Last night was one of the annual events I look forward to most during the year–my Hostess Appreciation reception. This year every one who had hosted a workshop or private class in their home during the 2012-13 catalog year received a handmade invitation to come to the Upper Krust Pie Shoppe in Watertown for marvelous goodies and free projects as a token of my gratitude for the part they have played in my business. I forgot to take photos during the evening but I did snap these before everyone came, so that's something!
After years of working against the decor in the Upper Krust's private room, I finally got smart and worked it into my decor. The colors were sage green, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Crisp Cantaloupe and Very Vanilla. I used First Edition newsprint-patterned Designer Series Paper and the new Epic Day papers from the This N That line, along with some fun washi tape.
The centerpieces were newsprint cones secured with washi tape and filled with country flowers. I had a lot of floral bits from a Tuscany-themed banquet I did a couple of years back, that went perfectly with the room decor.
Here are the cards we made. The theme for the evening was "All Dolled Up," and we made a stepped-up version (shown below) of the All Dolled Up Birthday Kit that is available to order while supplies last.
It was a super nice evening and I loved getting to spoil my hostesses with free pie, free projects, and free product! If you did not get an invitation this year, you can remedy that by booking a workshop or private class at your house for the new catalog. There are exciting reasons to host a show for every month of the year–June for the new catalog–July for exciting new techniques learned at Convention–August for the Holiday mini catalog–September for the back to school specials–October for Christmas cards–the list goes on and on. I have my calendar ready and waiting to pick a date for you and your friends–call me today! (920) 261-3962 or email: zwolaneks@att.net
Lyssa – it all looked so beautiful! Wow! You are one generous and supportive lady. I would love to borrow this idea and although I am not certain that I will do it the same justice (you have set the bar really high). I will make every attempt to make it as special for my hostesses and others who have hosted classes – I love the idea of it being a recognition for a year’s worth of events. Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring.
Shanni