Need more suggestions? We'll be glad to help! Stop by and see us 11-6 Tue Wed Fri, 11-5 Sat, 12-5 Sun. And remember, on Thursday we're open until 8 for Knit Nite and holiday potluck. Hope to see you then!
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Perfect stocking stuffers
Need more suggestions? We'll be glad to help! Stop by and see us 11-6 Tue Wed Fri, 11-5 Sat, 12-5 Sun. And remember, on Thursday we're open until 8 for Knit Nite and holiday potluck. Hope to see you then!
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Baby Me Boo for you
Take a look at these lovelies that arrived this week.
This is Baby Me Boo, a wonderfully soft blend of 50% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool, and 20% bamboo. Hand-dyed by the talented artisans at Misti Alpaca, the thick-and-thin construction of Baby Me Boo creates a gorgeous, textured fabric.
When a yarn itself is this beautifully designed, you don't need a complicated pattern to create projects that look fantastic. That makes Baby Me Boo a great choice for beginners who aren't yet ready for a challenging pattern but want to make something that looks fancy, as well as for anyone who needs to crank out some nice gifts without much effort.
These patterns and more are available as free downloads via Misti Alpaca. For more Baby Me Boo project ideas, check out what Ravelry users are making with this yarn.
Baby Me Boo is listed as a worsted weight yarn that knits up at approximately 4.5 sts/in on a US 7 needle.
This is Baby Me Boo, a wonderfully soft blend of 50% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool, and 20% bamboo. Hand-dyed by the talented artisans at Misti Alpaca, the thick-and-thin construction of Baby Me Boo creates a gorgeous, textured fabric.
When a yarn itself is this beautifully designed, you don't need a complicated pattern to create projects that look fantastic. That makes Baby Me Boo a great choice for beginners who aren't yet ready for a challenging pattern but want to make something that looks fancy, as well as for anyone who needs to crank out some nice gifts without much effort.
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| Convertible Scarf - Worsted Cowl |
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| Basic Lace Scarf |
These patterns and more are available as free downloads via Misti Alpaca. For more Baby Me Boo project ideas, check out what Ravelry users are making with this yarn.
Baby Me Boo is listed as a worsted weight yarn that knits up at approximately 4.5 sts/in on a US 7 needle.
Friday, November 28, 2014
Small Business Saturday
We hope everyone is having a terrific Thanksgiving weekend!
Make plans to shop at Sheepish on Saturday, November 29, for Small Business Saturday. American Express started this annual event in 2010 as a way to encourage shoppers to support locally owned merchants on the busiest shopping weekend of the year.
If you're an American Express Card Member, you can register your card on the Small Business Saturday enrollment site. When you spend $10 or more at a participating merchant (including Sheepish!), you'll receive a $10 statement credit. You can receive up to $30 total in statement credit for as many as three transactions. Take a look at the Shop Small Map to find other qualifying businesses in the area.
Even if you're not "officially" participating in Small Business Saturday through American Express, this event is still a fun opportunity to support independent businesses, visit with your neighbors, and get some holiday shopping done without having to set foot in a mall. So grab your friends and family, have lunch at a locally owned restaurant, and make a day of it. We look forward to seeing you all!
If you're an American Express Card Member, you can register your card on the Small Business Saturday enrollment site. When you spend $10 or more at a participating merchant (including Sheepish!), you'll receive a $10 statement credit. You can receive up to $30 total in statement credit for as many as three transactions. Take a look at the Shop Small Map to find other qualifying businesses in the area.
Even if you're not "officially" participating in Small Business Saturday through American Express, this event is still a fun opportunity to support independent businesses, visit with your neighbors, and get some holiday shopping done without having to set foot in a mall. So grab your friends and family, have lunch at a locally owned restaurant, and make a day of it. We look forward to seeing you all!
Friday, November 14, 2014
Local goodies: Crazy Rumors lip balm
Chilly weather chapping your lips? Treat yourself to some of these little lovelies, available now at our checkout counter.
Crazy Rumors lip balms contain 100% natural, vegan ingredients, and are made by a small company based in Kennesaw. You know we always like to support local folks!
Let's take a look at the flavors we have in stock.
