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.***

What is this Carolina Shop Hop?

You may have heard the buzz about a new event happening next month right here in the Upstate!

What is it?  You ask.  The first EVER Carolina Shop Hop for rubberstamping, scrapbooking & paper arts!

It will run from October 16 - 27 and has 11 stores in the Upstate and Western NC participating.

ALL shops will have free make & takes AND 20% off their crafting supplies!  WOW!

The organizers have compiled some gifts to give for those who visit 8 or more shops as well as those who visit all 11 in the 2 weeks!  YES!  FREE goodies!  Who doesn't like that???

The cost for a ticket is a mere $15.00.  With the ticket (which will be stamped at each store visited) there will also be a tote bag with the Carolina Shop Hop logo (to carry around all of those fabulous deals you will get at each store).

In an earlier post, I listed some of the extra things we will be doing for our 'Home Hoppers' (those who purchase their ticket from The Mercantile.)  These includes an entry into a special drawing JUST FOR 'HOME HOPPERS' for a $30 Mercantile Gift Certificate!

We are also having a tag contest, rules are available in an earlier post, or at the Mercantile.  (I just finished running off some more copies...)

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 Class Supply List

The supply list for the April 22 class is as follows:

• Various colors of Adirondack Alcohol Ink (I will have some but if they have their own, it will be faster) - the ones used here are Mountain Rose, Latte, Stonewashed
• Applicator and Felt. Blending Solution and craft sheet are convenient too
• Colored Pencils (ideally the Prismacolor Artist ones - not the Scholar ones which are too dry), Here 2-3 blue tones, ochre, brown and white for the birds -any color for the flowers, I have other samples -
• Pencil sharpener
• Frost White ColorBox
• Various colors of Cat’s Eyes (pigment ink only) - here are Roussillon, Old Rose, Dusty Plum...
• Scissors
• Adhesive
• Heat tool (I will have one with me only, we might need a couple more to make it faster – there is just a quick something to emboss)
  

If you do not have all of the supplies listed, there will be some available the day of class.

Payment is now being accepted... 

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.)

Special class from Magenta Rubber Stamps

Hello all!

On Sunday, April 22, 2012, from 2 - 5 PM here at The Mercantile, we will have a special class.

Nathalie Metivier of Magenta Rubber Stamps will be the teacher.
She will teach 3 cards using their stamps and a variety of techniques.
The class will be $40/person.
Sign-up is on a first-come first-served basis.
There will be a waiting list in case of cancellations within the class.

There are currently 11 spaces remaining. (as of noon 3/5/2012)

We will take payment beginning this week, but a minimum of one week prior to the class.  If you have not paid by that time, we will contact you for a chance to save your place (by paying) or it will go to the next person on the waiting list.

Please go to our facebook page to see the photos.  We will try to get them posted here this evening.

Thanks,
Cindy & Terri

New Class this Saturday (10/15)

Wire Knot Bracelet by Kathy Smiley

This Saturday, October 15, our wonderfully creative friend Kathy Smiley will be teaching this Wire Knot Bracelet class.  The class price is $25 and includes all of your supplies, even the Lentil Bead made by Kathy herself!  There will be a variety of lentils to choose from.

It is time to start thinking about making those extra special gifts for Christmas or birthdays... We also have a wonderful slate of paper-crafting classes on the calendar.  Check out our web site www.TheMercantileStore.com for the most up to date calendar. 

Mary's Blog

I know, you are asking "Who is Mary?" Well, Mary is a wonderfully creative stamper who came to us looking for a place to teach some stamping techniques.  This occurred at about the same time that Mom & Dad were beginning to move more and more into retirement.  (NO, they have not left us yet, they always will be a presence at The Mercantile, after all, it was Mom's dream to open the store.)

Mary has a fun, bubbly personality, and tons of talent!  She is currently a member of the Art Impressions Design Team.

Stroll on over to Mary's blog to see some fun things she has done with the "Stroll Down Main Street" project set from Art Impressions.  And, while you are there, see some of the other wonderful things Mary has created.

Welcome Mary!  We had a great turn out for the Make & Take she held this past Saturday, and if you check our web site you will see her schedule for teaching "A Stroll Down Main Street With Mary".

I'll come back and add some pictures of her work later this week...

March Madness!

The March schedule is finished! Updated 2/25/2009

Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes.
Call now to reserve a space - Class spaces are limited - Check store for class descriptions

March 3 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte - *price varies

March 5 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Wire Wrapping Basics – Cindy - $25

March 7 – Saturday – 8:30 – 10:30 AM – Bookbinding – Japanese Stab Binding – Cindy - $20
3:00 – 5:00 PM – Travel Necklace – Terri - $45

March 10 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Chain Maille Bracelet – Terri - $20

March 12 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte - * price varies

March 14 – Saturday – 8:30 – 10:30 AM – Kumihimo Braid – Terri - $18 * NEW
3:00 – 5:00 PM – Paper Quilted Cards – Cindy - $20

March 17 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte - *price varies

March 19 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Kumihimo Braid – Terri - $20 * NEW

March 21 – Saturday – 8:30 – 10:30 AM – Stamp of the Month Cards (Feb. – All Boy) – Terri - $18
3:00 – 5:00 PM – Clear Stamps & Vellum – Terri - $18 * NEW

March 24 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte - *price varies

March 26 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Stamp of the Month Cards (Feb. – All Boy) – Terri - $18

March 28 – Saturday – 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Make & Take

March 31 – Tuesday – 1:00 - 5:00 PM – Make & Take

Spring Cards Class has been postponed to Thurdsay 4/2/2009 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM

***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, http://www.themercantilestore.com/

We've got the tickets!

If you are interested in rubber stamping and/or scrapbooking, there are 2 shows coming to the general area that you might want to attend.

The first is the Heirloom Productions Rubber Stamp and Paper Arts Festival February 7 & 8 at the Gwinnett County Fair Exhibit Building in Lawrenceville, GA.
The cost is $6 ($8 at the door each day).

The second is the Stamp & Scrap Art Tour February 21 & 22 at Jamil Shrine Hall in Columbia, SC.
The cost is $5 ($6 at the door each day).

We've got plenty of tickets, call or come in today - first come, first served.

DragonBen's Flag

Here is an example of how creative people in our family are.

One afternoon, after school, DragonBen (8 1/2) sat down and decided he wanted to make a flag. He drew the elements and cut them out (with a little bit of help on the details from his Mom) and then glued it together.

His Mom (Terri) is the one who created our Happy the Crafting Crab mascot and DragonBen wanted to incude that in his flag (his own version).

We proudly 'fly' this flag from one of the posts behind the cash register.

Make and Take

Don't forget, if you want to make a few cards for the Fall, Birthdays or Christmas, we have a Make and Take going on this Saturday (10/11) from 10 - 5. And again on Tuesday (10/14) from 1 - 5. No reservations needed, just stop by when you can and stay as long as you can.
There are 10 projects to choose from. Each project is $1, but if you purchase $25 of crafting merchandise, they are free.
You can make as many or as few different projects as you wish. We ask that to let others make the projects also that you limit yourself to one of each project.
This is a good way to get a few special cards, get some ideas, or learn a little about stamping and paper crafts. No experience necessary.
Hope to see you then!

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