Fun in the Kitchen

Sierra's has a huge selection of Wilton or Melt and Mold Chocolate Melts. Here is a fun and yummy recipe to try this summer.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls

1 Cup Powdered sugar
1 Cup Peanut Butter
1 tsp Vanilla
1 Tbs Butter

Melt the above ingredients over a very low heat. Shape into balls. Chill..
While the balls are chilling, melt your chocolate. Once Cooled, dip into chocolate mixture. Let cool and enjoy!!

DIY Vinyl Projects

Easy project to fit your décor and looks like you bought it at the Pottery Barn.

Supplies
Two 12 x 12 artist canvas
Acrylic Paint in a Décor color of your choice
Two Graphic Vinyl

Directions:
Paint canvas with acrylic pain in Décor Color of your choice
Let Dry
Apply graphic vinyl to painted canvas board, following manufactures instruction
Hang on wall and enjoy

Stepping Stones by Milestones

Make a unique personalize stepping stone and add inspiration for your lawn or garden, Kids love to make these!! These make a great gift and keepsake for Dad, Mom, Grandpa, Grandma, friend, neighbor or your favorite teacher.
You can create a mosaic, masterpiece, capture a child’s handprint, and show off your creative talent by making your own marker for the garden.
Personalize them with tiles, gems, letter stamps, & metal Letters
We have 8” – 12” molds in a variety of shapes.

NEW!!!

New! New! New!
Embellie Gellie
From Scrap perfect

Use for E-Z placement of Gems, jewels, buttons, beads, sequins, charms, punched shapes, confetti and so much more!
Can be used with paper, plastic, metal , fabric, wood, glass, foam, rubber, leather and more.

Makes your craft and scrapbook projects so much easier.

Bead FAQ

Do you ever get confused when trying to decide what kind of stringing material to use? Join the club! The following is a basic list of some of the different types of stringing materials that we carry.
Basic beading wire. It ranges from .012 (the finest) to .018 (the heaviest) and 7 strand to 49 strand. It comes in many different colors.
Elasticity cord. This is a stretchy cord that is most commonly used for children’s projects and interchangeable watch bands.
Craft wire. This ranges from the lightest gauge-26 gauge, to the heavyest-16 gauge and is used mostly for things like wire wrapping.
Nymo thread. This thread is most commonly used in stones that have a very fine hole, such as pearls.
Wildfire Thread. This thread is used for bead weaving.
Hemp. Hemp cord comes in a variety of textures and colors and can be knotted by itself or have beads added.
Head pins and eye pins. These pins can have beads strung on them and then they can be linked together to form a chain or used as pendant drops or earring components.
This is just a basic list of some of the things we carry! We also have crinkle wire, chain, satin cord, silk cord, waxed cord, leather cord, velour cord, Whew! The list can go on and on! Come on in and let us help you decide what stringing material you’ll need!
Join us June 2nd at 6pm for the watch class! $24.00

Beading Buddies

Try making beadie buddies with your children this summer. Keep those little hands busy doing something funa and creative. WE have simple patterns to follow.

Come join us on Saturday May 30th at 2:00 pm for a make and take. Each beadie buddie you make $1.00 See how easy they are. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult

pot pinchers

Worlds best oven mitt!

Don’t let these handy little oven mitts fool you – they are big when it comes to cooking in the kitchen! They really take a big bite the hot pots!

You can make 2 oven mitts out of 2 fat quarters.

Fun in the Kitchen

Recipe: Sea Foam Candy

Ingredients
2 ½ c sugar
½ c. white corn syrupRecipe: Sea Foam Candy

Ingredients
2 ½ c sugar
½ c. white corn syrup
1 t. flavoring of choice
½ c water
2 egg whites

Mix sugar, water and syrup and boil until it forms a soft ball in cold water. Beat egg white stiff and pour the syrup mixture over egg whites beating all the time. Add flavoring and beat until it has satin look. Drop spoonful onto wax paper

Check out all our LorAnn Flavors in 1 dram bottles. We have 22 different flavors to choose from. Great summer flavors such as watermelon, cotton candy, bubble gum, strawberry and lots of other fun flavors!
1 t. flavoring of choice
½ c water
2 egg whites

Mix sugar, water and syrup and boil until it forms a soft ball in cold water. Beat egg white stiff and pour the syrup mixture over egg whites beating all the time. Add flavoring and beat until it has satin look. Drop spoonful onto wax paper

Check out all our LorAnn Flavors in 1 dram bottles. We have 22 different flavors to choose from. Great summer flavors such as watermelon, cotton candy, bubble gum, strawberry and lots of other fun flavors!

