Good Afternoon!

I have been MIA (a common theme for me, it seems)...after my Dad's passing away, life has kind of taken new "routes"...and continues to do that...with different and new responsibilities and challenges to face.  I am kind of "coming up for air" finally and reviewing our Paint Puddles classes.  Right now I am considering a break for the summer...since the momentum has come to a halt anyway...and hopefully we can start again in the Fall, after school gets started, as we started last year.  Projects go well, around holidays..and of course Fall is a great season for great projects, followed by Christmas.  I would ask for you to keep checking this blog for updates...as of now..until further notice...there will be no summer classes.  Just so you KNOW...I miss all my little PUDDLERS and their Mom's and G-ma's too!!!!!!!

update..Mother's Day project picture for May 7

I got the samples done for May 7...a little treasure box for Mom or G-Ma!...you will craft a mini Mom on the top of the box and paint and embellish the box as you wish...tucked inside is a little Happy Mother's Day note!

Dear Puddlers!

As you know, my life has taken a "turn" with the death of my father, and thus there are many  new responsibilities on my plate for now.  I really want to continue with Paint Puddles and will attempt to do so.  I have been with my Mom this week, helping her with getting some things settled and getting out thank you notes for the many wonderful flowers and gifts given.  There will be many more visits to Forest City Iowa from now on!!!  I hope she will be able to join me in my home for several days too in the near future!

I am sending out this little "notice"...i hope to have a class this coming Monday (May 7) if a few of you respond.  I do not have my samples done, as I have not had time this week, or the last few weeks, for that matter...I plan to get them done this weekend..BUT what I can tell you is we will do a MOTHER"S DAY craft that will be appropriate for gifting!  I guess you will just have to trust me!!!  And i don't know how to get around the fact that mostly the MOTHER (you) will be there and you will know what you are getting..OR it can be for the G-ma"s!  :).........for you G-ma's.....that bring your little lovies...this will be perfect!!!!!!!  :)

I need you to respond as quickly as possible...if there are no responses I will not have class.  I like to let RJ know by Sunday night if he needs to set the classroom room up for me...so please take time and text, email or FB msg. me!  k???  :)

I have missed each of you!!!

Blessings,

Sandi

UPDATE

I have been delinquent in getting this blog updated!  I am very sorry! 
My father passed away this week, which causes me to have to cancel classes for at least the next two weeks.  I promise to update again and get a new schedule up and going.  Sorry for the inconvenience and interuption.  Please feel free to email me if you have any questions.  sandi.hixson@gmail.com
Blessings,
Sandi

That's right!  Hodge Podge Day!....what is THAT???....you say.....well, it is a day of "leftovers"!...thus...HODGE PODGE!.....the above will be available...better speak for them...if you know for sure what you want to do...OR just come and choose from what is available!

I will have some "surprises" as well!!!!....so just let me know if you have a preference, so i am SURE to have enough product on hand...or just take a chance!!!

Again, as i said in the last email...please make your reservation with an email to me as soon as possible! (thanks :)  )

Oh, and btw...anything EASTER...can be changed to Spring messages....or anything you might think of...i will have various supplies on hand..and you can come up with your own creation if you want!...so i guess you could say...we will be SPRING CLEANING next Monday!...oops...i just reminded myself of how badly my habitation needs that...ugh....

New ideas are "buzzing" around my head for upcoming projects...and of course we will have Mother's Day projects and Father's Day coming!

One REALLY fun project is going to be a "stab" at ART, instead of crafting..i have a mixed media canvas project coming up..you won't want to miss it...we will probably do it at least a couple weeks..you can frame it in an 8x10 frame!  Move over Picasso!

Well, that's it for now..get your RESERVATIONS in!

Blessings,

Sandi

 

April 2 Paint Puddles Class!

We have ONE more class before Easter...now you don't think we could do "this" holiday without a POT character, do you?   LOL

I just HAD to do some little pot bunnies, all dressed up for Easter Sunday, holding their announcement boards!

