Why Do I Love to Shop Hop?....Arlene

I love to SHOP HOP to look for new and fun ideas...

SPEND MONEY!!

Arlene from Shelly

Celebrate National Scrapbook Day

Saturday is National Scrapbook Day. We will be celebrating with great Specials in the Scrapbook Deptment. Join Liz and Kristen for some fun Make N Takes from 11:00-3:00. Sign up for Door Prizes like: Albums, books, papers, and bags. We will be collecting the names each hour and pull a winners name at Noon, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00.
We hope to see you there!!

Shop Hop Starts Tomorrow!

Join us for Shop Hop at the "Salmon Run". Your passport cost $1.00, but you will be getting a fee pattern and charm at all 12 participating Quilt Shops. Recieve your "Fishing Permit" and try your hand at Fishing with Freddy the Frog! Lots of Shop Hopper specials!
See you there.

Meet Tami

MEET TAMI! I have 5 children and 2 grandchildren. My son will marry a girl with 4 children so i will have a total of 6. I have a degree in Fine Art and Education. I love to paint all media. I love to do jewelry and beading. I love pottery, ceramics and tole painting. I love to craft because it fulfilling and rewarding. I love the canvas's because they are always 50% off and its good canvas. I would love to start painting again!

Korker Hair bows

Supplies needed:

Ribbon colors of your choice (approx 24" per dowel) Ribbon size also depends on how Big you want your korkers to be. (ex. 1/4", 3/8" 5/8")

Single color of 1/8" polyester ribbon (this is used to tie the ribbons together)

*for a smaller korker bow, you will need approx 3-5 dowels of ribbon

** for a fuller korker bow, you will need 6-8 dowels of ribbon

Dowels (size depends on thickness of curl)

Hair clip

Clothes pins

Hot glue gun

OVEN

Directions:

Wrap the ribbon on your dowels and hold the ends together with clothes pins.

Preheat your oven to 275 and cook your ribbon for 23-25 minutes (you dont need to do anything to ribbon, just cook it on a cookie sheet)

Let the ribbon cool.

Un ravel the ribbon and it should be curly.

Cut the ribbon to the length you want it ( i usually do about 6-8 curls)

lay the 1/8" ribbon out on the table

arrange your curly ribbon in the order of colors you want on top of the 1/8" ribbon

Take both ends of your 1/8" ribbon and tie a knot in the middle. it should pull all the curly ribbons together. It should be cute and fluffy!!

Hot glue your ribbon onto a hair clip.. let dry and let everyone ohh and awww at your cute new bow!

lay down

Everyday Greenery

Decorate your home with some fresh new Greenery! Save 33% off with this coupon on everyday Greenery garlands, wreaths and bushes.

SHOP HOP 2010

Our Shop hop begins on FRIDAY April 30th. Pick up your passports for $1.00 and travel to 12 different quilt shops in Idaho and Wyoming. Pick up a free quilt block pattern, charm and have your passport stamped at each quilt shop. If you visit all 12 stores, you are entered into a drawing for the GRAND PRIZE! Check out our website for more details! Shop hop runs through through May 15th.

Classes for the week

Tuesday April 27 @ 6pm Open Beading with Tristan

Wednesday April 28@6pm Basic Embroidary and Sit and Stitch

Thursday April 29@6pm Vinyl Applications. Use vinyl on walls, cars, wood, glass, metal, and lots of other surfaces.

Saturday May 1 @ Noon - Bow Boards Make n Take .

Why do I craft - Heather

I like to craft because I like creating things with my hands, and it is a great way to spend time with my kids, You have a feeling of pride and accomplishment when you make something yourself and others see it and ask you about it


Heather Strength

(Heather was in our store for the Hair Bow Making Class)

Designer Tip

Extend the life of your fresh floral bouquets by using water marbles instead of water. They are fun and Look GREAT!

Earth Day Sale

Join us this weekend to Celebrate EARTH DAY!

EARTH DAY HOT BUY SALE!!

