Crafting?!! Let me explain... This time last year my family of six was right smack dab in the middle of the biggest transition of our lives. We had resigned one position to accept another position which meant trying to take on new roles AND relocate at the same time. With 6 people with ages scattered between 43 and barely 2, it is almost a laughable feat. Everyday proved a new and uncertain challenge.
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| Kansas bound |
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| Kansas farming in progress |
Rewind three months earlier... I had been a long time follower of blogger Meg Duerksen, and her blog,
Whatever . I was often inspired by her creativity and also how she found time to do this all while raising 5 kids. I remember seeing pics she shared from several craft weekends that she hosted at her house and thought that it was one of the coolest ideas I had ever seen. On a whim, I signed up to be on the waiting list to attend a craft weekend thinking that maybe in the fall or next year there might be a chance of getting chosen and if life granted me the opportunity, I would attend. This was a dream, really, just wishful thinking. At this time there was no knowledge of the upcoming transition in our life. It wasn't long after that I receive an email stating my name had been drawn for the June craft weekend... I was shocked at how fast I was chosen but decided if I could find a friend to join my adventure, I would commit. Long time friend and blogger,
Kelly , was up for the trip to Kansas and we begin making plans to attend.
June 8, 2012 - As we finished loading the car, said goodbye to the family, and clicked our heels towards Newton, KS, we expressed with school kid nervousness and anxiousness how it felt like the first day of a new school year... When you don't know what to expect in the coming days ahead. We laughed more than once thinking how crazy it was to pay money to drive far from home to stay with people we had never met in a house that we didn't know.
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| The Sunshine Room |
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| Our bright bedroom also known as the St. Louis Room |
When we arrive at Meg's home late in the afternoon, we were instantly made to feel at home. She is even more darling in person than I had expected. She and
Kimberlee make a phenomenal team and we immediately begin to relax and enjoy just being ourselves and having a wonderful girls weekend away from all the everyday cares and challenges that each of us face. They know how to pamper you and help you unwind. From the food they prepared, the swag gifts we received, to the crafts, to the antique-ing, and of course, the Sonic run, every detail was first class.
We made aprons, headbands, sunshine signs, buntings, and lots more. There were so many fun prizes and swag bags from sponsors. We felt as if we were given more gifts every time we turned around. They know how to pamper their guests.
As long as i can remember i have loved crafting... But this weekend helped me get to a place of relaxation that I forgot existed. It awakened me to the realization that I NEED to craft to relax. This was a beginning of what propelled me into the venture known as Anything's POSHible. At a time of transition in my personal life, God allowed me (at the perfect time) to experience something that would forever change me and help prepare for challenges ahead. Through my crafting outlet, I am able to do something productive with my hands that helps me to enjoy myself again, helps my family a little, and hopefully blesses my friends and customers with almost one of a kind accessories... And that is how one year ago today, crafting changed my life!
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| My moment of fame |
If you are interested in being a part of something great like this, wander over to Meg's craft weekend blog and get on the waiting list. Believe me when I say it is the BEST money I ever spent on myself and was worth every sacrifice we made to get there.
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| Caution - Apron making in progress |
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| Talking, crafting, sewing, talking, snacking all mean a good time |
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| Isn't Meg darling!! |
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| Treasures Galore |
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Roommate shot
the St. Louis Crew |
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| Making New Friends |
Check out the write up of our experience
here on Meg's blog and you can see why it is a life-changing experience! Whether you decide to sign up to experience Craft Weekend for yourself or just choose to follow her blog, you will be blessed by her transparency as she writes about parenting 5 kids, loving her husband, crafting, serving, and blessing others through her unique and bold ministry!
We made aprons, headbands, sunshine signs, buntings, and lots more. There were so many fun prizes and swag bags from sponsors. We felt as if we were given more gifts every time we turned around. They know how to pamper their guests.
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