Coming soon!

Impression Obsession Rubber Stamps Trunk Show

During Operation Write Home we have a rubber stamp trunk show as well.

Starting tomorrow 6/2/12 and ending 6/16/12 we will have a trunk show of Impression Obsession rubber stamps. ( www.iostamps.com )

These stamps will only be here for the 2 weeks and what does not sell will be shipped back to the wonderful people at IO stamps. 

Hope to see you here!

Look!

Christmas Season Specials at

THE MERCANTILE

Mystery Discount

On all purchases $10 and up

(excluding consignment)

Mystery Discount Days are:

Sundays - between Thanksgiving & Christmas

from 1 – 5 PM

Tuesdays – between Thanksgiving & Christmas

from 10 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursdays – between Thanksgiving & Christmas

from 4 – 7 PM

Saturdays – between Thanksgiving & Christmas

from 10 AM – 5:30 PM

Discounts range from 5% - 20%

or an entry for a $25 Gift Certificate

Cannot be used with any other offers or discounts, or on holds, special orders or purchase of gift certificates.

(weekly gift certificate drawings are 

12/4, 12/11, 12/18 & 12/24)

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...

Hero Arts 2011 Catalog Preview

For those of you interested in rubber stamping, we have the Hero Arts Rubber Stamp 2011 Catalog Preview in store now. 

We chose one of the preview packages of beautiful florals. There are catalogs available for purchase as well... 

Terri will be placing an order before Christmas for those items you may want that are not in the catalog.

Stamp of The Month Cards

Terri will be offering a Stamp of The Month Card class on Tuesday, November 30 from 5 - 7 PM.

The featured stamps will be the October AND November Great Impressions Stamp of The Month designs.  Terri will design 6 cards featuring one or the other of these two designs.  Come see what she has brewing...

Call the store to reserve your space, they are filling fast for this last-minute class...

Work opportunities at the Stamp Convention

We received a couple of calls from vendors at the show. They are looking for paid help. Please call the store for more information.

Convention Information

We still have some tickets remaining for the Heirloom Anderson Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival the weekend of September 25 & 26. They are $6 for 2-day admission ($8 at the door Sat. & $6 at the door Sun.)

There are just a few spaces left for our Dinner & A Card Class on Friday, September 24. ** Registration ends on the 14th.

Special event! Stamp Convention weekend!

DINNER & A CARD CLASS

Terri Earl Brooks & Cindy Earl Higgins

from The Mercantile

Featuring: Stamps from Impression Obsession & 
papers from The Paper Cut

Friday, September 24, 2010 from 5:30 – 8:30 PM

At New York Pizza, 194 Civic Center Blvd., Anderson, SC

Skill level: All

Come shake, jiggle, flip & flower!  
Four fun cards, pizza and one of 
Impression Obsession’s Cover A Card stamps 
(plus Mega Mount) included!

$45 includes all

(pre-payment required)

Please bring a basic stamping kit

including a permanent ink in a dark brown (not StaZon).

Class limit: 24

Registration deadline: September 14

864-646-9431 or mercantinc@aol.com

Have we got tickets for you!!!

Just around the corner there are two (YES - TWO) rubber stamp 'conventions'.
We have tickets for BOTH!

The first is the Heirloom Lawrenceville Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival at the Gwinnett County Fair in Lawrenceville, GA. That one is the weekend of February 6 & 7, 2010. The cost for that one is $6 in advance (good for both days) with admission at the door being $8 on Saturday and $6 on Sunday. For more information you can go to www.heirloompro.com

The second show is the Stamp Scrap Art Tour at the Jamil Temple Hall in Columbia, SC the weekend of February 13 & 14, 2010. That one costs $5 in advance, $6 at the door. You can go to www.stampscraparttour.com for more information.

Here They Are!!! November & December!

Class Schedule for November 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

** Please note that the weekday evening classes through the ‘winter’ months will start earlier, and the Saturday morning classes during this time will start later**

November 3 – Tuesday – 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

(Have a class you’d like to take? Call and reserve this time…)

November 5 – Thursday – 6:00 – 8:00 PM – Multi-Strand Mania – Terri - $10 + supplies used

November 7 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Holiday Cuff Bracelet – Terri - $20 - *NEW

November 12 – Thursday – 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Stamp of the Month Cards (Oct. – Snowman) – Terri - $18

(Students need to have the stamp for this class)

November 14 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Beaded Ornament Cover #6 – Cindy - $18

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Christmas Cards – Terri - $18

November 17 – Tuesday – 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Beaded Ornament Cover #6 – Cindy - $18

November 19 – Thursday – 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

(Have a class you’d like to take? Call and reserve this time…)

November 21 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Beaded Pins (Snowman) – Cindy - $18

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Stamp of the Month Cards (Oct. – Snowman) – Terri - $18

(Students need to have the stamp for this class)

Class Schedule for December 2009

December 1 – Tuesday – 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Christmas Earrings – Cindy - $10 + supplies used

December 3 – Thursday – 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Holiday Cuff Bracelet – Terri - $20 *NEW

December 5 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Holiday Cuff Bracelet – Terri - $20 *NEW

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Christmas Earrings – Cindy - $10 + supplies used

December 12 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Holiday Make & Take – Gift Cards & others… priced per project – 6 projects…

We want to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season and a wonderful 2010!

