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!

Couldn't Hold a Candle

Good morning all,
I meant to blog last Sunday from the road. Even took a few pictures of the mountains in Utah, but we were so focused on the drive, it slipped my mind! What a ride!

Thanks to all who attended the event yesterday. Not as busy this time, but fun all the same!

The original owner Jacob Arnst at some point made candles and bought wax in bulk, that of which is still in the basement at the store. I've dabbled in candle making in the past and couldn't resist the temptation to try it again. I save all sorts of paper tubes and used many of them to make the candles you see pictured. They are unique, certainly one of a kind and reasonably priced! I had a gentleman comment that the tall one would never burn. I'd like to find out. Stop in and see us soon! Happy, happy week!