This week you have a choice from one of these bunnies..the little boy is dressed up with his bow tie..and the little girl has a cupcake wrapper dress!  Their ears are felt, i will have these pre-cut for you.  If you could see the backs (forgot to take a pic)...they have a fuzzy little bunny tail!  You can choose from many different colors and different ribbons and cupcake wrappers!  Of course..."some" of this is a little difficult..so between you and me...we will do the finishing touches after the kiddos do their expert painting techniques!

I also have a few bunny spoons left...

and we have plenty of Easter Pots left, with a clothespin to attach an Easter message.

As always..i really NEED to know HOW MANY OF WHAT you plan to do!!!! OH!..and also...i know this is being "picky"...but if at all possible...send me an email by Saturday or Sunday night!...OR EARLIER!...i know, i know...i am not getting this "up" until FRIDAY...so i DO understand a busy, interupted, hectic life!  Thanks ahead of time!

We had two new PP-ers this last week...so Becky (who brought them)...and each of her guests got each of their craft selections for $3.50 each!   YAY! 

I hope we can continue to grow..when we grow..i hope to add more hours/days!

Don't forget to let me know!!!

And thanks again...each of you are a blessing to me and the children are beyond darling!  I am blessed to teach creativity to all of you!  It is an important "tool" in life!

Blessings,

Sandi

Monday, March 26th

Hey Puddlers!!!!!!!

As we "inch" closer to Easter , we continue with Easter projects and Spring projects!  But...HEY...where did SPRING GO???....uh....I, for one, happen to LOVE SPRING!...so I am rooting for the REAL SPRING to stand up!  How bout you???

This week will have another POT...the EASTER POT!.....I will have pre-printed messages for you to choose from to clip with your attached, painted and decorated clothespin!!!...OR...you can make your own message!!!  It's up to YOU!  This pot would be great for treats...or even a small plant!  Also a GREAT gift idea!!

I will also have picture frames if you wish, and will have our bunny spoons.  You MUST let me know your intentions, however, so I am sure to have enough supplies on hand!  So...in other words...your choices this coming Monday are as follows:...Easter pot....Bunny Spoons....or Picture frames....and of course...if you have time...the finger puppets will be there for the making, free of charge!!!

So let me know how many of what...and see you Monday!!!!!!!

March 19th

I am so so sorry to "mess up" our schedule!  I had 2 teeth extracted last Wednesday and never DREAMED i would still be dealing with those issues for almost an entire week!  I got an infection, i am quite sure it was the entry point for the novacaine right on the gum where the extractions were..in fact it is still there (an abcess)...ouch..unbelievable pain..i ended up on steroids, antibiotics, pain meds and mouthwash!...anyhoo...i had previously taken the 19th OFF..and NOW we are ON!...so the spoon bunnies will be offered then, with the finger puppets at no charge in addition to the regular craft.    The following week i will have two Easter related crafts for you to choose from for the week up to Easter!  Those samples will be coming soon! ;-)

So....again..new hours...2-6pm..arrive by 5pm

if you bring a NEW visitor..it will now be standard..you and your visitor's craft choices will be $3.50 for the day, however many you want to do

i still need to know you are coming and how many crafts you will do..and when i get choices back up and running..WHAT you want to do!!!!

Hope to see some of you Monday!

Blessings,

Sandi

Spoon Bunnies! Monday, March 12th!!

...and i present...the SPOON BUNNIES!...your addition to your kitchen tool jar...puppet show extravaganza...or how about a cute addition to your pencil holder?...however the kiddos decide to use them (maybe all)..they are CUTE!  They are made with wooden spoons and wooden hearts!  I will also have plenty of materials from last week to try a finger puppet or two!  I thought they were so "hard" and "messy"...and Wyatt Henderson showed me a thing or two...he constructed his in no less than two minutes and it turned out PERFECT!  I guess i found out a couple secrets too...so come and make a Spoon Bunny and some finger puppets!

