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          Scrap Book for Beginners Class!

This will be a fun class to teach you how to start this very explosive new way to enjoy organizing your photos.
Have you ever thought about making a scrapbook but just didn't know how to get started? Are your pictures stored in a box somewhere? Would you like to make treasures from your memories? Connie Sweeney is going to be doing a Beginner's Scrapbooking Class on Thursday, June 14 at Sugar Ridge Creations.

Instuctor: Connie Sweeney
Date: Thursday, June 14    1:00-3:00
Cost: $10.00  
Contact:  email Connie -  vols54@bellsouth.net
Please bring at least  4 or 5 spring pictures and we'll make a page. Feel free to bring any scrapbooking supplies that you may have. 

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Spoiled Cowgirl

DO YOU KNOW A SPOILED COWGIRL THAT NEEDS THIS HAND STAMPED AND JEWELED OLD HORSESHOE?  GO TO WWW.SUGARRIDGECREAITONS.ETSY.COM FOR MORE PICTURES AND INFO.. ONE OF A KIND AND WILL BE MAKING TWO MORE SOON. EMAIL ME AT SUGARRIDGE@BELLSOUTH.NET IF YOU WANT TO ORDER DIRECTLY FROM ME OR YOU CAN PURCHASE THIS AT OUR SHOP . YOU CAN ALSO FRIEND ME ON FACEBOOK AS SUGAR RIDGE CREATIONS

Tea and Talk Tea Party

Tea and Talk Teaparty hosted by Pat Bruhn      Thursday May 24 12:30-2:30
contact: pjbruhn@bellsouth.net 
931-486-0227 or 931-215-8171
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Designed to promote women with home based businesses. 2-3 women will share their stories with the guests  as they enjoy tea and refreshments in a tea party setting. You do not need to have a home based business to attend. Come on and enjoy this tea party with friends 

Had a fun day at the Plant Swap/Garden Party

PLANT SWAP / GARDEN PARTY WAS SOOO  MUCH FUN!!! HERE ARE SOME PICS FROM THE DAY

PLANT SWAP/GARDEN PARTY

PLANT SWAP/GARDEN PARTY

Time for our annual plant swap/garden party at Sugar Ridge Creations  May 5th 2012  10-3

You can go home with new plants for your new garden.

Just a fine time to mingle and talk gardening with others and get tips from each other.

Bring any  kind of herb or plant from your yard  or gardens in some kind of container.  Label with the name of plant and if it is sun or shade. Swap for plants that you don't have and want from others . Free!!!! You can also bring seeds, containers,garden magazines, mulch, fertilizer,garden art, etc. to share.

Bring a yard chair and a finger food to share with others for our pot luck lunch. We will have a few vendors selling garden related product
10:00  ARRIVE AND SET UP PLANTS, MINGLE
10:45  ACTUAL PLANT SWAP
11:30  POT LUCK LUNCH
DEMOS, WORKSHOP,LECTURES WILL BE STARTING AT 12:30  THROUGHOUT THE AFTERNOON
VISIT WITH VENDORS THAT WILL BE SELLING THEIR WARES
DURING THE DAY
REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR YARD CHAIR AND FOOD!!!!

A couple of demonstrations on hypertufa/cement leaves

A lecture on heirloom planting

Organic herbs and plants grown locally will be sold

A workshop on making a fairy garden. You will need to bring your supplies for this!!A container  for the fairy's garden, bring dirt to fill it or buy some here for a very small fee, and supplies to fill in between the plants. we will have plants here to purchase for your container or maybe you will find some you can swap!..

 you will need to bring  supplies for the fairies  to live in the garden. Just google Fairy Gardens and you will see the items that would be nice to put in . Also, go to Pinterest and type in Fairy Garden for ideas. 

 Your imagination will be challenged here and it will be fun just looking for items. If you have extra that you might someone else would enjoy, just bring them on and share with each other.   Little signs, fences, house, pebbles for a walkway, toadstools, fairies, gnomes,and anything else you desire.   This would be great for your children or grandchildren to enjoy..  You know the fairies come alive at night and play in their new home!!!

