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Show Also in this section: Lifestyle Landers B3 Weddings B4-- 7 ArtsEntertainment B9 Sunday Sept. 23, 1990 B, Women like to make something that is quick and easy bands said- - "These things are good; you ought to sell them,' " she said. At that time they were primarily into grapevine wreaths and floral arrangements which they continue to produce for sale at Provo Craft. They took their wreaths and floral arrangements to craft fairs and couldn't find By RENEE C. NELSON Herald Lifestyle Editor It began four years ago when neighbors Candy Cloward and Becky Jorgensen were asked to organize an LDS Ward bazaar. "Neither of us sewed," said Candy. But this didn't stop them from producing a successful bazaar. "When we did it, our hus ? instruction books on how to make wreaths, period. "We went to Robert Workman who owns Provo Craft and also has PC Publications and he published our first book, 'Brass with Class,' " Becky said. It shows how to make wreaths and then insert brass pieces to give class to the wreaths. It was their first venture into the publishing world, but not their last. "We sent some of our wreath and floral creations to Plaid Enterprises and asked them if they wanted to publish a book," said Candy. "We wanted to do a Christmas book," explained Becky but they weren't doing Christmas yet. So they published the book, "A Potpourri of Florals." Since then they have done six super books with Plaid. Another publishing company Hot Off The Press told them they loved their Christmas things and published the book "Christmas Tidings" in addition to "Buds & Blossoms," both of which are available at Provo Craft. These two companies are both national so it has given the young entrepreneurs good national exposure. "We also did two books on wearable art sweatshirts and said Becky. Since March they have been publishing pattern books under their own company, Lasting Impressions. Titled "Precious Collections," the books provide detailed patterns on making different human or animal dolls. Their precious collections include "Laura," "Summer Jane," "Ginnie," and - "Jessica." "We are coming out with new patterns in October," said Candy. Dolls, wreaths, floral decorations, centerpieces, trees. There is nothing they won't tackle. They are currently doing the big Christmas tree at Provo Craft. Candy and Becky explain that they have gone this route because they want to be home with their children. Candy has four ranging from 12 to 3 and Becky has tnree ranging from 12 to 6. "You get tremendous satisfaction in making something yourself," said Becky. "It is good therapy sewing, creating and manufacturing." Candy explained that the lady who sews for them Molly Bryns who incidentally has 10 chil- dren loves it. "Women get tremendous satisfaction out of making something pretty." "Our patterns are easy," added Becky. "We want instant results; we are not the cross-stitc- h kind." "Women don't have time to make all those quilts," added Candy. "But they do have time in an afternoon to make something for their daughters or for their house. It saves money and creates something beautiful." Their venture into the world of business is a family enterprise. "Our children stuff patterns and envelopes," said Candy. "And both husbands help," added Becky, whose husband Jeff is a builder. "He has built props for our trade shows." Candy's husband Greg is a computer specialist and does design work for them on the computer. 1 v j J Herald Photo David Dahl Candy Cloward, Provo, warms up to her "Summer Jane" bunny. The pattern, under the same name, is available in Precious Collections patterns at Provo Craft. WT iw"rt'ii'ir"i'nririi"B olf ii n'm i r wimiifrininimfi'h immm mm mi nrri n ii m& Herald Photo David Dahl Becky Jorgensen, Highland, displays some of the Precious Collections creatures available in patterns from Provo Craft. A : ir. ifU VZTA" ra I il I . i J til kr" f 1 - Thru the Grapevine features local contributors Thru the Grapevine is a gift shop p with approximately 22 local contributors, Located at 212 S. State, Orem, it offers co-o- country and holiday items, gifts and home furnishings, including rugs, quilts, afghans, baby shawls, lamps and furni- - ture. In the upstairs country bedroom is some of the furniture made by Ellen Zimmerman, Mapleton. Country Art Works offers antiques, crafts reflecting every state in U.S. Russell and Sharron Evans opened Country Artworks, 737 N. State, Orem, in 1985. The cozy shop features limited edition prints of Sharon's internationally known artwork, accessories for the home and craft items and antiques from all over the United States. For the holidays this year, the shop will feature a cowboy Christmas theme. The unusual invento- vX ry includes woven and . 5 braided rugs, woven bedspreads, fragrances, tapes of appealing music, unique dolls and nostalgic items from the past. Herald Photos Tamara Sneddon Gledhills for home decor Holiday items such as trees and wreaths are big at Gledhills, along wih party and wedding decor, silk flowers, handiwork and vases. Owned by Jim Gledhill, it is located at 374 N. State, Orem. |