I have decided to "extend" my "special" of bringing a first time visitor, thus getting your crafts for a price of $3.50 per craft...to FOREVER, instead of ending it this week!  SO>>>>>>>>>....if you bring a first time visitor, from NOW ON....your family's crafts will be $3.50 each, as well as your visitor's family's crafts!  This is a good way to introduce your friends to all the fun we have investing  time creating with your kids, without the stress of shopping for product, setting it up, cleaning it up!!!

I have one picture frame left, for whoever would be interested..maybe if you are...mention it to me in an email...also have one birdhouse left....and lots of pipe cleaners for the finger puppets!!!

I still need to know if you are coming and how many crafts you will be doing...this month i haven't had a lot of choices, sorry about that...life has not cooperated with me, allowing me to get a month's worth done all at once...

don't forget new hours...2pm to 6pm...arrive no later than 5pm!

See you Monday!

Blessings,

Sandi

Paint Puddles! Monday- March 5th! New Hours!!! March Special!!!!

MARCH SPECIAL!!!

Remember a few posts ago when i told you about our upcoming March special???  Well, here it is...IF you bring a NEW (never attended before) guest...YOU and your GUEST can do however many crafts you want for the price of $3.50 each!  This special is good for March 5th and March 12th!

AND......drum roll....NEW HOURS!!!!....i have had to decrease the offering of hours, due to, in part, to my new baby...PUPPY, that is!!!  Also, the day gets VERY long for me and my (lack of) energy level!  We are going to try out these new hours of 2pm to 6pm...(please arrive no later than 5pm)  So in the future, just let me know what, and how many crafts you plan to do for the day.  You do not need to let me know when you are arriving.

The LAST announcement today is that i have decided to continue into the summer!  I would love some feedback on this...not that i can please everyone...but if you prefer a certain day over another, hours over others, or have any suggestions...PLEASE email me!!!!  I will consider any and all, and do my best to please.  I appreciate all of you who faithfully attend!  You are ALL a blessing to me! 

OK...NOW....the following picture is the original craft planned for this coming Monday....

aren't they cute??...yes..they...are.......BUT...OH MY!....they were "difficult" for me...as i was making the samples..i kept thinking..if i am struggling , how in the world are these little pumpkin puddlers going to do this?...the idea is GREAT...the finished product is cute and fun...but believe it or not...because of the messiness of glue and sticky fingers and they are tiny...it just is all kind of a MESS and frustrating!.........SO>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.......i decided to come up with THIS:

yes, i reverted to the "old standard" PICTURE FRAME!!!...but still fun, we will use nice SPRING-Y colors and i have several small wooden pieces for the kiddos to choose from to glue in the corner!!!

I also have about 3 birdhouses left from this past Monday...and will have them available for whoever might want to do them!

NOW...IF you want to attempt a finger puppet or two...you are MORE THAN WELCOME to do that too..i will have all the product for both!!!!!!!

So...email me please...let me know how many frames you will be doing ....and YOUR GUEST!!!  *wink!
sandi.hixson@gmail.com

See you Monday!!!  Don't forget the new hours!  2-6pm!!!!

Paint Puddles-Monday, Feb. 27th!

I had two wonderful, most loved little helpers today!  Carter and Ava, two of my grandchildren from Georgia helped me to get the samples done for our upcoming class!  Didn't they do a GREAT job?????  Of course they get to take theirs home...but i did a sample to bring to class!  Guess what?...they were really fun!!!!!  Please email me to let me know what time slot you will be attending...no other decisions...because that is the only choice this week!!!  :)\

Email me at:sandi.hixson@gmail.com

Hope to see you!  I have missed all of you!!!!!  As soon as my lovies from Georgia leave...i will get March projects up and running and on the blog!!!

Blessings,

Sandi

Attention all Paint Puddlers!

January 30 Paint Puddles!

