Celebrating 25 years!

Celebrating 25 years!

Anniversary Open House

Saturday, August 24, 2013

10 AM – 5:30 PM

Refreshments; Door Prizes; Make & Takes; and more…

Connie and Bill Earl opened The Mercantile for business on August 23, 1988

at 149 East Queen Street in  Pendleton, SC.

Over the years they were joined by two of their daughters; Terri Earl Brooks and

Cindy Earl Higgins, who both continue Connie’s dream today.

What began as a gift shop has evolved into a gift shop that also specializes in rubber stamping, paper arts and beading.  We still carry Gourmet Coffee Beans, Candles, Old Fashioned Candy, Toys, gifts and Greeting Cards.  Newer items include additional tabletop décor, hand crafted soaps and the return of gourmet food mixes. 

We also offer creative classes for all ages.

Please, come join us for the celebration!

Summer Vacation

We are taking our vacation the first week of July.

The store will be closed from 

Sunday, June 30 through Thursday, July 4, 2013.

On Friday, July 5, the doors will open again at 10 AM 

and we will resume our regular schedule.

When we get back, we have a fun event planned for that weekend.

More to come...

If you are in need of something urgently that week, give us a call

we will be in the area and can make arrangements.

Class Schedule for June 2013

Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes.

Call now to reserve a space – Class spaces are limited – Check store for class descriptions

Reservations are required so we can be prepared.

**** Subject to changes…****

June 1 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM - Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

                        Is there a class you’d like to take?  Call and reserve this time.

                                    3:00 – 5:00 PM – Change A Bead Necklace – Terri - $25

June 6 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

                        Is there a class you’d like to take?  Call and reserve this time.

June 8 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Gesso Techniques for Paper – Cindy - $18

                                    3:00 – 5:00 PM – Multi-Strand Mania – Terri - $10 + materials used

June 11 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

                        Is there a class you’d like to take?  Call and reserve this time.

June 13 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Do You Doodle? – Terri - $15 – NEW

June 15 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – A Muse – a gathering of creative minds

                                    3:00 – 5:00 PM – Play With Clay – Session A – Cindy - $30 (covers both sessions) - NEW

June 18 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM

June 20 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

                        Is there a class you’d like to take?  Call and reserve this time.

June 22 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Do You Doodle? – Terri - $15 – NEW

                                    3:00 – 5:00 PM – Play With Clay – Session B – Cindy - $30 (covers both sessions) – NEW

June 25 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

                        Is there a class you’d like to take?  Call and reserve this time.

June 27 – Thursday – 7:00 -9:00 PM – 10 Quick Cards – Cindy - $18

June 29 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – 10 Quick cards – Cindy - $18

                                    3:00 – 5:00 PM – 5 Dylusions Techniques – 1 Piece of Art – Mary - $15

***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!

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

A class with Nathalie Metivier from Magenta

These are the 3 cards that will be featured in our April 21 card class with the ever-so-talented Nathalie Metivier from Magenta Rubber Stamps.

The class will be at 2 PM on Sunday, April 21, 2013 and the cost will be $45/student.  Please call today to reserve your space.  Reservations go on a first come/first served basis with priority given to those who pay up front.  (If you reserve a spot, the class is full and a paying customer would like to sign up, you will be notified and given a chance to pay.)

Happy New Year - 2013

It is that time of year when we are all recuperating from the busy end-of-the-year holiday craziness. 

We have gotten our class schedule partially finished, and I will post it here as soon as it is done.

The first class currently on the schedule is for Saturday morning, January 19 from 9 - 11.  Terri will introduce you to the world of making polymer clay beads and cabochons.  The cost of this class is $20 and includes all of your materials.

That afternoon, Mary will help you make Valentines with her own special flair.

The 26th, in the morning, Cindy will have a version of the Accordion Card just right for Spring.

As usual, our ever-popular Crafting A-La-Carte is available in a variety of daytime and evening time-frames.

Book-lace

What is Crafting A-La-Carte?  It is time we have set-aside for a class, but we do not schedule anything until someone reserves that time.  The first person to reserve the time chooses what the topic will be and any others that sign up will take that class as well.  We have over 200 classes we can teach, please check our website for a list of classes & descriptions.  If you wish to see a photo, please let us know and we can send you one, or you can stop by to see.  We do need 24 hour advance notice for the A-La-Carte classes so we may be prepared.  Please note that there may be a small number of classes that we cannot do on that short a notice because of special supplies needed.

Remember, spaces fill fast, call today to reserve your space.


