Simple October Craft Workshop

Saturday, I had the pleasure of crafting with some amazing ladies at the Simple October Craft Workshop! I love being able to share an afternoon making pretty things with new and old friends.

Popcorn, mini vanilla cupcakes, and cake batter sprinkle cookies....yum!

We had some amazing swag from a few of my favorite shops...Creative Carmella,
The Big Red Heart, and Hey Emily Thomas. Each item was so special and I am so thankful for our sponsors!

Door prizes are so fun. We had mini note cards and a cup cozy/coaster set from my shop, Simple October, as well as, a sweet coffee print from Hey Emily Thomas. This photo doesn't do Emily's print justice at all. It's so gorgeous, I had a hard time parting with it!

And...that's a wrap! The Simple October Craft Workshop 2015 was such a good one!

Simple October Craft Workshop . May 23 . Registration

We are so excited to announce the next Simple October Craft Workshop!

 

Join us for an afternoon of crafting and fun!

Saturday, May 23, 2015

 

Where: Fellowship Hall at First Assembly of God, 3111 St. Johns Ave. Palatka, FL 32177

 

Time: 3 -5pm

Cost: $25 per ticket

Workshop space is limited, so call your friends and register for your ticket today.*

 

Each attendee will make 3 different projects to take home.

 

PROJECTS:

 

1.Mini Tassel Garland - We'll create a mini tassel garland using tissue paper with a variety of colors available. These garlands look great hanging from a fireplace mantel, in a nursery or kids room, or to add some fun to a party.

 

2. Embellished Gift Bag - It's always fun to give gifts and adding some extra special touches to the gift bag makes it that much sweeter. I'll show you how to craft a paper flower and add some extra charm to your next gift.

 

3. Painted Wood Bead Key Chain - Solid wood beads will become the cutest little key chain when you paint them with your favorite colors.

 

It wouldn't be a party without something sweet to eat! Treats and drinks are provided!

 

 

*To register for your ticket, please fill out our registration form. Thanks!

 

Sorry, due to the nature of this workshop we are unable to offer refunds.

 

 

I can't wait to see you there!

xoxo Emily



Pinwheels & Good Intentions

Hello, my gorgeous friends!

You know, I started the year thinking I would be able to keep up with blogging more. The momentum that comes with a new year was sweeping my best intentions up in a whirlwind of possibilities. I had grand plans to dedicate more time to this space, but the reality is most of the time it means I have to give up time somewhere else.
Right now, my youngest is still a baby.
I'm homeschooling the twins.
Trying to run a handmade shop & scrambling to keep up because time is literally whizzing by.
So, my friends, please forgive me for all my previous promises to blog more. I promise not to make those promises anymore. ;)

I will, however, post when I can gather my thoughts together enough to blog. And as luck would have it, I have some thoughts to share today. (I'm also typing one handed since I have a clingy, sick, 16 month old. Poor baby.)

This project started with the fabric pinwheels that I'm obsessed with making these days. I seriously can't get enough of them.
Then a few weeks ago, I bought some fantastic gold spray paint. Because I obviously need more spray paint in my life.
Spaghetti is on our menu regularly....which means I have a collection of spaghetti sauce jars.

Gold spray paint + spaghetti sauce jar lids = AWESOME

I had a vision now....jars with gold lids and fabric pinwheels tied to the outside...oh, my stars!

Of course, you already knew that I would have to fill these jars with some extra treats. I mean, how could I not.

I love how they turned out! I made these to give away as Easter gifts but they could be made up for any occasion. Versatility wins!

Thanks for visiting!
xoxo Emily

Simple October Workshop - Chrismas Edition Sponsors - GIVEAWAY

Remember the Christmas workshop I hosted in November? Well, we had some seriously great sponsors send swag for each of the ladies that attended and I am long over due with praising them here on the old blog.

I wish I could send each of you a pretty little package with all these gorgeous products. (See below for a chance to snag a few of these goodies.)
These handmade shops are some favorites of mine. You will not regret following these ladies either. The creative inspiration they give is priceless.

1. Give with Joy

Aneta, from Give with Joy, sent each of our ladies these adorable "Merry and Bright" cards. The color and style are perfect. She was such a joy to work too. I love all the sweet hand lettered and digital items in her shop. Go check out her Give with Joy shop here. You can also follow her on Instagram and the Give with Joy blog. Thank you, Aneta for being such a blessing!


2.The Salvage Sign

I love seeing all the new signs that Danielle from The Salvage Sign makes. They are amazing! Danielle sent us this awesome "Dream Big" hand painted sign to give away for one of our door prizes. You can keep up with all her DIY projects on her blog, Two Little Superheroes , on Instagram @littlesuperheroes , and on Facebook here. Thank you, Danielle, for sending us one of your awesome signs.


3. Hazel Berry Paper

These lovelies are from the amazing Jillian from Hazel Berry Paper. She spoiled our attendees with her darling and witty cards. And these colors....oh, my! Check out her Etsy shop, Hazel Berry Paper. You can also follow her on Instagram @jilliandolberry, on Facebook, and her blog for updates and inspiration. Jillian, thank you for sharing your talents with our attendees.

4. Thatch and Thistle

We are big fans of the beautiful products from Thatch and Thistle. Brynne is always such a joy to work with. She sent these darling heart stickers seals from her shop. Go snag some goodies for yourself at Thatch & Thistle Supply Co. You can also follow her on Instagram and Facebook.
Thank you, Brynne for spoiling our attendees!

Photo credit: Susanne Sutton

The mini JOY banner was from my shop, Simple October.