Flag case

Do you have a flag sitting around just waiting for a home? These display cases are a perfect way to honor your veteran and make a great gift for your family.
Give thanks to those who serve our country to keep us safe.

The flag shown was flown by the aircraft on mission 1115exfil, in a CH-47D helicopter, over the country of Iraq during a combat mission on 11 Nov 2005. As this flag flew it symbolized the sovereign power of the United States of America and the unshakeable resolve to keep our county safe.
*Company B, 4-123rd Aviation “Sugar Bears” Balad, Iraq*

Hanging Baskets

These baskets are easy to make to give you home a new summer look.

1) Choose a basket…they come in 12” and 16”
2) Choose a floral bush
3) Assemble your basket by placing rocks in the bottom for stability. Then insert floral foam. Secure the flowers by sticking them through the floral foam. Cover the foam with excelsior. Spray with a uv spray to resist fading.

ROCK-A- BLOCKS from crafters companion

NEW! NEW! NEW!
Have you ever found it difficult to achieve the perfect stamped image? Do you find the Stamped impressions patchy, uneven or with smudge marks around them?
The new Rock- a-blocks stamp mounting system is the answer to all of your problems. With its innovative, patented technology, the new system allows you to easily achieve perfect results with every impression. The blocks are designed to work using a combination of the rocking action and depth gauge (the runners) to give even pressure to the application of ink so there is no bleed.
Only one rock is required!
The blocks come in a set of 4 different sizes and are packaged together in a reusable clam pack.

Bead It FAQ

I get so many customers in the shop wanting to know how to wire wrap! The finished look of a wire wrapped piece gives the appearance that it is very difficult when in reality it is such a simple technique!
I’ll let you in on a little known secret: the only limit to wire wrapping is your own imagination! Learning to wire wrap simply means playing with it and seeing what you like. If your stone has a hole drilled in it, you can start by running a craft wire through the stone and making a wrapped loop at the top to create a bail. (I recommend the 20 gauge German wire by Bead-Smith, but we carry several different types and colors of craft wire.) Then it is a simple matter of bending, twisting, looping and zig-zagging the wire until you like the look. To end it you can bend the end of the wire over another piece of wire or just swirl the end into a curly-Q. It’s that easy!
On May 26th at 6pm join me for Open Beading. Bring in any projects you need help with or pick out a project for me to help you get started. Open Beading is always FREE!

Sculpey Clay

Sculpey clay is a fun way for kids of all ages to express their creativity. If you have never tried it before come and give it a try onSaturday May 23 at 2 pm. Carol will be giving a demo on the tips and techniques for sculpting. We will be having a “hands on” Make- N- Take that will give you an opportunity to make magnets for your refrigerator. Cost for the magnet is $1.00 ea

Cuddly Throw and Quilt

Have you stopped by the store to feel something soft and luxurious? Once you start you won’t want to stop. Our CUDDLE fabrics come in some many colors and patterns it will be hard to know which one to pick.
We have pre-cut kits for our throws and quilt tops. The strips are all cut for you so that all you have to do is sew them together. You will need to pick the backing fabric that you want and then decide if you want it to make it warmer by adding a batting. Come in and see our HUGE assortment of fabric and pre-cut kits.
It’s never too late to start your Christmas sewing!

Fun in the Kitchen

Recipe: Cherry Breeze Pie… shared by Renee’

Super Easy!!!
Mix:
1 package 8 oz cream cheese (soften)
1 can sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup lemon juice.

Pour into a pie plate with a Graham Cracker crust.
Chill for a few hours. Add cherry Pie filling to the top of pie

YUMMMM!

Nostalgic Bicycle

Welcome in spring with one of our nostalgic bicycle planters. Normally $44.99, these are a steal for just $29.99. Hurry in , because they are on sale for this month only! A Nostalgic bicycle makes a perfect garden accessory, or would also look great indoors with your favorite silk arrangement.
Stop in and pickup yours today.

NEW Slice Design Cards

SLICE TM has NEW designs cards

The Slice TM is a cordless digital die cut machine from Making Memories. It measures less than 5 inches square and weighs less than two pounds. This means it is a take-it-anywhere inspiration at your fingertips. It’s simple and easy to use. You can select form thousands of images and convert them into die cuts ranging from 1” to 4”.

