Tuesday 20 April 2021

Craft Retreat

I took part in an online Craft Retreat at the weekend, it was run by Clare from My Creative Spirit and I have to say I really enjoyed it.  We created four projects, the first of which was this Tall Boy.  There were several options available, I chose the Platinum option which included all of the products that you needed to create all four projects.


We were supplied with all of the MDF pieces required to create this super project, the quality of the kit was fabulous, everything joined together perfectly.


I used papers from the Graphic 45 Bloom collection, they were also provided as part of the retreat, there were several different collections to choose from.


There were also two options for the design of the lid, I chose the simple one as I had not done anything like this before but you could also create a drop box with an acetate top if you wanted - maybe next time!


The three drawers all open, we attached little knobs and lined them on the inside.


This is my decorated lid, I will definitely give the drop box lid a go sometime soon, Clare explained how to do it really clearly and it wasn't as complicated as I thought it would be.  I will certainly join any future retreats, it was quite tiring but very enjoyable.


Thank you for popping in today and thank you for all of the lovely comments that you leave, they are all read and much appreciated.

Pauline
x

24 comments:

KarinsArtScrap said...

it's gorgeous Pauline and fab papers you have used
Gr Karin

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

I love your completed Tall Boy Pauline and am glad that you enjoyed your first My Creative Spirit retreat. Clare is a wonderful tutor and always willing to go back and explain something if you've not understood, she is also a really friendly person in real life too. I'm looking forward to seeing the next three completed projects from you.

Sue xx

Hazel (Didos) said...

Oh this is super, what a lovely idea to have a online retreat. Love those papers, Hope all is well, Hazel xx

crafty-stamper said...

Fabulous project Pauline and beautiful papers-really useful too
Carol x

cuilliesocks said...

WOW Pauline what a fantastically stunning project, gorgeous papers and embellished, I love it, Kate x

Kath said...

Your tall boy is lovely Pauline - I can imaging that the workshop was very enjoyable.
Kath x

Carol L said...

What an amazing and stunning project! the retreat must have been a wonderful experience, glad you had the chance to go!

meg said...

A beautiful project Pauline,gorgeous papers and finishing touches

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

AMAZING and so very Beautiful Pauline.
Faith x

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

WOW!!! Such amazing project!!! Surely that workshop was amazing and you have done a fabulous work -and so useful too!!- with all the items you have had!! Surely an experience to repeat!! Well done!

Kathleen said...

This has definitely the WOW factor a really wonderful creation with some gorgeous papers.

Kath x

aussie aNNie said...

Creative and lovely project, colours are great as is the design. xx

Valerija said...

Great project. I love it!
Valerija xx

Margarets designer cards said...

Fabulous box, and gorgeous papers you used

Sarah said...

Wow Pauline what an incredible piece and well worth the effort xx

Kuni said...

This is stunning Pauline.
Hugs
Kuni

Claire (Mrs H) said...

This is amazing

nwilliams6 said...

Wow! This is amazing! Such pretty details and looks sturdy. I remember I did a furniture challenge with some friends about 7 years ago and I struggled to find something like this to make - this would have been perfect. Love your papers and that top is very pretty! Sounds like you had a great weekend. Hugz

Witchcrafted Life said...

Such an elegant, inspiringly beautiful piece. You really knocked this one out of the park!

Autumn Zenith 🧡 Witchcrafted Life

Jules said...

Hi Pauline

This is fantastic .. .. a beautiful finished project. I bet you will find those little drawers very useful for storing crafty goodies too.

Sounds like you really enjoyed yourself.

Love Jules xx

Diane said...

My gosh your box design is adorable.

Hugs Diane

Fikreta said...

its so very pretty!
love it!

coldwaters2 said...

Pauline what can I say I am speechless.......well nearly.......this is exceptionally beautiful, wow, the box itself is amazing but with your creativity and talent with papers has taken this to a different level, outstanding work, I love it so much,
hugs
lorraine x

Katrina Bufton said...

That looks fantastic Pauline, what a great project.
Hugs,
Katrina x