November
November 16 & 17th- Crop for a cause!
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
November has many exciting things in store! Our major event is a fundraising crop for the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America. The activities will start on November 1st with make and takes, raffle ticket sales and crop sign ups.
Nov 16 & 17 Crop for a Cause for the Multiple Sclerosis Association will take place at the Quiambaug Firehouse. The hours are Saturday 11am – 11 pm and Sunday 10am -4pm. Food for both days has been donated by the Dog Watch Café , Stonington Pizza Palace and the Lighthouse Bakery. Cost for the event is $65 and all proceeds will go to MSAA. Special make and takes designed for the crop will be available at the crop site and also at the store and 100% of the fee will go to MSAA. In addition there will be a raffle which at the time of this printing has 26 items including gift certificates, gift baskets and gift cards from local businesses and individuals. Tickets are five for $10 and 100% of the money will go to MSAA. A special door prize will be drawn for crop attendees. Please show your support for all this association does for victims of Multiple Sclerosis and join us for this fun and important event!
Classes this month are all holiday themed and there will be card making and projects for your decorating and gift giving this season.
The pick of the month is card stock called the North Pole Express from Reminisce. It is guaranteed to sell out quickly! Come in early for these spectacular designs!
Nov 1 The monthly layout is a cornucopia delight and will perfectly frame this season’s pictures. We have created a two page layout using one of our favorite papers from Painted Pages. $10.50 until supplies run out.
For the month of November we will have several make & takes available all of which will benefit our November fundraiser. The cost is $3.00 each and 100% of this will go to MSAA.
Nov 2 Using the Hero Poinsettia ornament die this class has three cards each using a different technique. Class includes all supplies PLUS the die! 1pm $25
Nov 3 Scrapbook Cove’s project for this holiday is a wooden sleigh that can be decorated to match your home. We will have grapevine wreaths and lighthouses, shells and other fillers available for you. It will be a fun project and makes a great decoration for your table, mantle or shelf! 1pm $24
Nov 7,14,21 CCC for November will be holiday cards using a variety of stamps and dies. Since it’s the season of giving we will also be making an additional card for the Cards for Soldiers project. 1pm $5
Nov 9 TNT with Nancy is an adorable and practical desktop calendar and two mini gift bags using paper combinations of your choice. These make wonderful gifts! 1pm $18
Nov 10 Scrap & Dash Disney for November is all about Toy Story! 1pm $22
Nov 23 Christmas Card Marathon for 2019 is 28 cards with envelopes using papers from Authentique, Carta Bella and Echo Park. Class size is limited so sign up early for a spot! 10am start time. $50
Nov 28 Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
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December Classes & Events
November 23– holiday card making marathon on November 23rd. You will make 28 cards for $50. Class begins at 10am.
Coinciding with this class we will celebrate the season with customer appreciation holiday cheer. Please stop by for a visit and some tasty treats.
Small Business Saturday wraps up the month on November 30th. We will be giving free gifts with every purchase made and will have in store specials throughout the weekend.
We are once again participating in the Eastern Connecticut Holiday Shopping Trail. Pick up your passport and sticker on Small Business Saturday and be eligible for some fantastic prizes!
December pick of the month is a stunning embossing folder called Snowflake Swirl.
December 1-Drop-In Layout-Our two-page layout available to pick up or make in store is a Holiday theme. While supplies last. $10.50
December 1- Make & Take Card- The monthly make and take card will be a holiday card. While supplies last. $2.50
December 5,12,19,26-Color, Crop & Craft with us each Thursday. At one o’clock each Thursday we make a card using a variety of techniques. 1pm $5
December 14 & 15-Weekend Crop-Come crop with us! Saturday 10-10 pm and Sunday 10-4pm. Sign up for one day or both. $35 Saturday/$27 Sunday or $60 for both. Includes dinner on Saturday and brunch on Sunday. *We now offer half tables at an adjusted price. Call for more information or to book your table! This will be a fun BINGO crop. There will be three game prizes awarded!