Ho-Ho-Ho!
The Sheldon’s online Miniature Christmas Tree Raffle has begun!
This year, the Sheldon’s annual Miniature Christmas Tree Raffle features nine one-of-a-kind miniature trees decorated by talented local artists. This year’s artists are: Suzanne Douglas, Kelly Hickey, Robin Huestis (Round Robin), Sandy Jackson, Lauren LaBerge Taddeo (Sweet Charity), Sarah Pope, Sarah Stahl, Pat Zeliff, and a “Secret Santa Artist.” The miniature trees will enchant children and adults alike and add a festive flair to the holiday home decorations of the lucky raffle winners. The trees are 24” tall.
Tickets are: $5 for one; $20 for 5
You won’t be able to select specific trees on your ticket, but when purchasing tickets, let us know if you have a favorite and if your name is drawn, you’ll win that tree if it is still available!
Tickets will be sold through Tuesday, December 21.


1. “Home for Christmas with Bells On” by Suzanne Douglas
Flocked miniature tree, jingle bells, candy canes, beaded treeskirt


2. “The Celebration Tree” by Kelly Hickey
Handmade reversible skirt, wooden beaded garland, silver star garland, handmade pompoms, party poppers, hornblowers


3. “Under the Sea” by Round Robin (Robin Huestis)
Shells, coral, sea glass ornaments, and mermaids


4. “Travel Dreams” by Sandy Jackson
Travel-themed paper ornaments


5. “Think Outside the Book” by Sweet Charity (Lauren LaBerge)
Handmade ornaments made from books


6. “The Green Tree” by Sarah Pope
Ornaments made from recycled felt and other repurposed materials


7. “ABCs for Christmas” by Sarah Stahl
Needlepoint letters and Scrabble tiles


8. “Pearls Before Swine” by Pat Zeliff
Quilted tree base, quilted star ornaments, and “find the swine”