COME SEE ME AT THIS SHOW AT THE ANTIQUE MALL

SHOULD BE LOTS OF FUN!  

APRIL CLASS SCHEDULE

Wool Rug Hooking - Sha Smith on Saturdays   April 14,21,28    10:00-12:00   $45.00 plus supplies     
Contact Sha to register and for more info
yankeesha@comcast.net or 615 516 7686

Altered Book Birdhouse - Sha Smith,  one day class  Thursday April 26th  1:00-3:00
$15.00, you bring an old hardback book, like a Readers Digest    
contact:  yankeesha@comcast.net or 615-516-7686

Jewelry class/beaded "Dosedo" bracelet
Victoria Lovett, owner of The Beaded Bungalow in Nashville will be the instructor 
One day class, Saturday, April 14th  2:00-4:00   Cost: $20.00 plus $12.00 supply kit
contact: beadndrum@bellsouth.net or
615-481-2323

Tea and Talk Teaparty hosted by Pat Bruhn       Friday, April 20  12:30-2:30
contact: pjbruhn@bellsouth.net 
931-486-0227 or 931-215-8171
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Designed to promote women with home based businesses. 2-3 women will share their stories with the guests  as they enjoy tea and refreshments in a tea party setting. You do not need to have a home based business to attend. Come on and enjoy this tea party with friends 

Beginning Jewelry Assembly -  instructor is Victoria Lovett, owner of The Beaded Bungalow in Nashville.   One day class, Saturday, April 28th,  2:00-4:00
Cost is $25.00 which includes all tools and supplies. Each student will complete a bracelet and earrings.
Contact  - beadndrum@bellsouth.net or 615 481 2323

Paint & Faux Finished Furniture Workshop - Instuctor is Martha Saino
Contact - therustyrake@charter.net  
615-944-5054    One Day Workshop
Friday, April 27th    10:30 - 2:30 
Cost:  $50.00 includes all supplies
Martha recently attended the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Seminar. Martha's techniques will include crackle, distressed, French flea market, chalk paint and more. Hands on instruction.

Paint a Chair Class March 30th

Martha Sanio will be teaching a Paint a Chair class on March 30. Let me know if you are interested and I will give you the info  to register with Martha . $50.00 includes chair or you can bring a shelf,little table or chair for $40.00  

picture source :  celebrationsatthehome.com

Come check out furniture pieces for sale

This bed is for sale as is but Martha Saino will be painting this bed with Annie Sloan chalk paint soon at Sugar Ridge Creations. Will look great or you can buy it and paint it yourself.....She will also be offering a class March 30th here are Sugar Ridge Creations called Paint a Chair.....$50.00 and she will provide your chair for you to paint here and take home. OR you can bring your own chair and the cost is $40.00.  She will help guide you through the painting process.

LYE SOAP MAKING CLASS - MARCH 25TH - 2-4

Come out to Sugar Ridge Creations for a lazy Sunday afternoon class on Lye Soap Making and Body Butter. She will also teach us about her Body Butter. $15.00  class fee
Lye soap making class At Sugar Ridge Creations March 25, Sunday afternoon 2-4. Sue Miller will be teaching and will also teach about her great Body Butter.Contact her at 931-215-8884 or 931-682-9110 suemiller@ameddisys.com 15.00

March 15th Tea and Talk at Sugar Ridge Creations -FREE!

Tea and Talk at Sugar Ridge Creations March 15--- 12:30-2:30. Come and enjoy a wonderful tea party and enjoy listening to three different local women give a 15 minute talk on their businesses. You must contact hostess Pat Bruhn pjbruhn@bellsouth.net or 931 486 0227 or 931 215 8171 
free / max 16 ladies... Reservations required

Shop Closed Saturday, Feb 25th due to stomach virus

Allenbrooke Farms will be at Sugar Ridge Creations

Have you heard about Allenbrooke Farm in Spring Hill???? Offering a CSA program right here in Spring Hill????? Stephanie will be at Sugar Ridge Creations tomorrow, Thursday, to share her business info with us at our first Tea Party/Networking . You need to hear this woman's story about their business and what they have to offer . 12:30-2:30 call Pat to reserve your seat 931-486-0227 or cell 931-215-8171 max 16 so call now!!!! http://www.columbiadailyherald.com/sections/news/local/family-farm-cultivates-food-community-relationships.html

Family farm cultivates food, community relationships | Columbia Daily Herald

www.columbiadailyherald.com

Daniel and Stephanie Allen, Spring Hill organic farmers and owners of Allenbrooke Farms, pose in their greenhouse. The couple is developing what will eventually become a 120-acre farm dedicated to providing produce for the local community.

