Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Information on travel tips and making wall hangings for children’s rooms will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at noon Tuesday and at 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Adventure writer and photographer, Yvonne Lanelli will tell how preparation can make life easier when you travel. She calls it Ready, Set, Pack and Go, and she will discuss money matters, packing, security issues and much more. Lanelli is from Alto. Debra Quartermain shows how to combine Styrofoam foam shape...
Information on creating different tablescapes and building a whole food-healthy kitchen on a budget will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday. Interior decorator Latriece Brooks will show how to use fall accessories and create three different tablescapes using what you currently have on hand. This concept will work regardless of the season or time of year. Brooks’ company is Brooks Interior and she lives in Clovis. Author Maria...
Information on creating a floral English garden, and how to use magazine pages to create purses, totebags and other items will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday and at noon Thursday. Floral designer Carly Cylinder will show how to combine flowers and fruit in a basket to create an English garden. This makes an inexpensive, yet impressive arrangement that is great to use for many occasions. Her company is Flour LA and Flour LA Jr., and she liv...
Information on cake decorating techniques, making various party decorations, and the benefits of consuming fresh and dried figs will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, February and at noon Thursday. Emily Tatak is the former assistant assistant culinary specialist with Wilton Brands LLC in Woodridge, Ill., and she’s going to share some of the various techniques students learn when they take Course I in a Wilton Cake Decorating class. She will...
Information on Roman Shade safety standards and the importance of moderation and temperance versus dieting will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and at noon on Thurdsay. Terrell Sundermann will give a brief overview of the latest Roman Shade safety standards, and then show how to convert an existing Roman shade to make it safety-compliant. Her business is Terrell Sundermann Designs in Castle Rock, Colo. Spiritual master, Louix Dor Dempriey is...
Information on drawing Zentangles and creating your own background paper to coordinate with crafting projects will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Deborah Pace is an artist and designer, and she’s going to explain what a Zentangle is, how it got started and what supplies are needed. She’ll also talk about what surfaces you can use to create this art form. Pace’s company is AarTvark Cre8tions and she lives...
Information on using a Kinkajou bottle cutter and making a showstopper floral arrangement will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Elena Etcheverry is the founder and ED for Charity Wings, and she is going to show how to use the Kinkajou bottle cutter to make things like wine glasses, votive covers, cups and much more. This is just one of the many home-grown businesses she works with through her non-profit org...
Information on creating easy and fun miniature greeting cards and envelopes and discussing how parents and teachers can protect children from bullying and self-blame will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Marisa Pawelko is a licensed designer, and she will show how to create easy and fun miniature greeting cards and envelopes using shape cutters from her collection. She’ll be making a miniature bustier card...
Information on creating an under-the-bed storage bin, kitchen transformations, and rolling a hem edge on the sewing machine will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Bruce Johnson is the spokesperson for Minwax which is located in Upper Saddle Ridge, New Jersey. He is going to show how to use dresser drawers to create an under-the-bed storage bin. This home storage solution is so easy and attainable for even fir...
Information on constructing doll houses with sturdy plastic, using leather and home décor fabrics to make a Mug Rug and relieving pain will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Designer, Jana Beus knows that PVC pipe is not just for plumbing! She’s going to show how to con-struct a doll house using this lightweight but sturdy plastic. She’ll also show a product called “Magic Foam” which can become instant upho...
Information on relieving pain, substitutes for nightshades and how to make a Mug Rug will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Daniel Marez is a doctor of Oriental medicine in Raton, and he has written a book on relieving pain. He’s going to share his journey from being a licensed optician to becoming a healer and acupuncturist. Nightshades are a category of vegetables, and Carol Fenster, a nutritionist and a...
Information on interior design tips, making canapés and creating custom cuff bracelets using shape cutters will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Interior designer Kimball Starr is going to explain the tools you can use to change how you perceive the shape of a room’s interior. She’ll also discuss lighting, pattern and color in a room’s interior. Her business is Kimball Starr Interior Design in San Francisco....
