Gather

I just returned from spending a long weekend at the Gather Guest House & Creative Studio in Waunakee, Wisconsin with a group of paper crafting friends.  

I tried to narrow down what I took to work on, so I could stay more focused on creating.  I started with an Anna Griffin holiday cardmaking kit.  I was thrilled to be able to get that many cards added to my holiday card stash.

 

 

The first morning I went for a long walk all around the neighborhood.  I love walking in new places and just letting myself be open and observant of everything around me.  I loved this mural on the side of a fishing store.

 

 

These car decals reminded me of decals I got on one of my first cards (and made me want to design some for my current car).

 

 

I also got to taste my first fresh guava, and it was amazing.

 

 

Next-up was watercoloring.  I created some backgrounds and worked on STAMPlorations panels that you can see in Monday's post.

Next I worked on cutting out images from my collection of books, so I could build a collage stash like my friend Lauren.

 

 

Sunday I snuck away to go cheese shopping for the crew at Brennans Market.  I also bought some Mead to bring home.

 

 

I planned to take more photos, but the fact that I didn't just means I was totally in the moment enjoying fabulous time with friends.