Tea Party and Netwroking

Come SIP TEA and hear entrepreneurs share with you their passion about their company, how they started and what they have to offer. Jennie with Pampered Chief, Stephanie with Allenbrooke Farms, Maggie with 31" and Pat with Young Living Oils.
No selling just a time for tea, scones and talk.
Where SUGAR RIDGE CREATIONS When Thursday Feb 16, 2012, 12;30 to 2;30.
For info call Pat at 931-486-0227 0r cell 931-215-8171.
Max 16 please call now!!!

Painted Furniture & Faux Finishes Workshop

Painted Furniture & Faux Finishes Workshop at Sugar Ridge Creations
March 9, 2012  11am-2pm    Distressed, crackle, flea market chic, French Country and a bit of whimsey    preregistration is required.....Call Martha at  615-944-5054 or email - therustyrake@charter.net
cost - $50.00  all supplies included

just finished these two birdhouses made from an old shabby quilt. Birds are also handmade and are trying to get in !!!! Would look great in a garden room or bathroom. Nice gift for your bird lover friend.... $35.00 each

just a few of the ladies at our knit/crochet group! We had such a great time. Some brought their projects and worked on them and some learned to knit or crochet for the first time....

brand new classes starting in February at shop. Really is looking like alot of fun

CLASSES IN THE LITTLE CABIN IN THE WOODS


Sugar Ridge Creations presents a class series of Lost Arts & Current Trends


Contact me on facebook, email-sugarridge@bellsouth.net or 931 486 1151 on Thurs,Fri,Sat  10-5 for more info on registering for a class. Hurry because we do have a limited number for each class or group.

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Calligraphy & Pretty Penmanship
Instructor: Martha Saino
4 week session: Fridays/Feb.10- Mar 2  Day Class 11-1  Night Class 6-8
Cost" $40.00 for all four sessions
Supply fee - $10.00
Martha began learning calligraphy at the tender age of 15 in high school art class & has had a love affair with the written word ever since!
She has used her talent to create stunning invitations, commissioned documents & commercial signage. She currently channels her energies into buying & selling antiques/vintage items & commissioned custom works.

Wool Rug Hooking
Instructor: Sha Smith
4 week session: Saturdays Feb. 4-25  10am to 2pm
Cost: $35.00 = supplies
wool  & backing will be supplied

Beginning Jewelry Assembly
Instructor: Victoria Lovett(Beaded Bungalow)
2 classes Options: Sat. Feb 11 or Sat Feb 25   2-4pm
Cost: $25.00 & includes all tools & supplies

Faux Finish Workshop
Instructor: Martha Saino
1 Day/March 9     11-3
Learn the basic techniquis to allow you to paint like the pros!  Styles include distressed,shabby chic,crackle, country chalk paint, plus sanding,sealing and more..

Free - Knit and Crochet Group every two weeks.
Starts Feb 9   1-3
Come and bring a project or just come and we will share supplies & help you get started knitting or crocheting. Bring a snack or sack lunch. Hot tea provided. No formal instructor, just knitters helping one another ain a relaxed atmosphere. Go to Sugar Ridge Creations Knit/Crochet Group on Facebook 7 RSVP

Free - Tea and Talk Networking Group
Hosted by: Pat Bruhn
Fri. -  Feb 16
12:30-2:30

Come and enjoy hot tea, finger foods & three home based business ladies will give a 15 minute talk  to  the networking group. Designed to allow women to share in a safe & relaxed environment. Reservations required.

we will be open Thurs,Fri, 10-5 this week and Closed on Sat., Christmas Eve
Have a merry Christmas and enjoy all those around you and be thankful for what you do have...... 

