Craft Fair Season

I feel so behind!  It’s craft fair season and I have’t done a single one yet this year.  Going to OnStage earlier in the month, and then flying straight to Boston for a week really put my craft fair plan into a tail spin.  I do have one this Friday at North Chatham Elementary School from 6-9 pm.  It’s a local school and I get to be set up right next to my best friend who sells Usborne Books, so there should be plenty of food traffic.  I’ve never done this fair, and I’m really looking forward to it.  I hope, you’ll stop by and support the North Chatham Elementary PTA Holiday Market.

To get ready for the market, I’ve been busy making some handmade gifts that could be used for stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, or just a little something to brighten someone’s day.  These desk calendars don’t take up a lot of room, and the sentiment says it all:  When I count my blessings, you are on the top of my list.  I’m really happy I could use the Count My Blessings Stamp Set – it’s so much more than just for Thanksgiving or fall!  I lined the acrylic easel with a 6″ x 4″ piece of Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper and a strip of Gold Glimmer Paper, just to add a little sparkle.   But wait…I’m not done!  What’s a present without beautiful packaging?  I used a 6″ x 17″ Gusseted Cellophane Bag and some new Sweet Soiree Ready Shreddie, which I’d received in my 2018 Occasions preorder.  Shhhhhhh…Ready Shreddie  isn’t available until January 1, but I couldn’t resist using it to dress up my packaging.  Isn’t it festive?   I finished it all up with a bow in matching Finely Woven Ribbon.   What a perfect gift for someone special!

 ***Ask me about Santa’s Helper Wish List.  You get me your wish list + emails of family and friends.  I’ll take care of the rest. If you’re local, I’ll include delivery and gift wrapping!

December

• December 2nd, Customer Appreciation Day.  10 am  RSVP by 11/30.
• December 9th – Christmas Card Club,  10 am or 2 pm.  RSVP due no later than 11/25. (Available in person or “to go” by mail.)
• December 10th – 2nd Sunday ​Sweet & Simple (Half Full)2 pm.   RSVP by 12/8  (Available in person or “to go” by mail.)
• December 10th – Stamping Bee Holiday Party @ Carolina Brewery 6 pm
• December 30th – New Year’s Bingo – Stampin’ Style!  You won’t want to miss out on this.  Featuring Make & Takes, Bingo, Prizes, Food!.  All new products and prizes from the 2018 Occasions and Sale-a-Bration Catalogs!   Must RSVP and prepay no later than 12/15.  ​​

March 2018

• March Madness – Stampin’ & Craftin’ @ the Beach!  March 16-18.  More details to come soon!  Deposit $50 – available for Christmas Gift Giving!