Thursday April 22 through Sunday April 25th

*Entire stock BASKETS 50% off

*Organic Cotton Yarn (Lion Brand) 33% off (reg 6.49)

*Home Stone Collections (fillers) 50% off

*36x36 Flour Sack Towels 33%off (SINGLES ONLY! EXCLUDES 7 PACK)

*Wind Spinners 33% off

*Reusable Shopping Bags $1.00 Ea (Reg 2.00)

*Reusable Water Bottles 33% Off (reg 7.99)

*15' Grapevine Garland 50% off (reg 5.99)

Meet Melodie

I am Friendly,married and mostly cheerful. I really enjoy to crochet alot. I make dall clothes, sweaters, afghans, doilies and more. I like camping and hiking. I also like to play billards even though i don't play very well. I love to swim. My favorite holiday is Halloween. I enjoy crafting because it brings me joy, peace, and sense of Accomplishment.

Mini Vase with Vinyl

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter Mini Case with vinyl. Change out with the seasons. All you have to do is rub the vinyl on this white ceramic vase.

Bias Tape Maker

Perfect for making all your bias tape.

Classes for the Week

Tuesday April 20 @ 6 pm- Amate Jewlery Class Fee: $5.00 + Jewelry blank
Learn how to make your own jewelry using Amate Jewelry blanks. You supply the blank, photo, pictures and embellishments. We will supply the resin to make your jewelry.

Thursday April 22 @ 1 pm Learn to Knit with Linda Class fee $20.00 included book, knitting needles, knit tally, cable stitch needle, stitch holder, yarn needles, cabone rings, point protectors, knit gauge and 1 skein of yarn.
Knitting is easy to learn and a great skill to learn. Make a block while learning to cast on and learn to make a garter stitch. 12 or older are invited to participate.

Thursday April 22 @ 1pm Crocheted Kitchen Scrubbies Class Fee: $5.00
Learn how to crochet with tulle to make these GREAT scrubbies to use or they make great little gifts.

Thursday April 22 @ 6pm Memory Star Workshop Class Fee $5.00 plus supplies
These stars are GREAT for Mothers day, Fathers day, Family Reunions, Family gifts, or great for your own decor. Come in and see the different styles we have on display. **supply list available at the store*

Saturday April 24 @ 10 am- DIY Cake Decorating $10.00 Includes supplies
Join Renee as she teaches you how to make ROSES AND DAISIES out of icing.

Saturday April 24 @ 1 pm- Hair bow Making $5.00 includes supplies
Join Stephanie as she teaches you how to make a korker bow and a flower style bow. This is a make and take class.

The Quilting Bee...Show and Tell

Joann (with Emmas help) shows off how far she has gotten on her quilting bee quilt. This quilt represents the journey to the western frontier.This class has been a lot of fun as we have learned about the women of the 1800's and how they dealt with the trek to the west.
The Quilting Bee is where we can meet, share information, socialize, trade fabrics, quilt and just have some fun. We meet the 3rd saturday of the month at 8 am.

Our western trail Reciept for this month was Beef Jerkey

1 flank or london broil steak
salt and pepper
1 cup soy sauce
aluminum foil (obviously not from the 1800's)

cut the steak inot strips with the grain of the meat. It is very important to cut along the grain or the cooked meat will fall apart into small pieces. Pour the soy sauce into a bowl and dip the meat strips in it. Lay the strips out on a piece of foil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Place the strips on a metal rack in the oven with foil below to catch the drippings

Oven: 150 F
time: 10 hours

Show and Tell...Lois

Lois came in yesterday and "Showed Off" her cuddle blanket that she made. Wow!! isn't it beautiful? Can you see how soft it is? I love the feel of Cuddle.
If you haven't touched some cuddle, stop by the store and feel the softness. You can pick up kits that are already cut and ready for you to go home and sew. We have kits for Throws, Quilts, Wooogy blankey with doll,pluffies critter blankets, pillow cases & coming soon fat quarter quilt with pillow kit.

