Creative Haven- Advent Gathering

 We used recycled greeting cards

 to work with for this gathering.

Some were full size and 

some were made smaller with torn edges.

 Gold, green and red doilies 

could be added for dimensions.

Dangles of bells and vintage buttons

 were also added.

 And a simple project  

can't go wrong with glitter.

Materials were also set up so that the cards

 could be chosen to use as a tip-in 

and highlight a verse for Bible Journaling. 

These young crafters came as a group 

after early dismissal from school.

They had a lots of fun 

and wanted to know the date

 of the next gathering.

The project used 5 by 7 canvas 

that they either dry brush painted with acrylic paint 

or used Distress stain to add color to the canvas.

Make sure and do the sides.

Hymn verses, ribbon and tagboard image

 and cardstock completed a project here.

 Creation Station-

 the "Findings Room"

The canvas project makes a great "shelf sitter"

 or they can be hung on a wall.

 My friend Bonnie Hughes

 did up three projects trying different techniques.

This one has glimmer background.

 Watercolor and the edges of the cards 

have been highlighted with distress inks.

Crumpled Tissue paper 

with blue watercolor added.

Eve and Leah used this creative time to make their 

Counting Gifts and Prayers by the Month Journal.

All in one sketchbook.

 All in one place.

 Spiritual practice.

Prepared to see His Goodness.

 

Leah came with her "charge". 

This sweet little girl 

was the youngest attending.

She got some pampering 

and lots of oohs and ahhh.

Somehow I always miss getting 

photos of all who grace our door.

A take a breath moment in Advent to stop, 

and just let all that "to-do" list vanish.