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Glitz and glam
Sometimes for the holidays, you just want everything to sparkle BY ALYSSA KARAS CTW FEATURES
Can you create Christmas glamour with what you have on hand? Of course! These four bloggers share some of their favorite glamorous crafts and their surprising origins from empty wine bottles, old CDs, freezer paper and some chicken wire.
Glitzy Gift Wrap Here’s a craft that pulls double-duty. “A gift that’s wrapped really pretty makes it so much more fun and enticing to open,” says Carolyn Garris, who shares her ideas on her blog “homework,” Carolynshomework.blogspot. com. “I’m all about gift bags too, but when something is wrapped beautifully it looks so nice on the table or under the tree. While you’re waiting to open it, it adds to the decor too.” Each year, Garris chooses a theme and uses what she has on hand to create custom wrapping. Her glitter tags and boxes, for example, were easily made by using a foam pouncer (or any other round object), dipping it in glue or Mod Podge and then dabbing it onto gift boxes and tags. Finish by
covering in glitter. For her black-and-white theme, Garris added splashes of gold to her gift wrap for added holiday cheer. “I really did use things I had on hand,” she says. “I used copy paper, freezer paper, and then all sorts of ribbons and sticks and leaves. Just whatever I had, mixed and matched.” Garris wrapped her gifts in plain paper, and then used heavy paper or crepe paper as ribbons. To embellish the wrapping, she used organza, sequins and fake flowers, which she spray-painted gold.
Snowy Wine Bottles With three wine bottles, a little ingenuity and not much time, Tracie Stoll created one of the most popular projects on her blog “Cleverly Inspired,” Cleverlyinspired.com. “I literally did that in
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about 30 minutes,” says Stoll, who lives in Prospect, Ky. “I was having some girlfriends over for the holidays, and I wanted something pretty.” Stoll used items she had on hand to create a sparkly, snow-covered centerpiece. “I like to make treasures from trash,” she says. Stoll gathered three empty wine bottles of varying heights from her recycling bin and sprayed them with white primer. After the bottles dried, she sprayed them with adhesive and then rolled them in Epsom salts.
“I thought it was kind of cool because it made it look like snow,” she says. To complete the look, she placed the bottles on a tray and added a few sparkly sprays, some silver ornaments and votive candles.
Recycled CD Ornaments If you’re looking to easily add a touch of sparkle to your tree, try making an ornament out of old CDs or DVDs, like Natalie Pirveysian, who shares her
ideas on her blog “Crème de la Craft,” Cremedelacraft.com. This craft is great for making with kids or family: “I think with holidays especially, it makes it more personal,” says Perveysian, who lives in Los Angeles. “When you have family over and people are asking about your decorations ... It just makes everything a little more special.” For the project, you’ll need a clear glass ornament, old CDs, a glue gun, ribbon and some heavy-
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duty scissors. “It’s made of items people have around the house,” Perveysian says. “If you’re itching to do a craft project, you can reach into your drawers or your craft closet.” Begin by cutting the CDs into small pieces with a good pair of scissors. “They don’t have to be the same shape or size, like mosaic glass you find,” she says. Put a small dot of glue Continued on Page 3
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on the CD piece and attach it to the ornament, making sure the shiny side is facing out. Continue until the ornament is covered, leaving a bit of space between each piece, and wiping away extra glue as you go along. Then put a ribbon inside of the ornament and close it. “The CDs give it a shiny element, which is why I gravitated to them,” she says. “It adds a little bit of shine to your home, to your tree, and it adds a little bit of color as well.”
Christmas Light Orbs Jacinda Boneau’s kids inspired (or pressured) her into creating these easy Christmas Light Orbs when they wanted a little more color in the family’s outdoor holiday display. “We live in Texas, where you can imagine there are some pretty impressive Christmas light displays,” says Boneau of Dallas, who runs the blog “Pretty Prudent,” Prudentbaby.com
with Jaime Morrison Curtis. “My typical style of covering everything with white, non-blinking lights wasn’t enough. So I had to step it up a little,” she says. Boneau came up with a quick project. She estimates two or three orbs can be made in a half hour. To make the orbs, cut a large square of chicken wire, and bend opposite ends together and secure. Repeat with the remaining two ends and form a sphere. “It doesn’t have to be exact,” Boneau says. “It’s pretty forgiving.”
