Coming in February - Shop Hop!!!

Coastal Carolina Artists & Crafters Guild have discovered a way to lend a hand to local shops that support the area’s creative talent.

There are a number of small, privately owned businesses within driving distance from downtown Jacksonville that carry unique and handcrafted items. To tantalize customers to discover each of these shops the CCAC Guild has created a “Shop Hop” scavenger hunt kit.

During the month of February, “Shop Hoppers” will enjoy competing for prizes as they have their scavenger hunt map marked each time they visit a new shop. Those contestants whose maps are marked by every shop will be eligible to win a $300 cash grand prize. Witty contestants who collect all pieces of the puzzle and identify each puzzle item will be eligible to win one of five $10 gift certificates redeemable at any booth at the Spring Craft Fair next May. Cost of a Shop Hop package is $5. “Shop Hop” kits afford the community the opportunity to visit local shops supporting the area’s creative talent.

The SHOP HOP kits are available at some shops located in downtown Swansboro and at A Crafters Dream in Jacksonville.

Vickie's shop, A Crafters Dream, is open until 6pm Monday thru Saturday, located at 233J Western Blvd between the Pet Supply/ Veterinarian Hospital and Onslow Audio. Vickie's phone is 910-353-2714.

Stop by and pick up a SHOP HOP kit for yourself and one for that person that likes to discover shops off the beaten path.

For information about the “Shop Hop” kits, contact Coastal Carolina Artists & Crafters Guild email: CCACGuild@yahoo.com or call 910-938-7077. Visit our blog: www.CCACGuild.blogspot.com

Featured Artists of the Month - Oct & Nov 2008

Laurel Gandy of The Evolving Indian - November 2008

Sarah Holstein of Discofish - October 2008

Highlights of the Sept CCAC Guild Meeting

Judy Harvey of Americana Accents was the

Featured Artist of the Month for Sept 2008.

Scrapbooking presentations were given by:

Vickie Lowder of A Crafters Dream

Linda Phelps, Creative Memories Consultant

Calling All Shoppers and Art Lovers to Holiday Craft Fair in Jacksonville November 15

Coastal Carolina Artists & Crafters Guild “Shop Hop” scavenger hunt packages go on sale.

Coastal Carolina Artists & Crafters Guild and the Onslow Shriners invite the community to a day of fun, food and locally crafted works of art. Guests can enjoy an abundance of distinctive, handcrafted works of art and meet local artisans while supporting the fundraising efforts of Onslow Shrine Club through food purchases. The event will be held in the cafeteria of Jacksonville High School from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 15. As a special treat, Coastal Carolina Artists and Crafters Guild will be holding the premiere sale of “Shop Hop” scavenger hunt packages.
** ONLY OUTDOOR SPACES REMAINING FOR THE CRAFT FAIR **

Featuring small, privately owned businesses within a 55-mile radius of downtown Jacksonville, “Shop Hop” packages afford the community the opportunity to visit local shops supporting the area’s creative talent. During the month of February, “Shop Hoppers” will enjoy competing for prizes as they have their scavenger hunt map marked each time they visit a new shop. Those contestants whose maps are marked by every shop will be eligible to win a $300 cash grand prize. Witty contestants who collect all pieces of the puzzle and identify each puzzle item will be eligible to win one of five $10 gift certificates redeemable at any booth at the Spring Craft Fair next May. Cost of a Shop Hop package is $5.

For information about the “Shop Hop” package, contact Coastal Carolina Artists & Crafters Guild at CCACGuild@yahoo.com or call 910-938-7077. Learn more about the CCAC Guild visit us at http://www.ccacguild.blogspot.com/. Jacksonville High School is located at 1021 Henderson Dr. in Jacksonville.

Booth space available for November 15th Craft Fair

Holiday Craft Fair at Jacksonville High School, Saturday, November 15th, 9am-4pm. Indoor & outdoor booths available for $25. Please Call 910-938-7077 or email ccacguild@yahoo.com for more details and to request an application. The Shop Hop Scavenger Hunt Maps will be available for purchase at the craft fair.
** ONLY OUTDOOR SPACES REMAINING FOR THE CRAFT FAIR **

Exhibit at County Fair, Oct 6 - 12

October 6 - 12 the Coastal Carolina Artists & Crafters Guild will have an exhibit booth at the Onslow County Fair located on Broadhurst Rd., Jacksonville. The theme is Educate your mind and hands to recycle creatively. Please stop by and visit our display

Shop Hop kits available at Nov 15th Holiday Craft Fair

The Guild is sponsoring a SHOP HOP Scavenger Hunt. The kits for the SHOP HOP will be available at the Nov 15th Holiday Craft Fair at Jacksonvill High School from 9 am - 4 pm. During February 2009 customers will bring their Scavenger Hunt Map to shops participating in the CCAC Guild’s SHOP HOP. They will receive a piece of a puzzle from each shop. Those customers that go to every shop and get their Scavenger Hunt Map marked may be entered to win a grand prize of $300 cash. There will be a secondary prize awarded to five people that have all the puzzle pieces and can name each item in the puzzle. The CCAC Guild is supporting those shops that support the arts & crafts industry. For more information call 910-938-7077 or email: ccacguild@yahoo.com