EACH DESIGN CARD contains approximately 700 cutting options.
SIERRA’S just had 6 new design cards arrive to the store. They are:
Sports, Spring, Big Kids, Words & Expressions, Tag Maker, Travel USA.

New… New…New… Slice TM Embossing Tips.
These new tips are made to be used with your slice. Use the embossing tip tool to create an embossed and debossed look for your latest creation. Use on foil, vellum, card stock and more.

Stop by the Scrapbook Department to try out our slice. We are always happy to help you learn something new.

Just Bead It-FAQ

Here’s a common question: What’s the difference between 7 strand wire, 21 strand wire, or 49 strand wire?
The answer is quite simple. Those numbers refer to how many strands make up that wire. I know what you’re thinking: This wire looks like one strand to me!
Imagine that you could look at a cross section of that wire under a microscope. You would see that it is actually made up of several tiny strands ranging from 7, to 19, to 21 or even 49 depending on the manufacturer. Now you’re wondering: What difference does that make?
I have learned that the more strands in that wire, the more flexible it is. The benefit of this is that more flexible wire will hang nicer for a softer effect. Now, does a higher strand count make the wire stronger? No, not necessarily. For that information you will want to check the package for what is called the “break”. This is how many pounds of pressure it takes for the wire to break. (For example, you might see something like: 12 lb. break.)
We have recently added the Flex-Rite line of wire. This wire is so soft and flexible that it feels almost like thread! Come check it out and let me know what you think!
Join us for the third installment of our Hemp series on May 19th at 6pm.

CUTE Photo Cubes

Make a photo cube to display photos. Change them when you take a new photo of a loved one or special event. East to change photos, just clip them with mini clothes pins.

Supplies:
(1) 6” Wood block
(4) Mini clothes pins
(4) 3 ½ “ X 4 ½” wood rectangles
(5) 5 ½ X 5 ½ inch Scrapbook paper of your choice
(4) flat marbles for base
Acrylic Paint…colors of your choice
Mod Podge
Vinyl saying or rub on words & stickers for embellishment


Instructions:
Paint Wood block…Let dry
Glue scrapbook paper to 5 sides
Paint mod podge over paper
Paint rectangles color of choice…let dry
Glue 1 rectangle to each side of block ( do not glue on top or bottom of block)
Glue 1 mini clothespin to center top of each rectangle
Add a vinyl saying, rub on words or stickers to top of block
Glue flat marbles to bottom corners of cube.

Pin Cushions

FUN to make…FUN to give

Pin cushions are like potato chips… “Bet ya can’t make just one”

Let your imagination run away with you. We have several PATTERN styles from which to choose.
Make pin cushions from scraps of fabrics or bits of felt and fill with
poly-pellets.
**Poly pellets are a 100% polypropylene weighted stuffing material, which when added with fiberfill adds the flexibility necessary to shape soft crafts into “Life Like” positions.**

Find the “How To” on Pin Cushion making in our
Fabric Shop here at SIERRA’S

Happy Mothers Day!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY FROM SIERRA'S!

Recipe: Zucchini Bread
Shared by our Cashier Melodie

3 c. all flour 1 tsp salt
1 tsp. baking soda 3 eggs
1 tsp baking powder 1 c. vanilla
3 tsp ground cinnamon 1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
2 c. grated zucchini 1 c chocolate chips (optional)
2 ¼ c. granulated sugar

Preheat oven to 325
Grease and flour two 8” x 4” loaf pans
sift dry ingredients together in a medium bowl ( except sugar)
In a large bowl cream eggs, oil vanilla and sugar. Add sifted ingredients to creamed ingredients, mix well. Stir in zucchini (optional: nuts and/or chocolate chips) until will mixed. Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake 40-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack 20 minutes.
Remove bread from pan and let cool completely.

Canvas Boards

Need something that is easy to paint on without the use of an easel? Canvas boards can easily be painted on using a flat surface. They are popular for student projects because they are moderate in cost and are very portable.
They are suitable for oil or acrylic painting.
When finished… You can frame the canvas board for a finished look.
Most boards come in a 3 pack.