Wrap a string of lights around the sphere, tucking the plug underneath the wire and back up so they’re able to hang. Boneau hung them on her patio using an iron rod, and decided to keep them up year round. “They’re a unique touch,” says Boneau, whose book with Curtis, “Pretty Prudent Home” will be published by Abrams in the fall of 2014. “They have a bit of mystery to them. When it’s night and the lights are off, you can’t really see how they’re hanging.”
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Fresh and festive florals for the holidays Update those tired poinsettias and try some new botanicals BY ALYSSA KARAS CTW FEATURES
Whether the goal is to completely deck the halls or just impress your guests, floral arrangements are a festive way to celebrate the holiday season. While the traditional reds of poinsettias and greens of holly leaves are timeless, try turning up holiday florals with new colors, textures and placements. Floral arrangements don’t have to be exotic or tropical: Florists say some of the most beautiful and unique elements of a holiday arrangement can be found in your own backyard. Deb Karpfinger, owner of The Flower Lady in Wauwatosa, Wis., says that “bringing nature inside” and the “do-it-yourself vintage look” are popular now. “Everything is a really simple look,” she adds. Alethea Harampolis, coowner of Studio Choo in South San Francisco, Calif., agrees. “We use a lot of succulents, sticks, twigs and pinecones. Think about if you’re taking a walk in the winter. What could you forage for and be able to bring inside?” Birch branches, curly willow, seed pods, winter berries, rose hips and “things that look like the end of the garden year” all provide a natural-looking touch to decor, says Kathy Spear, owner of Kathy and Company Florist in Burlington, Vt. She adds, “Magnolia leaves have green on one side and brown on the other. The velvety look adds a whole lot.”
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A mixture of natural moss, rhinestones and silver ornaments makes for a simple but stunning arrangement, perfect for the holidays.
Try adding a poinsettia bloom or some amaryllis with other natural finds for a dash of color among the brown, gray, white and burgundy. “The color palette is a little simpler this year because it is this vintage natural look,” Karpfinger says. “I don’t see a lot of
bright things.” Natural arrangements don’t need to be meticulous, either. Beautiful pine branches of hemlock can be laid on their own. And unique containers could be hiding in your cabinets. “A lot of people have really beautiful china, water pitchers and things,” Harampolis says. “We tend to have people go into their pantry and look for things that hold water and are a little bit different.” If you’re looking for a splashy centerpiece, designer David Kurio recommends trying a “landscape” down the center of the table and placing miniature orchid plants and some fresh spruce in a shallow, narrow tray. “Then we also incorporate succulents, which you really associate more with the summer but if you get
those beautiful gray and greens of succulents, you can mix all of that together,” says Kurio, who owns David Kurio Designs in Austin, Texas. “And then work in maybe some natural crystals and some vintage Christmas ornaments and mix in a smattering of votive candles.” Terrariums and wooden trays also work as centerpieces. Karpfinger says they’re great for breaking
traditional rules and mixing it up. “It’s kind of interesting because in years past, customers were afraid to mix gold and silver, or wood and glitz,” she says. “But now, anything goes.” One of her recent projects featured a simple wooden tray that combined natural moss with sparkly rhinestones and ornaments. Trays and terrariums also make good family projects because they’re easily cus-
tomizable. Besides the plant elements you’ll use, Karpfinger recommends asking each family member to contribute an item, which could be as simple as an old jingle bell found around the house. “It’s the whole mixing of textures: moss, branches, twine, anything textural, like burlap,” Karpfinger says. A visit to your local florist can help you add the final touches.
