GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn.-- Happi Olson from Creative Kidstuff joined us this morning to talk about crafts and do-it-yourself projects for families. She said each store now has a section called "Booster," that has tools and treasures to "amp up" everyday life for families. The focus of these areas is always a
This mornign Happi shared their ideas for DIY Guerrilla Crafting, including project kits and products created right here in Minnesota. Here is what she showed us today:
Smash Journal & Parts
This is a free form journal with all sorts of parts you can use to embellish it with ideas and inspiration. It's a less hard-core version of scrapbooking that is a lot less expensive.
Prop: Smash book and accessories
Penguin & Fish embroidery kits
These adorable, Minnesota made kits come with everything you need to create a whimsical embroidered piece that can be framed or sewn into another item. $18.
Hazel and Melvin Sock Monkey Kits
Minnesota madeThese are not your ordinary sock monkeys. These kits have everything (sans the stuffing) to make an adorable sock monkey. Sewing machines work best for this project. $20.
One Yard Wonders
Fabric by Fabric One Yard Wonders book and fabric (co-authored by Minnesota creators Patricia Hoskins and Rebecca Yaker) $29.95. This book is full of really great sewing projects people can make with just one yard of fabric.
Tiny Hands Jewelry
These adorable mini disserts are hand made by a Minnesota artist and smell like the treat they are fashioned after. Prices vary.
Viewers are invited to a night of DIY Guerrilla Crafting! Grab a friend and join Creative Kidstuff for an after-hours event featuring mini workshops (taught by local crafting gurus) on different crafting techniques, food and refreshments and a 20% discount on any Booster department purchase made during the event. Here are the details:
Date: Sunday, January 22nd
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Linden Hills Creative Kidstuff
4313 Upton Avenue South, Minneapolis
Register by calling: 612-927-0653
Please note: The activities planned for this event are geared for adults, leave kiddos at home. The event is FREE, but registration is required and space is limited.
For more information and store locations, log onto www.creativekidstuff.com.
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