The "A La Mode" collection features these four delectable options:
And just in time for mistletoe season, you can soften your smooches with these "Candy Cane" flavors:
Stock up now and you'll be all set for cold, windy weather. These will make great stocking stuffers, too!
Crazy Rumors lip balms contain 100% natural, vegan ingredients, and are made by a small company based in Kennesaw. You know we always like to support local folks!
Let's take a look at the flavors we have in stock.
The "A La Mode" collection features these four delectable options:
- Orange Creamsicle - a classic combination of vanilla cream & orange indulgence
- Raspberry Sherbet - delicious fresh raspberry with a touch of citrus tartness
- Mint Chocolate - soothing peppermint meets irresistible chocolate
- Banana Split - sliced banana swirled with delicious chocolate, vanilla & strawberry
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| Photo and descriptions via Crazy Rumors |
And just in time for mistletoe season, you can soften your smooches with these "Candy Cane" flavors:
- Peppermint Twist - cool & refreshing lip tingling mint
- Pear & Peppermint - juicy pear perfected with cooling peppermint
- Pineapple & Peppermint - tropical pineapple swirled with soothing peppermint
- Plum & Peppermint - succulent plum partners with rejuvenating peppermint
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| Photo and descriptions via Crazy Rumors |
Stock up now and you'll be all set for cold, windy weather. These will make great stocking stuffers, too!
Thursday, November 13, 2014
We put the "craft" in craft beer
Are you the kind of knitter or crocheter who enjoys a nice adult beverage with your yarn? Then join us this Saturday, November 15, at 2:00pm for a beer share!
Bring a few bottles or a growler of craft (or home brewed) beer to share. Then we'll all enjoy samples of what everybody's brought, and maybe discover some new favorite brews. Snacks are also welcome!
Of course, bring a project to work on while you hang out and sample these tasty beverages (this might not be the time to tackle that complicated lace pattern, haha). And if you're interested in other social outings that combine yarn and beer, be sure to join the Pints & Purls group on Facebook.
Bring a few bottles or a growler of craft (or home brewed) beer to share. Then we'll all enjoy samples of what everybody's brought, and maybe discover some new favorite brews. Snacks are also welcome!
Of course, bring a project to work on while you hang out and sample these tasty beverages (this might not be the time to tackle that complicated lace pattern, haha). And if you're interested in other social outings that combine yarn and beer, be sure to join the Pints & Purls group on Facebook.
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Foster kittens #35 - 38
Can you believe we've helped 34 kitties find homes since we started fostering in June 2013? Meet our latest fosters, who just moved in today. One or both of their parents must have had funny tails, because these babies sure do!
These are the names they were given at the shelter.
Derby is a pretty girl with classic tabby markings. Doesn't she look like she's smiling? She has a distinctly crooked tail.
Deacon is a handsome little tiger fuzzball. He's a very happy, playful little guy. His tail is shaped just fine, but it's unusually short. So cute.
Denver might appear to be solid black at first glance, but some of his fur is more of a dark gray, making him look like a tiny silverback gorilla. He has an adorable little stub of a tail.
Diego has a boy's name, but she's actually a girl. We just love her serious, fox-like face and pretty white paws. She's the only one of the bunch with a "normal" tail.
These babies are about six weeks old, so they're not big enough to be adopted yet. But you can apply to pre-adopt them, and now's a great time to do it because adoptions are FREE throughout the month of November. That includes spay/neuter, vaccinations up to date, and microchip.
To inquire about adopting one (or more) of these kittens, contact Dekalb County Animal Services at adoption@dekalbanimalservices.com or 404-294-2165.
These are the names they were given at the shelter.
These babies are about six weeks old, so they're not big enough to be adopted yet. But you can apply to pre-adopt them, and now's a great time to do it because adoptions are FREE throughout the month of November. That includes spay/neuter, vaccinations up to date, and microchip.
To inquire about adopting one (or more) of these kittens, contact Dekalb County Animal Services at adoption@dekalbanimalservices.com or 404-294-2165.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Maxima--new colors and patterns
It's always a happy day here when a big box of yarn arrives from Manos del Uruguay. Most recently, we've received our fall shipment of Maxima. Take a look....
