June & July Calendar of Events & Classes

Here you will find our classes for the remainder of this month & for July. We will be adding specials & a few more details to this line-up~ so be sure to check back with us!

When everyone is doing their best to save... there has never been a better time to learn to make your own home decor, jewelry & even clothing! So many of our past students have gone on to make oodles of treasures at home. We love it when they share the pictures of their creations with us too! (If you have pictures of projects you made after taking a class... let us know- that would be fun to share with blissful readers!)

Friday, July 3rd & Saturday, July 4th: Store & Studio Closed -
Happy 4th of July! Be sure to catch some fireworks!


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STARTING JULY 6th at 10 am... we will be having a
HUGE Sizzlin Summer Sale with our friend Marlene from M & Co Papery. We will be bringing over THOUSANDS of items ALL at 50-75% off!!! Don't miss this great sale being held at M & Co Papery.
We have soooo many great deals & since the sale will be held indoors you can shop in cool comfort! Hope to see you there!

Adorable Apron Skirt with Minnie
Saturday, July 11th 10:30-1
$25. +$20 materials

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Twirling is a must in this darling Apron Skirt! Elastic waistband and lightweight cotton fabric make this skirt a summer staple.
Sewing Machine required

Pretty Parasols with Tricia
Saturday, July 11th from 2-4
$15. + ($15-$25. material fee depending embellishments & trims selected)

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Come in and make this darling parasol with Tricia. Embellish it with glitter, use stamping techniques, add trims and such. You will love this burst of bohemian color in any room of your house.

Textile Necklace with Katie
Wednesday, July 15th 2-5
$30.+ ($20-$30 material fee depending on selections)

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Come & create this magnificent one of a kind necklace with Katie~ you will have so much fun & will walk away with a breathtaking creation you will treasure.
Please bring scissors & your basic sewing kit.
Basic Hand Sewing Skills are required.

Must Have A-line Skirt with Minnie
Saturday, July 18th 10:30-1:30
$30. + $25. Material Fee

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This class is a "must"- everyone who takes it is hooked on skirt-making! Grab a girlfriend or daughter and have some fun sewing times with Minnie.
Intermediate Beginners Welcome!
Please bring Sewing Machine & Basic Sewing Kit

SISBOOM SATURDAY SPECIAL!
SATURDAY, JULY 18th ALL DAY!
Come in today and get this fantastic deal on Sis Boom Fabrics! Buy 4 yards get a yard of your choice for FREE!

Pretty 'Lil' Things Girls Creative Retreat (For Girls 7-14 years of age)
Monday-Friday July 20th-24th 10-2: $200 for the week. Lunches & materials are included.

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Girls will just need to bring a t-shirt & pair of flip flops in their own size for two of our projects~ everything else is included! Sign your girls up today for a fun-filled creative week of Bliss!

Fabulous Paper Arts, Primp Your Pad , Jewelry~Making, Mermaid Luncheon & Seaside Crafts, Fashion-inspired crafts the girls can wear & so much more. This will truly be an experience you won't want your girls to miss!

Classes Taught by Kristin, Jessi & Tricia. Class will be held at the Alber Cottage.

Pretty Parasols
Friday, July 24th 10-12
$15. + $15-$25. materials fee depending trims & embellishments selected.)

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Make this bohemian inspired craft with Tricia~ your parasol can be glittered, stamped, embellished & trimmed out to your heart's delight. These look darling hanging from the ceiling on your patio~ add some color to a party~ or sweetness to your teen's room. Join us won't you?

Fun Lacey Racerback Tank

Frugal Fashioinista Fashion Friday with Jessi 2-5 ($15)

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Bring in a racerback tank or pick one up at the shop and make one of these darling tanks with Jessi.

Heather Hales "Tricia" Pillow Class
Saturday, July 25th 10-1

$30 + $30 Materials

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Spice it up with this colorful pillow in any room! Once you learn how to make new pillows & add a ruffle- you can make up pillows for any room!

Intermediate Sewing Skills
Sewing Machine
Basic Sewing Kit & Pair of scissors

Katie's Felted Cupcakes
Thursday, July 30th 2-4
$20.+$20 materials fee

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Come and make one of these calorie free goodies with Katie. These little pin cushions just ooze cuteness... you will want to make a dozen for your bestest friends too!

Frugal Fashionista Friday with Jessi

Friday, July 31st 1-5

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Drop in for some frugal fashion crafting with Jessi! For $5-$10 you can make a funky chunky bangle with Jessi.

