Watchband Art

Watchband art is exceptionally versatile and always fashionable! Unique looks can be achieved by making watchbands with a funky, retro, whimsical, casual, or elegant look. You can create the perfect accessory for any outfit by mixing & matching watchbands and watch faces. They are fast to make and very addictive. We carry a great selection of beads at fabulous prices, findings, watch faces, supplies, etc. Pre-made watchband art can also be purchased at Purple Fig. Schedule a class and/or send us an email for shopping times. For those that would like to do some bead shopping, bring Promotional Code: BEADS01 (expires 4/15/10) with you for an additional 10% off your entire purchase.

Recipe Extravaganza

At our Recipe Extravaganza classes, you put together pre-cut kits. All recipes in fun fonts, doo-dads, high quality sleeves, and email photo are included. We have one kit remaining (Slow-Cooker Ranch Chops, Taco Tater Casserole, Taco Soup, Zucchini Bread, Sea Salt Crisps) for $20. If interested, please send us an email. Additional classes will be scheduled soon.

Saturday Night Live

Another late night project - Scallop Square Pincushions!

We started with Fat Quarters and Warm & Natural or Flannel, using the Big Shot Die Cut Machine with the Stampin' Up! Scallop Square Die. Once cut, add a little spray adhesive to make your quilt sandwich pieces, and you are ready to sew; leaving a small opening to fill with a funnel & Poly Pellets. Carefully pin the opening, sew it up on your machine, and VIOLA you have darling pincushions. Hint: we use Poly Pellets for added weight.

Collage Clock

Several people have asked us what kind of classes do we teach? We have posted a Collage Clock from a previous scrapbooking class. Our classes include the entire kit. A "Plain Janner" clock turned it into a "Collage of Art". We teach an array of classes, which includes scrapbooking, stamping, beading, watchband art, and venturing into sewing. For additional details, please send us an email.

Love Bug - February Recipe

Make these for your Valentine, they are soft and so good!!

Sugar Cookies

1 1/2 C. powdered sugar

1 C. butter (room temperature)

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. lemon juice

2 1/2 C. flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. cream of tarter

Combine powdered sugar & butter in mixer until light & fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, & lemon juice until combined. Add remaining three ingredients, slowly until dough comes together. Turn out the dough onto a floured surface. Roll out to 1/4-inch thick. Cut out with cookie cutters & place on non-stick cookie sheets at least 1-inch apart. Bake 7 to 8 minutes at 375 degrees (DO NOT let brown). Let cookies cool before decorating.

Cream Cheese Frosting

1 pkg. cream cheese (room temperature)

1 cube butter (room temperature)

2 tsp. vanilla

1 box powdered sugar

Food coloring (select color)

Combine cream cheese & butter in mixer until smooth. Add vanilla, slowly add powdered sugar until mixed. Add food coloring, mix until color is well blended. Frost cooled cookies. ENJOY!!

Fabric Finds

Polka dots, flowers, hexagons, letters, and Asian print fabrics are really popular this season. The combination is great for fabric balls, pin cushions, pot holders, coasters, and smaller sized projects. Had a blast picking them out at the fabric sale! Word prints are really hard to find, but add a very special touch to the combo.