It's easy to see why Maxima is one of our best-selling yarns. The hand-dyed colors are gorgeous! We have a nice mix of old favorites and new colorways in stock. And the softness and warmth of this 100% extrafine merino make it a great choice for cold weather accessories.
If you need pattern ideas, Manos del Uruguay has you covered! Here are some brand new patterns they've just released. All of these call for Maxima, and they're all available here at Sheepish through our Ravelry pattern service.
The Antuco cowl comes in three different sizes, calling for one, two, or three skeins of Maxima. Part rib, part basketweave, this would be a great simple project for the new knitter who wants to practice working in the round and combining knits and purls.
Tromen is a stylish cowl knit in a brioche stitch, using two skeins of a neutral color and one skein of a bright to achieve a dramatic look.
And here's Calbuco, a cabled earflap hat that's equally cute and cozy with the pom-pom (two skeins) or without (one skein).
Buy these patterns through us, and your purchase will count toward your Sheepish reward points!
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| Mmm...Maxima. |
It's easy to see why Maxima is one of our best-selling yarns. The hand-dyed colors are gorgeous! We have a nice mix of old favorites and new colorways in stock. And the softness and warmth of this 100% extrafine merino make it a great choice for cold weather accessories.
If you need pattern ideas, Manos del Uruguay has you covered! Here are some brand new patterns they've just released. All of these call for Maxima, and they're all available here at Sheepish through our Ravelry pattern service.
Buy these patterns through us, and your purchase will count toward your Sheepish reward points!
Sunday, October 26, 2014
A very Sheepish Halloween
Thanks to everyone who came out to our Halloween party last night. Delicious munchies, fun costumes, plenty of rum punch...good times! If you didn't make it to the festivities, here's a look at what you missed.
Friday, October 17, 2014
New: Perfection Lights
You asked for it, and we heard you! Customers have been asking for yarn with a bit of sparkle in it, and we think you'll really like this one.
Kraemer's Perfection continues to be one of our all-time most popular yarns, so we're really excited to be able to offer you Perfection Lights Worsted. Like its non-sparkly cousin, Perfection Lights is an easy care, classic worsted weight blend of superwash merino and acrylic, but with the addition of a tinsel-like polyester thread.
Here's a closer look at the colors we have in stock. The rich palette is, well, perfect for fall and winter knitting. What will you make with this yarn--a festive hat? elegant evening shawl or cowl? blinged-out Christmas stocking?
Perfection Lights Worsted comes in a 200-yard ball for $7.50.
Kraemer's Perfection continues to be one of our all-time most popular yarns, so we're really excited to be able to offer you Perfection Lights Worsted. Like its non-sparkly cousin, Perfection Lights is an easy care, classic worsted weight blend of superwash merino and acrylic, but with the addition of a tinsel-like polyester thread.
Here's a closer look at the colors we have in stock. The rich palette is, well, perfect for fall and winter knitting. What will you make with this yarn--a festive hat? elegant evening shawl or cowl? blinged-out Christmas stocking?
Perfection Lights Worsted comes in a 200-yard ball for $7.50.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
"Fall" in love with fosters
Welcome to another installment of kitten cuteness! We're pleased to announce that two of our current four fosters have been pre-adopted. Now let's find homes for the other two.
Astor (left) is a fun-loving girl who has the biggest, prettiest eyes. Just look at that adorable face! She has beautiful swirled tabby markings and sweet little white paws.
Benson (or Benny, as we call him) was under the weather for a bit, but antibiotics perked him right up and now he just loves to play and explore! But his very favorite thing is to be held and cuddled. Benny has a nice loud purr to show you how happy he is. Honestly, he's just about the sweetest kitten we've ever fostered--and that's really saying something!
During the month of October, Dekalb County Animal Services is running a Fall In Love adoption event. That means all adoptions (including our fosters) are FREE. This includes spay/neuter, microchip, and up-to-date vaccines.
Wouldn't you like a new furry friend to snuggle on these chilly autumn evenings? Contact DCAS and apply to adopt Astor and/or Benson today!
Astor (left) is a fun-loving girl who has the biggest, prettiest eyes. Just look at that adorable face! She has beautiful swirled tabby markings and sweet little white paws.