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Don't forget about our Warehouse SALE!! Lots of GREAT bargains from Sierras, Ace hardware & Outdoor sports, and Scotts Ski & Sports! Thursday May 7, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 40% off the lowest marked price, Friday May 8, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 50% off the lowest marked price & Saturday, May 9 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 60% off the lowest marked price. Yes, the bargains get better everyday, but if you see it today will it still be there tomorrow! ? !
Join us at 1570 Yellowstone Ave, Pocatello, ID Just across the street from COSTCO!

garden mice

Stop in and check out our NEW garden mice, just in time for spring! These cuteys are available in three different styles at only $14.99 each. These will look great next to your blossoming flowers and plants. They would also liven up indoor silk plant display, or make a thoughtful pick-me-up gift for a friend.

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Don't forget about our Warehouse SALE!! Lots of GREAT bargains from Sierras, Ace hardware & Outdoor sports, and Scotts Ski & Sports! Thursday May 7, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 40% off the lowest marked price, Friday May 8, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 50% off the lowest marked price & Saturday, May 9 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 60% off the lowest marked price. Yes, the bargains get better everyday, but if you see it today will it still be there tomorrow! ? !
Join us at 1570 Yellowstone Ave, Pocatello, ID Just across the street from COSTCO!

Cards..Cards..Cards..

Each month we enjoy an evening of Card Making. Join us on Thursday May 14 @ 6 pm for card making class where you get to make 3 cards to take home with you.

The cost is only $5.00 for all three cards. Learn how to save money by DIY!!

This month we will be making a folded paper flower, Dinosaur kids card and a card using a folding method to make the top window.

The class is fun and a great way to make new friends

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Don't forget about our Warehouse SALE!! Lots of GREAT bargains from Sierras, Ace hardware & Outdoor sports, and Scotts Ski & Sports! Thursday May 7, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 40% off the lowest marked price, Friday May 8, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 50% off the lowest marked price & Saturday, May 9 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 60% off the lowest marked price. Yes, the bargains get better everyday, but if you see it today will it still be there tomorrow! ? !
Join us at 1570 Yellowstone Ave, Pocatello, ID Just across the street from COSTCO!

Memory Wire

Just Bead IT: FAQ

I’m sure that all of us have, at some point, been looking around our favorite bead shop, (Just Bead IT at Sierra’s!) and seen Memory Wire or Remembrance Wire and wondered just exactly what it is.
How many of us have played with that classic toy, Slinky? If you have, then you know what memory wire is! Memory wire is wire that has been tempered to hold its shape. The wonderful thing about this is that you don’t have to use any kind of clasp. Simply glue memory wire end caps on the ends and viola! It holds its shape and stays on.
I do, however, highly recommend that if you’re going to work with memory wire, invest in memory wire cutters. It doesn’t look all that tough, but trust me, if you want a smooth, quick cut-you need this tool!

CLASS INFO
On May 12th at 6pm we will be making memory wire charm bracelets. Come join us for only $11.00! See you then!

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Don't forget about our Warehouse SALE!! Lots of GREAT bargains from Sierras, Ace hardware & Outdoor sports, and Scotts Ski & Sports! Thursday May 7, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 40% off the lowest marked price, Friday May 8, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 50% off the lowest marked price & Saturday, May 9 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 60% off the lowest marked price. Yes, the bargains get better everyday, but if you see it today will it still be there tomorrow! ? !
Join us at 1570 Yellowstone Ave, Pocatello, ID Just across the street from COSTCO!

Alcohol Ink Magnets

Need a new way to make your marble magnets or do you need a fun summer activity for the kids. We have it here at SIERRA’S

Alcohol Ink magnets are easy to make
SUPPLIES
Alcohol ink 3 pack
Alcohol blending solutions
Felt pieces
Clear stamp of choice
Staz-on ink pad
Self sticking rhinestone
Large flat marble

Directions:
Apply 3 colors of alcohol ink to felt
Randomly stamp and twist the inked felt onto flat side of marble
Apply blending solution to the felt and continue stamping to blend and lighten colors.
Apply staz-on ink to clear stamp
Stamp image onto top of marble, being careful to press all edges firmly
Adhere rhinestone

Tim Holtz Adirondack alcohol inks are packed with color to provide the most vivid, polished stone effects when using them full strength. These are permanent, fast drying, and transparent, acid free dye inks. Use on glossy paper, dominoes, metal, foil, shrink plastic, glass and other slick surfaces. The alcohol blending solution was specially formulated to lighten a blend the Adirondack alcohol ink colors as well as remove the ink for slick surfaces, and hands and art tools.