*** Heirloom Tickets for the Duluth, GA show are here for $6 each.***

Tag Contest 2012

My apologies, I missed posting the complete rules here for the tag contest...

Carolina Shop Hop 2012

Tag Contest @ The Mercantile

Eligibility:  Entrant must be a Carolina Shop Hop ticket holder (except in the case of the 12 & under category, they must either be a ticket holder OR be accompanied by a ticket holder).

Deadline:  All submissions must be received by 5:30 PM on Friday, October 26, 2012.   

NO EXCEPTIONS

Dimensions:  Must be 3 1/8” x 6 1/4”  (Number 8 Tag)

Materials:  Tag may be made of ANY material

(ie: paper, fabric, wood, plastic, metal, etc…)

Categories:  (May enter the same tag in multiple categories.)

·        Made by a child (12 or under)

·        Altered Art

·        Holiday (any holiday)

·        Techniques

1.       Alcohol Inks (including Copic Markers)

2.     Collage/Assemblage

3.      Colored pencil/Watercolors

4.     Dark Paper

Rules:  Anything goes, noting that while Tim Holtz products are welcome to be used, we encourage you to use your own creative juices.  Tim’s Tag designs and close variations will NOT be eligible.

Prizes:  BEST IN SHOW (overall) wins a $25 gift certificate to The Mercantile

              BEST IN CATEGORY wins a $10 gift certificate to The Mercantile

  Winners to be announced Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 3:00 PM

ENTRY FORM  (one needed for each tag entered)

Tag Title:_____________________________________

Artist’s Name: ______________________________ 

Age (if 12 or under): ____

Snail Mail Address:_____________________________

        City: ____________________ State: _____ 

        Zip Code: ___________

Email address: ________________________________

Home Phone #: ______________________ 

Cell Phone # _____________________

Category (please mark all that apply):     

 ( ) Made by a Child  ( ) Altered Art  ( ) Holiday    

 ( ) Technique: __ Alcohol/Copic Marker
                       __Collage/Assemblage    

                               __Colored Pencil/Watercolor   
                               __Dark Paper

Dinner & A Card Class 2012

The Mercantile is excited to host the

3^rd Annual

Dinner & A Card Class

Featuring

Sarah from The Paper Cut

And

Images and Dies from Impression Obsession

Spend the evening with Sarah, enjoy dinner and create 7 fabulous cards.

Use Impression Obsession background stamps in layers to create beautifully complex patterns quickly and easily on paper from The Paper Cut.   Add to that some of their new dies and you have a quick and easy card.

Papers and cards from The Paper Cut will include their holographic paper, window cards and overlays, scallop cards and more.

You will be amazed at how versatile the stamps are when used in combination with each other.  Your background paper will compliment your stamped/cut images perfectly!  No more trying to find patterned paper to ‘go’ with your projects, you can make it yourself.

Terri & Cindy from The Mercantile have again reserved the party room for this fun class and arranged for dinner at New York Pizza.

Sarah will be bringing a trunk show of the items used as well.

Class price includes all materials, one background stamp, dinner (pizza bar, salad bar & drink) and an evening filled with fun & creativity.

When: Friday, September 14^th, 2012 from 6 – 9 PM

Where: New York Pizza, 194 Civic Center Blvd., Anderson, SC

Class Price: $45 – payable by September 7, 2012

How to Register: Call The Mercantile 864-646-9431

Class Schedule for June 2012

Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes. 

Call now to reserve a space – Class spaces are limited – Check store for class descriptions

**** Subject to changes…****

June 8 – Friday – 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Operation Write Home Workshops – no charge

June 9 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM -    Masculine Cards – Cindy - $18

                                    3:00 – 5:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte - *price varies

                        Is there a class you’d like to take?  Call now & reserve this time.

           

June 14 – Thursday - 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Masculine Cards – Cindy - $18

June 16 – Saturday – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Freeform Copper Pendant – Kathy Smiley - $20 - *NEW*

                                    2:00 – 5:00 PM – Cover-A-Card Demos with Mary Witter

3:00 – 5:00 PM – French Beaded Flowers – Cindy - $18 - *NEW*

June 19 – Tuesday – 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Herringbone Wrapped Ring – Kathy Smiley - $20

                                    3:00 – 5:00 PM – French Beaded Flowers – Cindy - $18 - *NEW*

                                    7:00 – 9:00 PM – French Beaded Flowers – Cindy - $18 - *NEW*

June 21 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte - *price varies

                        Is there a class you’d like to take?  Call now & reserve this time.

