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May, the true beginning of Spring in the Northwest, is the month we honor Mothers. It is also the Milestone Month for Crackerjack - this May 3rd is our 28th Anniversary! It's hard to believe that twenty-eight years have passed since that Saturday in 1986 when we opened our doors. And in all that time, our focus has not wavered; now, as then, we are committed to supporting the creativity of American artists and artisans. We currently showcase the work of over 200 artists, half of whom are local and regional. Over the years we have had associations with artists from France, Canada, Ireland, and Scandinavia, and Belgium supplies our Tintin department! It has been one of the pleasures of this business to meet and work with so many creative individuals, some in person, and others over the phone, and now, over the internet. And what a delight to finally meet in person someone with whom I've only worked long-distance.
The second delight is our customers, those people - you!- who have chosen to shop with us because we are local, because we carry hand-crafted, amazingly unique merchandise, because we support American micro businesses, because we gift wrap, because we are helpful, because, because, because! And because you have shopped, we continue to exist for you, and are grateful for your patronage!
And, I must say, we have the nicest customers, and the nicest vendors. Which is good, because life is too short to not be surrounded by nice people!  Our Mother's Day display, full of ideas for Mom!  New, Italian paper wrapped soap, from Honey House Naturals, in three scents!  And Hand-Marbled Silk Scarves  Lots of clothes to choose from....  **************
And remember - Graduations are just around the corner! From Elementary School, to High School, to College, we all want to acknowledge both our students and their teachers with a thoughtful gift!
And for those University of Washington grads, look what Kristin Ford made - her Husky Collection! A very tasteful nod to alma mater pride!
 Constructed from Amethyst and Citrine on Sterling or Gold Fill
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Upcoming Events
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*********** June 20 - 22 - Extasia Trunk Show Bigger and better than ever! Join us for an amazing selection of brand new pieces, new colorways, and some very special Extasia jewelry! ************ We've set the date for our Kristin Ford Trunk Show!
November 8 & 9
The big day is Saturday, with the collection remaining through Sunday - mark your calendars now for this not-to-be-missed event! *******
a great way for you to register your gift preferences locally, even if your "gifter" is not!
And don't forget we are open
every evening until 8 p.m.,
Monday through Saturday,
and
from 11 to 5 on Sundays.
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Things to Celebrate!
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May 1- Batman Day - my son loved Batman
when he was little (still does) so I
have a fondness for him as well,
and am always picking up Batman
paraphernalia for him!
May Day - it's traditional to give little
bouquets of flowers, often
anonymously
May 2 - International Space Day
May 3 - Crackerjack's 28th Anniversary - we opened on a Saturday in 1986 - a lifetime ago! May 4 - Intergalactic Star Wars Day May 5 - Cinco de Mayo Happy Birthday Judy from 4 Your Eyes Only Optical across the hall!  May 6 - No Diet Day
Nurses Day
May 7 - School Nurse Day - I guess they didn't get celebrated yesterday...
Bike to School Day
May 8 - No Socks Day
V.E. Day
May 9 - National Moscato Day
Fintastic Friday: giving Sharks a
Voice
May 10 - Windmill Day National Miniature Golf Day May 12 - Odometer Day Limerick Day
May 13 - Frog Jumping Day
May 14 - Stars and Stripes Forever Day
National Chicken Dance Day
May 15 - Nylon Stockings Day
Straw Hat Day
May 16 - National Pizza Party Day May 17 - National Learn to Swim Day National Cherry Cobbler Day
May 18 - Neighbor Day
International Museum Day May 19 - Boys Club Day Accounting Day May 20 - Weights and Measures Day Eliza Doolittle Day May 21 - Victoria Day I Need a Patch for That Day May 22 - National Maritime Day
May 23 - National Taffy Day
World Turtle Day! May 24 - International Jazz Day Morse Code Day
May 25 - Cookie Monster's Birthday National Tap Dancing Day
May 26 - Memorial Day
May 27 - Cellophane Tape Day May 28 - Sierra Club Day
May 29 - International Day of United
Nations Peacekeepers
Escalator Patented 1899
May 30 - Mint Julep Day
Hand-Cranked Ice Cream Freezer
Patented 1846 - thank goodness!
May 31 - Hug Your Cat Day
What you Think Upon Grows Day
May is Gardening for Wildlife Month, Personal History Month and Bike and Tennis Month!
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 Where's Snowy? Can you find him?
 There he is! See?  Silly Snowy! He thinks he can hide in the flowers!
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A special Thank You for all the support over the past 28 years!
Thanks for choosing to support the handmade, and for shopping small - it is the only reason we are able to be here!
Kathleen
Crackerjack Contemporary Crafts
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