WELCOME TO
CJG Creations
Your go to, for all your specialty, custom, promotional and personalized gifts in Cloquet and surrounding area.
I really do
STAND
behind my
Work :)
Welcome to CJG creations, a Personalized Gifts business owned and operated by Carol Gist in Northern Minnesota. I am a wife of 44 years, a mother and a Nana of 4 beautiful grand daughters with whom I craft as often as I can. With a love for and years of practice in crafting and a knack for Sublimation, Vinyl work, as well as the use of paper and cardstock, I am dedicated to creating special gifts people will love and cherish. I have a passion for creating something that will last a lifetime.
The kids were having fun making a free corsage or boutonniere at CJG Creations flower table during the Spring Pine Tree Plaza Craft Show
Photos used with Parental Permission
Check out some of our items at the "Shop on the Corner"
in Cloquet, Mn
Located at 612 Cloquet Ave
I will be at the Cloquet Chamber of Commerce
Craft and Vendor Show on October 11 and 12
Held at Black Bear Casino
Come and visit me and see my new designs and shop for some Holiday gifting. Remember: I can personalize items for you.
Smaller items don't handle large amounts of lettering. Please talk with me about your needs.
Fall Thoughts:
"Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go "
* unknown
"Fall has always been mu favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.
*Lauren DeStefano
New Items this Fall
New spinner shapes:
Stars, Balloons, Tear Drop, Flower, and Rhombus.
All Wind Spinners can be made with your favorite subject matter. Patterns, photos and more.
ONLY the Sublimated items allow for photo additions.
I cannot reproduce copywritten materials.
Now offering memory slates. Personalized with photos, quotes and backgrounds. These would be great for new baby, weddings, anniversaries ect. Use your imagination.
New Offering at CJG Creations
COOKIE DECORATING for Fun CLASSES BY CAROL
Three levels are offered:
All materials needed will be provided at each class. Take home Decorating Kits are provided at each class and vary according to that class subjects.
Class 1 - Beginner the Basics
Although we don't bake at these classes, you will learn some tricks to making the perfect cookie, creating the perfect canvas for your cookie art. Icing prep including coloring and consistencies will be covered as well as the Wet on Wet technique and beginner piping. You will leave the class with 6 completed cookies to enjoy. Cookies vary season to season but technique will be similar to those pictured to the right.
Class 2 - Intermediate
This class builds on Class 1 as well as adding techniques for creating segmented cookies. Royal Icing Transfers and templates will also be covered. You will go home once again with 6 finished cookies to enjoy at home.
Cookies vary season to season but technique will be similar to those pictured to the right.
Class 3 - Advanced
Class 3 builds on classes 1 and 2 as well as adding more advanced piping and decorating skills, similar to those pictured to the right. Transfers, using templates as well as learning how to add that special touch to your cookies, making them one of a kind.
Cookies vary season to season but technique will be similar to those pictured to the right.
At this time, all Classes are held at "Shop on the Corner" 612 Cloquet Ave, Cloquet.
Next scheduled classes are:
Sunday September 8th 1:00 - 3:00
Class 1 - Beginner, the Basics Cost $40
currently not scheduled
Class 2 - Intermediate Cost $40
currently not scheduled
Class 3 - Advanced Cost $50
You must pre-register for these classes by calling The Shop on the Corner
at 218-390-1887
Registration closes the day before the class.
Classes are limited to 12 participants.
My classes are limited to 12 participants. They are low key and focus on learning and having fun. No experience is needed, just a desire to learn something new. This is not a "paint by number" kind of class. I will guide you in technique but encourage you to explore and create using your imagination. You can never ruin a decorated sugar cookie, they will always be sweet to eat. Come join us.
Disclaimer: I am not a professional Cookie Artist, I just have a love for creating cookies and want to share this with you in a calm and welcoming atmosphere.