Christmas at Sugar Ridge Creations   open Thurs,Fri,Sat 10-5
Come out and shop local with us!!

Support Small Business Saturday was a good day! Thanks to each of you for your support

Sock Monkey tee shirt is a great gift item....

Here is my niece, wearing Sugar Ridge sockmonkey tee shirt... available in size sm,med,large,xlg,xxlg. $25.00

Order one now for your teen or granny!!!

Customers shopping

we are open every Thurs,Fri,Sat  10-5
Cay McShurley and her sweet mother in law shopping today for Christmas.

this is what will be at Sugar Ridge Creations this Thurs,Fri,Sat  10-5
Real Bittersweet from Virginia!!! I have always wanted this vine for fall decorating.... it is great just in a vase by itself or tucked in your fall items that you deorate with. I would like to make a wreath with it included. Come By and get some while it last!!!!

Bella Rustica Show at Tap Root Farm this weekend!!

come to our wonderful show this weekend at Tap Root Farm in Franklin, Tn.
I will be working with Carter's Creek Station Antiques and Rusty Rake. I have items in the  Rusty Rake Shop across from Carter's Creek Station Antiques in Spring Hill  for sale , so i will be working in the booth. If you like to Rock Your Gypsy Soul, then you better come on ..... You will love this Barn Sale and Gypsy junk......http://bellarusticanashville.blogspot.com/

Tired of summer!!! Ready for Fall at Sugar Ridge Creations!

Fall is Coming!!!

Just finished this burlap wreath. I think this would be much better inside, over a mantle or in the den. Could be used all year round. I made flowers from wool and wool leaves and feathers. It has a couple of burlap flowers and ruffle. This would definitely be a conversation piece since it is one of a kind. Let me know if you are interested in purchasing it. It is large but light. Apprx. 27" diameter... $39.00  

my neighbor brought me these flowers from her garden!!!!!!

aren't they beautiful??

Primitive flag with geraniums and Aqua Cowboy boot

would be great to leave out all year to support freedom. Aqua boot has silk geraniums and a primtive handmade flag.   28.00  Come by the shop to purchase on Thurs, Fri, Sat  `10-5

Finally, my hollyhocks are bloomin!!

Little birds are always welcome to rest in this turquoise chandelier with pearls and beads!Would look nice on a porch, sunroom, or bedroom.   Just made this yesterday and I love it. I can see this in the right home. Go to sugarridgecreations.etsy.com for more pics and details to order it or just come pick it up at Sugar Ridge Creations. You can email me at sugarridge@bellsouth.net..... Oh, and i would LOVE comments because they are fun to read. Tweet!

who left this chair back at Sugar Ridge Creation's front door???

oh, well!!! Looks like a chair is growing out of the ground!!!

I must have a green thumb for sure......

There is also a pressure cooker to the left with impatients cooking  in it

2011 God Williing and the Creek Don't Rise Plant Swap !!!

It was hard to pull this together this year..... I just have had such bad luck with the weather for our past plant swaps. But, I am having it on June 11th, Sat., 10-1.....  Shop will be open til 5:00
We are having Don Hover of Spring Hill, with his wife, Jean, to come and give us a demo on Lasagna Gardening. This is an easy to do way of layering organic materials for a no-dig,no-till garden. He says it is very easy to do and no waiting, just plant away!! Kind of interesting and love that he would show us how. If you are interested in this demo, just arrive at 10:00, under the trees in the country at Sugar Ridge Creations to learn this technique. I am such a novice but love , love learning about gardening.
Don Hover - 10:00 Lasagna Gardening demonstration
Plant swap starts - 11:00      Bring 1-4 plants from your yard, not Home Depot, and label your plants
Pot Luck Country Lunch - 12:00  Bring a dish to be spread out with everyone, just like an old fashioned dinner on the ground.....if you can, bring a yard chair. Wear an apron if you have one.  Drinks will be provided. I will have a tent set up for the event.
call me if you have any questions and remember, this is a small plant swap and very laid back!
931 486 1151  or email shop at sugarridgecreations.com
or facebook   sugarridgeceations(yes, spelled wrong) to keep in touch
Can't wait to see you and you can come with dirt under your nails......Mary Alice