Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Crafting Details for July 9th Activity

Here are all the measurements and details regarding the crafting activities for the Christmas in July! RS event.  Please, don't forget to sign up for which crafts you'll be doing and don't forget to bring a side dish or dessert for the BBQ if you plan on attending that as well.  Thanks and we look forward to seeing you there!

"Sausage" Pillowcase
  • Bring washed and trimmed (squared edge) contrasting fabric 44-45 inches wide
  • 27" for the body 
  • 10" for the cuff
  • 2" for the trim
Children's Tutu
  • Scissors
  • Ruler or measuring tape
  • 4 yards of tulle in any color or various colors (3 yards for baby)
  • 20" of elastic for waist (or strechy adult head band) or measure your child's waist beforehand
Hand Bag
  • Pins
  • Ruler
  • Thread
  • Scissors
  • Sewing machine (some will be provided, but will be shared)
  • 2 contrasting cotton fabrics (1 yard of each: 2 pieces - 14"x30" & 1 piece - 7"x28")
  • Loop with button enclosure or velcro
Tote Bag
  • Cut and bring: 1/2 yard of 54" wide home decor. fabric for outside of tote (Cut 2-13"x15" front, 1-8"x13" bottom, 2-8"x15" sides)
  • Cut and bring: 2/3 yard of 54" wide contrasting home decor. fabric or canvas for inside of tote (Cut 2-13"x15" front, 1-8"x13" bottom, 2-8"x15" sides, 2-4"x52" handles)
Advent Candle
  • ~$1 per candle (to be paid for at activity)
  • Paints should be supplied
Picture Block
  • ~$2-4 per block  (to be paid for at activity)
  • Bring own 4"x4" pictures (Either printed professionally or by laser jet printer b/c ink jet pictures smear)
  • Stamp pad ink for coloring the edge of block (optional)
Birthday Calendar
  • ~$3 per calendar  (to be paid for at activity)
  • Scrapbooking paper is optional b/c there will be some provided
  • Scissors, stickers, stamps, or hole punches also optional

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

RS Temple Baptism Trip Tonight!

Don't forget the temple baptism trip is tonight!  Meet at the Medford Temple at 6:00pm so that we can be prepared for the session starting at 6:30pm.  If you weren't able to sign up for the carpool leaving from GP Stake Center, comment to this post or send an e-mail to RiversideWardRS@gmail.com before 4:30pm so the activity committee can make sure you have transportation.  Those in the Rogue River carpool will meet at Umpqua bank in RR at 5:30pm.  

Friday, June 24, 2011

Don't forget!

If you have a Facebook account, keep in touch through our page "Riverside Ward Relief Society" for details, reminders, and pictures of activities and projects that are posted on the wall regularly.  Joining that group is another great way to interact with the ward sisters through posting ideas and announcements on the group wall to keep us all up-to-date!

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Summer Fun with Relief Society!

The Riverside Relief Society has two exciting activities coming up in the next couple of weeks that we'd love for you all to attend!  Now that summer is here, we know that schedules get busy with traveling and family events, so don't forget to make time for yourselves and enjoy the upcoming activities:


June 28th (Tuesday): RS Temple Baptisms @ the Medford Temple

  • Session prep starts at 6:00pm, session will begin at 6:30pm
  • Carpools:
    • Grants Pass is meeting at the Stake Center @ 5:15pm
    • Rogue River is meeting at Umpqua Bank @ 5:30pm
  • Please sign-up if you'll be joining us and if you can help with the carpools 


July 9th (Saturday): Super Saturday - Christmas in July! @ the GP Stake Center
  • 10am-3pm 
    • Craft instruction at 10:30am and 1:30pm
    • BBQ/Potluck lunch served between 12pm and 1pm
  • Crafting Activities:
    • Tote and Hand Bags 
      • Bring pre-cut fabric
    • Children's Tutus 
      • Bring tulle and elastic bands
    • Picture Blocks
      • Blocks provided ($)
      • Bring pictures (4x4) professionally printed or laser-jet printed (no ink-jet print outs, the ink will run!)
    • Advent Candles
      • Candles and paint provided ($)
    • Pillow Cases
      • Bring pre-cut fabric
    • Birthday Calendar
      • Calendars provided ($)
      • Bring favorite scrap-booking material for decorating
  • Please sign-up before July 7th for the crafts you would like to make and indicate how many you'd like to do of each. Also, if possible, please sign up to make a side dish or a dessert for the potluck portion of the BBQ.

*Reminder* 
You don't need to be a member to attend Christmas in July!  So bring along your friends and take advantage of this great missionary opportunity.

*Note*  Sign-up sheets are passed around during church, but you can also sign-up via our Facebook event pages or by e-mailing RiversideWardRS@gmail.com