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Cozy craft: A felt triangle tree garland For the winter holidays, sometimes a cozier craft fits the bill. This project, dreamed up by blogger Alison Faulkner (thealisonshow.com), based in Provo, Utah, is quick and easy and can fit in with any color scheme. She combines it with a knit sweaterstyle garland that makes it all the easier to snuggle up near the tree or fireplace. “There’s nothing I love more than a good garland,” she writes. “I wanted to add some color to my tree this year, so I spent the afternoon whipping these up. They also look great on a mantle or wrapped around a gift.” Here are Faulkner’s instructions for the felt triangle garland. Materials:
• A sewing machine (you could do this by hand but it would be very time consuming, so if you can, borrow a machine!) • Scraps of felt in an array of colors • Scissors • Heavyweight thread Directions:
1. Sit down to a fun holiday movie with a stack of scrap felt and scissors. Cut dozens of triangles and don’t worry about making them uniform. Just make sure they are not too narrow, because this will make them hard to sew. 2. Thread your machine with a heavyweight thread; this will make the garland more durable. You only need to use the heavy thread in the top, not the bobbin. 3. Once you have about 100 triangles or more, chain-sew the triangles. To do this, start at the base of a triangle and sew a straight line to the tip, about one-quarter inch
away from the tip. Then, with the foot of your machine down, slip the next triangle in place. Continue this until your chain is your desired length. 4. Trim off the loose threads and hang your garland. CTW Features
Photos and craft adapted for use with permission from Alison Faulkner, The Alison Show, www.thealisonshow.com
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hall, 139 Main St., Lebanon. Featured items: Shop in comfort for those special home decor and gift items. Home-based business opportunities and great products. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: 541-259-4255 or www.santiamplace.com.
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL & BAZAAR
Where: 930 Queen Ave. S.W., Albany.
Featured items: Crafts, homebaked goodies, speciality food. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Kathy Ross, 541-926-8120 or toytrains@q.com.
ST. ALBAN’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: 1730 Hill St. S.E., Albany.
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Featured items: Holiday crafts and decorations, gift baskets, homemade goodies, delicious soup luncheon, featuring Mitford marmalade cake. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., lunch served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF CORVALLIS “THE GALLERIA”
Where: First Congregational Church, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road, Corvallis Featured items: Handcrafted gifts and décor, Assistance League’s prepackaged mixes and speciality food items, and Cupcake Café featuring gourmet cupcakes and scones. Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: Assistance League, 541757-1978, www.alcorvallis.org.
Nov. 2-3 PHILOMATH FROLIC & RODEO CRAFT FAIR
Oct. 24-26 HAYSTACK HOLLOW FALL AND CHRISTMAS SHOW
Where: 4133 S.E. Juan Way, Albany.
Featured items: Holiday items, country primitive and everyday gifts, decorative and Bearington bears. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: Donna Saw, 541-9288468, dhhystck887@comcast.net. HOMESPUN GIFT COMPANY FALL SHOW
Where: Riverside Community Hall, 35283 Riverside Drive, Albany. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Info: Debbie, 541-926-9331, 541-979-7600, dhanslovan@msn.com or pattiscreativeheart@gmail.com.
Oct. 26 JHS BOOSTERS HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: Jefferson High School, 2200 Talbot Road, Jefferson. Featured items: Over 20 vendors and crafters. Light lunch will be available.
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Riley Workinger of Albany checks out the doll houses on Main Street at Christmas Storybook Land at the Linn County Fair & Expo Center in Albany. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Oct. 31-Nov. 2 HAYSTACK HOLLOW FALL AND CHRISTMAS SHOW
Where: 4133 S.E. Juan Way, Albany.
Featured items: Holiday items, country primitive and everyday gifts, decorative and Bearington bears. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: Donna Saw, 541-9288468, dhhystck887@comcast.net.
Nov. 1-2 OUR SAVIOUR’S HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: 3111 S. Main Road, Lebanon.