Benson (or Benny, as we call him) was under the weather for a bit, but antibiotics perked him right up and now he just loves to play and explore! But his very favorite thing is to be held and cuddled. Benny has a nice loud purr to show you how happy he is. Honestly, he's just about the sweetest kitten we've ever fostered--and that's really saying something!
During the month of October, Dekalb County Animal Services is running a Fall In Love adoption event. That means all adoptions (including our fosters) are FREE. This includes spay/neuter, microchip, and up-to-date vaccines.
Wouldn't you like a new furry friend to snuggle on these chilly autumn evenings? Contact DCAS and apply to adopt Astor and/or Benson today!
Monday, October 13, 2014
New: Camy's Body Butters
We're pleased to announce another addition to the roster of local artisans whose products we carry at Sheepish: Carmela Akinsuyi, creator of Camy's Body Butters!
Carmela says, "Camy's Natural Body Butters are all natural homemade products primarily made with quality refined Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter and Coconut Oil. There are no fillers in my products."
Carry a jar of this body butter in your project bag to keep your hands smooth and snag-free while you knit or crochet. Choose from a variety of delicious fragrances, or keep things simple with the unscented version.
Stop by to try this creamy, dreamy body butter for yourself! Grab some extra jars to stock up for the dry winter months, or to give as gifts. As always, we encourage you to support local artisans whenever you can.
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| Photo via Camy's Natural Skin Products |
Carmela says, "Camy's Natural Body Butters are all natural homemade products primarily made with quality refined Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter and Coconut Oil. There are no fillers in my products."
Carry a jar of this body butter in your project bag to keep your hands smooth and snag-free while you knit or crochet. Choose from a variety of delicious fragrances, or keep things simple with the unscented version.
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| Photo via Camy's Natural Skin Products |
Stop by to try this creamy, dreamy body butter for yourself! Grab some extra jars to stock up for the dry winter months, or to give as gifts. As always, we encourage you to support local artisans whenever you can.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
New: Transitions yarn
Do you love yarns with loooooong color repeats? Are you a fan of fingering weight? If so, you'll be very excited about Transitions.
From Done Roving, the fine folks who make the popular Frolicking Feet sock yarn, Transitions is a pre-wound, 480-yd. cake of fingering weight, superwash wool. Each colorway has four transitions of color based on the Frolicking Feet colors.
The cake comes in this handy clear bowl so you can see all the beautiful colors, while still keeping your yarn clean and contained. The bowl has a hole to dispense the yarn through, so it sits still while you knit. Clever!
The fine gauge and long color repeats make this yarn an ideal choice for shawls. Done Roving has some stunning examples up on their web site. Hurry in to the shop and grab this great yarn for yourself, soon--people starting buying it straight out of the box before we even had a chance to price it or add it to our inventory system!
By the way, that box also contained our fall shipment of Frolicking Feet. Lots of new colors here, in addition to old favorites. Come and get 'em!
From Done Roving, the fine folks who make the popular Frolicking Feet sock yarn, Transitions is a pre-wound, 480-yd. cake of fingering weight, superwash wool. Each colorway has four transitions of color based on the Frolicking Feet colors.
The cake comes in this handy clear bowl so you can see all the beautiful colors, while still keeping your yarn clean and contained. The bowl has a hole to dispense the yarn through, so it sits still while you knit. Clever!
The fine gauge and long color repeats make this yarn an ideal choice for shawls. Done Roving has some stunning examples up on their web site. Hurry in to the shop and grab this great yarn for yourself, soon--people starting buying it straight out of the box before we even had a chance to price it or add it to our inventory system!
By the way, that box also contained our fall shipment of Frolicking Feet. Lots of new colors here, in addition to old favorites. Come and get 'em!
Monday, September 29, 2014
Cozy up to Hand Paint Sock
Many of you who were here for Shop Hop were excited about the multi-colored yarn we used for our shop sample.
Those pretty, artistic colors are courtesy of Misti Alpaca Hand Paint Sock. The colorway used in the shawl is called Treasure. We have quite a few other fabulous colorways in stock as well. See?
