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Holiday Shopping Ideas from CERF+

Let CERF+ help you with your holiday shopping by providing you with a number of gift ideas that you can feel good about.

Buy Work From An American Craft Artist
There is nothing quite like receiving a one-of-a-kind gift made by an artist in a studio. It says to the recipient that you care deeply about them. Maybe you have a neighbor who is a jeweler or a cousin who makes turned wooden sculptures, now is the time to visit their studio or go to a gallery and find something that you will never find elsewhere.

Commemorative Gifts = Simple & Meaningful
How about making a donation to CERF+ in honor or in memory of a family member, friend or colleague? When you make a commemorative donation of any amount, CERF+ will mail a personalized card letting the recipient know of your gift in their honor.

Now is A Season for CERF+
Did you know that when you shop locally, your money has three times the impact on your community as dollars spent at chain stores? Shop at one of the over sixty craft-related businesses currently participating in A Season for CERF+. Click here for a full listing of our participating businesses or view our A Season for CERF+ Google Map to get customized directions from your home to a gallery near you.

A New Charm at CERF+
CERF+ is pleased to introduce Safety Net, the latest addition to CERF+’s limited edition charm series. Created by San Francisco metalsmith Sandra Enterline, the 2008 charm is made of sterling silver. This new charm and others are available for purchase at the CERF+ store.

Calling All Shoppers! Fundraisers to Benefit CERF+
You can also purchase one-of-a-kind gifts for your friends, family, and colleagues while supporting CERF+ by shopping at three online stores:

• Once again, The Guild has selected CERF+ as its holiday charitable partner. Through December, they will donate a portion of every sale from their holiday catalogs to CERF+. You can read about two Artful Home artists, assisted by CERF+ in 2008 by clicking here.
• Each time you place an order at UncommonGoods.com, you can select CERF+ as the beneficiary from their Better to Give Program. UncommonGoods.com offers handmade, recycled, and creatively designed gifts.
• Best American Arts has created a win-win proposition for your shopping pleasure. Use coupon code CERF+ during the checkout process and you’ll receive a 10% discount on your order and 10% of your purchase will be donated to CERF+. Best American Arts is committed to supporting handcrafted American artists and artisans.

CERF+ Merchandise Available for Purchase Online
CERF+ also has other gift opportunities for those on your holiday list. The CERF+ tote bag is a great green choice for carrying art supplies and reducing waste – it can also double as gift wrap! Use the CERF+@Heart notecards for your holiday cards – they’re a steal at $5 for a pack of six. For your convenience, shipping and handling costs are included in the purchase price of everything in the store.

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