Ninna Lu

A Photo Retrospective: Spring Beginnings

 

Cherishing this photo of our dogwood tree (taken April 2022) as the week after the flowers withered

and then eventually fell from the tree.

 

 

My gift to myself for bereaved Mother's Day (May 1st). 

Butterfly wreath details are available within my Instagram post here:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CcMbJ1rpvrG/

Don't forget to turn the volume on.

 

 

 

Our rhododendron's first bloom ever!

Inspired by our visits to Starfield Vineyards in Placerville, CA.

 

Ending this photo retrospective with a quote.

 

I am still browsing through and reading the Atomic Habits by James Clear. This quote resonates so deeply with me as I remember my whys. It has helped me overcome my emotional & physical hurdles so far this year. Sometimes when struggling to do even the smallest of things, just remember your why.

 

A Make & Take Experience | The Heart Craft Studio

   

   My heart is tremendously full with the crystal dreamcatchers that were created at today's workshop event at Rancho Cordova, California's Heart Craft Studio. Danielle's craft studio invites the local community to her selection of scheduled craft classes and collaborates with creative makers to be able to also hold a ton of different crafting workshops. Today's event was definitely my largest turn out and I am happy to say, it was a team effort between Danielle and I to get this in-person event going. Below is what I was able to digitally capture during the two hour workshop. The people I met were warm and friendly, and I am especially glad to have met Christi of Sounds Like A Dream and simultaneously she won the workshop guest raffle of a moon suncatcher from Sun Catch'n Creations.

 

   For twenty five dollars, guests were able to create and design their very own eight inch crystal dreamcatcher, and I basically provide guidance and support while they have a table selection of craft materials from the metal ring, wire-wrapped crystal, corresponding crystal meaning card, fabric, cords, beads and many other craft supplies. Whatever they need to accomplish their wreath masterpiece. It brings joy for me to see people creating what I love to create and continue to make as a tribute to my daughter's life. It brings her spirit alive and I just truly love it.

 

 

 

   

 

The next workshop event at this venue will be on July 24th, Sunday at 10am. We will be creating a six inch triple goddess moon. To sign up, simply go to my Link Tree.

n i n n a l u ~ i n s p i r e d: About Private Events

 

:: For Private Events & How It Works ::

 

~ Special Offer ~

HOST: The host with a combined minimum of four guests will receive a FREE wreath kit of any size or shape.

 

~ Referral Program ~ 

A fellow wreath sister who has hosted once before and refers other hosts will receive

100% commission on the value of a wreath kit. (Valued at $30)

 

Questions to ask yourself as a HOST:

1) Should I offer a virtual event or an in person event or both?

(Depending upon how you'd like to reach your guests,

virtual seems to be the easiest to keep in touch with distant friends and family.)

2) Should I decide on a customized wreath kit for all my guests OR have everyone do the same size and shape wreath?

3) What are your intentions for this event? Is it for team building, a celebration, or just to gather with a group to craft?

 

 

How It Works For An In Person Private Event:

A Facebook event will be created by Marissa and the host will be made a co-host so that he / she is able to invite.

All coordination towards the day of the make & take event will be posted within the Facebook event by Marissa.

For instance: Each individual's choice of crystal/s.

Marissa will then bring all the supplies and materials to the designated venue or location

on the actual date and time of the event.

It can be a residence, a private office, or a conference room.

All guests will need to do is bring the following:

a) Fabric scissors or cutter (in that case bring a cutting mat)

b) Ruler (for exact measurements)

c) Your beverage of choice.

 

 

 

How It Works For A Virtual Private Event:

A Facebook event will be created by Marissa and the host will be made a co-host so that he / she is able to invite.

All coordination towards the day of the make & take event will be posted within the Facebook event by Marissa.

For instance: Each individual's choice of crystal/s.

A 1:1 customization chat will be needed to occur before the actual make and take event in order to customize each guest/s wreath kit. As pictured below:

 

A poll of time slots will be posted within the Facebook event and only one person per one time slot should be chosen.

Marissa will reach out on the date and time of your 1:1 customization chat to go over colors, fabrics, crystals,

and the size / shape of your wreath.

Be prepared to have an idea of your design.

For inspiration, check out Marissa's Instagram @ninnalu.inspired.