Featured items: Homemade soups and pie lunch, local artisans and community charity raffle. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. ST. EDWARD’S BAZAAR
Where: 100 Main St., Lebanon. Featured items: Country store
with crafts, quilts, bake sale and novelties, raffles and lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. ST. MARTIN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Where: 257 E. Milton, Lebanon. Featured items: Cookie walk and homemade crafts. Hours: 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
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CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKET
Where: Fourth and Ellsworth, Albany; First and Jackson, Corvallis. Featured items: Locally grown goods and fall decorations to enjoy and share. Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: 541-740-1542 or www.locallygrown.org. CRAFTER’S MARKET AND HOME-BASED BUSINESS EXPO
Where: Santiam Place Event
Where: Philomath Elementary School, 239 S. 16th St. Featured items: High quality crafts, 75-plus vendors. Get Christmas shopping done early! Canned food and money donations for local food bank accepted. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Info: Marilyn Schmidt, 541740-7955, marilyns@peak.org.
Nov. 5-22 CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Where: 33769 Red Bridge Road, Albany. Featured items: Homemade signs, jewelry, Christmas decor and much more! Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
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Where: Phoenix Inn, 3410 Spice Road S.E., Albany. Featured items: Avon, Boresha Coffee, Christy Ray Photography, Clever Containers, Cookie Lee Jewelry, Jamberry Nails, Mary Kay, Mia Bath & Body, Miche Bags, Pampered Chef, Party Lite, Scentsy, Tastefully Simple, 31 Bags, Tupperware, Tomboy Tools and Discover Toys. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FALL BAZAAR
Where: Peace Lutheran Church, 2540 Applegate St., Philomath. Featured items: Gift baskets, baked goods and OSU themed crafts. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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The Lebanon Fire Department entry in the annual twilight parade, held just before the tree lighting at the annual Hollidays in the Park celebration at Ralston Park in Lebanon.
Nov. 7-9 GENTLE HOUSE HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: Western Oregon University, 855 N. Monmouth Ave., Monmouth. Featured items: Painted wooden items, handmade candy, Christmas and flower decor and much more. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Info: Amanda, 503-606-2070 or laramdavis@gmail.com. HAYSTACK HOLLOW FALL AND CHRISTMAS SHOW
Where: 4133 S.E. Juan Way, Albany.
Featured items: Holiday items, country primitive and everyday gifts, decorative and Bearington bears. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: Donna Saw, 541-9288468, dhhystck887@comcast.net.
Nov. 8-9 LEBANON UNITED METHODIST WOMEN — HARVEST AND HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: United Methodist Church, 1890 S. Second St., Lebanon. Featured items: Craft sales, cookie walk, lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Lunch will be turkey lasagna on Friday and soup on Saturday.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Info: Shirley Leisinger, 541-2585086, asleis2@yahoo.com. OAKS AT LEBANON HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: 621 W. Oak St., Lebanon.
Featured items: Stained glass, holiday decorations, goods and candies. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Natalie, 541-258-7777 or theoaks@frontiermgmt.com. SAMARITAN VILLAGE HOLIDAY FAIRE
Where: 285 N.W. 35th St., Corvallis
Featured items: Holiday motif items, handmade gift items, home-baked goods. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ST. MARY’S 69TH ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS BAZAAR
Where: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Eight and Ellsworth
(Highway 20), Albany. Featured items: Seventy arts and crafts vendors, door prizes, soups, pies and baked goods. Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday; 9 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Info: 541-926-6812 or StMarysBazaar@comcast.net.
Nov. 9 ALPINE COMMUNITY CENTER ALPINE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
Where: Monroe Grade School, 600 Dragon Drive, Monroe Featured items: Fantastic array of gift items by Oregon artists, home-cooked luncheon and desserts, and resale shop Funky Fashion Show. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Dorothy Brinckerhoff, 541-517-5943 or info@alpinecommunity.net. DISTINCTIVE AND WONDERFUL GIFTS HOME BUSINESS
GIFTS FOR A BETTER WORLD
Where: First Congregational Church, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road, Corvallis. Featured items: Fair trade items from countries around the world. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday though Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Info: Sue Tappeiner, 541-7583752 or tappeiner@comcast.net.
