at Halo Hill | June 16, 2009 at 09:14 AM