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06/19/2026

This project has two options:
Adopt a (crocheted) animal, receive an adoption certificate, and paint their new house. (Thirty)
Paint and decorate the house and take it home to your stuffed animal. (Twenty Two)
We'll use beads, rhinestones, pebbles, paint, and plaster for the houses.
Saturday 11am and 4pm in the DIY Studio. The drink bar is open and we have 3 boba flavors!
11 Rend Lake Plaza over by Rural King and Dollar Tree in Benton just off the interstate.

06/18/2026

We had our first Bachelorette Party in the DIY Studio! They started with bare plywood and pine pieces, chose their colors, and made some pretty decor for their homes. We got out the glitter and a few of the girls used a nail gun for the first time. ❤️ Big thank you to Olivia for thinking of us when she was coming up with party ideas. Thank you all for coming to create with us!
Wood kits provided by Stitchy Witch Crafts.

06/17/2026

There's a holiday this weekend, not to mention that Sesser Homecoming kicks off tonight! You should probably make sure he's dressed appropriately. 😉

06/17/2026

Today's Mahjong instruction class went 👌 excellent! We're having an intermediate (you know basics but need to practice) class next week on the 23rd.
We'll have another beginner class on Sunday the 28th. No knowledge needed, this is an introduction to the game class.
Only 12 seats open for each class. Must have at least 8. $35/person.

06/16/2026

Friendly Reminder Goose wants to let you know we will not be painting in the Studio today. The rest of the week, ABSOLUTELY, just not today. It's Mahjong class day!

06/16/2026

West Frankfort seems to be using TEAMWORK to grow the Redbird Rattler! Rocky Balboa - Benton's Community Rock Snake 🐍 can get so much longer if we can get more people involved. It's out at the Benton Community Park District and is approaching 200 rocks long! 🪨 Have you joined in on the fun with your kids?

06/15/2026

REMINDER! 2 spots open. Who's coming??
This is an instructor led beginner, no idea what you are doing class. If there's enough interest we'll have another one during evening hours for the same level of skill. Next week we can do a follow-up intermediate class for anyone interested.

06/15/2026