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Nov. 15-16 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT 10
Where: 1215 Pacific Blvd., Albany.
Nov. 14-16 HAYSTACK HOLLOW FALL AND CHRISTMAS SHOW
Where: 4133 S.E. Juan Way, Albany.
Featured items: Holiday items, country primitive and everyday gifts, decorative and Bearington bears. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: Donna Saw, 541-9288468, dhhystck887@comcast.net.
Nov. 14-17 OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS STORE
Where: Riverside Community Hall, 35283 Riverside Drive, Albany. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Info: Debbie, 541-926-9331, 541-979-7600, dhanslovan@msn.com or pattiscreativeheart@gmail.com.
Featured items: Handmade items and jewelry, baked goods and holiday gifts and decor. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Info: Betty Barrett, 541-9287976, mario70darlene@live.com. HALSEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Where: Corner of Third and F streets, Halsey. Featured items: Many vendors, hot meals and desserts, and a silent auction. Hours: noon to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Info: Karen Scranage, 541-9956185, thescranages@gmail.com. SWEET HOME ELKETTES BAZAAR
Where: Sweet Home Elks Lodge, 440 Osage St., Sweet Home. Featured items: Bake sale, crafts and jewelry. Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday;
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Featured items: Awesome vendors for all of your holiday needs, concessions, silent auction and door prizes. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Trudy Fields, 541-9267457 or poltrudy@yahoo.com. CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKET
Where: Fourth and Ellsworth, Albany; First and Jackson, Corvallis. Featured items: Locally grown goods and fall decorations to enjoy and share. Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: 541-740-1542 or www.locallygrown.org. HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS BAZAAR
Where: 2601 Jack London St., Corvallis (in the clubhouse). Featured items: Jewelry, baked goods, craft items. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: Margaret Tyson, 541-4013393, theoregonlady83@yahoo.com. HP BAZAAR
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Community members sing carols during the Community Tree Lighting at the Two Rivers Mall parking lot in Albany. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Info: Janet Martin, 541-3677367, sisterhenny@comcast.net. ZCBJ HALL HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: 38704 Main St., Scio. Featured items: Vintage, primitive gifts and decor; handmade goods and crafts; homebased businesses.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Info: Britney Cawrse, britney.cawrse@gmail.com.
Nov. 16 CALAPOOIA DC TRIP GROUP
Where: 830 24th Ave. S.E., Albany.
Where: Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 S.W. 53rd St., Corvallis. Featured items: Homemade soap and lotion, llama wool items (blankets, socks, rugs), and handsewn quilted items. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Sheri Swaney, 541-7158410 or sheri.swaney@hp.com. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Where: 154 Madison St. S.E., Corvallis (corner of Second and Madison streets) Featured items: Baked goods, hand crafts and creamed chicken with biscuit lunch. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., lunch served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. MEADOW PARK ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Where: 277 N.E. Conifer Blvd., Corvallis.
Featured items: Gifts, antiques, bake sale, crafts, bird houses. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. TANGENT ELEMENTARY CRAFT BAZAAR
Where: 32100 Old Oak Drive, Tangent.
Featured items: Handmade crafts, vinyl sings and handbags. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Janeen Tope-Lehn, 541967-4616, janeen.topelehn@albany.k12.or.us. UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S HOLIDAY BAZAAR AND LUNCHEON
Where: 1115 28th Ave. S.W., Albany.
Featured items: Crafts, baked goods and candies. Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Nov. 21-23 CHRISTMAS IN THE BARN
Where: 29722 Roberts Road, Shedd
Featured items: Twinkling lights, barn filled with vintage inspired holiday home and garden decor, antiques, fresh greens, wreaths and baked goods. Hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Info: Linda Jones, 541-9909752 or christmasinthebarn@hotmail.com. HAYSTACK HOLLOW FALL AND CHRISTMAS SHOW
Where: 4133 S.E. Juan Way, Albany.
