Bright and Sunny

playing with lovely Spring pastel colors. flowers, food, yarn, the outdoors... it was a good week for sure. create 'n date went live, sold practically out and preparations are in full swing. I can't wait to show you more images, meet all the ladies who are joining us, and see them all crafting and laughing together on June 2nd.

for now: happy long weekend if you're celebrating!

Spring Colors

while the magnolia is quickly losing her pretty flowers, the crab apple has just started to open up her endless little blossoms. oh the joy of Spring when you are surrounded by mature trees...

in the mean time I put together a yarn package for a dear customer who requested the Miami City crochet kit in more girly colors. I think she made an excellent match combining these tones. I love making up a little color story with yarn, pens for the design and tape to wrap the order.

this weekend I will be busy doing prep work for create 'n date on June 2nd in Amsterdam. are you joining us for a creative and inspiring morning and lunch?

happy weekend

Last Tickets!

a little overwhelmed but mostly super excited and happy ~ that's me right now. due to your amazing feedback, sweet personal messages and thoughtful heartfelt e-mails about create 'n date. I have guests coming from the Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany, ladies bringing their best friends and sisters, and tickets are almost sold out already. there are literally just a handful left. so here I am, sitting in the lovely Spring sun, writing official invitations to my guests on June 2nd and smiling. you rock my world ladies!

if you plan to come, please send an e-mail to info@createndate.com to get information on how to secure your spot. read more about the details here in Dutch and here in English

yep, I am still smiling

Thank You

just some random feel good pictures, to thank you for your enthusiastic replies to create 'n date. many thanks to you who already signed up for the event, I can't wait to meet you!

to answer a few questions: yes, I will be in Amsterdam myself on June 2nd and can't wait to get inspired by you, chat with you, laugh with you, and share creative adventures with you.

Claire, Sakia and Annemarie are full speed working on their ideas for the event, creative juices are definitely flowing back and forth, haha. I am so lucky to have them as my guests of honor on this special day.

stay tuned for more updates on create 'n date on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter too and use #createndate

Big and Exciting News!

this post is all about what has kept me busy the past few weeks and what will keep me busy for another three weeks. on June 2nd a big dream is coming true for me. I am organizing a blogging/ instagram event for crafty people. create 'n date is all about meeting the wonderful people behind your favorite craft and crochet blogs, being inspired by each other, it is about enjoying good food and laughter, having a great time and feeding your creative minds.

this first event will take place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and I am absolutely honored to be able to offer workshops by Annemarie, Claire and Saskia from the amazing blogs annemarie's haakblog, haken en meer, saar en mien. three ladies I admire for their crochet and craft work, photography, color matching skills and their (upcoming) books. on top of that, they are such lovely women and I am sure I am not the only one who can't wait to meet them and learn from them in real life!

if you're just as excited as I am about this wonderful opportunity for a lovely Sunday morning and a delicious lunch, please send an email to info@createndate.com and you will receive all details you need to know to save your spot. to be able to keep things personal and cozy, space is limited so please be quick and sign up before they are gone.

phew, it feels good and exciting to finally have this news out and about, and be able to share more of it with you. of course I hope to see you and your creative friends on June 2nd in Amsterdam!