UPDATE 5/21/21
We are open weekdays 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Please view our offerings online, or contact us via email or call 815 232-1181 with any questions pertaining to products or classes.
Thank you for your support and understanding! We have made it through the year of Covid. Then a heavy snow-related event Jan. 31st. Here we are, we are back! We look forward to serving you now and in the future.
Thanks to our USA troops!
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Events & Classes
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July 29, Thurs. Stampscapes card class 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Come and make 3 beautiful nature cards. Instructor Char has a good eye for color and will help you to create the neat effects in these cards, step by step. Class fee $20.00 Bring your adhesive and red stamping mat if you have it, otherwise is sold here for $3.99....
July 22, Thurs. Heartfelt Card Class 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
In Person Class! Bring proof of your completed Covid vaccinations, RSVP and join us to put together these 3 pretty Summer cards. We're starting early at 9:30 a.m.and finishing about noon. The Sweet Magnolia paper pad will be needed. This will be sold at a special...
Oil paint Scenery with Nina – Weds., July 14 9 am – noon
Come oil paint this beautiful scene with us! $25.00 Please RSVP 815 232-1181 so Nina can prepare everything needed before the class. Vaccinated please. Just bring a paint shirt, paper towels & also your mask just in case. Come join us!
News
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These 3 gals from Memory Lane, Orangeville, IL
We had 3 guests come to see Pretzel City Paper today! Susan, Susie and Pat (New nickname - Sue)! They are enjoying the weekend at Pat Hanson's Memory Lane Retreat, Orangeville, IL (6 miles north of Freeport) crafting and staying overnight. That sounds fantastic.
July 17, Sat. our 16th Open House & Used Stamp Sale 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Saturday was a fun time. The fun continues Monday & Tuesday, July 19 & 20. Come to this great sale as some great deals are still here! All items need to be cleared away by Wednesday. Thanks all for your contributions. Come & enjoy cake &...
Welcome gals from Sandwich, IL area
Friday, March 19th these 4 gals found us at Pretzel City Paper. Welcome Estelle, Kathy & friends!