WOMEN’S MINISTRY CRAFT NIGHT

 

On November 3, 2023, I shared my passion of paper-crafting when women gathered together to create Fall and Christmas/Winter cards. Each attendee could create 4 cards. 

In preparation for the event, I die cut images with metal dies, electronic cutting machines and paper punches. Card bases in a variety of colors were created.Sentiments were printed and cut into strips.

Embossing folders in a variety of designs  and Cuttlebug machines were available to the women to embellish their card bases.

My neighbor and friend, Laura, was my assistant for the event.

Delicious refreshments were available!

Memories were captured!

Before the evening began, we prayed that the cards created would bless the recipients!

As the women arrived, they wrote their name on a card for drawings. 

Sets of handmade cards that I had created, along with mini-banners and seasonal bookmarks which I also made were awarded to the lucky recipients whose names were drawn.

At a recent event with children, pop up box cards were created. Six ladies won kits to create a box card.

More memories of the evening were captured along with the fantastic creations!

On display were a variety of other card designs - cards that have steps, cards that flip, easel cards, shutter cards and more. I also shared a lighted shadow box I created.

It was a joy to have the opportunity to share my passion for 

#sharehandmadekindness. 

It has also been and continues to be my honor to create cards for many occasions along with bookmarks that are sold in our church bookstore. 100% of the proceeds support Missions. 

Please contact me if you would like individual or a small group time in my craft ‘Nook”.

To learn more about the Nook, click on this link;BRENDA’S Nook

LIGHTED SHADOW BOX

 

WINTER VILLAGE SHADOW BOXES IN THE NOOK EVENT

One of the ladies that comes to the Nook brought the shadow box she created to one of our Nook events and several of the ladies expressed interest in creating one so on November 2, 2023 that is what we did.

First we had to cut out the houses, churches, trees and any other items we wanted to design with such as lampposts, deer, moose and snowmen.  We used heavy white card-stock. We purchased shadow boxes, fairy lights and foam tape. 

Here is Sandy with the two shadow boxes she created - one previously and one at the event.

Here is Nina's shadow box:

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Here is Sharon's shadow box:

Vicky will finish her shadow box at home and will provide a picture later.

Pictured above is my shadow box and below I am holding it. We hope you are inspired to create one. 

This is one of many tutorials on YouTube for creating the lighted shadow box. 

Click on this link:

Lighted Shadow Box

With the extra pieces I cut out, I created these cards!

A week after the Nook event, I decided to create another lighted shadow box - a Nativity scene, I used Gina K Design dies as well as from another company or two.

I also created another lighted shadow box for my County Chorus' Silent Auction. I included this shadow box in a basket with these handmade cards, a wax seal stamp with wax, a mini mail box with candy, a sugar cookie scented candle and a mug with cocoa and peppermint tea. 

I created another lighted shadow box for a friend. 

The accompanied card followed the theme!

This craft was inspired by this tutorial on You Tube:

LIGHTED SHADOW BOX

Recommended supplies:

Fairy Lights: 

ANJAYLIA LED Fairy String Lights, 10Ft/3M 30leds Firefly String Lights Garden Home Party Wedding Festival Decorations Crafting Battery Operated Lights, Warm White https://a.co/d/hyNtw2S

8x8 Shadow Box: 

TouYinger 8x8 Shadow Box Frame... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0995N5W85...

Foam Tape: 

CANOPUS Double Sided Foam Tape for Craft and Card Making Projects, Heavy Duty Adhesive Mounting Tape 4016 (0.5in x 5yd) https://a.co/d/2KOVnRQ

110# white card stock - for cutting hillsides, houses, trees, etc. 

One sheet of navy blue card-stock for night sky

Batteries for box - see box specifics

Boxes can also be created with Nativity scenes and more.

Supplies are also available at Michael’s or Hobby Lobby. A 5 x 7 box is also possible. 

You might want to try this. It is easy! Happy crafting!