Step into Sarah’s Hallmark, and you’ll think it’s Christmas morning.
Amidst all the wonderful decorations and gifts, the place is bustling with holiday activities.
Want to build a quaint and lovely holiday village to delight family and friends? Attend the free Holiday Village Building Workshop, Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon, conducted by Christi Sturdevant.
“We call Christi our display artist extraordinaire because of the elaborate and intricate displays she produces for our Department 56 Holiday Villages,” said shop owner Dee Babicke. “Her work is featured in our shop and many others throughout the Valley. Christi will show us how to achieve professional results for D56 displays by demonstrating the nuances of foam cutting and painting, tricks and tips for wiring, lighting and accessory placement, and design pointers on how to pull everything together.”
In addition, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the shop will offer a large selection of newly retired D56 buildings and accessories at discounted prices during its Department 56 Holiday Village Retirement Event.
Sarah’s Hallmark Holiday Open House runs from Nov. 9 through 11. There will be drawings for exciting gifts and fashion accessories, giveaways and refreshments. “The store will be packed with new cards and gift wrap, fashion accessories, collectibles, confections and novelty lines, and, of course, all the Gold Crown Exclusives will be available, along with a few surprise in-store specials available only at Sarah’s Hallmark,” said Dee.
On Saturday, Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon, customers will be able to talk one-on-one to representatives from their favorite novelty and collectible companies during Vendor Market.
If you love or collect snowmen and other snow people, stop in for the Snowvember Event, Nov. 16 through 18. “We will be featuring unique animated snowmen, such as the Swooshin’ Duo Snowman, the next in the Animated Snowman Series from Hallmark Gold Crown Exclusives,” Dee said. “Every snowman, woman and child will be 25 percent off during the entire weekend.”
Thanksgiving Weekend Specials start on Friday, Nov. 23, and include a free gift with every purchase of $25 or more.
But the most anticipated event is Santa’s annual visit. This year, he will arrive by security motorcade on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 10 a.m., and visit until 1 p.m. Every child will receive a gift, and you may bring your camera to capture the moment.
If you’re a Keepsake Ornament collector, you’ll want to stop into Sarah’s Hallmark from Dec. 7 through 9 for the new Hallmark Gift Expressions Event. “This is the first time Hallmark is doing this event,” said Dee. “A total of nine new Keepsake Ornaments will be introduced during this weekend, and you can register to win one of three extra-large Keepsake Countdown to Christmas tabletop display pieces.”
“Avid Keepsake Ornament collectors will receive 500 bonus points with the purchase of three or more Keepsake Ornaments, along with a bounce-back coupon on their next purchase made between Dec. 12 and 24 (excluding Keepsake Ornaments),” Dee explained. “These collectible ornaments make great gifts for the hard-to-buy-for people on your list.”
And remember, there is a full-service U.S. Postal Station inside the store for holiday mailing.
For more information on events or products, call (480) 981-8828. Sarah’s Hallmark is located at 1112 N. Higley Road (close to Bashas’).