Hand Paint Sock is a delicious blend of 50% superfine alpaca, 30% merino wool, 10% silk, & 10% nylon. It comes in a 436-yd. hank (which, course, we'll gladly wind for you on our ball winder when you purchase it here).
Misti Alpaca has plenty of pattern support for this yarn on their web site. Sock-wise, the color changes of this yarn are really best displayed in simple designs like these.
Maybe the softness and fine gauge of HPS make you think about items for the little ones in your life. The Misti Alpaca web site offers this cute set for ages 1-5 years.
For those who think this yarn might be a bit too luxurious for socks or kids' stuff, how about using it in a pretty scarf? Lisa Bruce's Favorite Scarf Ever was designed with HPS in mind. It's a free Ravelry download and takes only one skein.
Need more ideas, for this or any other yarn? Come on in and we'll help you brainstorm! :)
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| Detail of our Shop Hop shawl. |
Those pretty, artistic colors are courtesy of Misti Alpaca Hand Paint Sock. The colorway used in the shawl is called Treasure. We have quite a few other fabulous colorways in stock as well. See?
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| So many pretty colors! |
Hand Paint Sock is a delicious blend of 50% superfine alpaca, 30% merino wool, 10% silk, & 10% nylon. It comes in a 436-yd. hank (which, course, we'll gladly wind for you on our ball winder when you purchase it here).
Misti Alpaca has plenty of pattern support for this yarn on their web site. Sock-wise, the color changes of this yarn are really best displayed in simple designs like these.
Maybe the softness and fine gauge of HPS make you think about items for the little ones in your life. The Misti Alpaca web site offers this cute set for ages 1-5 years.
For those who think this yarn might be a bit too luxurious for socks or kids' stuff, how about using it in a pretty scarf? Lisa Bruce's Favorite Scarf Ever was designed with HPS in mind. It's a free Ravelry download and takes only one skein.
Need more ideas, for this or any other yarn? Come on in and we'll help you brainstorm! :)
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
The wild bunch
This is a first for us--fostering four kittens who aren't littermates. These cute "singletons" arrived from Dekalb County Animal Services yesterday and they aren't yet sure what to make of all this. They had a pretty crazy day getting used to each other and adjusting to foster care. We'll introduce them to you with the names DCAS gave them.
Benson says he's settling in just fine, thank you very much. This handsome fuzzball is a total love bug who likes nothing better than being held and cuddled.
Sue is the shy one of the group. The first day, she spent most of her time hiding from the other kittens and growling. She was scared out of her poor little mind. She's starting to relax now, and has been having fun chasing her tail and playing with the jingle bell toy.
Astor, on the other hand, is no wallflower. She might be the smallest of the group, but she's also the most fearless. Loves climbing, jumping, and wrestling with the boys. And look at those huge eyes! Sheesh, could she be any cuter?
And then there's the unphotographable Starsky. The camera batteries went dead in the process of trying to get a good shot of this guy. As you can see, he's a feisty little thing. He's not shy about meowing to get your attention, and when he gets it, he rewards you with a super-loud purr.
These adorable beasts aren't big enough to go to their forever homes yet, but if you're interested in adopting one or more of them, contact DCAS and fill out the paperwork ASAP. Adoptions are free during the month of September!
These adorable beasts aren't big enough to go to their forever homes yet, but if you're interested in adopting one or more of them, contact DCAS and fill out the paperwork ASAP. Adoptions are free during the month of September!
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Shop Hop shawl
The 8th annual Shop Hop is underway! Big thanks to everyone who helped kick it off yesterday. For those of you who haven't started Hopping yet, don't worry--you still have a whole week to participate.
This year's Shop Hop pattern is a shawl pattern written in seven parts. Jenna from The Whole Nine Yarns designed this beauty especially for Shop Hop.
Our sample was knit using three solid colors of Manos del Uruguay's Serena and one multi colorway of Misti Alpaca's Hand Paint Sock (with LOTS of yarn left over).
Here's a more detailed view. Each participating shop has one part of the pattern, which will be emailed to you as a PDF when you get your passport stamped. If you don't make it to all the shops, don't worry--you'll be able to use a code to purchase the missing pieces of the pattern via Ravelry at a reduced price. (Folks who haven't participated in Shop Hop will be able to purchase the whole pattern later at full price.)
