Wednesday, October 28, 2009

The Sisters of the Secret Fatbook Society's 1st Annual Fall Fête



Welcome!

On Saturday, we held the 1st annual Fall Fête for the Sisters of the Secret Fatbook Society.



Hot spiced cider for all!


Although flu and family crisis' kept the numbers small, the day was a ripping success!


Munchies!


Upon arrival, there was my Mom's secret recipe of hot spiced cider, homemade zucchini bread and other yummies for snacking.


Jacky seems to like the cider!

Jacky from the Akron area was the 1st to arrive. Shortly after, Susan from New York showed up and we got started. We each completed several projects and learned new techniques and old tricks of the trade.

Busy Bees!

First we made feather-light frames, utilizing pretty printed paper napkins as a starting point. plexiglass, ribbons and embellishments rounded them out nicely.


Jacky busily choosing embellishments for her frame.


We broke for lunch to a meal of spring mixed greens, scalloped pineapple, orphans rice and chicken and stuffing. A homemade apple tart and yummy pumpkin cake was available for dessert.

The table all ready for lunch.

After lunch, Jacky showed us how to make adorable domino pins with alcohol ink. Much fun was had playing with the possibilities! We were having so much fun making pins we almost forgot to eat dinner!

Working away on a project.

Supper was homemade turkey chili, Mike's Famous homemade coleslaw and yummy pumpkin pie. (We decided to forgo the campfire s'mores as it was cold and rainy) ((I should thank my mom, Shirley here, as she made all the superb desserts for us. (She did win the NATIONAL Crisco pie award years back)- Thanks Mom!))


Susan gives a quick smile in between projects.


Back to the studio to finish metallic lightweight frames, and swap art goodies. By the time the day ended we were all tired and all excited about the new friendships forged as well as art made.


Goodie bags waiting to go home!










4 comments:

jackie said...

Oh my - what fun!! I can tell that you worked very hard setting up and organizing! Your "play" place is wonderful and your generosity and creativity are very apparent! The food all sounds divine! (Would Mike share his cole slaw recipe??)

Judy Streger said...

It sounds like a perfect day!

Toni said...

Looks like you had a great time! Keep busy and keep creating. Hi, to Mike.

Joanne Huffman said...

This looks like a marvelous time!