November 28, 2014
Dear ,
I've seen the value of shopping small and was one of the first participants in Small Business Saturday when it started. This idea of shopping local and the benefits of it also applies to buying handmade, with the added bonus of knowing the maker, the possibility of investing in the next family heirloom, and enhancing the
spirituality of the owner of the purchase. That's some gift! Though I no longer have a physical storefront, I still have my studio and am choosing to participate again this year in Small Business Saturday! There are lots of opportunities for you to purchase handmade and save on Small Business Saturday, plus I do accept American Express cards.
Additionally this year, I'm going to participate in #GivingTuesday. I've always found causes that I want to support and have found ways of doing so through TraillWorks. While my focus this year has been getting going again in my studio and I've supported several charities personally through the
year, I wanted to extend some of my profits this year in something local, and I think I've found it. Learn more below.
Lastly, I have two opportunities this December for you to see my work in person: an exhibit in Westfield and I'm participating
in a holiday shopping event called the Bizarre Bazaar in Maplewood.
I hope to see you or hear from you during the holiday season and wish you all a joyous Hanukkah, Christmas, Winter Solstice, Festivus or Kwanzaa, whatever your holiday of choice
is.
Creatively, Jennie
PS -
I've been having some email trouble over the past few days due to a transition in my hosting company. If I haven't replied to you, it's because my email has been down. The best way to get in touch with me is via my phone, 973-271-9104, Facebook or on Twitter. I hope to have my emails restored in a few days.
Small Business Saturday Offers |
Add to your Print Collection:
Save 20%* on any purchases
through Fine Art America. USE DISCOUNT CODE: CSCRMF Includes Prints, Greeting Cards and iPhone cases. *Due to the terms of Fine Art America, this discount is only applied to my profit portion of the sale. Enroll in Art Lessons: Save 15% on your Winter session
tuition package* purchased on Small Business Saturday. Browse package options. *does not include registration fee. Give ARTaments: Save 20% on custom hand painted ceramic ornaments featuring special
moments of your choice. Place your order through traillworks.com. Shipping is included if you're out of the area and all #ARTaments come with gold hanging ribbon in a gift box. Browse and Purchase. SAVOR Someone's Wedding Cake: Save 25% on a Wedding Cake Portrait commissioned now through the end of the year. All you have to do is mention this offer at time of commission! This is a unique way to remember the savory moments of that very special day; makes a great anniversary, Valentine's Day, Hanukkah or Christmas gift for the spouse or couple who really loved their wedding cake. My site is down, so you can check out my Wedding Cake Portraits page on Facebook to browse previous commissions. Discount ends December 31st. Give TraillWorks: Save 10% on the purchase of any
gift certificate valued from $25 - $150 available on traillworks.com, but if there is a value you don't see, please contact me. |
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#GivingTuesday: Help me Help Oasis through Art |
Giving Tuesday is a national campaign to get people to think about philanthropy
and use the end of the year to become conscious about giving thoughtfully.
In my efforts to participate for the first time, this year I have found a local organization that was ranked highly by CharityNavigator.com that is aligned with my own beliefs. Oasis: A Haven for Women and Children, is located in Paterson, NJ, one of the most densely populated US cities where their poverty rate is nearly double the national
average.
Their mission "is dedicated to feeding and clothing needy women and children and to offering them educational resources and skills to obtain meaningful employment and to break the cycle of poverty. Oasis offers these services in a safe, compassionate and
nurturing environment. We are committed to fostering healthy family relationships, and we seek to preserve the dignity of people and their cultures." You can learn more about their work and the people who they directly impact through their spotlight stories.
You can help me help Oasis through every purchase you make beginning on #GivingTuesday through December 30th. I will donate 10% of my profits to Oasis from lessons, artwork, and commissions booked.
I've posted an #UNselfie explaining why I'm giving on Instagram and Twitter. You can participate yourself by taking an #UNselfie and posting on Facebook, Twitter, or Instragram about your own reasons for donating. If you've purchased something through me, include the work in your #UNselfie and #TraillWorks. Let's help to provide better opportunities for these women and children.
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December Exhibits & Shows |
Primar(il)y Red at Gallery U, Wesfield |
Opening Reception December 5th, 6 - 8pm Location: 439 South Ave. W, Westfield, NJ Gallery U is celebrating the holidays with an exhibition of unique and original artwork celebrating the primary color red. Over 20 local established and emerging artists are included in this exhibition. Artwork of various mediums and styles will be displayed. Artwork prices range. A gift of art is a gift of the heart! Join me
at the opening reception! |
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Bizarre Bazaar at The Woodland, Maplewood |
Come and Shop December 7th, 10 - 4pm Location: 60 Woodland Rd, Maplewood, NJ Hosted by Studio B, 40 wondrous local artists, crafters and collectors will gather in one place to amaze and delight you - and the fine folks on your shopping list. I'm making lots of original art, under the $100 price tag just for your gift
giving. Hope to see you there! |
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