This post is looooong overdue.  A few months ago, I received huge box of goodies from Elmer’s and X-acto as a part of the Elmer’s Craft & Tell campaign.  It was an awesome project to be a part of, because it was all about bringing people together to make something by hand.  It’s sort of the old idea of the quilting circle.  I gathered together some girls from our youth group to make Christmas cards (I told you this was long over due!)  Elmer’s and X-acto provided all of the markers, glue, cutting mats, scissors, glue spots, etc. and I brought paint, glitter, scrap book paper and other embellishments to make the cards pretty.

…and we crafted, made a big mess and had a great time.

(Most of the girls were camera shy, so I just have pictures of them working on their projects.)

Each of the girls got to go home with a big goodie bag of craft supplies, which I’m sure they’ll put to good use for school projects.

…and I kept some goodies for myself as well.  I especially love the X-acto cutting mat and the Elmer’s glue spots.

As I was snapping pictures, watching the girls giggle and create, I realized this is a bit of a lost form of fellowship.  I want to encourage all of you to gather a small group of friends together in a Crafting Circle.  Projects are easier and more fun when you have company!

I was not paid to write this post, but Elmer’s and X-acto furnished all of the crafting supplies.

See you tonight for FFF!