We asked her "Why you craft?" Her answer was:
Because I like it!

NEW GAME! 25 random things about me

Jeanne is holding up our new game in our Game and Family Activity Section.
One Random thing about Jeanne is "She can Whistle" (really loud too!)Jeanne is one of our employees and is Hard of Hearing,so if you stop and ask her a question and she doesn't answer, just tap her on the shoulder and then ask. She can read your lips :)

25 Random things about me... The Game you'll try to match fun facts on the game cards with your opponents. Make a match and add a new, totally random thing avout yourself to your list. The first person to complete a list of 25 random things about them wins. (it's great fun to review everyone's list at the end of the game!) Best of all you can play again and again.
Every game is different.
This game was first put out on Facebook and is now a game you can play at home without your computer.

Ask Us How!

Here at Sierra's we love to help you learn a new craft, answer your questions and give you ideas and inspiration! Each department has a manager who can help you find the perfect item for your craft or home decor project.
All you need to do is "ASK US HOW"!!

Pictured left to right:
Emma(owner), Renee'(Store Manager), Janet(Front End Manager), Venessa(Frame shop Manager),Linda(Fabric Shop Manager)

Decorated Headbands

I was at the rodeo breakfast and noticed a girl wearing a headband with a big flower and feathers. Wow, how much fun is that? Here is my version!!


All you need is a plain plastic headband, 2 yards 5/8 inch ribbon, a big flower, feathers, bling and some fabri-tac fabric glue.

Wrap your headband with the ribbon, glue along the way.
Take apart your flower and glue just the petals together.(the stamen is usually to bulky to lay nice on your headband)
Glue feathers to the spot under where your flower will go.
Glue your flower to the top of your feather spot
Add bling or gemdrops to the middle of your flower where you removed the stamen.
Let dry

Now it's ready to wear!!

Why I Craft...Sanna

Sanna told us:

It's Fun, relaxing and relieves STRESS.
If I can do it....Anyone Can!!
she participated in our Saturday morning "Paper Party" (2nd saturday)

classes for the week

Tuesday April 13 @ 6 pm- Basic Beading with Tristan Fee: $10.00

Earring Making

Saturday April 17 @ 8 am- Quilting Bee Class Program (block of the month)

Receive a bonus pack of fabric with your payment in full. Instruction from Dr. Emma Gebo, store owner ; Renee’ Barber, store manager; Linda Christensen, Quilt instructor; and the SIERRA’S Staff. Each class will include history of Women and families as they moved westward during the 1800’s. Find out how they survived, and what they ate. Learn their stories of sacrifice, hardship, and joy. Become a part of the Quilting Bee and share your own history. This is an opportunity to learn and have fun. Never Quilted before? This quilt program is a great way to get started. Learn a new block used during the 1800’s each month. Join us for Friendship, Sharing, Recipets (recipes), History, Quilting, Trading and Just plain FUN!

Prairie Crafting is being offered to children 8 and over who have an adult attending the Quilting Bee at the same time. They will participate in the class and then Renee’ will teach them early prairie crafts. Free..Weaving will be featured this month.

Saturday April 17 @ 12-2 Just Bead It. FREE

Basic Beading Techniques.. Mod KNOTS.

Martha Stewart Scoring

New Martha Stewart scoring board. It comes with a heavy duty scoring board with scoring channels every 1/8". An envelope guide is great for folding envelopes, boxes and cards with its very own bone folder to create those desirable crisp lines. This is thin enough for easy storage and travel.

Art Studio Essentials

Stock up your studio with our essential art products such as: canvas, brushes, paint, paper, and easels.

Meet Janet...Front end manager

I have been married to my Best friend for 40 years. We have 2 daughters and 7 grandchildren. I have worked retail for 20 years in various situations. People buy clothes and groceries because they have to-They craft because it brings them Joy and Satisfaction. I enjoy the interactions with these customers! I am a spontaneous person with many interests outside the workplace.I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren and activities with horses the best. I Like to craft to make memorable gifts for those I Love. I can't narrow down my favorite product to one but in the scrapbooking, I love all the variety. In Fabrics, i love the quality the fabrics have. In Beads, I love the challenge of designs.