We will be "wrapping" it up on our Valentine and winter projects on the 30th!  I will be out of town (yes, visiting my lovies in ATL) for the first 2 weeks in February..therefore NO CLASS Feb. 6th and Feb. 13th.  Isn't it nice, however, to have your Valentine projects/decorations done???  The kids have done such a great job...you know, i take my camera to capture their darling projects...then forget to take pictures!  UGH!  But if you are a regular atender, you KNOW, things get a "little" lot hectic!  (BIG smile inserted here)

OH!  and btw....the paper valentines in the pic above are available for the kiddos to do...for free!!!!  We have coloring pages with Valentine themes for them to do for free also...the little clothespin clippies are in a unit of 3...you paint the clothespin whatever color you choose, and the little square will be painted with black chalkboard paint...i have magnet backs available if you want them! Feel free to come for the FREE STUFF...just come for valentine making...no cost to you!

I want to thank those of you who come week after week, or almost..it is a great encouragement to me  and i hope to you as well! 

When we start up again on Feb.20th...we will be thinking SPRING thoughts...freshness and all that good stuff!  I have a MARCH SPECIAL on the horizon as well!  For the first 2 weeks in March, if you bring a visitor who has not attended previously, you both will get the class for half price (no discounts)....so  each unit project will cost $3.75 for you and your visitor/and kids.

So....see you on Monday, and as always...shoot me an email, telling me what project you want to do, and which time slot you will be attending!

Thank you SO much!

Sandi

January 23rd Class

Hey, Paint Puddles Friend!  Well, winter has returned to the midwest..and while i have visions of hearts and valentines in my head..now the penguins and snowman spoons are really more in order!  All will be available this week..but as you know.. you really MUST let me know what you intend to do, just to be sure i have all the correct materials!...email:sandi.hixson@gmail.com

We have had a couple new families and that gives me great joy and hopes of continuing growth!  I hope you love it enough so you don't want to miss out!  We really do have fun!  It gets a little hectic, and i thank you for your patience in some cases! :)

Above is pictured the "new and improved" pot of hearts, plus the little cupcake girl..her dress is cupcake liners..i was must "messing" around and came up with her...IF you are interested in her, please, please let me know...because i do not have all materials currently on hand.

This week we will have materials for the kiddos to make as many valentines as they want(for free)...but also adding our little blackboard clippies as a unit of 3.  I will have magnetic strip available for fridge magnets...but, as always..please let me know of your intentions!!!!

We will , of course, meet this Monday and on Jan. 30th, then there will be no class until   Feb. 20th.  I will be visiting my kids and g-kids in ATL for the first 2 weeks in Feb.!

Thanks again!

Sandi

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

January 16th class!

We had a GREAT time last Monday...with some new faces..how fun!  This week ALL projects are available..SO..please let me know what you are going to be doing, so I can be prepared for you! You might want to think about making the Valentine Kids to give as a gift(s)!..remember my discount when you do several projects at a time!

I have a "promotion" idea for the month of March to soon tell you about!  So stay tuned! :)..oh!..and be sure to let me know which time slot you will be attending..Morning 11am-2pm  OR  Afternoon 3pm-5pm!  Thank you again!

Sandi

Welcome to 2012!

Here we are!  Another NEW YEAR!  It seems the older I get, the faster they go!  Strange, huh?  Well, onto our new projects for this month of January!  I will post the pictures of the projects.  Under each picture is the information and dates.  If you are new to this site..please read the information at the top of the page, the right hand side of the page and at the very bottom of the page!  I hope to see many new faces this year!

One other thing...I will be making a trip to Atlanta to see my kids and g-kids....so February 6th and Feb. 13th we will not have class.  We will resume classes on Feb. 20th...more to be posted for that later.  As you can see in the pictures, we WILL be ready for Valentine's Day, however!  I hope you enjoy our crafts this month!  I hesitated to do "winter" projects (penguins and snowmen) because here in Des Moines, Iowa..we have NO SNOW!  In fact we have record high temps off and on!  Nevertheless..we will have a choice of 2 "WINTER" projects for you..then ON TO SPRING and VALENTINE"S DAY!!!...I "may" have another choice for Valentine's Day..but do not have it coordinated quite yet!

Sandi Lou