This workshop was a blast and our sponsors made it that much better!
Thank you again, to all our sponsors, for spoiling our attendees with your beautiful products!


GIVEAWAY!!! CLOSED
We had a couple extra swag items from our event and I would love to send one to YOU!
To enter, simply comment below with your favorite Christmas tradition. That's it!
I'll randomly select two (2) names from the comments below and send you each some extra sweet goodies. Giveaway closes tomorrow (Thursday, December 18th) at 9 pm EST.
Thank you!

Edited:
Our randomly selected winners from the comments below are Nicole Hess and Deana Sutherland.
Congrats, ladies! Send me an email with your mailing address and I'll get these goodies on their way to you. Thank you to everyone who commented! I loved reading all the traditions.

The Simple October Workshop

Our first ever Simple October Workshop was a blast. We had so much fun crafting and chatting.
 I am in awe of how everything came together just right. From selling out the tickets available, to having so many amazing sponsors that wanted to be apart of the event, right down to who won our randomly picked door prizes. To say it was amazing kinda feels like an understatement.

 

 

 

 

I loved seeing everyone put their own twist to each project we made. Each one was so creative.
I know I'm already looking forward to the next workshop. So much fun!

A HUGE thank you to all our amazing sponsors. I am incredibly grateful for all the small businesses that donated their beautiful products to bless these ladies. This event would not have been half as great without you all. 

I'll be sharing more about our sponsors and where you can find their beautiful products very soon.

Another HUGE thank you to my mom and sisters who helped me set up the room, put all the last minute details together, and clean up after the event. I would not have been able to do this without you. Love you three!

If you want to know more about the event or have some specific questions I didn't answer, please comment here or send me an email. :) Thanks!

Simple October Workshop Registration for October 4th, 2014

Hello! I am so happy to announce that registration for the first ever Simple October Workshop is now open.

Join me for an night of crafting and fun!
Saturday, October 4th, 2014

Where: Fellowship Hall at First Assembly of God, 3111 St. Johns Ave. Palatka, FL 32177

Time: 6:30 -9:30pm
Cost: $20
(only 12 tickets available, * see below on how to purchase) SOLD OUT

Each attendee with make and take home three projects.

1. Create a unique 12 inch hoop using fabric
    and letters to spell out an encouraging phrase
    or a word. This project will be set up in such a
    way to encourage you to create your own
    personalized hoop art. Examples will be available.

2. Using yarn, felt, and fabric, we will decorate
    personalized Kraft paper mache` letters.

3. Create a banner using book pages, ribbons,
    and patterned paper.

Treats and drinks will be provided.
Come prepared to meet new and old friends, to leave feeling inspired, and enjoy a night of creating.


To purchase your Simple October Workshop tickets, please email me at ekinsaul@yahoo.com with your *Paypal email address and the letter of your choosing for the paper mache` project. Then I will send you an invoice to be paid upon receipt. There will be an little something special coming to you via USPS, so please make sure your mailing address is correct on your Paypal account.

 Thank you, ladies! I am looking forward to seeing each and every one of you!

*I chose to use Paypal for ticket purchases due to their ease and convenience. Thank you for your understanding.

*Sorry, because of the unique personalization of this workshop,
we are unable to offer refunds.

Also, I wanted to note that all supplies are included in the cost. We encourage you wear comfy shoes and to bring a camera to capture the fun.

Ticket sales will close on September 23rd.

Please comment or email me at ekinsaul@yahoo.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

Much love,
Emily Kinsaul

Simple October Workshops

I have been so excited about sharing this news with you. I guess it's really more like sharing a dream.
You see I've had this dream of hosting workshops where women can come together to create for several years now. I've done a few small ones in my apartment with friends which you can see here, here, and here. They were fun and I loved each one. But I want to dream bigger. Bigger dreams are good.

I'm finally ready to make this dream happen. I'm ready to jump in with both feet and run towards my goal. To create a space where women can get together and create beautiful things. To encourage one another in our dreams, whatever they might be.

My dream is happening in Palatka, FL on October 4th, with the very first Simple October Workshop.

Our workshops are intended for crafters of all skill levels. Experience is not necessary.
When you attend our workshop it's my intention that you feel inspired and confident in creating lovely things for yourself and others.
We'll make three different projects that you'll be able to take home completed at the end of the night. Our theme for this workshop is making your home lovely.

There will be a limited number of tickets available. If you are local to the area, I would love to see you there.
Be prepared for an evening of meeting new & old friends, laughter, creating, and fun.

I'll be opening registration for this workshop on Tuesday, September 9th at 9:00am.

Oh, my gosh! Have I mentioned how excited I am to share this with you? Because I am!

 Simple October is now on Instagram. Follow us @simpleoctober.

mom's night out

Last Saturday night, I hosted my first Mom's Night Out in well over a year.
A few local moms came, we had some good food, good chats, and some time away from littles.

 

 

Thanks to my friend, Leanne, for helping me with a fun "get to know you" game. These sweet caramels and one of Simple October's new mini cards were our prizes.

I'm hoping to get more moms in our community to join us for next month's MNO.
Make and Take Craft Night? Sound fun? I think so!

Mini Spring Scrapbook Album

My incredible friend, Patty, requested a Spring themed mini scrapbook similar to the mini albums I made last Fall. * This album was so much fun creating. I also really love these cardboard albums. They are my favorite.

*(Oops! Just went looking for a post to link back to the Fall album and realized I never blogged about them. I'll have to follow up with a post about them soon.)