There was alot going on in Mill Race Village today.   All the shops were getting ready for tomorrow’s festivities.   Santa Claus will be coming to town and the tree lighting at 5PM.   

In addition to fixing up the shop and putting items on display I thought it would be fun to spruce up the “Cupboard under the stairs”.   So I posted on my Facebook status to see if anyone had some Harry Potter items.   My neice said she would look around and let me know.   Jenn thinks that she has a Hermoine wand.   Shortly after that Allan stopped into Jersey Made.  He had seen my Facebook message and brought this awesome Gryffindor banner.  It is the perfect size for the cupboard..   I am going to gather some items to make a tassel type hanger for it and it will be hung up tommorrow.   I was thrilled with his gift and thoughtfulness!

I did lots of things around the store today in between chatting with customers.   I wrapped up empty boxes with Christmas paper to put outside in the little wagon under the tree.   The little wagon looks cute but as soon as I moved it another wheel fell off.   Perhaps in the spring it could be up-cycled.   I worked on my Leafpile display and made some signs for around the store.

The M A D E letters have been talking to me as I sat at the counter.   The wall behind the counter needed something to catch people’s attention when they come through the door.   So I hung them up and sketched out the Jersey from the logo.   The Jersey will need another coat of gray paint and an outline but I think it looks pretty close to the actual font.   The M A D E letters really like the flash and pop out in the photo.   This is the wall that I painted “Almost Aloe”.  I know it doesn’t look that way in the picture so you will just have to stop in and see it in person.

I have been enjoying my time at Jersey Made this week.   Although I worked just as hard it just didn’t seem that way.   I could play music while I worked or was busy creating something.   The shop is looking great.   Tomorrow will be a busy day in the village with lots of people coming to enjoy the festivities.

Mark your calendars for a few upcoming events at Jersey Made….

Wednesday, December 9th 6PM to ???     Christmas Card Creations.   Bring your own supplies or you may buy a kit for $10   (makes 10 cards)    Holly will have her Christmas scrapbook there with loads of ideas and treasured cards she has made and received over the years.  

Saturday, December 12th 1-4PM   Iron Works Hill Battle -  come see all the reenactors fighting through the Mill Race Village.    and then from 6-9PM is the Chocolate Walk – oh wow!   What a fun event that is going to be.   Plan to spend the day in Mill Race Village but make sure to stop at Jersey Made for some chocolate treats!

Wednesday, December 16th 7PM to 8:30PM    The 1st monthly artist trading card club.  Make 3 ATC’s – see the events page for pics.   Kelly Donovan brings her awesome talents to Jersey Made.  There are still a few openings available.     $15 plus $5 supply fee = $20

Saturday, December 19th  1PM to 2:30PM    Here is a great opportunity for parents and kids too.   Parent shop/Kids craft   Parents will have 1 1/2 hours to shop the Mill Race Village while the kids make holiday crafts.   There will be a few different crafts available depending on the age groups.   This class will be limited to 8.   Parents are asked to plan their shopping at Jersey Made after 2:30PM.    Class fee is $15.   If you are bringing 2 or more each additional kid is $10.   i.e.  3 kids = $35 total

  As always, thanks for reading!