Bean Bags

Good morning all,
Not your traditional bean bags, but bean bags nonetheless. These adorable purses are made from you guessed it, coffee bean bags! My friend Jeff Zenk from Z-Spot donated them to me many months ago and a colleague reminded me I had them. Good size, inside pocket, zipper closure (of course!) and belt handle. Great for everyday use. Check them out at 923 Michigan Ave. in Sheboygan. Happy, happy week!

Paper Cores

Good morning all,
Thanks to everyone who attended the event yesterday. It was busy and Kim's sales were good. Uncle Sheb is on deck for July 13th.
For years I've been saving and making home products and jewelry from the cores of paper towel, tape, wrapping paper, ribbon and toilet paper. I had seen something like this on the internet a long time ago and thought of it again the other day. Pretty, delicate and reasonably priced! Stay tuned and happy, happy week!

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!