Craft Fair for TOYS for TOTS

Hi Everyone,

It has been a while since blogged but you all know how that goes.
Most of you may know I am a US Marine Corps Veteran and a member of the Marine Corps League #1009.
This means that every year I am involved with the TOYS for TOTS program.
Every year we collect new unwrapped toys that get distributed to kids in need.  Along with several events that I will participate in - we decided to start an annual Craft Show in support of Toys for Tots.   This is a great way to do some shopping and support a great cause.  I am also collecting donated items to be raffled off and/or sold from my fellow Crafters that are unable to attend.  Sponsors & Gift Certificates are also welcome.

1st Annual Craft Fair for Toys for Tots.

When: Saturday, December 3, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm  
Where: The Crystal Lake Commons on Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL

Crafters (handmade), Craft suppliers, vintage sellers, not-for-profits/charities will be on hand to make your holiday shopping a wonderful experience.  Also people that are looking to have a table to provide services are welcome.  (Ex: Face painting, make-a-craft, feather locks, artists, etc).  Shop for one of a kind items or crafty things for the home while supporting the Toys for Tots program.

All of the booth & sponsor fees as well as toys & money collected at the door goes to T4T. (Vendors sales go to vendors)

Approximately 10,000 sq ft space near Josephs Market and Hobby Lobby will be used for this event.  There will be raffles - donated items for sale and giveaways as well as professional football players on-hand to draw a crowd.  It will be an unBearable experience to say the least.  And don't forget there will be Toys for Tots / Marines in uniform. { I know Ladies calm down }

VENDORS:
15x8 and 10x8 spaces.
Electric avail at no extra cost, first come first served.
Space is LIMITED to types of items you will sell
or the services that you will provide the day of the fair.
Bring your own tables/setup/chairs OR tables can be rented.

Sorry, no resellers unless you fit the categories above.
No food items for sale, samples only.

Deadline for SPONSORS/VENDORS 

is November 12 
(EXTENDED but EMAIL ASAP-Reserve Spot)

VISIT the event Facebook Page at 

CRAFT FAIR FOR TOYS FOR TOTS 

For more information and an application, contact T4TCraftFair@gmail.com

Event is provided by Anna at ARTIBILITY, Kerrie at DONI DIVINI 
Sponsored by Sideline Marketing

DONATIONS can be mailed to
Anna Sourile
c/o T4T Fair
PO BOX 7213
Algonquin, IL 60102-7213

Addy to send to

All donated items - Celeb pics - artwork - letters can be sent to

ARTIBILITY
PO BOX 7213
ALGONQUIN, IL. 60102-7213

Next deadline for donations is Nov 15th, 2010
for the Nov 21st Marine Corps Toys for Tots fundraiser
which will be held at the Holiday Inn at
The Handmade Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories show in Chicagoland.

THANK YOU,
Anna

Donations UPDATE

QUICK UPDATE ON DONATION:

Still looking for donations as well as items you think might bring in some funds for the cause!  All proceeds 100% go to our MCL for Toys for Tots.  Handmade items preferred but also any item you sell will help.  

Also Photographs, post cards, especially celebrity signed items are a very welcome item.  We have already received a couple of items that I will share with you shortly.

I am making a list as well as taking photographs of all items - here are just some of the shops & their FB pages  that have already donated.

Miss Linda S. (sorry no fan page) :) - Monica's Fantabulous Fashions!!! - Monika Design - Runway Crochet–crocheted wearables for women, crafts and vintage items  - aspen rose art - The Pine Cone Tea Cup - Sarah's Stitches - AgasunsetStudio - Krafty Max Originals - Silja Erg - JOYful D*Sign - Meredithbead - PortaPocket - Aprons by MeMe - Fabtastic Designs - Tolduso Shop on Etsy and Gretchen Rossi from Real Housewives of Orange County 

 HURRY Show and fundraiser is Nov 21, 2010 at the HJFAS in Chicago burbs - items must be received NLT Nov 15th - please share w/everyone everywhere (blog-twitter-facebook)

Thank you, 

Anna