June 23 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – All Occasion Cards – Cindy - $18

                                    2:00 – 5:00 PM – Freeform Wire Pendant – Kathy Smiley - $20 - *NEW*

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

                        Is there a class you’d like to take?  Call now & reserve this time.

June 30 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – 2 x 2 Chain Bracelet – Cindy - $18

                                    1:00 – 4:00 PM – Tim’s Tags with Mary – Mary Witter - $10

>>> Every Friday from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Mary Witter will be in the store to demo or teach.  If you have a particular technique you would like to learn, please call ahead so Mary can be prepared.<<<

>>>Terri’s classes will hopefully resume in July.<<<                    

***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!

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

A new writer for our blog

I am happy to announce that we have added Mary Witter as one of our blog writers here at The Mercantile.
Mary is an avid crafter, and especially adept with the Copic Markers (she has her Intermediate Certification) & is an Art Impressions Design Team alum, with a love of their watercolor technique.  Tim Holtz is one of her favorite designers & she is a new member of the Oozak Design Team.  If it is made with paper & color, Mary is interested!  Stamps, punches, inks, embossers...
And, most of all, Mary has a bit more time than we do to be able to post about techniques & goings on.  Terri & I will still contribute to the blog as we can.
Please feel free to ask questions and comment on any of the posts.  That is how we learn from our customers & followers.
Thank you Mary for agreeing to help us keep up to date on the blog!

Class Reminder

Just to remind you all about the class being taught by 

Nathalie Metivier of Magenta Rubber Stamps 

on Sunday, April 22 from 2 - 5 PM.

As of noon today (4/2/12) we have 3 openings left.  

The cost is $40 to be paid by 4/14/2012.

Please call to reserve your spot.

Magenta Rubber Stamps - April 22 Class

These are the 3 cards Nathalie Metivier from Magenta will teach

Finally!  After a few unsuccessful attempts, I have been able to post Nathalie's photo here.


We have just a few seats left!


We are taking payment now as well.  And I will post the materials list for you in a couple of hours... (I need to get dinner ready first.)

2nd Annual Dinner & A Card Class

The Mercantile is proud to host the

2^nd Annual

Dinner & A Card Class

featuring

Mitra from Impression Obsession

And

Sarah from The Paper Cut

Spend the evening with Mitra & Sarah, enjoy dinner and create 6 fabulous cards.

Use Impression Obsession background stamps in layers to create beautifully complex patterns quickly and easily on paper from The Paper Cut.

You will be amazed at how versatile these stamps are when used in combination with each other.  Your background paper will compliment your stamped images perfectly!  No more trying to find patterned paper to ‘go’ with your projects, you can make it yourself.

Please bring your favorite adhesive.

Terri & Cindy from The Mercantile have again reserved the party room for this fun class and arranged for dinner at New York Pizza.

Class price includes all materials, one background stamp, dinner (pizza bar, salad bar & drink) and an evening filled with fun and creativity.

When:  Friday, September 23^rd from 6 – 9 PM

Where:  New York Pizza 194 Civic Center Blvd., Anderson

Class price:  $40

How to Register:  Call The Mercantile 864-646-9431

NOTE: The registration to this class is reserved for our loyal, locals first.  It will be sent to Heirloom Productions at the end of the work day, Monday, August 22.

Sock Knitting Class!

This is the tiny sock Margaret will teach in the class...

Knitting Socks

Date/Time: 6/18/2011 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Class Fee: $40.00

Class Comments: This is a three hour class!!

Class Description: Margaret is planning a sock class.  The cost of the class includes class, pattern, yarn.   Students will need to bring size 7 double pointed needles to class.   Please let The Mercantile know if you need size 7 double pointed needles - they can be ordered and are extra. (About $9.00 for a set of 5 bamboo) Learn to knit socks the old fashioned way - with double pointed needles!  We will make a mini sock during class that will teach students all the techniques needed for person sized socks. Students must know how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off.    Call the store today to reserve your spot!  There are only 3 spaces left.

Class spaces open

We have openings for the Peyote Cube Bracelet with Jo Hoffacker on Tuesday evening (5/24) from 7 - 9 and for Art Impressions Watercolor with Mary Witter on Wednesday morning (5/25) from 10 - 12, plus Copic Markers with Mary Witter Wednesday afternoon (5/25) from 1 - 3.  The Hugs & Kisses Necklace with Terri on Saturday morning (5/28)is full at the moment (call to check).

