Fancy Flowers

Good morning all,
Next Saturday is our June event with Kim Kuehl and her fancy flowers. She makes paper flowers, button vases and frames as well as an array of dried and live arrangements. Please stop June 8th during regular store hours and take advantage of her 25% off deal. The event is free and so are the refreshments and fun! See you there and happy, happy week!

Hyper What?

Good morning all,
I mention last week about a new project, Hypertufa pots is the name. Not sure what it means, but that's the name! We are still kind of messing around with a recipe. One of the first ones I made I managed to crush it with my bear hands. Keep in mind, I am very strong, but it definitely needed more cement. If you use too much cement they get very heavy. I'm also experimenting with letters and have a few other ideas rolling around upstairs, so be sure to check right here weekly for updates on all the fun and happenings at Arnst Zipper Studio and Greenpurse! Happy Memorial Day and may God Bless all those who gave up their lives for our freedom and all who continue to serve.

Think Outside the Box

Good morning all,
Just in Wednesday gift boxes from Recycled Sentiments. Crafter Kellie O'Neill has saved all the cards she'd been given over the years and decided one day it was time to purge. She hated to just get rid of them, and had the idea to make boxes from them instead. This is a perfect fit for us, and a totally different way to recycle than we've had in the past and they are really, really cute! They would be great for housing many of the small pieces we currently sell. Only $2.85 each. Mary and I are working on something very cool this week so, stay tuned! Hope to see you soon and happy, happy week!

Wrapped Up

Good morning all,
Thank you for making Mary's event a success! Her Chan Luu inspired wrap bracelets were practically sold out. She'll need to spend less time sewing and more time making her beautiful jewelry. Our next event will be all about flowers and Kim will be available to answer questions and take custom orders. Happy Mother's Day to all you mom's and enjoy your Sunday!

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary

Good morning all,
Saturday May 11, 2013 is the next big event at Arnst. Mary and her Chan Luu style jewelry will be our featured quests. Unlike Chan's, Mary's start and just $18 and are gorgeous. Her special that day only is buy one bracelet and get a pair of earrings for 1/2 price and as always FREE refreshments and fun!!! Make a point to stop by to see these gems for yourself and take advantage of her one day deal. Happy, happy week!

It's Not Exactly Beach Weather

Good morning all,
What a glorious day yesterday and today promises to be warmer. A gal brought in the store a few weeks ago a pillow she got in Japan that when opened up was a small blanket. I thought the ideas was so cool, I had to try one. Not exactly beach weather, but our latest item, (yet to be named) is ideal for taking along to the beach, park, game, etc. or just thrown in the trunk of your car for whatever! I added handles for carrying and used a towel instead of satin. It's large enough to fit a couple beverages, snack, iPad, camera, jacket...you get the picture! I am in the process of making some geared to our Packer and UW Madison fans. Stay tuned and remember our event coming up May 11th. Happy, happy week!

It Will Happen...It Always Has

Good morning all,
I was doing some shopping Friday afternoon looking for an inexpensive towel for a project (that will be next weeks blog) and saw a lady looking at flip flops. All were plain and I've never been much for them, but lots of people are I noticed! I instantly thought of my zipper pins and how cute they would look on the sandals to dress them up a bit. I'd wear these!!!
It sure isn't flip flop weather, but was assured it will happen because it always had before! What Joy! Stay tuned, always more to come. Happy, happy week!