Information on making a velvet stamped photo album and making a growth chart will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Lisa Rojas is a mixed media artist and designer, and she’s going to show how to make a beautiful velvet stamped photo book. Who knew you could stamp on elegant fabric such as velvet? Her company is Stampin’ Queen Creations in Victorville, California. Bruce Johnson is the spokesperson for Minwax...
Information on floral designing, using frames made with scrapbook paper, and cooking for a Paleo diet will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Floral designer, Carly Cylinder will show how to use flowers from a simple wrapped bouquet to create an easy arrangement using the “spiraling” method, which is a basic technique of floral design. Her company is Flour LA and Flour LA Jr., and she lives in Brookly...
Information on making projects with glitter, teaching kids to sew and using candy melts as cupcake toppers will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Barbara Trombley is President of Art Institute Glitter, Inc., and she’s going to show how to use various glitter products to decorate plates, ornaments, books, candles, candle holders and even tissue boxes. Trombley lives in Cottonwood, Arizona. Creative direc...
Information on animals and helping with PTSD, using new fabric markers and nutritional supplements will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Matthew Festa is with Guardians of Rescue, and he’s going to explain how animals who have been trained through a program called Animals Helping People can help anyone with Post Tramatic Stress Disorder, especially military personnel. He lives in Smithtown, New York. Desig...
Information on using essential oils in cooking, texturizing fabric, and discussing how colors affect us psychologically will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Kris Wrede is an aromatic alchemist and natural perfumer, and her business is Kismet Potions. In the aromatic kitchen, Wrede will show how to prepare unusual recipes using essential oils to make life more sensual and to help one appreciate the vib...
Information on working with hearty clay, cooking for longevity and using figs in popular food trends will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Dianna Effner is a designer of doll molds, and she will show several dolls and other items made from Hearty Clay. She’ll demonstrate how to mix colors and how to condition the clay for pressing. Her company is Expressions, Inc. in Jamestown, Missouri. Maria Benardis will...
Information on preparing salads, travel tips and an online resource for living gluten-free will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Connie Moyers represents Mrs. Cubbison’s Kitchens, and she’s going to talk about the abundant selection of pre-packaged salads available in most supermarkets, as well as all the add-ons that can be used, including croutons, tortilla strips and wonton strips. Moyers lives in Clovis....
Information on caring for jewelry, making a custom headboard and working with paper punches will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Kristina Rachel is a jewelry designer, and she’s going to show how to take care of jewelry, whether it’s sterling silver, gold, base metal or even leather and gemstones. Her company is Rachel Claire Collection and she’s from San Jose, California. Rebecca Peck represents The Uphol...
Information on making candy pinwheels, unique no-sew pillows and preparing savory and flavorful California figs will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Nancy Siler always has new ways to use basic candy melts, and she’ll demonstrate how to make candy pinwheels that will be a big hit at any occasion, especially a child’s birthday party. Siler formerly represented Wilton Brands LLC in Woodridge, Illinois. Jana Be...
Information on growing pumpkins and gourds, weight loss and making custom designs with inks will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Curt Jaynes owns and operates GardenSource Nursery & Landscaping in Portales, and he’s going to talk about how to grow pumpkins and gourds and share some usage tips. He’ll also tell how to identify the various products. As a registered dietitian, Pat Baird says that people always...
Information on using whole grains in your favorite recipes, cooking with salmon and sewing on stretchy fabrics will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Cindy Falk is with the Kansas Wheat Commission, and she’s going to show how simple it is to sneak whole grains into your favorite recipes. She recommends that we make at least half of our grains “whole” grains, and she’ll explain why. She’s from Manhattan, Ka...
Information on quilting, fitness and cooking with legumes will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Karen Eckmeier owns The Quilted Lizard, and she’s going to show a new series of patterns which uses a paper backed fusible for easy appliqué, and also show how she combines floral, fauna and critters to create a kaleidoscope design. Eckmeier lives in Kent, Connecticut. Author and fitness guru Kate McKay is going...
Information on making treat pops, making purses from old jeans and fabric scraps, and a discussion of kitchen transformations will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Nancy Siler formerly represented Wilton Brands in Woodridge, Illinois, and she’s going to demonstrate how to make Treat Pops, which are sweet, individual servings of cake layered with icing or a favorite filling and topped with a festive accen...
