Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Information on making beautiful crystal floral jewelry, double dry embossing and making “green” decor will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain).
Lisa Rojas is a crafter and designer, and she’s going to show how to make a beautiful crystal floral jewelry set using a crystal sheet from Connie Crystal. The jewelry has a diamond-like sparkle and 100% clarity. Rojas’ business is Stampin’ Queen Creations, and she’s from Victorville, California.
Diane Tunnell is an independent demonstrator with Stampin’ Up! If you’re a crafter, you have probably already learned about using embossing folders but have you ever tried a technique called “Double Dry Embossing?” Tunnell will demonstrate this technique and show several cards she’s made. She lives in Clovis.
Designer and crafter, Shannon Bielke will show how to reuse items around the house and incorporate them into new creations or what she calls “green décor.” Bielke’s company is Sha & Co. in Payson, Arizona.
Information on preparing light meals, making a coupon wallet and gel candles will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” noon Tuesday and 2 p.m. Saturday.
Sue Vaughn, cookbook author from Lamesa, Texas, will share some quick tips for preparing a light and nutritious meal. Her company is Jan-Su Publications.
Sewing expert and author Patsy Shields will demonstrate a technique for making a wallet sewn with four separate compartments, and it uses a basic utility stitch, beautiful fabrics and zippers. She is with Sulky of America in Sellersburg, Indiana.
Diane Lieb will show how to make gel candles, which make great gift items. Gel candles are especially good choices for places that don’t allow candles to be burned, and the aroma is wonderful. She’s from Portales.
Layered Tex-Mex cornbread salad
1 pkg. (6 1/2 ozs.) cornbread mix
2 cans (15 ozs. ea.) Pinto beans, drained
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
1 cup green onions, chopped
1/4 cup jalapeno peppers, seeded, chopped
12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1 cup sour cream
1 cup salsa
Prepare cornbread mix as directed on package. When cool, crumble the cornbread in a large dish. Top with half of the remaining ingredients, except sour cream and salsa. Repeat the layers. Mix together sour cream and salsa. Top mixture with sour cream and salsa mixture and additional jalapeno slices. Cover and chill 2 to 3 hours before serving.
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