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Don't forget about our Warehouse SALE!! Lots of GREAT bargains from Sierras, Ace hardware & Outdoor sports, and Scotts Ski & Sports! Thursday May 7, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 40% off the lowest marked price, Friday May 8, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 50% off the lowest marked price & Saturday, May 9 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 60% off the lowest marked price. Yes, the bargains get better everyday, but if you see it today will it still be there tomorrow! ? !
Join us at 1570 Yellowstone Ave, Pocatello, ID Just across the street from COSTCO!

“The gift your hands create goes straight to the heart”

New! New! New!
We have a brand NEW Jack Dempsey Display of embroidery work from bibs to quilt tops…Try the bibs, quilt blocks, quilt tops, pillowcases, table scarves and many different items.
Jack Dempsey needleart has been in business for 59 years. They create inspiring patterns that enable crafters to embroider heirloom quality quilts, bed coverings, baby blankets, samplers and many other keepsakes.
To find project ideas and helpful hints on washing, inks, hoop size & the best needle size. Visit their website: jdneedleart.com

Don’t know how to embroider but would like to learn? We have an embroidery class that is held on the 4th Wednesday of every month.
Try our May 27 @ 6 pm class. $10.00 includes everything to get you started!
Our Sit- N- Stitch embroidery is held at the same time…Cost is FREE

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Don't forget about our Warehouse SALE!! Lots of GREAT bargains from Sierras, Ace hardware & Outdoor sports, and Scotts Ski & Sports! Thursday May 7, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 40% off the lowest marked price, Friday May 8, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 50% off the lowest marked price & Saturday, May 9 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 60% off the lowest marked price. Yes, the bargains get better everyday, but if you see it today will it still be there tomorrow! ? !
Join us at 1570 Yellowstone Ave, Pocatello, ID Just across the street from COSTCO!

Recipe:
Red Velvet Cupcakes from wilton.com

Tools:

Standard muffin pan
Standard Baking Cups
Cooling Rack

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons Red (no-taste) Icing Color
1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon baking soda
Makes: About 20 standard cupcakes. Each cupcake serves 1.

These cupcakes as luxurious as they sound!! Wilton’s red velvet cupcakes combine cocoa buttermilk and a dash of red color to create a bold beautiful dessert. You can find this recipe and many other fun cupcakes in Wilton’s book: Cupcake fun book


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Don't Forget about our “Not Your Everyday OLD BAG” Personalized Bag Contest. Buy your reusable SIERRA’S Bag and Decorate it any way that suits your personality.Bring it back in for SHOW AND TELL then We will take a picture of your bag to be shown on our blog plus we will put the bag picture on our contest board for the June 6th VOTE day! Enter your name in for a $20.00 gift certificate drawing, just for participating!! Contest takes place April 24 thru June 5. Voting will take place on June 6 for our Grand Prize Bag Full of Fun!!

Graduation is almost here!!

Preserve your special memory of all your hard work.

Gemline Diploma frame with Double Beveled mat
Holds your Diploma, Photograph & Graduation Tassel.
These are custom crafted & Elegantly finished for a lifetime of beauty.

North American Double Mat Diploma & Graduation Tassel Frame.
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Don't Forget about our “Not Your Everyday OLD BAG” Personalized Bag Contest. Buy your reusable SIERRA’S Bag and Decorate it any way that suits your personality.Bring it back in for SHOW AND TELL then We will take a picture of your bag to be shown on our blog plus we will put the bag picture on our contest board for the June 6th VOTE day! Enter your name in for a $20.00 gift certificate drawing, just for participating!! Contest takes place April 24 thru June 5. Voting will take place on June 6 for our Grand Prize Bag Full of Fun!!

Monochromatic Flower and Décor Design

Sierra’s has everything you need to recreate one of this springs hottest trends in home décor and design.

The monochromatic look:
This look is created by using flowers, baskets, fillers, etc. of just one color to create a display with high visual impact Using Different shadows’ and tones of your chosen color can be incorporated to give your display more depth and interest. Make your own monochromatic display by picking from our large selection of flower stems and bunches, lined baskets, faux fruit, /décor gems, and other garden accessories
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Don't Forget about our “Not Your Everyday OLD BAG” Personalized Bag Contest. Buy your reusable SIERRA’S Bag and Decorate it any way that suits your personality.Bring it back in for SHOW AND TELL then We will take a picture of your bag to be shown on our blog plus we will put the bag picture on our contest board for the June 6th VOTE day! Enter your name in for a $20.00 gift certificate drawing, just for participating!! Contest takes place April 24 thru June 5. Voting will take place on June 6 for our Grand Prize Bag Full of Fun!!