Spellbound Part Two

After a sparkling dinner  we had a make n take thanks to spellbinders

these ladies where ready to create…. such cuties Cassie and Susan!

                                                      THE THE SWAPS BEGAN!

little jeweled bags

The packaging is part of the prize!  Thank You FRAN QUINN for my bee bag!
 hope you love my creation as much as I do yours!


THE NEXT DAY STARTED THE CLASSES!
ROMAN ARCHES WITH TERRI BRUSH

ok a cute picture of Carly and Miss Terri

 Teresa is getting good advice from Terri and Carley

cutting the ancestors

 peggy is soldering away with Terri making sure everyone is safe  and creating magic

the usual suspects: cindy,shawn,jane, sandy and charlene

can you tell we had lots of fun?

NEXT CLASS PAMELA HUNTINGTON'S LILY NOEL DOLL

love the kit!

Pam giving us the details

what a darling in frosty blue!

the embellishments were to die for

Noels in the Making

curing the dolly

stuffing like made

happy to bee in class

 yes they are stinking cute, darlings

we are  giggling and chatting and having fun!

these came out so cute!

next stop Rikki Shumaker's lil heart bracelet!

Rikki teaching her tricks of the trade

hot stuff working with a lil torch and solder!

showing off our bracelets

Next stop the Mercantile a night of Food and Fun! 

a little wine, snacks and shopping of course!

yes, yes, yes…. this was my favorite shop! Yes I brought home some doll heads

The effervescent Lexi selling her magic creations
NEXT DAY CLASSES    FIRST STOP ANOTHER PAMELA PRODUCTION!

the kit box is magical

Everyone was so inspired and created unique ballerina's to add to their  theater



Lana, love your colors!

happiness all around

lucky me getting a photo op with The Fabulous Speaker Cecile Shaw and Teresa Young

                                                       LAST CLASS FOR ME WAS THIS DOLY IN A BOX BY BETH QUINN….. SUCH A CUTIE!

                                                    AND IN A BLINK OF AN EYE THE WEEKEND WAS OVER!

saying goodbye is the hardest part of Spellbound! love these fun loving giddy girls Sandy & Cindy

two cuties

rosy cheeks Oh my what that last glass of champagne did!

always ready for a hug  Kim from Spellbinders!

The Rose Bowl flea market was the final curtain on the event! selfless with two of my new besties Elizabeth and Charlotte

Spellbound Part One

Spellbound is a magical retreat held  in Pasadena CA, every November.  I had the good fortune to be able to attend this years event.

FIRST STOP FRENCH GENERAL

OF COURSE IT WAS SHOP TILL YOU DROP FOR BITS N BOBS

the room was adorned with wonderful vintage elements that we all drooled over

The tables where already to assemble the make n take

a beautiful lunch of salad, sandwiches, wine and cookies was served

ok a little more shopping the store is so irresistible !

proudly displaying the fabulous earrings that we each made

photo shots of friends getting together
THANK YOU KAARI AND YOU STAFF FOR A VERY SPECIAL AFTERNOON


THAT NIGHT
SPELLBOUND STARTED WITH A GRAND DINNER

Our first view!

the beautiful goodie bag chock a block with lushes treats

a peek at the goodies inside the bag

whats a gilded life without a crown?

Honey hugs with Colleen Moody, the room was so beautiful, even the ceiling had an enchanting feeling

opening remarks by the beauty and talented Shea and Debbie

sweet friends so happy to be at the event love the darling lace top charlene is wearing!

Thank You Gudrun Sjoden for the Glorious Scarfs!