Special shout-out and huge thanks to Sarah Miller for knitting our sample. We're excited for you all to see it when you stop by. And we can't wait to see what color combinations everyone will create for their own shawls!
This year's Shop Hop pattern is a shawl pattern written in seven parts. Jenna from The Whole Nine Yarns designed this beauty especially for Shop Hop.
Special shout-out and huge thanks to Sarah Miller for knitting our sample. We're excited for you all to see it when you stop by. And we can't wait to see what color combinations everyone will create for their own shawls!
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Shop Hop prize: Ayllu Overdye
Shop Hop begins in just two days! For those of you who haven't bought your passport yet, maybe a look at another one of our fabulous prizes will convince you to join the fun.
This prize consists of five skeins of Misti Alpaca's Allyu, a wonderful overdyed yarn that knits at about 3.5 sts/in on a US 9 needle. It's alpaca (our favorite!), wrapped with a tiny thread of polyamide to create a thick-and-thin texture. Here's what it looks like in a stockinette swatch:
Five skeins of Allyu gives you a total of 660 yards to play with. What would you create with this soft, drapey yarn?
The retail value of this prize package is $115.
In case you missed our other two prizes, see them here and here. And we hope to see YOU at Shop Hop!
The retail value of this prize package is $115.
In case you missed our other two prizes, see them here and here. And we hope to see YOU at Shop Hop!
Monday, September 8, 2014
Shop Hop prize: Serena
Today we're spotlighting the second of the three prizes we'll be giving away for Shop Hop. (Did you miss the first one? Here it is.)
That's SIX skeins of Manos del Uruguay's luxurious Serena. This kettle-dyed colorway is called Blackberry Ice. Serena is a dreamy 60/40 blend of baby alpaca and pima cotton--which, in our climate, makes it pretty much an all-season yarn.
The fiber content gives Serena a fabulous drape that has made it a very popular choice for scarves, shawls, and light cardigans (Featherweight, anyone?). Although Ravelry lists this yarn as a DK-weight, we like it even better when it's knit at a sport- or even fingering-weight gauge. These six skeins give you a total of 1020 yards, so you'll have lots of project options...
...if you win. But remember, you can't win if you don't play, so don't forget to buy your Shop Hop passport! They're only $1.
The retail value of the Serena prize package is $87.
The fiber content gives Serena a fabulous drape that has made it a very popular choice for scarves, shawls, and light cardigans (Featherweight, anyone?). Although Ravelry lists this yarn as a DK-weight, we like it even better when it's knit at a sport- or even fingering-weight gauge. These six skeins give you a total of 1020 yards, so you'll have lots of project options...
...if you win. But remember, you can't win if you don't play, so don't forget to buy your Shop Hop passport! They're only $1.
The retail value of the Serena prize package is $87.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Shop Hop prize: Sock package
The 8th annual Atlanta Area Yarn Shop Hop is right around the corner. The festivities get underway on Saturday, Sept. 13. Remember, even if you don't hit all seven shops to become eligible for the Grand Prize, there are many smaller prizes up for grabs--not to mention all the fun to be had!
Each participating shop is giving away three prizes, and here's a look at the first of ours.
This is a great prize package for you sock knitters (and wannabe sock knitters) out there: one skein of Done Roving's Frolicking Feet (480 yds., hand-dyed, 100% superwash wool), one skein of Austermann Step Classic (459 yds., solid color, 75% wool/25% nylon, treated with jojoba and aloe vera for extra softness), and one set of Crystal Palace bamboo double-pointed needles.
The retail value of this prize package is $50.50.
Stay tuned for sneak peeks at our other fabulous Shop Hop prizes. And if you haven't bought your Shop Hop passport yet, come and get it! Just $1.00 is a great bargain for all the fun you'll have supporting your local shops.
Each participating shop is giving away three prizes, and here's a look at the first of ours.
The retail value of this prize package is $50.50.
Stay tuned for sneak peeks at our other fabulous Shop Hop prizes. And if you haven't bought your Shop Hop passport yet, come and get it! Just $1.00 is a great bargain for all the fun you'll have supporting your local shops.
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