Class Schedule for February 2011

Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes.

Call now to reserve a space – Class spaces are limited – Check store for class descriptions

****AS OF 2/7/2011 – subject to changes/additions…****

February 1 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Stamp of the Month Cards (Jan. Heart Swirl) Terri - $18.00

February 3 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte – price varies *

Have a class you’d like to take?  Call and reserve this time.

February 5 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Stamp of the Month Cards (Jan. Heart Swirl) – Terri - $18.00

                                    3:00 – 5:00 PM –

February 8 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM –

February 10 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM –

February 12 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Beaded Kumihimo – Terri - $24

                                    3:00 – 5:00 PM – 10 Quick Cards – Cindy - $18

                                    3:00 – 5:00 PM – Nested Bead Ring – Kathy Smiley - $25 (corrected price... typo)

February 15 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM –

February 17 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte – price varies *

Have a class you’d like to take?  Call and reserve this time.

February 19 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Wire Wrapping Basics – Cindy - $25

                                    3:00 – 5:00 PM –

February 22 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte – price varies *

Have a class you’d like to take?  Call and reserve this time.

February 24 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM –

February 26 – Saturday – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Make & Take with Mary Witter

                                                            Art Impressions Watercolor Style

                                    3:00 – 5:00 PM – Herringbone Wire Bracelet – Kathy Smiley - $ TBD – 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 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,      www.themercantilestore.com

We are OPEN!

Yesterday, we closed about 4 PM, the chances of the roads starting to re-freeze made us decide to call it a day.  There were only a few other businesses open on the square... Vaqueros, The Islander, Olde Town Spirits, and The Mercantile.

The roads out there were not too bad in downtown.  And once the sun is out for a little bit this morning, they should improve even more.

We are looking forward to a nice day today, and if you have had it with cabin fever, or are going stir crazy with the kids at home... stop by and visit, we'll be there...

Tuesday January 11, 2011

The Mercantile is OPEN this morning.

IF you have other things to so out there, please stop by.

PLEASE be careful!

January 2011 Class Schedule...

 Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes.
Call now to reserve a space – Class spaces are limited – Check store for class descriptions
****AS OF 1/5/2011 – subject to changes/additions…****
Jan. 8 – Saturday – 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon – Multi-strand Mania – Terri - $10 + materials used             3:00 – 5:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte – price varies * Have a class you’d like to take?  Call and reserve this time.
Jan. 11 – Tuesday –
Jan. 13 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte – price varies * Have a class you’d like to take?  Call and reserve this time.
Jan. 15 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Stamp of the Month Cards (Birthday) – Terri - $18             Students need to have the stamp for this class…           
3:00 – 5:00 PM – Metal Pin/Pendant – Cindy - $18
Jan. 18 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte – price varies * Have a class you’d like to take?  Call and reserve this time.
Jan. 20 – Thursday –  
Jan. 22 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Learn to Knit with Margaret Nieman of yes yarn - $25 - NEW
Students need straight needles size 8 or larger with worsted or bulky weight yarn.
9:00 - 11:00 AM -   Flat Peyote Tube Beads – Terri - $18 – NEW           
3:00 – 5:00 PM – Spring Cards – Cindy - $18
Jan. 25 – Tuesday –
Jan. 27 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte – price varies * Have a class you’d like to take?  Call and reserve this time.
Jan. 29 – Saturday – 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon – Art Clay Silver – Torch & Go – Cindy - $38           
3:00 – 5:00 PM – Greeting Card Organizer – Terri - $20  

***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! 

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

Closed New Years Day

As we ring in the new year, we will be closed on Saturday, January 1, 2011.
We will re-open on Monday, January 3, 2011 with our regular hours.
And, we would like to take this time to thank all of our customers, friends and family for their support in 2010.
Wishing a New Year full of what you need.

October 2010 Bead Trunk Show!

The latest bead trunk show begins TODAY!!!

I forgot my camera at work (taking pics of last night's Wire & Bead Cuff class), so I'll have to post pics later.

All selected beads are 25% off the marked prices from now until the end of Saturday, October 23rd.  Yes - an entire 2 1/2 weeks!  But don't dilly-dally around... selection gets picked over FAST!

Among the beads are a few types of Jade, Red Creek Jasper, Onyx, Malachite, Lapis, lots of pearls in several amazing colors and shapes, Pocket Rubbing Stones, Shell Pendants, and a big selection of "Chinarovski" crystal strands (all at $5/strand - BEFORE discount!).

Come on down and take advantage of the deal!