Monday, February 22, 2016

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Hittin' The Bottle Class Night


 Some glass bottles
are just too pretty
to throw out...




Why DO they put whiskey 
in such pretty bottles anyway??




We had fun
turning empty
glass bottles into 
works of art...




With a little paint,
a new label,
and a little ribbon...



the transformation
is quite 
impressive...


We had a good time
"Hittin' the Bottle"
with our paint, brushes
and
creative minds!



You don't need to be 21
to be artistic!

Friday, February 12, 2016

Cupid's On The Move

Vintage Beauty Set $65


Cupid's been busy at the store...

stop in and see what's new!

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Just Paint It

With two brands of CHALK Style Paints
on hand...



Old Town Paints
and
Chateau Chic



3 different size containers,
80 or so different colors to choose from...





you simply must
try this fun new technique
on an old, tired piece of your own...


No sanding, scraping, or stripping...

just start painting...



Distress to your hearts desire...




Wax on 
Wax off... 





Did I mention these awesome fabrics
from the "Tim Holtz Collection"...

Love this old dictionary print in red!




Many prints to choose from...



and all the expert advice
you could possibly need...

 all at 
The Prairie Preservationist

Open:
Thursday and Friday
10:00 - 5:00

Saturday
10:00 - 2:00


Saturday, February 6, 2016

Be Mine

Have you shopped for your Valentine yet....




or are you springing 
for the usual candy and flowers
at the last minute?

In case you want 
to make this Valentines Day
a MEMORABLE one...

Try some ideas
from The Prairie Preservationist...



First, call and make dinner reservations...

then wrap up some fun Vintage Jewelry...




or if she's not into bling,

How  about a gift certificate for one
of our Chalk Painting Classes
or other fun workshops...


Let her know how much she inspires you

and how much you "wooly" care about her...


It doesn't have to be complicated 

At The Prairie Preservationist
we like to make it easy...


Thoughtful and Simple...

Sing a love song...
(this one is on the radio a lot)
Can you sing like
Meghan Trainor and John Legend?


If not we'll help you put your love letter
on a canvas...
something to treasure forever
Even Better!


Sunday, January 31, 2016

Great Balls of Wool!


Some sheep have wandered
 into our store...





are there any sheep herders out there?






If not we will put them to good use...






February can be a cold month in South Dakota...






we will make stocking hats
from their wool...





and dryer balls!




I repeat!  "From their WOOL!!"

Let's call them "Dryer Sheeps" 
(don't want to rile the herd!)





Replace those smelly, expensive dryer sheets
with hand made Woolly Balls
made here in South Dakota
by "the Crafty Ewe"

*shorten drying time
*reduce wrinkles
*decrease static
*soften laundry
*save money
*fragrance free
(or naturally scented with a few drops
of essential oils!)

"oh, and they don't go BAAAAAhd!



Check out our new line
of Sheepwares
Soon!


Friday, January 15, 2016

Picture Preservation

In case you are bored this winter...

If you live where it's 20 below and 
you're not out ice fishing every weekend...

In case you need something fun to do

inside where it's warm and cozy...



take out those boxes of old pictures
and consider some new wall art...



The Prairie Preservationist
will help you ad artsy elements,
textures and words
to your favorite photos...

Have a favorite quote or verse
you keep in your heart?

put it on a canvas and share it 
by your front door...

Let's get creative!

Our studio is always open...
call for an appointment or 
browse our retail showroom
filled with:

VINTAGE items,
Retro-Fabrics and Furniture,
Chalk Style Paints and Stains,
Hand made Jewelry and Accessories,
Cavalinni & Co. Paper Sources,
Art and Salvage supplies

Stop in
and
BE INSPIRED!

Thursday and Friday
10:00 - 5:00
Saturday
10:00 - 2:00
(new WINTER hours)