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SSC FEATURE MEMBER Christine has collected Charming Tails for more than four years, with more than 100 pieces in her collection. Actually - it was another collection that sparked her interest in Charming Tails . "I also collect Cherished Teddies," Christine said. "Well, Cherished Teddies has 'beach' pieces, so I thought 'Buried Treasures' would look cute with my bears. I was right and since then I have added the rest of the Charming Tails beach pieces to my beach scene Bears and mice live together in perfect harmony."
"Bag of Tricks ... or Treats" is her favorite piece. "Because I love candy corn and Halloween," she said. Christine combines her two collections in unique displays. "I mix my Cherished Teddies with my Charming Tails," she adds. "I have Halloween, Christmas and Easter displays with pieces from both collections." Among her other interests Christine includes scrapbooks, flower gardening and cooking & baking. In addition to Charming Tails and Cherished Teddies, she collects Boyds bears (but mainly the plush), Mary Moo Moos, gingerbread people and Marie Osmond dolls. "I think that the Charming Tails are so cute and have gotten better over the years." * * * * * * * * * * * Great Deals Abound! Have you been keeping an eye on the new
Charming Tails web site?
They recently announced a brand new piece - "Computer Sitter". AND
- it's ONLY available through the Fitz & Floyd web site!
Definitely worth checking it out!
Keep reading -- there's more further down! |
Get Ready to
PARTY!! It's going to be a real "slice-o-fun" at the IGCE
Convention in Rosemont this year, as the
Squashville Social Club and Bears 'N
Buddies are teaming up to once again to host the This year's big bash will kick-off at 7:30 PM FRIDAY (June 27th) at the Embassy Suites (formerly the Rosemont Suites). And as much as we enjoyed last year's "cozy" (??) quarters, this year we're hosting the event in a ballroom! So there will be PLENTY of room for socializing and fun. Now - we've got all this room and there's no point in letting it go to waste. So, anyone -- dealers, individuals, whomever -- with items to sell will have an opportunity to set up a table in the ballroom during the event and SELL, SELL, SELL! And we know that many Charming Tails collectors have other interests as well (just look at this month's Featured Member!), so we are not restricting those vendors to just Charming Tails. Who knows WHAT collectible "gem" you will find there. As many of you know from last year - the SSC/Bears 'N Buddies Pizza Party is "THE" place to be. In fact - we've even heard that its such a "happening" event, even some "special guests" just might be there to add to the excitement. Now just who might show up?? Well, we can't say for sure, but "a little birdie told me" that a certain artist and certain employees of a well-known collectibles manufacturing company feel that this party is NOT to be missed! Admission to the party is $15.00, which includes LOTS of pizza, pop and tons of snacks! PLUS -- with your admission you'll receive your very own raffle ticket. Prizes? Did someone say prizes? We're still lining up some surprises, but we can tell you that there will be LOTS to give away! And if you are one of those who wants to take advantage of this "captive crowd" and set up a dealer table, admission is just $40.00. This includes one table (we don't know the length yet - probably a 6' or 8' table) and it covers your regular admission, so you won't miss out on any of the food, the fun or the prizes! Now that's a great way to get rid of some extras, make a little or a lot of money (be warned- the IGCE's Swap 'N Sell is Saturday morning!) and join in the fun - all at the same time! And if one table just isn't enough, additional tables are available for only $20 each. But NOW is the time to register for this BLAST!
Dealer table space So where will you be on Friday night at Rosemont? Sitting alone and bored in your room? Or sharing the fun, food and prizes with other Charming Tails collectors? EVERYONE is welcome - whether they are a member of the Squashville Social Club or not! We're all one big, happy family, and are always thrilled to welcome new members! So if you know of any other Charming Tails collectors, be sure to let them know about the Party -- they won't want to miss out on the fun either!! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * It's HERE!! The 2003 Squashville Social Club Keychain!
And it's a beauty!! The 2003 SSC Keychain features a round piece of blonde wood - and is engraved with the image from the 2003 Club Button! Make your keychain the envy of all your friends - send your order, along with a check or money order payable to "Squashville Social Club" to our Treasurer, Joan Woodruff, 420 South Dara James Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016-2713. Keychains are $9.00 for the first one ordered, $7.50 for each additional key chain. IF you order your key chains at the same time you order a club button - they're just $7.50 each. * * *
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* * "You just call out my name, Carole King and James Taylor sang it best and expressed the type of affection many collectors have found without our close-knit group of pals. To celebrate that spirit of friendship, our contest sponsor Precious Plates & Things has donated the new Canadian Exclusive "Circle of Friends" PLUS free shipping to this month's contest winner! So - without further delay, here's the contest. We took the word FRIENDS and found pieces that begin with each letter. For example, if we spelled out "PAL," we may have matched each letter to: P -- Paint by Paws See how easy that is? And the actual contest below is even easier, as we've added the year of introduction for each of the correct answers, and a great clue! Remember, we're looking for pieces that start with the each letter of the word "Friends" and match the year of introduction and the clue. Ready ... Set ... Go! F -- Released in 1995, Mackenzie
gives his feathered friends a snack Email your answers to epbryan@lcc.net no later than Midnight (Central Time), May 3rd. One lucky winner will be drawn from the correct entries. March Contest Winner
1. My Spring Bonnet 5.
Spring Cleaning Congratulations
Amy! * * * * * * *
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In January, we announced the NEW Squashville Social Club button -- designed exclusive for us by Dean Griff himself! If you haven't ordered yours yet - just send $6.00 for the first button ordered, $3.50 for each additional button in the same order, to Joan Woodruff, 420 South Dara James Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016-2713. Your check or money order should be payable to "Squashville Social Club". You can even order right along with the new Squashville Social Club Key Chain! So order now!! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * |
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