June 14th- June 30th Classes

Flower Pendant with Shelly
Tuesday, June 16th from 6-8:30pm
Class Fee: $30. Materials $20
Skill Level: Intermediate Beginners & Up
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Make this exquisite crystal floral pendant while you learn the technique of wire wrapping with crystal in this fun class. Sterling silver chains will be for sale for an additional $12. in class.

Tricia's Papayalooza!
Tuesday, June 16th from 10-12:30
Materials start at just $5. and run $35. if you want to do all 3 projects!
Skill Level: Beginners & up

In this class with Tricia you will be using the extra cool Papaya papers to make 3 different crafts. An inspired jewelry holder, a decorated vintage bottle & a tag to give away.
Come cool off & have some crafting therapy with Tricia!
Please bring scissors

Katie's Vintage Inspired Textile Necklace
Wednesday, June 17th from 5:30-8:30
Class Cost:$30. Materials Range from $20-$30 depending on your selections.

Skill Level: Basic Hand Sewing Required
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Come and create this magnificent one of a kind necklace with Katie~ you will have so much fun and will walk away with a one of a kind creation that you will LOVE!
Please bring your basic sewing kit.


Altered Book Club with Tricia
Thursday, June 18th from10:30-12:30
Class Fee: $15. Materials $5 and up depending on your selections
Skill level: Beginners & up.
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A.B.C. is a fun way to learn altering techniques and meet new friends while creating a piece of ART! In this 2 hour class you will work in 2 books, the first hour you will learn new techniques and work in your sample book- then the second hour you will alter a section in a new friend's book. Return each month and create & exchange again and again.



Minnie's Rosette Pillow Class
Saturday, June 20th from 10:30-2

Class Fee: $25. Materials Fee: $25.
Skill Level: Intermediate Beginner- Intermediate
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Come and sew this darling pillow with Minnie. SEW much fun!!!

Please Bring: Sewing Machine, Basic Sewing Kit

Tricia's Gypsy Canvas
Wednesday, June 24th from 6-8pm
Class Fee: $20. Material Fee: $25.
Skill level: Beginners and up
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Make this gorgeous piece of wall art with Tricia & bring out your inner gypsy making this beeswax creation! Tricia will provide the seashells, vintage inspired papers & old sheet music to make this beauty~ all you have to do it bring your creativity!


Minnie's TO-DIE- FOR Patchwork Dress!
Friday, June 26th from 6:30-9:30
Class Cost: $40. Materials: $50.

Skill Level: Intermediate- Advanced
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You asked for it- and here it is... Minnie's gorgeous Patchwork dress. (Now- can she promise we will look as cute in it as she does???)-
Please bring: Sewing Machine, Thread & Basic Sewing Kit

Katie's Felted Cupcakes
Tuesday, June 30th 10:30-12:30
Class Fee:$20. Material Fee: $20

Skill Level: Beginners and Up
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Come and make an adorable calorie free cupcake with sweet Katie! You will want to make a dozen they are so adorable!

little beauties...& big thanks

Picked these beauties up at Trader Joes for just $6.99 a bunch. Oh the happiness that they bring me. I hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day. A HUGE Thank you to all of our Servicemen & Servicewomen. I am so grateful for our freedom & the sacrifices that each of you make on our behalf.

~K

Next week....& a cute picture of Minnie's Rosette class

*this cute picture is from Minnie's blog of her last class- the rosette pillow. These turned out darling girls!

Minnie's A-line class next Friday.

Tricia's Papayalooza class on Saturday.

Julie's Nesting Necklace on Saturday too.

This week is a big week for us and marks some BIG CHANGES for the store and studio. We will be closed Monday- Thursday to make those changes. Here are a few classes that you should not miss in the new studio next week...
Happy Memorial Day & Week!
K

A lovely day...

Oh boy- was it a lovely day here today. Such a wonderful day to spend outside. I am relishing every second of this cool weather. Such a treat for the holiday weekend. We got to try the tomatoes from the garden today and boy were they yummy and so sweet.
Have a wonderful weekend!
K

Fashionista Friday with Jessi

(this cute photo of Jessi swiped from Inside The Bungalow's Blog-)

Stop in tomorrow from 11-2 for a little fashionista crafting with Jessi! She will be showing you how to make felted flower rings. So much fun- come and be a recessionista fashionista with Miss Jessi!
She is always full of fun ideas on how to spruce up your wardrobe on a dime.

K

Rosette Pillow Class Friday

Join Minnie for this Rosette Pillow class Friday from 7-9:30. The photo here is from Amy Butler's book~ Minnie will be sure to put her own personal spin on the design I am sure. (She always has that little extra somethin special to make it her own!) Everyone is always delighted with her classes. Hope you can come and have a rosy time!
~K