Aug 21, 2013

I went to Craft Weekend

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I'm breaking my unintentional blog silence to tell you about my adventure at Craft Weekend. If you aren't familiar with the event, you can find out more at Meg's blog or the Craft Weekend blog.

If you follow me on instagram (recipeforcrazy) you have seen some of these pictures but there are many more in this post!

I have sponsored this event a couple times so I am pretty familiar with how Craft Weekend works, not to mention, my sister has been a helper from time to time. So when I was asked to come as a helper I jumped at the opportunity. Let's be honest, I was a little nervous about being around a bunch of ladies that live to craft as I'm not known for my crafty side. But, those nerves were calmed as soon as the first night kicked off.

My sister was also going as a helper this weekend so that helped my nerves even more. We drove up to Kansas together and I'm so glad I had her to keep me company. Although we see each other often, we rarely have one-on-one time, just the two of us, no kids or interruptions so the three hour drive was a huge blessing to me. 

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As soon as we arrived, I took a quick tour of the craft house and oohed and ahhed at the beauty around every turn. I loved the color and fun prints that brightened each room.

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My favorite room in the house? So glad you asked. The kitchen.

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It's the size of half my house. Room to spread out, tons of counter space, white cabinets, color everywhere and huge tables. Glorious. Just glorious. I took a ridiculous amount of pictures to show my husband and to keep on file for when we start planning our house.

Another great thing about the kitchen is the amazing Kimberlee.

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I have drooled over many of her recipes and could not wait to watch her work her magic. Kimberlee is one of those people that just oozes friendliness and fun. We talked for hours and hours while in the kitchen and for me, the whole trip was worth it just to hang out with her.

I'll save you from recapping the weekend with a bunch of stories and just let you see some pictures.

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Let's take a break in pictures to talk about technology and how much I love it. This was the longest stretch of time I've been away from my girls. Ever. It was rough on me. Thankfully we have an ipad (thanks again mom and dad) and I was able to see my girls each day. I cried. A lot. But I made it through it. It was hard to be away but much needed too.

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Back to pictures.

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Can you tell I had a great time?!

The people were great. I learned to sew! The food was ah-mazing. The whole weekend, just perfect.

Thanks for having me, Meg and Kimberlee. And thanks for letting me join the fun, Ash.

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If you're interested in going, you need to sign up to be on the waiting list. I'm on the list and hope to go again, whether as a helper or crafter.

Until next time, whatever craft weekend, until next time.

12 comments:

  1. I've been on the list for a few months now and still not chosen. So jealous...so very jealous!

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  2. That picture of you holding the cake is so cute. This has sounded like so much fun since I read about it Ashley's blog a long time ago. I'd love the chance to go someday! :)

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  3. You were a super help!!! THANK YOU Leslie! I loved riding to the barn with you as my co-pilot too! :)

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  4. You were amazing and sweet and made the entire weekend so much fun!
    I'm so blessed to have gotten to know you better and now call you a real life friend.
    See ya soon, okay?

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  5. looks like you had so much fun!!!!
    And that apron you made is ADORABLE!!!!

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  6. I am so glad for you! I'm sorry it was hard, but i'm so glad for the awesome memories you made!

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  7. Looks like such a fun time! You HAVE to get Kimberlee to share that cake recipe!!

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  8. Lesley.
    I am SOOOO happy for you that you got to go to Craft Weekend. Were you kimberlee's helper? Because that would be my DREAM job.
    I LOVE HER. And not just because we spell our name the same way.
    When I went, I woke up early every morning to have coffee with her while she made cinnamon rolls. :)


    Also, TME about that cake. ASAP.
    I need to make it. Like yesterday.

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  9. one day I will get picked to go...one day needs to come quick!! I am so glad you got to go and that you had a great time. Sorry that you missed your girls so much. I am never away from my kids, like ever besides being at work. And I would probably be a crying mess too.

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  10. I am super jealous you got to go!!! I had so much fun last spring there!!! Such a great group of ladies. :)

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  11. Looks like a great weekend. Loved seeing all the photos of interesting corners of the house. Thanks for sharing them.

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  12. What a great weekend. and those cakes look yum! ^_^

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