***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

Classes for September 2009

IT'S FINISHED!!!!!

Class Schedule for September 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

Sept. 3 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Spiral Rope Bracelet – Cindy - $18

Sept. 5 – Saturday – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Custom Class – Cindy – Class full

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Painting with Paper – Terri - $18

Sept. 10 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Stamp of the Month (Aug. – Flower Silhouette) – Terri - $18

Students need to have the stamp for class

Sept. 12 – Saturday – Greenville Rubberstamp & Paper Arts Festival

8:30 – 10:30 AM – Christmas Cards – Terri - $18

1:00 – 9:00 PM – Make & Take

Sept. 13 – Sunday – 1:00 – 4:00 PM – Make & Take

Sept. 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…

Sept. 19 – Saturday – 8:30 – 10:30 AM – Stamp of the Month (Aug. – Flower Silhouette) – Terri - $18

Students need to have the stamp for class

2:00 – 5:00 PM – Art Clay Silver – Rings with stones – Cindy - $38

Sept. 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…

Sept. 24 – Thursday – 4:00 – 6:00 PM – Painting With Paper – Terri - $18 CLASS FULL

Sept. 26 – Saturday – 8:30 – 10:30 AM – Reclaimed Books – Terri - $20

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Wire Wrapping Basics – Cindy - $25

Sept. 29 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 – Crafting A-La Carte – price varies*

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

***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

May Classes at The Mercantile

Class Schedule for May 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
May 2 – Saturday – 8:30 – 10:30 AM – Wire Wrapping Basics – Cindy - $25

May 5 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM Crafting A-La-Carte - Open Have a class you want to take? Call and reserve this time.

May 7 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Chain Bracelet – Terri - $10 + supplies used * NEW

May 9 – Saturday – 8:30 – 10:30 AM – Good Deed or Prayer Beads - Terri - $18 (Pewter – SS upgrade avail.)* NEW
3:00 – 5:00 PM – Critter Cards – Cindy - $18 * NEW

Happy Mother’s Day!!

May12- Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Stamp of the Month (March Flower Flourish stamp) Terri $18

May 14 – Thursday – 6:00 – 9:00 PM – Art Clay Silver Torch n Go – Cindy - $38

May 16 – Saturday – 8:30 – 10:30 AM – Stamp of the month (March Flower Flourish stamp) Terri $18
3:00 –5:00 PM-Woven Chain and Dragonfly Charm- Terri $20

May 19 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Rivoli Pendant – Cindy - $25 * NEW

May 21 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte - Open Have a class you want to take? Call and reserve this time.

May 23 – Saturday – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Fused Glass Jewelry – Angela Hendrix - $65
3:00-5:00 PM – Chain=2 0Maille – Terri - $20

May 26 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte - Open Have a class you want to take? Call and reserve this time.

May 28 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Birthday Cards – Cindy - $18

May 30 – Saturday – 8:30 – 10:30 AM – Inchies and Twinchies – Terri - $18
3:00 – 5:00 PM – Rivoli Pendant – 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 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!

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.

Special Store Hours September 7th!

On Sunday, September 7th, 2008, we will be open from 1 - 4 PM.

This is in conjunction with the Greenville Rubber Stamp and Paper Arts Festival this weekend at the Carolia First Center in Greenville, SC.

So, if you arre interested in rubber stamping and you'll be near the upstate of South Carolina, stop by to see us and also stop by the festival.

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

Rubber Stamp and Paper Arts Festival

We have tickets available for the Heirloom Productions Greenville Rubber Stamp and Paper Arts Festival scheduled for September 6 and 7, 2008 at the Carolina First Center.
Advance tickets are $6 for 2 days, tickets at the door will be $8 on Saturday and $6 on Sunday.Come now and pick up your ticket, first come first served.

60% Off Super Sale

We have our retired rubber stamps all on sale for 60% off through the month of May 2008.
These are rubber stamps that companies have discontinued, the company has gone out of business, or we no longer buy from them.
The great news is that clearing them out makes room for all of the brand new designs coming in!
We have a table with boxes of retired rubber stamps for you to look through to find your treasures.
Stamps from companies such as Hero Arts, PSX, Embossing Arts, Stampa Rosa and more...

Super Sale on Retired Rubber Stamps

We mentioned on the web page (www.TheMercantileStore.com) that we are having a super sale on all retired and discontinued rubber stamps. They are all 60% off the marked prices. These ladies came in and we pulled out all of the boxes for them to root through. Not all of the boxes are on this table at the time I took the photo.

Come on over if you're in the area and take a look. Next week (April 28 - May 2) we will have all of the stamps out on a table for you to look through. Otherwise we have a sampling out and can pull boxes if needed.

We thought we'd do some Spring cleaning and make room for all of the wonderful new designs coming out from companies such as Art Impressions, Penny Black, Magenta, Hero Arts, Stamps By Judith, Stampendous (we are a Stampendous Full Service Store) and more...