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Kirkwood's Craft Caboose to Close Doors Dec. 23

News of the announcement triggers outpouring of support for the kids craft studio.

After nearly two years of providing children with do-it-yourself fun, Craft Caboose will close its doors in Downtown Kirkwood Dec. 23.

The locally owned and operated business at 105 East Argonne Rd., posted the following to its Facebook page on Tuesday:

Closing Our Doors:
The Craft Caboose will be closing our business on December 23rd. We want to thank everyone for your business over the last two years.
We will remain open December 1st through December 22 having our parties and walkin studio times.
We are planning a storewide sale in January. Please pass the word to Parents, Scout Leaders, and Teachers. We will sell our craft kits, paints, craft supplies, and even furniture at a great savings to you. You can call and leave a message if you are interested in making purchases. 314- 835-9977. We will announce the sale in January on this facebook page.

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The news quickly sparked a string of sentiment for the locally owned and operated business at the corner of Kirkwood and Argonne roads that has offered children a place to be creative.

Here are some comments left on the post:

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Mom told me the sad news last night. Such a wonderful place for young children. The Craft Caboose will be missed by many, said one commentor.

So sad to hear this news.... Loved bringing our Great Niece to your shop when I am in St Louis...and she treasures her projects...and the time we spent with you...and she just said this week that she wanted to go again...Such a "special" shop and all your "special" attention and kindness made our visits..."special" memories... Thank you...and Good Luck to you...

So far the post has accrued 26 comments, all expressing dissapointment at the store's closing and wishing staff well.

Sharon Crnko, a retired teacher and longtime Kirkwood resident, opened the kids craft studio last month to give families with small children a place to create art together without spending a lot of money or worrying about the cleanup, as previously reported by Patch in a profile of the business shortly after it opened in April of 2011.

Kirkwood Patch has a call into Craft Caboose to learn more about the closing.

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