Saturday, August 23, 2008

It's Our Birthday!






Today is the 20th birthday of the Mercantile.

We did not have a ribbon-cutting 20 years ago, so we decided to have one today. Pendleton Mayor Carol Burdette (a former employee) spoke briefly and did the honors of cutting the ribbon. We also had lots of goodies to eat and a Birthday Card Make & Take.

Thank you to all who joined us so far today, friends, family and strangers as well!

Thank you to all of our friends and customers who have supported us these last 20 years, we look forward to many more.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

September 2008 class schedule

Well, we have September's schedule ready. Some of the classes are already starting to fill spaces.
Please give us a call (864-646-9431) if you would like us to save you a space, or you can email us at mercantinc@aol.com

Class Schedule for September 2008
Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes.

Call now to reserve a space - Class spaces are limited - Check store or web site for class descriptions

September 2 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Quilted Cards – Cindy - $20

September 4 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Stone & Chain Bracelet – Terri - $40 – NEW

September 6 & 7 – Saturday & Sunday – Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival in Greenville – Store open both days

September 9 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte - *price varies

September 11 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Multi-Strand Mania – Terri - $10 + supplies used

September 13 – Saturday – 8:30 – 10:30 Am – Quilted Cards – Cindy - $20
3:00 – 5:00 –PM – Cards for the Men in Your Life – Terri - $18

September 16 – Tuesday – Crafting A-La-Carte - *price varies

September 18 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Stamp of the Months Cards (Aug. - Floral Branch) – Terri - $18 (students need to bring the stamp for this class)

September 20 – Saturday – 8:30 – 10:30 AM – Stamp of the Month Cards (Aug. – Floral Branch) – Terri - $18 (students need to bring the stamp for this class)
3:00 – 5:00 PM – Wire Wrapping Basics – Cindy - $25

September 23 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Wire Wrap Bracelet – Cindy - $25

September 25 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte - *price varies

September 27 – Saturday – 8:30 – 10:30 AM – Multi-Strand Mania – Terri - $10 + supplies used
3:00 – 5:00 PM – Holiday Cards – Cindy - $18

September 30 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte - *price varies

***Price of classes includes all supplies, unless otherwise noted. Where needed, written instructions are also included. All instructions written by the staff at The Mercantile are copyrighted – all rights reserved.

*** Check our web site for class descriptions. When a Crafting A-La-Carte has been reserved, we are making every effort to post the chosen topic on the calendar listing of the web site.

*Crafting A-La-Carte: Students can pick the time they would like to take the class and the topic.
Tuesdays or Thursdays daytime for 1 – 4 students
9:00 – 11:00AM or 2:00 – 4:00PM
Also available a series of Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00, for 1 – 6 students,
check calendar for dates.
Classes available include beading, stamping and paper crafting classes.
Check store for our listing of over 200 classes.
Prices vary depending on the class (starting at $18 – all supplies included unless otherwise noted).
24 hour advanced notice required.
The first person to reserve a date/time picks the topic. (Some dates have already been reserved.)
Great party idea! Unique gift idea!

Monday, August 11, 2008

Has it really been 20 years?


This is a copy of the press release we just sent out. And the photos are of the store before Connie & Bill did all their work to get it in shape.
The Mercantile will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Saturday, August 23rd, beginning at 10AM with a ribbon cutting by Pendleton Mayor Carol Burdette. The celebration will continue throughout the day at the store, located at 149 East Queen Street in Pendleton, with light refreshments. What began as a small gift shop, started by Bill & Connie Earl on August 23, 1988 has grown to include two of their daughters (Terri Earl Brooks and Cindy Earl Higgins). The selection of gifts, old-fashioned candy, and gourmet coffee beans has been joined by Melissa & Doug toys, Folkmanis Puppets and Soy Bean Oil candles from Pawley’s Island. Beyond that, there is also a large selection of rubber stamps, papers and beads along with the tools and supplies needed to create with them. Terri and Cindy have brought with them their creative talents and offer a full calendar of over 200 creative classes in rubber-stamping, beading and paper crafts.
We hope you can join us on the 23rd for our celebration.

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Terri & Cindy at the G'ville Stamp Show

Our creative forces will be teaching workshops at the Heirloom Productions Stamp show in Greenville, SC the weekend of September 6 and 7, 2008 at the Carolina First Center

ATC BOX Taught by Terri Earl Brooks of The Mercantile , Saturday, 9/6, 11 - noon

Using Brilliance and Chalk inks, learn the "how To's" of decorating this adorable box. Not into ATC? This box is perfect for giving Gift Cards, Jewelry, Money, Stamps and so much more!! Come join in the fun.

Cost 15.00
Supplies needed: Any favorite small stamps, (images and words.)
All skill levels
Maximum 16 students.

Washi Paper Quilting Taught by Cindy Earl Higgins of The Mercantile, Sunday, 9/7, noon - 1

Create two beautiful three dimensional cards using traditional Japanese techniques and beautiful washi papers.

Cost 15.00
Supplies needed: Detail scissors, pencil and glue stick
All Skill Levels
Maximum 8 students

Monday, August 4, 2008

August 2008

Her it is - the August class schedule for the Mercantile!

Class Schedule for August 2008
Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes.

Call now to reserve a space - Class spaces are limited - Check store or web site for class descriptions



August 2 – Saturday – 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Art Clay Silver – Project II – Cindy -50

August 5 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte – price varies*

August 7 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte – price varies* (Spiral Rope Bracelet $18)

August 9 – Saturday – 8:30 – 10:30 AM – Wire Wrapping Basics – Cindy - $25
3:00 – 5:00 PM – All Occasion Cards – Terri - $18 – NEW

August 12 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Iris Folding – Cindy - $18 – NEW

August 14 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte – price varies*

August 16 – Saturday – 8:30 – 10:30 AM – Iris Folding – Cindy - $18 – NEW

August 19 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte – price varies*

August 21 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Multi-strand Mania – Terri - $10+ supplies used – NEW

August 23 – Saturday – The Mercantile’s 20th Anniversary Celebration

August 26 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte – price varies*

August 28 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Stamp of the Month Cards (July - Pets are…) – T - $18

August 30 – Saturday – 8:30 – 10:30 AM – Special Occasion Cards – Terri – NEW
3:00 – 5:00 PM – Wire Wrap Bracelet – Cindy - $25 – NEW






***Price of classes includes all supplies, unless otherwise noted. Where needed, written instructions are also included. All instructions written by the staff at The Mercantile are copyrighted – all rights reserved.

*** Check our web site for class descriptions. When a Crafting A-La-Carte has been reserved, we are making every effort to post the chosen topic on the calendar listing of the web site.



*Crafting A-La-Carte: Students can pick the time they would like to take the class and the topic.
Tuesdays or Thursdays daytime for 1 – 4 students
9:00 – 11:00AM or 2:00 – 4:00PM
Also available a series of Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00, for 1 – 6 students
Check calendar for dates.
Classes available include beading, stamping and paper crafting classes.
Check store (or our web site) for our listing of over 200 classes.
Prices vary depending on the class (starting at $18 – all supplies included unless otherwise noted).
24 hour advanced notice required.
The first person to reserve a date/time picks the topic. (Some dates have already been reserved.)
Great party idea! Unique gift idea!


The Mercantile, Inc. – 149 E. Queen Street, Pendleton, SC 29670 (864) 646-9431 mercantinc@aol.com, http://www.themercantilestore.com/