a few iphone snaps from the event
Creatives for a Cause
Article by Ericka of Little Apple Styles
About a month ago, Becky and I attended Creatives for a Cause, Raleigh. This event is organized by Molly Dansby from Ply Fine Paper. The event not only promised a braid bar, a chalk lettering workshop, a flower crown workshop and an original pastel artwork – but also sweets and drinks were included. EEEEK!! One hundred percent of the ticket cost was going to the N.C. Children’s Hospital – so I was immediately sold!
I do not go out much, by choice, so I may have over thought the outfit I was going to wear a little too much. I kind of knew many creatives in the industry will be present – so I needed to play the part. Ha! After changing many times, I ended up wearing my first and most comfortable set. Which I am glad I did, because I needed the room in my pants after eating the delicious sweets from Sugar Euphoria.
The braid workshop was so much fun! While I already knew how to braid, I really never thought much of it until Cara demonstrated her techniques, and shared her secrets. I even got a braid that lasted several days. My poor Eva has been my guinea pig since then, and I can proudly say I have finally mastered the crown braid! #momgoals
My new passion? Chalk Lettering! Maghon from All She Wrote Notes is not only super talented but so fun. After her workshop I felt I could conquer the world one chalk at a time…haha. Now imagine how I would have felt if I had taken a whole class! When I got home, I was surprised by how supportive Mr. Little Apple is with my new found interest. He later confessed he was just excited for once I stopped talking about chickens.
Making a flower crown was also super fun and so many pretty flowers from Flour & Flower. We took selfies with our flower crowns and also spent some time learning oil pastels from Lisa Gaither art. (you do not want to see Becky’s…it did not look like a poppy like it was supposed to)
This event was so much fun – and inspiring. Becky and I got a much needed girly time and brain stormed new ideas for upcoming sessions and blog posts! A win-win for sure