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     On April 27th we celebrate 5 years of Zeal for Teal. Yippee! Amanda and I can hardly believe the response over the years to this fabulous awareness and fundraising event. Who would have thought five years later we would still be going strong?

     We are so excited to welcome all our participants 'down the rabbit hole' as we plan for this year's exciting theme - Alice in Wonderland's Hoity-Toity Tea Party.

     For those who might be getting a little curiouser and curiouser but are unable to join us for the full day we are happy to invite you to pop in and enjoy our Zeal for Teal Open House. For $5.00 you can come check out our vendors, enjoy a snack and join in on our games, silent auction and penny table. Visitors are also invited to check out the Ovarian Cancer Canada information and awareness table. For an extra $5.00 if you come around lunch time (12-1pm) you can have lunch, too. You've just got to sample the Mock Turtle surprise and what would Alice in Wonderland be without jam tarts?

     If you have any questions about our open house, contact us at sunflower.seeds.team@gmail.com.   We hope you can join us!

“But I don’t want to go among mad people," Alice remarked.

"Oh, you can’t help that," said the Cat: "we’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad."

"How do you know I’m mad?" said Alice.

"You must be," said the Cat, or you wouldn’t have come here.” 

― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland

  

Pre-sale - Stampin Up & Miscellaneous Products for Sale

Margaret deWitt, our lovely Stampin' Up rep that has been with us since the beginning of our annual Zeal for Teal event, has decided to clean out her stash of gently loved SU products (and a few others) and sell them to help raise even more funds for Zeal for Teal. 50% of each sale goes to our Zeal for Teal day...if you want to purchase something, she can send you a paypal invoice or and EMT transfer or local pick up!

Just message us through our site and we'll get you in touch with Margaret.

Here is the list: 

(These will be available at our Zeal for Teal event as well....so if you want to look at them in person, I believe Margaret will have this gently fabulous selection of  merchandise.)

Setting the Table

     “And what is the use of a book," thought Alice, "without pictures or conversation?”

    

     I'm thinking that Alice was surely on to something here. Just as our lovely young lady was considering the purpose of pictures in a book, the Zeal for Teal Committee has been considering mightily the purpose of our special day. 

     Raising awareness and raising funds for ovarian cancer are the goals. Ovarian cancer remains one of the most serious of all 

gynaecological cancers and the powers that be are still searching for an early detection test.    

          Meanwhile we will still keep doing our part to help raise 

awareness and funds to aid in the process. AND we will have fun 

doing it! What better way to keep our sisters informed than to gather together in one accord in a room full of laughter and purpose?  

   We have expanded a little beyond scrap-booking, should some other crafty soul want to join us on the journey. We invite anyone who has even a hint of craftiness - whether it be knitting, sewing, computer graphics, painting, quilling, sketching, and more. Or even if you want to bring an entire lifetime of photographs to sort, we would welcome you to spend the day with us. 

          Did I mention our lovely and talented Miss Vicky is back? Miss Vicky will dazzle your day as she offers free mini manicures and a chance to relax and breathe in the atmosphere in Wonderland. 

          So you think you have superior architectural skills combined with

the patience of a white rabbit? Then why not try them out as you challenge a friend to build a house of cards. 

And if that isn't enough, perhaps you might like to etch the day in your memory forever? Grab a friend and get your photograph taken at the photo booth, complete with an ever expanding tickle trunk and prop selection. 

          Surprisingly and for some - good news - we have had a few spots come available down the rabbit  hole. If you know a peculiar mad-hatter type who would fit nicely at our table and who would feel compelled to partake in an incredibly crafty tea party, pass the word on.  

Contact us at sunflower.seeds.team@gmail.com for more information. 

          Don't forget to bring along a donation for the Drayton Food Bank this year. If you do so, an extra door prize ticket is our way of saying 'thank you for your generosity!' Also, bring along any extra pennies you might have stashed away. We are collecting them for our Zeal for Teal Penny Appeal.

          One last thing for now...remember to dress up for the occasion. An afternoon fashion show will delight the crowd as we choose a winner to proudly represent Zeal for Teal 2013. We can't wait to see your creativity in action.

