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Inspiration Station
Hello ReTwist-T Friends and Family!!! Remember to enjoy the little glimmering moments that this season brings and check out the little local shops and restaurants you always wondered about. Please know that we appreciate the creativity each of you share with our community! Out with the old and in with the new - and Read On!
On the Calendar:
**Watch for our weekly Facebook LIVE videos at 6:30pm on Thursday's!
Thursday, December 1: Facebook LIVE Shop
Thursday, December 8: Facebook LIVE Shop!
Thursday, December 15: Facebook LIVE Shop
Thursday, December 22 & 29: Christmas Break!
Happy Customers!
Sweet FAREWELL to Lindsey of BAILIWICK CREATIONS CANDLES! Thank you for joining us at the beginning of our journey and sharing your amazing candles with us! We wish you all the best!!!
Beautiful work by Angelica Yvonne on a photoshoot and drawing for a sweet couple celebrating 60 years of marriage!
Amazing work by BUNDLED BOUTIQUE creating and delivering a special rush order of Hocus Pocus Hoodies! (There are still one or two left if you want one, too!)
Thank you to Carter, Leah, Audrey and Gracia for working at the "By Kids For Kids" table during the Small Business Saturday rush!
Thank you Badger Valley Soaps, Bailiwick Creations, The Whipped Wick and Peggy Marxen for joining us and sharing your creativity on Small Business Saturday!
"The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life." ~Richard Bach
New Makers at ReTwist-T!
BENT ROCK
Rocks, stones and beach glass have always captivated Mary, a gift she inherited from her mother. She has brought stones back from every journey, including China and Ireland. Over time, the bent rocks of the Great Lakes became Mary's muse. She learned to drill holes thru the hard surfaces to bring forth jewelry and other artistic pieces. She uses many natural elements, leather cord, thrifted metal findings, and select beads to enhance her work. No two pieces are alike. Mary joins us from the rolling farmland and beautiful driftless region of La Valle WI. "A rock doesn't disappoint, it is as you see; without argument or expectations. Beach glass is an artifact, each piece having its own history."
CREATED BY JHM
Joan is a retired RN with a lifetime love of helping people. She started stamping about 15 years ago and discovered her creative love, fashioning whimsical greeting cards and other papercrafts. Today, Joan continues to expand her creative pursuits with baking, reading mysteries and self help books, knitting and learning to crochet. Joan joins us from the Sauk Prairie Area.
DOVER DESIGN
Suzi, owner and designer of Dover Design, has worn many hats during her life…daughter and wife of a dairy farmer, medical assistant, office manager, and now jewelry designer! Her interest in crafts started when she was young, being mentored by her creative family and friends. Suzi started small, making jewelry for herself, until she got brave enough to give some as gifts. She discovered that creating unique, stylish and comfortable designs with leather and cork was both fun and challenging. Eventually the recipients of those early gifts started to request more and more designs...and that’s when she realized that making bracelets had become her favorite passion! Suzi joins us from Mazomanie WI.
PEGGY MARXEN, AUTHOR
Meteor, Wisconsin native Peggy Prilaman Marxen recounts her family's farming life in her book "The Farm on Badger Creek: Memories of a Midwest Girlhood. Her tale traces the journey of her settler ancestors to the modern day. This labor of love is a celebration of the hardy people who carve out a life in our rural communities. Peggy joins us from Middleton WI.
QUIRKY CREATIONS
Lois enjoys working with her hands and creating unique items with a variety of materials, often incorporating repurposed or upcycled options. From woodworking to metalwork, jewelrymaking and crafting, she has the skills to create a variety of fun and quirky hand-crafted items. You just never know what to expect from Lois and her Quirky Creations! Lois joins us from Sauk City WI.
THISTLE TREASURES
Thistle Treasures is a life long collection of antique and vintage lovelies which have been collected by treasure curator, Jocelyn. She is excited to pass her finds along to people who will love them as much as she does! Jocelyn join us from Lodi WI.
As a retired large animal veterinarian and a farm raised childhood, John's connection to the animals, land, and forests is deep and spiritual. Woodworking, especially lathe creations and animal forms, are his joy. He loves creating art of beauty and utility.
"God puts the beauty in the wood - It is my honor to reveal it".
John joins us from rural Prairie du Sac WI.
"Believe in the magic of the season." ~Anonymous
All Around Town
Get out, Do, Find something new!
Holly Jolly Sauk Prairie -- Saturday, December 3, 9am-3pm
This unique market, held all around Sauk Prairie, blends the charm of the holiday favorite film "It's A Wonderful Life" with all the winter wonderland festivities Sauk Prairie has to offer! Family-friendly activities, treats and surprises happening all over town. Mark your calendar for this fun holiday event!
The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members. ~Coretta Scott King
News & Notes:
We are hosting a Caring Tree here at ReTwist-T and hope you will help us make this holiday season special for children, families, and elderly in the Sauk Prairie area and for the youth served by Teamwork Associates of Dane County at https://teamworkassociatesinc.org/donate/ Your support continues to spread the message of Kindness to our Community!
We are featuring products made By Kids and For Kids this Holiday Season! Thank you to the following Creative Kids sharing their work at ReTwist-T:
AJ or AJ's Soapery - Gumball Machine Ornaments
Audrey of Bracelets by Audrey - Bead Bracelets
Carter and Leah - Ceramic Ornaments
Cecelia - Word Art, Fleece Blankets, Upcycled Snowman Bottles
Eric, Emily & Elizabeth - Ornaments
Gracia - Miniature Cookie & Donut Felt Embroideries
Donation Wish List:
We are in need of Gift Bags, Tissue Paper and Ribbon! Thank you in advance!
The Studios are looking for: Gently used art supplies.
All Donations can be dropped off in our small building behind the Store!