A resource for the Kawarthas, Peterborough and Durham regions highlighting area artisans, handmade happenings, how to's and more! I also share my online journey and crafty business tips!
Friday, October 25, 2013
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Kawartha Beads Holiday Deadlines
Hard to believe it but Christmas is right around the corner! If you are looking for a Kawartha Beads treasure to give this holiday season please keep in mind the following shipping deadlines to ensure your goodies arrive in time for Christmas:
International shipping cutoff date: November 22nd
Canada and US order deadline: December 9th
My Etsy shop will be in vacation mode beginning December 9th until December 26th
Local deliveries: December 20th
Please note that if you order through a Kawartha Beads consultant their order deadlines may vary from those above so be sure to contact them directly.
Have a wonderful holiday season and thank you for shopping small business handmade!
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
October Dates to Remember
Happy October! Lots of great events coming up this month, not just for Kawartha Beads but many other small businesses. Take a peek at all of the amazing things to do!
October 5th- Craft Sale to benefit Seniors Greeting in Cannington from 10-3
October 5th- Find Your Voice in Cobourg
October 6th- A Chill in the Air- Autumn Portrait Sessions by Ashley Tough Photography to be held at Heart N Soul Gifts in Lindsay
October 6th- Scentsy Fall Party at the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre from 130-4
October 12th- The Pink Diamond Event in Newmarket
October 16th- Kawartha Beads deliveries to Peterborough consultant
October 19th- Lindsay Cadet Core craft sale at the Victoria Park Armoury in Lindsay.
October 22nd- Ladies Night at The Grand in Lindsay from 7-9. Featuring the handmade products of Kawartha Beads, Piper Rose
October 26th- Christmas in the Village handmade craft sale in Enfield from 10-3.
October 31st- Vape-O End of Summer Buy More Save More event ends
November 2nd- Winter Shopping Wonderland in Oakwood from 10-2.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Special from Local Pampered Chef Consultant
Place a Pampered Chef order by September 15th and get the Mini Serving Spatula FREE! Contact Christine @647-273-1057 or via email christinehull@yahoomca. Go to www.pamperedchef.biz/chrishull to view the online catalogue.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
An Auction for a Special Little Boy
Ashley Tough Photography is auctioning off a mini-photo session in support of Xander Townsend. Xander is a 4 year boy living with a rare spinal tumor. In just 14 days he will leave for treatment in Florida. This auction, along with donations to a trust fund, will help to pay for travel expenses, accomodations for his parents and other needs as they arise.
Auction ends on September 15th so be sure to stop by Ashleys Page to get your bid in!
For more on Xanders story you can also visit this link.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Vendor Call for Winter Shopping Wonderland in Oakwood
WANTED: Vendors for "Winter Shopping Wonderland" Event on Saturday November 2nd at Mariposa Hall (1010 Eldon Rd, Oakwood-same parking lot as Oakwood arena).
Doors are open to the public 10am-2pm
Doors open for vendors at 830am for setup.
Event details include: visit from Santa at 1130, free hot chocolate to all, free shopping bags to the first 25 adult shoppers, donations accepted for the Toy Drive to support the Oakwood Fire Department. PLUS a one stop shopping day for people to get their holiday gifts ordered/purchased!
Vendor details: a flyer will be done up (including vendor logos) and emailed to distribute, facebook event, advertising in Lindsay This Week, advertising on the big light up sign at the 4 corners of hwy 7 and Eldon Rd, flyers distributed in Lindsay, Oakwood and Little Britain.
Table size 8 foot. Table cost $20