August 31, 2008

Super Saturday Info.

  • It's from 9am - 3pm
  • The luncheon will be set out at 11:30, but everyone is welcome to fix a plate and munch whenever it suits them.
  • Sign ups for the luncheon will be the RS binders for the next two Sundays.
  • Money for the classes needs to be submitted using a donation slip and envelope to a member of the bishopric.
  • We strongly encourage any who can to please finish their sign ups and pay their money by Sunday, Sept. 7th.
  • We will have the displays up until Sun, Sept. 14th and all money needs to be turned in by the end of the block of meetings on that day.
  • Every project will have a work station that will be set up all day along with posted instructions, but the instructors will only be present and teaching during the noted times.

Glass Blocks with Quotes:

Blocks are 8"x8" and you have a choice of three quotes
(done with vinyl lettering).
The quotes are:

"Be your own kind of beautiful"
or
"twinkle, twinkle little star, do you know how loved you are?"
or
"scrub, scrub, wash, wash, brush, brush, floss, floss".

The blocks will come with a hole drilled in the bottom.
If you'd like you can add a ribbon around it and/or a
strand of Christmas lights inside of it to make it a
nightlight (both the ribbon and the lights would be additional costs).

COST: $9 each.
INSTRUCTION TIMES: 9am - 10am, 11am - noon, 1pm - 2pm.
APPX. TIME NEEDED TO COMPLETE PROJECT: 10 min.

Peppermint Topiary:

Learn the technique to make these eye-catching decorations
and use it to make a whole variety of yummy decorations
at home. You will leave the class with one medium-sized
topiary. Each person will need to bring a fresh batch of
royal icing that they've made at home before coming
(you be given a recipe before-hand).

COST: $15 + royal icing.
INSTRUCTION TIME: 9am.
TIME TO FINISH: Appx. 2 hours

Candy Advent Calendar:

This is a fun way for kids to count down the days til Christmas
and a great way to put all that Halloween candy to good use.
We will only be making the plaque part of this item, but you
will leave with instructions on how to create the candy
strand and attach it.

COST: $3.50.
INSTRUCTION TIME: 9am - 10am, 11am - noon, 1pm - 2pm.
APPX. TIME TO FINISH: 20 min.

Quote Boards:


We are offering two wooden quote boards this year.
The quotes are:
"The best thing in life to hang onto is each other"
and
"Our Family: forever, for always".
Both boards are approximately 8"x24". The color
of the font is set, but the color of the board is your choice.

COST (Best thing): $9.50
COST (Our Family): $10.50
INSTRUCTION TIME: 9am - 10am, 11am - noon, 1pm - 2pm.
APPX. TIME TO FINISH ONE: 30 min.

Look What I Made Magnets:

These refrigerator magnets are a great way for kids
to show off their art work/school work and for parents
to recognize it as special. The wood is backed with
a strip magnet.

COST: $2.25.
INSTRUCTION TIME: 9am - 10am, 11am - noon, 1pm - 2pm.
APPX. TIME TO FINISH: 10 min.

Beaded Serving Utensils:

Learn how to turn plain serving utensils into works of art
by adding decorative beads and wire. You will take home
a small fork and spreader when you're done.

COST: $5.
INSTRUCTION TIMES: 10am - 11am and noon - 1pm.
APPX. TIME TO FINISH: ?

"Gifts from the Kitchen" Cooking Demo and Display:

This class will include demonstrations on varied kitchen
techniques as well as presentation/packaging ideas to make
wondeful, yummy "gifts". Learn about pastry making,
yeast breads, candy dipping, dry mixes, and quick breads.
See how simplerecipes can be altered to create a myriad of
delicious results. Then taste many wonderful creations.
See clever ways to package your kitchen creations into
exciting gifts. You will receive acopy of all of the
recipes used as well.

COST: Free
INSTRUCTION TIME: 11am - noon.

Do-It-Yourself Hair bows:

Save money by making hair bows for your daughters.
Learn how to make several varieties and you will make
and take home three small hair clip bows, two larger bows,
one flower clip, and a headband. The color of the ribbons
are pre-set, but after learning the technique you can go home
and make others that you want.

COST: $10
INSTRUCTION TIME: 10am - 11am and 2pm - 3pm.
APPX. TIME TO FINISH: ?

Spa Towels:

Learn how to take an ordinary bath or beach towels
and turn it into a fun and functional spa towel. This is
a "bring your own supplies" class, so your final cost will
depend on what a great deal you found on your towel
(this is a great time of year to find beach towels on clearance).
You will receive a list supplies needed. Also, one
beach towel can make two toddler towels or one youth/adult towel.

COST: Appx. $13-$20.
INSTRUCTION TIME: 9am - 11am.
APPX. TIME TO FINISH: 30 min.

Hooded Towels:

Learn to how to take an ordinary bath towel and
hand towel and turn them into these cute,
hooded kid towels. This is a "bring your own supplies"
class, so your final cost will depend on the
sales that you find.

COST: appx. $6 - $10
INSTRUCTION TIME: 11am - 1pm.
APPX. TIME TO FINISH: 30min.

No-Sew Dishcloth Aprons:


Learn how to make this super easy and super unique apron.
This is a "bring your own supplies" class and you will
receive a short shopping list. If you want to add
pockets to your aprons, it only involves a few stitches
on a sewing machine.

COST: supplies only -- appx. $5.
INSTRUCTION TIME: 1pm - 3pm.
TIME TO FINISH: 15-30 min.