          Can't wait to see you all...the table is set and the kettle's on.     

Zeal for Teal Kits for sale

Kits are now available for purchase!
They are only $15 each with $10 going to Ovarian Cancer Canada. (Two different styles available)*.  

*NOTE: Teacup is not included and embellishments vary.

Paypal option is available for purchasing kits online. Shipping and handling will be added at time of purchase.

 “Begin at the beginning," the King said, very gravely, "and go on till you come to the end: then stop.” 

― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland

                                                                          

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    I will attempt to begin at the beginning...not sure where to begin but the beginning it shall be. Oh dear this post is getting curiouser and curiouser. I'm telling you gals, this Alice in Wonderland thing is starting to do strange things to my psyche. Maybe it has something to do with the overwhelming response we have had this year. We are still two weeks away from the Early Bird deadline and we are full. Oh dear...oh dear...oh dear. Now we have a waiting list. 

     We can hardly wait - although there is still a lot of work to be done to make it a memorable day for our participants. We are setting the table for tea and looking forward to a wonderful day. 

     Don't forget to put on your fancy dress according to Alice in Wonderland characters. For those brave enough, we will invite you to show off your fashion creativity in more ways than one. 

     We have a zany game for those competitive souls and lest anyone wonder - our Ye Olde Tea Shoppe will be open for business offering wonderful wares and baked goodies of every description. A giant Eat Me Basket will be up for grabs. Come find out how you could be the winner. 

     This is a mere smattering of what lies in store for you beyond the rabbit hole on April 27th at the Drayton Arena. Zeal for Teal will be celebrating 5 years. We are thrilled to be able to say we have been a part of helping raise awareness in our little community about ovarian cancer. Also we are so thankful to everyone who participates in many different ways to help raise crucial funds for the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope.  

     So ladies, look forward to a superb day of fun, fellowship, laughter and hope as we make this 5th annual Zeal for Teal the best yet. Dig out those mad hats and anticipate greatness with a dash of madness!

                                          

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    “But I don’t want to go among mad people," Alice remarked.

"Oh, you can’t help that," said the Cat: "we’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad."

"How do you know I’m mad?" said Alice.

"You must be," said the Cat, or you wouldn’t have come here.” 

― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland

     

 

Alice's Tea Party Coming Soon to Wonderland Near You!

     Don't be late for this very important date. On April 27th, 2013 expect to be pampered and treated like royalty as the 5th Annual Zeal for Teal fundraiser for the Sunflower Seeds Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope, puts the kettle on and brews up another delightful day for scrapbookers and crafters of every persuasion. 

     The Drayton Arena is the place to be once again on this very special day designed just for YOU. Participants will gather to share in the fun and excitement of a jolly good tea party with all the trimmings. We have lined up our lovely vendors along with some special guests. Expect lots of games, prizes and surprises to keep you smiling, not to mention our Mad Hatters in the kitchen will be whipping up some fanciful delicacies for your dining pleasure. 

     And new this year - a fancy dress contest. Pick your favourite look-alike Alice in Wonderland character and come ready to earn a few rounds of applause, and maybe a prize or two. 

     Lest anyone be getting curiouser and curiouser, this tea party promises to be a spectacular time of laughter and charm. We are excited to let everyone know that we have extended our Early Bird deadline this year to February 14th  - a real sweetheart of a deal. $35 before that special day but still a bargain at $45 after that. $10 of your fee automatically goes to Ovarian Cancer Canada and every morsel of money and pinch of pennies earned after expenses will also go directly to Ovarian Cancer Canada. 

     Stay tuned for updates and notices. The executive are planning and scheming behind the scenes ready to put some delightfully rollicking plans into place for such an important cause. 

     But the first thing on the agenda was to get the word out to our charmingly and agreeable guests that the registration sheets are up and ready. The PayPal button is ready to  go and all we need to know is that you are pleasantly planning to join us! Can't wait to see you. 

 Get those registrations in soon to make sure there is a place for you in Alice's Wonderful Wonderland! 

     For more information call Glynis at 519-638-3215 or email us for a registration sheet at 
sunflower.seeds.team@gmail.com