Wow! I had no idea that my mention of a craft weekend last week would pique so many of y’all’s interest so quickly! How exciting!
Even though we are still very much in the planning/dreaming stages of this little piece of awesome, I thought I’d answer a few of your already frequently asked questions, just to give you an idea of what I’m thinking:
Where is this all coming from?
Great question. Here is a little background on what we are thinking and why we’re acting on it:
1. Women love to craft, but are often hindered by a whole pile of [worthwhile!] things (i.e. parenting, cooking, cleaning, caring – not to mention needing supplies, instruction, time, inspiration, space, etc.)
2. Being creative and enjoying the things we love to do (and learning to do new things!) is important. God created us to create! He gave us skills and talents and an eye and appreciation for beauty.
3. Making the time/having the space/rounding up the supplies/receiving the instruction/finding the inspiration is not something that will likely fall into many women’s laps. To make this happen, you have to be intentional.
With these thoughts in mind, we are creating a little getaway craft weekend that we have lovingly dubbed:
And, yes – it’s exactly what it sounds like! It is:
A weekend away (noon Friday – noon Sunday) in Franklin, TN.
Women only (sorry, no babes – this is your time to get away!)
Fabulous projects that you will start and finish while you’re here (for our first Craftcation, none of these projects will be kid-centered – if you have a home or a body, you will be able to use – and love – what you make!)
Supplies and tools enough to make your head explode with glee
Instruction and inspiration to keep you focused and directed as you create
Food. oh, y’all. the food alone makes it worth it. The lovely Miss Peyton has years of practice cooking and baking for her family of eleven (she is Devon’s oldest daughter – also, my friend!) and between her skills and her passion for Pinterest, this girl has some impressive appetizers, meals, desserts and snacks up her sleeve. Let’s just say you will NOT go home hungry.
Loot! Oh yes, there will be SWAG. And you will be glad. (Interested in being a Craftcation sponsor? Connect with me and I can give you details!)
Beds – beds for each of the twelve spots available – complete with fresh, crispy sheets and towels. This is your Craftcation, after all!
Space – there are plenty of places for you to tuck away and be alone (maybe wake up slowly with a cup of coffee and enjoy a book or devotions in the morning), and there are lots of places to gather as a group. This can be as sleepover giddy or as getaway quiet as you need it to be. Just don’t miss any of the happy projects!
Fun! But what if I’m not very crafty?
No worries! There is no crafty-skill prerequisite for Craftcation – only the desire to play and learn! There will be plenty of help and instruction available, and hopefully you will walk away a craftier person than you came in!
Hurrah! I want to come! When is it? How much does it cost?
We hope you do! And, we’d love to have you!
I know I said last week that we were thinking March for this happy weekend. But, a few scheduling details have gotten in the way (plus we prefer the warmer weather and the time to make it just right!). We have officially set our dates for our very first Craftcation Weekend for:
The cost is $375 per person. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, February 1st at noon CST. There are twelve spots available, and don’t worry – I’ll be sure to remind you and give you more purchasing details closer to time!
So, the cost includes…?
Basically: just come with your toothbrush and a change of clothes and return home with new skills, new friends, new experiences, new pretty handmade things for you and your house, and a bunch of great loot! You’ll feel like you’ve been on a Craftcation!
Feel free to ask questions in the comments – I will try to answer them as they come in!
Happy Friday, friends!
Oh I so wish I could come but air fare from Philly makes it too expensive! I’d love to have a Crafting weekend with you!
I wish you could come, too! Maybe put it out there on the FMF Facebook page and see if anyone is road-tripping? I know of a couple of girls who have talked about driving down from New England if they are able to get a spot. Just a thought :)
well, I guess I’ll have to wait until next year. ;) Baby E wouldn’t be too happy to be left with daddy that long. He doesn’t possess the same lactating skills as I do.
Tracy – I’m sorry you can’t come this time around! Next year for sure!
Sounds like so much fun!
Stine, how about we craft when I come to visit in February?!
My heart is racing!!!!!!!
Oh Ashley, this is all you! It wouldn’t be a Craftcation without you!
I think Geoff might flip his lid at me trying to plan back-to-back Tennessee weekends :/ Aaarregggg I’m certainly going to try though!!!
Ash, are you already signed up for the half?
Not yet–but Geoff is training to run, too. I don’t see how we could make both weekends work financially, and it doesn’t feel right to ask him to give up the weekend we were both going to come :/ I’m going to talk to him tonight and see what he thinks. His initial response to my texts while he was at work was a big NO, but we’ll see if it changes when he comes home to a yummy dinner :D
Oh, I hope I get a spot!!! I’m only 20 minutes away and have stalked your blog forever! I have always wanted to do something like this :)
Fun!! It would be fun to meet you!
Wow,this sounds like so much fun! You are so right when you say it’s hard to find time to be creative and crafty when there are chores to be done… But you have to make time for what you love :) sounds like it will be a good time!
SO DEPRESSED!! That’s graduation weekend. Darn it!
I’m interested. And local. Is it a one time payment or can we make payments with a deposit?
Sarah, we’d love to have you! At this time we’re just doing one-time payments because we expect that the spots may possibly fill quickly and because of that we will need firm commitments. Maybe that is something we will be able to do in the future – it’s a good suggestion. Hope you can come!
how awesome is this!! I would love to be in on it! :) I am not too far away (45 minutes south) so would that change on the cost? Or is it $375 regaurdless of air transportation?? Thanks!
Brittany,
We don’t pay for flights, just transport to/from the airport if necessary. If you’re driving and not flying the price is still the same. Would love to have you!!
Ohmygosh. I totally want to come. Is Keight going? I don’t know if I could do it alone. Im sure she’ll she this and let me know. Are there any spots left??
ha. just saw this. lena. you can just call me, you know? we dont HAVE to communicate in the comments section of raechel’s blog.
This sounds so awesome! You all are definitely going to have a blast! I feel weird saying that I would so love to come since I know you don’t really know me, but this would be heaven for me right now. Baby #2 is due in March, though, so I couldn’t even begin to dream about coming. I can’t wait to see posts/pictures of all the fun, though!
Next year, Alaina! And congrats on baby #2! Enjoy the babymoon! :)
So I’m thinking I need to make this happen, especially since we can’t come run the half with y’all! (sister-in-law is graduating college the same day). But A-Dub and AK-47, y’all need to come too! I know that’s not crazy or anything…2 weekends in TN from NE & leaving your babes behind. No big deal, right? :)
Also, sign-up day is my birthday! I’m thinking this would make a great gift to myself! :)