Featured items: Holiday items, country primitive and everyday gifts, decorative and Bearington bears. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: Donna Saw, 541-9288468, dhhystck887@comcast.net.
Nov. 21-24 OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS STORE
Where: Riverside Community Hall, 35283 Riverside Drive, Albany. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Info: Debbie,
dhanslovan@msn.com, pattiscreativeheart@gmail.com.
Nov. 22-23 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY SANTIAM UNIT 51
Where: 480 Main St., Lebanon Featured items: Jewelry, handmade crafts and food. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Info: Jean Stenberg, 541-4512579. FIR LAWN LUTHERAN CHURCH
Where: 109 W. Holley Road, Sweet Home. Featured items: Baked goods, top quality vendors, hand tied quilts. Hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Info: Annona, 541-367-7856, catiensvold@hotmail.com.
Nov. 23 CHRISTMAS AT THE ROOST
Where: Vintage Roost Seasonal Gift Shop, 935 N.W. Scenic Drive, Albany, OR 97321 (half mile off of
ALBANY DEMOCRAT-HERALD, CORVALLIS GAZETTE-TIMES, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2013 Highway 20 in North Albany). Featured items: Hand-fashioned home and garden decor, antiques and collectables, baked goods. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Info: Debbie Wiliams, 541-9904191, vintageroost@comcast.net.
Featured items: Handmade items, baked goods and holiday themed items. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: Sandy Decker, 541-9263646m dshdeck@aol.com. SANTA’S BAG AT THE RODDY RANCH
Where: 33281 Dever-Conner Drive, Albany, OR 97321. Featured items: Holiday wreaths, baked goodies, unique holiday gifts and decor. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Info: Mary Beth Roddy, 541926-9987, roddyranch@meritel.net
GRACEPOINT NAZARENE CRAFT FAIR
Where: Calvary Chapel, 2815 Pine St. S.E., Albany. Featured items: Crocheted hats and scarves, birdhouses and lunch served. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: Debi Samples, 541-9811183 or cdsamples@comcast.net.
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HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN MISSIONS HARVEST BAZAAR
TOWN AND COUNTRY CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Where: 2515 Queen Ave. S.E., Albany.
Featured items: Beautiful quilts, creative crafts, yummy goodies, white elephant, and soup and dessert luncheon. Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., luncheon served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: Sonja Wakefield, 541-9289736, swakefield15@aol.com. SCIO CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Where: 38955 N.W. Second Featured items: Candy sale,
JESSE SKOUBO/MID-VALLEY SUNDAY
Mr. & Mrs Claus anchor the Sweet Home Christmas Parade. everyday gifts, decorative and Bearington bears. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: Donna Saw, 541-9288468, dhhystck887@comcast.net.
homemade goodie gift tables, homemade soup. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: Charlotte Thomas, 503394-2503 or cjtdlt@msn.com.
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ST. BERNARD BAKE SALE AND CRAFT BAZAAR
Gift Shop, 935 N.W. Scenic Drive, Albany, OR 97321 (half mile off of Highway 20 in North Albany). Featured items: Hand-fashioned home and garden decor, antiques and collectables, baked goods. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Info: Debbie Wiliams, 541-9904191, vintageroost@comcast.net.
Where: 38810 Cherry St. N.E., Scio.
Featured items: Baked goods, candy, nuts, pies and crafts. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF CORVALLIS HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: 2945 N.W. Circle Blvd., Corvallis, OR 97330. Featured items: Café, arts and crafts, bake sale. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: Sheila Smith, 541-7573165, sheilaclicks@gmail.com.
Nov. 28-30 HAYSTACK HOLLOW FALL AND CHRISTMAS SHOW
Where: 4133 S.E. Juan Way, Albany.
Featured items: Holiday items, country primitive and
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Where: Vintage Roost Seasonal
CHRISTMAS IN THE BARN
Where: 29722 Roberts Road,
Shedd
Featured items: Twinkling lights, barn filled with vintage inspired holiday home and garden decor, antiques, fresh greens, wreaths and baked goods. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: Linda Jones, 541-9909752 or christmasinthebarn@hotmail.com.