Crochet Watch Band

The Crocheted watch band is quick and easy to make. You can make lots of them in different colors to match all your outfits. Super comfortable and washable.
Designer: Renee' Barber

Supplies:
21 feet of cotton yarn
size G or H hook
2 buttons 5/8" to 3/4"

Watch face with a Solid bar

Directions:
Chain 5
Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each chain across (4)
Row 2: Chain 1 turn, sc in back loops only in each chain across (4)
Row 3-14: Repeat row 2
Row 15: Chain 1 turn, sc in first stitch, chain 2, sc in last stitch
Row 16: Chain 1 turn, sc in first stitch, 2 sc in chain, sc in last stitch
Row 17: Chain 1 turn, sc in each chain across (4)
Row 18: Chain 1 turn, sc in first stitch, Chain 2, sc in last stitch
Row 19: Chain 1 turn, sc in first stitch, 2 sc in chain, sc in last stitch. Slip stitch and finish off, weaving in the ends.

*Adjust size of band by adding or decreasing the amount of rows you have in the rows 3-14 area of your band

Sew on buttons to opposite side of band from button holes. Add new watch face! Enjoy your new watch
*Designer tip: Because the band is made with yarn, the band might stretch. As it settles to the size it wants to be, you may have to reposition your buttons to fit your wrist.

Western Material

In honor of the Rodeo here in town, We are offering 2.00 off a yard on ALL WESTERN THEMED MATERIAL!! 1/2 Yard Minimum. Check out the website for the Rodeo and we hope to see you there

Classes for the week

Tuesday April 6th @ 6 pm- BEADING Class with Tristan $5.00 Fee

(Watch Series) Have you seen the "HOTTEST NEW WATCH" on the Market? It's the big watch with interchanging beaded bands. Get in on the craze, come to class and make one!!

*NOTE* You can Upgrade the watch by paying the difference in the watch style you pick.

Thursday April 8 @ 1 pm- Crochet Granny Squares FEE: Cost of yarn and hook

Granny squares are fast and easy to make. Use these squares to put together and make afghans, scarves, hats, clothing and other fun items. Come in and learn the techniques for Crocheting these squares.

Saturday April 10 @ 8 am- THE PAPER PARTY Fee: $5.00 a class or buy a punch card that will give you 5 classes for 20.00

This month we will be making your own boxes, bags and paper flowers. This is a hands on class. Come prepared the Make N Take. (you can see the picture on the front page of our website)

Saturday April 10 @ 12-2pm. FREE WATCH MAKING WORKSHOP.

You buy all your supplies and we will help you make your watch band.

Why Do I Craft...Randi Jo

Being an artist is something that gives my life more meaning. I love pottery and painting.

Without arts and crafts my life would seem empty and stressful.

Randi Jo King

New Monkey Paper

Enjoy jumping around with our new monkey paper and embelishments. Create new decorations for a childs bedroom, cards for a fun birthday, or scrapbook any wild experience that 'monkeys' do. You will go bananas over this new exciting paper. Come have a barrel of fun.

JUST ARRIVED!

We have some new arrivals in the Frame Shop! 2 new collections that are made from Bamboo: A sustainable resource. Echo and Whitney come in sizes 4x6 and 18x24

Designer Tip-Vinyl

It is easy to change out Vinyl in your home. Simply heat with a hair dryer and the remove. Vinyl is easy to use on your walls to give your home an updated look. Vinyl sayings don't hurt walls and can be used in a rental home. Just remove when your finished.

Mark your calendar and join us Thursday April 29 @ 6 pm for a class on Vinyl application. Make a glass an Vinyl project to take home with you. Class fee: $10.00 includes all your supplies