Disclosure: This is a sponsored post as I was invited to a class at Underground Finds and Furniture. All opinions expressed are my own.
I love to craft. That’s no secret. I will try pretty much any craft once. I have taken the kids to a myriad of different crafting events. They really enjoy them as well, and I love the time we get to spend together being creative, and making memories. This past weekend Mary of Underground Finds and Furniture held her first in house crafting class. In this format Mary can share the techniques that she has learned when she first started her shop. This low cost class was a real blast for myself and for the kids. Mary shared different techniques and some really fantastic supplies with us while we were there.
I must disclose. This was NOT a typical crafting class. There were crafts and there was fun, but the laid back atmosphere made it that much more enjoyable. I used to take the kids to the Home Depot Kids workshops all the time because I like their vibe. They gave you a project with a general idea, and left paint so you could create in your own way. This class reminded me of that, but cooler because I was learning cool new techniques too.
The event was created a little over a month ago and sign-up filled quickly. Upon arrival you could see that Mary was prepared and excited. There was a little table in the adjoining room with some (healthy) snacks and water on it so that if people got hungry or needed a break they could take one. The Crafting room had a large table with chalk paint in the center (so many great colors it was like an all you can craft buffet!). There were plaques that we could make into signs with either a meaningful quote or a picture or both, AND she had boxes as well as blocks that the kids could paint as well.
Mary explained the project and had people pick their items to work on. She then told us about the two different techniques that we could use with her silhouette machine. I chose to do the relief technique for both of the kids projects. (A) decided to use a Star Wars Quote, and I wanted to make a sign for (E) that said “Always kiss me goodnight” for her new room.
The project was kicked up a notch when Mary also mentioned that she had “Glow in the Dark” spray paint. (A) was enthralled. He ended up using the paint on all 3 of his projects.
First we painted a base layer on both projects.
On (A)’s he then spray pained the glow in the dark. (E)’s got a blend of colors that are being used in her “shabby chic” bedroom.
Then we used the computer to plan out the sizes, fonts and graphics for the boards.
Once dry we placed the words and graphics on the boards.
Another coat of paint, in another color, went on top.
The vinyl was removed to show the negative space.
I then sanded and waxed ( I really like that look).
(A) is obsessed with the fact this his glows :o)
Here are the finished products!!!
The kids also worked on painting boxes which they are using around the house to store their “treasures”.
Mary’s next workshop is taking place on February 21st and will be making photo boards with a picture, a wooden board, chalk paint and some modge podge. The cost is $10 a person (for supplies) and the class is limited to 10 students. To register email: MDM441@gmail.com by 2/14/16.
So much fun – thank you!