Dec. 5 BENTON COUNTY DEMOCRATS HOLIDAY PARTY AND AUCTION
Where: Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. Featured items: Live and silent auction, vacation home stays, art objects, complimentary dinner. Hours: 6 to 10 p.m.
Info: LInda Paschke, 541-7537626 or linda.paschke@comcast.net.
Dec. 5-7 HAYSTACK HOLLOW FALL AND CHRISTMAS SHOW
Where: 4133 S.E. Juan Way, Albany.
Featured items: Holiday items, country primitive and everyday gifts, decorative and Bearington bears. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: Donna Saw, 541-9288468, dhhystck887@comcast.net.
Dec. 6-7 CHRISTMAS AT THE ROOST
Where: Vintage Roost Seasonal Gift Shop, 935 N.W. Scenic Drive, Albany, OR 97321 (half mile off of
Highway 20 in North Albany). Featured items: Hand-fashioned home and garden decor, antiques and collectables, baked goods. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Info: Debbie Wiliams, 541-9904191, vintageroost@comcast.net. CHRISTMAS IN THE BARN
Where: 29722 Roberts Road, Shedd
Featured items: Twinkling lights, barn filled with vintage inspired holiday home and garden decor, antiques, fresh greens, wreaths and baked goods. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: Linda Jones, 541-9909752 or christmasinthebarn@hotmail.com. MORNING STAR GRANGE
Where: 38794 Morning Star Road N.E., Albany.
Where: Linn County Fair and Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road E., Albany. Featured items: Christmas items, jewelry and woodworking. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Info: Cathy Exline, 541-9264314 or cexline@co.linn.or.us.
Dec. 6—20 CHRISTMAS STORYBOOK LAND
Where: Linn County Fair and Expo Center, Cascade Pavillion, 3700 Knox Butte Road E., Albany. Featured items: Teddy Bear country, two model train sets, and fairy tale and movie scenes. Hours: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday; 3 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13.
Dec. 7 BARTON DELOACH & CO. CHRISTMAS ON 33RD STREET
Where: 317 N.W. 33rd St.,
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2013, ALBANY DEMOCRAT-HERALD, CORVALLIS GAZETTE-TIMES
Corvallis.
Featured items: Unique gifts from Christmas past, 15 percent off items over $50, and hord’oeuvres. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: Brenda Schmesseur, 541753-1383, 541-990-1375 or Ed.Schmesseur@comcast.net. BROWNSVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD WOMENS MINISTRY
Where: 313 Washburn, Brownsville (Corner of Highway 228 and Washburn). Featured items: Handmade items, homemade candy and gift baskets. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ANDY CRIPE/ALBANY DEMOCRAT-HERALD
Dec. 10-21 CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Where: 33769 Red Bridge Road, Albany.
Featured items: Homemade signs, jewelry, Christmas decor and much more! Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Emeriana Tucker decded the bell on her mom Kristina’s hat was something she could chew on while they waited for the start of the Downtown Twice Around Christmas Parade in Albany.
Dec. 13-14 CHRISTMAS AT THE ROOST
Where: Vintage Roost Seasonal Gift Shop, 935 N.W. Scenic Drive, Albany, OR 97321 (half mile off of Highway 20 in North Albany).
Featured items: Hand-fashioned home and garden decor, antiques and collectables, baked goods. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Info: Debbie Wiliams, 541-9904191, vintageroost@comcast.net.
Dec. 14 BROWNSVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Where: 313 Washburn, Brownsville (Corner of Highway 228 and Washburn). Featured items: Handmade
items, homemade candy and gift baskets. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dec. 14-15 S&S EXPO EVENTS
Where: Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 S.W. 53rd St., Corvallis.
Featured items: Jewelry, floral hair accessories, yummy treats, beauty items, raffle basket and more. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Info: SSExpoEvents @yahoo.com