About us
Building Community through Creativity!
Enjoy the art of paper crafting with others! I'm an avid crafter who loves to inspire others to spread joy, love, and appreciation through paper crafts... like cards, gifts, and scrapbooking. I love to share my hobby with others, by being a creative guide, offering fun project ideas and encouragement to my stampin' friends.
Come and join us for a class, stamp camp, or other crafting get-together! I truly cherish the friendships I’ve made over the years with fellow stampers and crafters.
Upcoming events
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- $45.00
Crafting Day Retreat
McHenry Recreation Center, 3636 Municipal Drive,, McHenry, IL, USCrafting Day Retreat
Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 10 AM–4 PM | McHenry, IllinoisGive yourself a full day to slow down, create, and finally do something just for you.
Whether you’ve been meaning to organize your photos, finish unfinished projects, or simply spend a day being creative with women who “get it,” this retreat is the perfect escape.Bring your favorite supplies and settle into your own spacious crafting area for a relaxed day of scrapbooking (or cardmaking!) filled with inspiration, conversation, and creativity.
Your $45 registration ($40 for McHenry residents) includes:
• A 6-page scrapbook workshop kit with guided instructions — OR choose to create 12+ handmade cards with the kit supplies. Adhesives and embellishments included!
• Your own 6+ foot crafting space
• Dedicated time to create at your own pace
• Access to select paper-crafting tools
• Inspiration, encouragement, and creative connectionNo pressure. No experience required.
Beginners will feel completely welcome, while experienced paper crafters will enjoy uninterrupted creative time to make progress on projects, connect with others, and leave inspired.
Come solo and make new friends, or bring a crafty friend and enjoy the day together. Either way, you’ll leave with completed projects and a creatively refreshed heart and soul.
Bring your lunch, snacks, drinks, photos, and favorite crafting supplies.
Ages 18+
Registration required through the McHenry Parks & Recreation Department: https://mchenryrec.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=129041 attendee - $25.00
Coffee & Cardmaking
Toast & Roast, 1250 N. Green St., McHenry, IL, USCOFFEE & CARDMAKING: Join us for a cup of coffee (or tea) and some crafting!
We will be at Toast and Roast McHenry on Wednesday, June 24 at 10AM for cardmaking! It’s more than making cards! We chat, we laugh, and we craft connections through creativity!Scroll down to see which kits are featured this month. These kits make 9 cards each!
RSVP and your payment by June 16 ensures your choice of kit...supplies of each are limited! https://forms.gle/aNhxkaUhpiZstcmB6Fee is $25, plus purchase of a beverage to support this local coffee shop.
Pay Julia by Zelle 224.622.5899, cash, or check. PayPal available for an additional fee.1 attendee
Past events
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