Changing Store Hours

We regret to inform all of our loyal customers a change to our store hours. New store hours will take effect this week.

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12-5
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10-5
Saturday: 10-5 (open late on crop nights)
Sunday: 1-4 (closed first Sunday of the months)

We apologize for any inconvenience. Appointments are available. Please call or email us to make arrangements.

OMG... I finished a layout!

It seems like forever since I've done a layout to list on ebay! I've done quite a few of my own layouts the past few months. I'm still not even close to being caught up.

So I actually have one layout completed and another one almost done. Mind if you will, the strawberry one I started right after we received our Doodlebug shipment. That was well over a month ago. The "clover" one was started.... can you guess? Yep, around St. Patricks Day. I hope to have both listed tomorrow night.

Here's a peek.

Scrapbook Trends ON SALE

All publications from Scrapbook Trends, Cards, & Idea Books are now on sale in our store and website.

30% off original price.

New Tear Bears

I've got some new bears ready. I think they turned out cute. The bubble bears were inspired by Lindsay. We've spent a great deal of time outside blowing bubbles this summer. Of course with Dougie playing T-Ball, he claims the inspiration for our baseball bear. Abby's been jumping rope like it's going out of style. Although she's my "jeans & t-shirt" girl, the dress doesn't suit her image, but it suits mine - LOL. When she was a toddler, she wouldn't wear anything but dresses.

I'm working on a few others, but they won't be ready until tomorrow.

Mocha Mulberry Paper being Discontinued...

We received notice from our mulberry paper manufacturer informing us that they will be discontinuing the production of their MOCHA mulberry paper. Apparently, there have been several problems with controlling the consistency in color, texture and thickness. (Honestly, I must say "NO Kidding" - LOL). Because of these factors, their production line will no longer be making this color.

Once our stock is sold out, we will no longer be carrying MOCHA. This change will effect other sellers that are supplied by this manufacturer as well.

If you are a MOCHA bear artist, you will need to switch to CARAMEL. This color was generally 1 shade darker than MOCHA. Honestly, from our last order, I see no difference in either color. We just know the difference becauase we label every package that comes in with the color and product number.

If you are worried about switching colors, relax. It's okay. CARAMEL is the color I have always used in making my bear for the past several years, and is the color that I recommend to all of our clients. It's our best selling tear bear color. If you are making the switch, you'll be delighted with the color, feel, texture and ease of tearing this paper. It's my favorite.

New Tear Bears Listed on Ebay

I am so pleased to announce that I am offically back to creating my paper piecings. I've listed 4 new tear bears tonight in our Ebay store for auction.

Here is a peek. You can click on the title to link you right to the page.

ONLINE SHOPPERS COUPON!

Hi Everyone!

It's been a bit busy here lately with school ending (finally, but I'm ready to send them back now - lol), and getting Abby and Dougie ready for their trip to Disney with their Dad. They left tonight and will be boarding the plane tomorrow morning. Needless to say, I'm already missing them.

I am happy to announce that I have been back to creating, so I hope to have some new listings up on ebay and etsy in the very near future.

I created my first Designer Purse Album (tm) as a gift for Abby's 2nd grade teacher. I also made an adorable "house album" for Abby. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to take any pictures of the Butterfly purse album. I was up until 5am completing it, took a "nap" and back up at 5 to get her ready for school. Yes indeed, I was tired. I have a similar one that I am finishing up to put on display in our store. It will be used as a sample for those interested in taking a class in the late summer. I have already been in contact with Tonya Strange, the amazing creator of these gorgeous albums, to obtain permission to teach her technique. These are so much fun to make... I must admit, I am addicted creating them.

Back to the original topic. A few weeks ago, I posted a coupon for our in-store shoppers. Well, not it is the online shopper turn. :) Click on this link to go shopping! Following this link will give you a 10% off discount on your entire purchase in our online store ONLY.

I'd like to thank ALL of our customers for their continued support. If our store can manage to get through this tough economy, we just might make it.

Smiles,
Kimm

Just Arrived....

Now Shipping.
New Bo Bunny!

Click on the logos above to view the collections.

These are stunning papers! Don't drool too much on your keyboards - LOL

Have a great afternoon everyone!

Blog Awards??? So much to learn about "blogging"

I am still new to this blogging thing. Half the time I don't even know what to post here other than "store stuff", but my dear husband tells me that I should still keep it personal - LOL. I suppose if I had time to create pages and tear bears I would have lots more to say. I'll eventually figure all this out. Don't even ask me about twitter or facebook because I haven't even touched base with either of those - HA!.

I never knew that you could "follow" a blog either. I guess I need some more "followers". Thanks Sherry for being my first - :)

And what exactly is a "blog award"? I've seen them all over, but never knew what they were or how you got them. I was lucky enough to be presented with one today - Thanks again Sherry (((HUGS))).

Want to play a game???

I hope you all had a great Memorial Day weekend. The weather was beautiful, for the most part and my husband and I got a lot accomplished around the house. I even managed to clean my truck out. Boy, was it filthy!

Aside from all the fun new products arriving, I thought it was time to have some "blogger fun". I was due to create new business cards and a new logo for a sign that is going out front.















Here is the final design.

So, what's the fun part you ask? I'll tell you.

Print out a copy of this blog with our newly designed business card and bring it to the store between May 26, 2009 and June 2, 2009. Tell us what you think of our new design and you will receive 10% off your purchase of all regular priced items. Offer excludes sale items and cannot be used for crops or classes or combined with any other coupon or punch card rewards redemption. Remember, you must bring a copy of this blog message to the store in order to receive your discount.

Hope to see you all soon.