Marissa will then ship all the supplies and materials to the designated shipping address in advance before the actual 

make and take event.

All guests will need to do is have the following:

a) Fabric scissors or cutter (in that case bring a cutting mat)

b) Ruler (for exact measurements)

c) A sturdy table for crafting for one to two hours.

d) Your beverage of choice.

e) A desktop computer to join the Zoom. (The link will be sent before the make and take event.)

f) If joining on your mobile phone, please upload the Zoom app.

 

Here are a few examples of guest creations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below is the wreath pricing :

(does not include $5 flat rate shipping)

6" circle: $25

6" moon: $30

8" circle: $30

8" moon: $40

10" circle: $45

10" moon: $50

12" circle: $55

12" moon: $60

12" triangle: $60

Yin & Yang 3D Wreath: $65

3D Moon Wreath: $65

 

If this is something you'd like to participate in with a group, please send me private message on Facebook.

If we are not connected on Facebook, feel free to text at 

(408) 966-1533.

At this time, for the year of 2021, I am booking for September only.

As I can only accommodate one private event a month.

Thank you!

Marissa

 

 

 

n i n n a l u i n s p i r e d | An Autumn Photo Retrospective

 

 

The autumnal equinox was on September 22nd, 2020 

this year, which spiritually means the ability to express one's individuality

or "oneness" . To celebrate this one of four equinoxes, 

I have put together a photo retrospective of my crafty activities with

 n i n n a l u i n s p i r e d.

During this month of September, I was continuously on DIY fire.

Creating these meaning cards for my healing stone wreaths has been tremenduosly fun

as I used a beautiful geode inspired paper from Paper Source as pictured above.

 

 

 

It's been amazingly fun designing, creating and developing these unique, one of a kind

wreaths as part of one's peaceful sanctuary for a client at 

Sutter Street Folsom's Wolf Home Decor in sunny Northern California.

Wishing and dreaming these wreaths will not only provide healing in one's life journey, 

that it could also be just as rewarding, that it finds a heartwarming home.

As a tribute to our daughter, Trinity Marie. This craft

is a continuation for the reverence of her very short life.

 

 

 

During this equinox, I ordered a custom made calligraphied love poem as a special birthday gift.

This important short sentence from this love poem can be interpreted a thousand ways.

My interpretation is that love has no measurement in distance, and that love will still stay.

By using different stocks of paper, just like that beautiful geode inspired paper, and a wooden frame,

not only adds to the earth element of the gift,

I used a part of that poem written by Courtney Peppernell,

{as the element of (autumnal) air} As LOVE is in the air.

 

 

Lastly, I wish I can reveal this upcoming prototype project,

but it does have something to do with

a water[fall] element

for

n i n n a l u i n s p i r e d.

So stay tuned.

 

Thank you so much for reading.

~ marissa

My Art Oasis

 

 

I had the idea to set up my crafts in the courtyard this past weekend. It was such a beautiful day that I decided to paint outside. It almost felt like an art project oasis for me. Definitely therapeutic and also filled my time while staying at home over the weekend. Although it was temporary, I easily put everything back in its place and my courtyard was back to normal again. Who knows, I could set up in the backyard next time I'm inspired to create. 

 

Below is the heart chakra I painted. 

If you missed the Instagram Live from @makeandtake_hostedbyninnalu,

we are having one on April 5th, Sunday which starts at 2pm:

Creative Social Distancing - A Virtual Event

 

Speaking of crafts, take a quick visit through my collection of DIY's for at home ideas:

Ninna Lu | DIY Art & Crafts

For free coloring pages and other handy craft projects, check out:

Mister Art Resources

 

I do have to share with you, going towards my third weekend of staying at home, staying productive has been a bit of a challenge. Simultaneously, gathering events have been postponed or cancelled, we are unable to share the art experience in real life to many people within our community. Summer is also approaching, and the uncertainty of not being able to share this craft with others is almost saddening to me. As a result, I am offering local deliveries of the Make and Take painting kits through Ninna Lu's Facebook page until April 26th, please shoot me a message if you're interested: https://www.facebook.com/Shopninnalu/

Thank you so much for all your continued support!

Stay healthy and safe.

~ marissa