Craft Weekends and Filling Your Bucket

Craft weekends and why they are important

This past weekend was one of my favourites, for so many reasons.

Picture this: 5 women in comfy sweats with craft projects in hand while surrounded by snacks, good food and a stack of card games. Each of us carrying the weight of life on our shoulders. We're dealing with stress at work or running a business, we're navigating the challenges of caring for older parents, and some of us are sending our kids off, on their big adventures away at school. Most of us are dealing with all of the above.

That's exactly why this weekend was necessary. 

We planned the date, figured out who was bringing what for food and games, and gathered up the craft projects we've been meaning to start (ahem, finish).

Our lovely host welcomed us to her beautiful home in the country where the loft in the barn became our retreat. We settled into the big cozy chairs and spread out all of our supplies across the tables. We sat, we laughed, and we crafted.

The next morning (after a competitive night of card games with wine), we carried our projects onto the deck of the loft space. I cradled the best cup of coffee I have ever tasted, and admired the view of the trees while we continued working on our projects. I could feel the stress of the past week/month slip away and disappear.

When it was time to leave, I cried! Not because the weekend was over but because I felt gratitude for my lovely friends and I didn't realize how much "life" I was carrying on my shoulders until it disappeared.

That's the power of girlfriends and crafting.

So here's your gentle nudge. Call your best girls, pick the date, pack your favourite yarn, and some snacks. It doesn't have to be fancy! Just comfy pants, good food and the kind of laughter that hurts your cheeks.

If you don't have a craft project to bring, then grab one of my kits! Everything comes prepped and easy to pack for a weekend away.

Follow the links to each collection to learn more:

Crochet Kits

Needle and Thread Kits

Card Making Kits

Do you have a favourite way to unwind with your friends? Please share so that anyone who is reading this can get some ideas!