Monkeys, monkeys, everywhere

Things have been all about monkeys around here. I've been getting ready for this:

You're invited to a
HANDCRAFTERS' OPEN HOUSE
on Sunday, December 4, 2011 from 1:00-3:00 pm
67 Oak Ave., Northborough; 508-393-3191

You've already saved the date, now check out the amazing local handcrafters that you'll be supporting -- more than ever before!

DEBRA'S RHAPSODY, Debbie McDuffee
- all-natural, cold-processed shea butter soap
- lip balms, body butters and other all-natural body products
- natural stone and glass beaded jewelry

HEARTFELT DESIGNS, Lindsay Dupuis
- hand-stamped greeting cards
- baby specialties
- desk / home accessories
- holiday gifts and stocking stuffers

DELECTABLE DELIGHTS BY DEBORAH, Deborah Lavalle
- hand-dipped apples and pretzels
- spice rubs and hot drink mixes
- mini-cupcakes and other sweet treats

MAY DECEMBER VINTAGE, Valerie Agos
- vintage designer and better name fashions
- jeans, skirts, jackets
- scarves, belts and handbags
- jewelry

DESIGNS BY KATIA, Katia Pechonis
- colorful, unique necklaces, earrings and bracelets
- handmade art tiles
- hand-knitted scarves and other wearables

FINBELLA, Diane Lyons
- hand-sewn children's clothing and accessories
- women's bags and wallets

ACORN INSPIRATIONS, Cathy Trahan
- hand-sewn cloth napkins
- kids' aprons
- neck pillows

MONKEYS ON A MISSION, Melanie Meadors
-Unique sock monkeys
-Handmade sock monkey-inspired gifts (stationery, statues, ornaments,
wearables, etc)
-Part of our proceeds go toward our monthly Monkey Missions, local and worldwide charitable gifts.

As always, it will be the perfect one-stop shopping day -- stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, hostess gifts, gift sets, treats for you and everyone on your gift list. And the homemade refreshments and good company round out a lovely afternoon. Bring a friend ... or two ... or three ... and enjoy!

This year, there will be door prizes. For every friend you bring, you get a ticket. For every donation you bring to the Northboro Food Pantry or Worcester Animal Rescue League, you'll also get a ticket. It's about friendship and giving -- and you get rewarded -- what could be better?

Food pantry needs: healthy snacks like granola bars, crackers, personal care items like toothpaste, deodorant and shampoo, boxed meals (like taco kits, Hamburger Helper).

Worcester Animal Rescue League needs: cat toys, dog toys, copy paper. You can see their full wish list at http://www.warl.org/help/wish-list/.

Also, please feel free to forward this email to anyone you know who may be interested. Supporting your local handcrafting moms -- I can't think of a better way to get some Christmas shopping done!

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday, December 4!

I would love to see you all there! To give you an idea of what I will be selling, here is a peek of my Monkey Minions of the Week:

All of these monkeys (and more!) will be available at the Open House on December 4th, but there is only one of each kind. After the open house I will put whatever I haven't sold up on Etsy, but obviously, if you see one you really like here, get thee to the open house for first dibs!