Doris' Blog

Wednesday, "7"-"8"-200"9" Day!!

Will this day ever happen again??  Naught!!  We had another very successful, although small, demo day at our Issaquah location.  We missed Maria Loomis because of a conflict but she left all the materials required to create a great looking ATC card.  Here are a few pics that we hope you will enjoy...

 

Margaret is just working away at her ATC.  Margaret is also the hostess of the West Seattle ATC swap which takes place every second Saturday of each month (July is canceled due to the Street Fair).  Anyone wondering what ATCs are all about should stop in and check it out at the August get together.

 

Here is Alice working away at her ATC card.  ATCs are very fun and can be very addictive.  What a great way to trade art!!  Elaine Woodhouse teaches the kids at local West Seattle schools and has them on fire with this form of art.  Way to go Elaine!!

 

WOW, what a great pic of the Issaquah store.  There is Shelley getting what she needs from Yvonne (our fabulous store employee) to get her ATC done also.  Geri is way in the back checking out the class samples (I think).  If not, she should be as they are TERRIFIC!!  Many thanks to our on-site photographer, Kathy Fox, who is also one of our fabulous store employees.  We have many in West Seattle also.  Are we blessed or what?  I do believe so!!

Thanks everyone who attended!!  We started to plan out what will be offered for the balance of the year.  Stay tuned on this one.

I have a few other things to pass along but I'll post again in the next day or so.  But before signing off, Sunday's pick for Issaquah is (drum roll please) anything Lockhart = 15% off.  In West Seattle it will be tough getting there because of the street fair but if you make it, receive 40% of on any regularly priced rubber stamp!  That will be a huge incentive to come visit us and possibly have some fun and great eats at the street fair. 

I'll post again soon because I have lots more to pass on so.... nighty night for now.  Off to blow some zzzz's.... hugs to all- Doris

Happy Fourth of July!

Happy 4th of July Everyone!

Reminder that we are closed on Sat and Sun, 4 and 5 July 2009.  Have a very safe and enjoyable holiday.  See you all next week!

Hugs - Doris

Wednesday's Demo (1 July 2009)

Greetings Everyone!!  Just wanted to share with all of you some pictures (compliments of our very own Kathy Fox) that were taken at yesterday's demo by Maria Loomis.  It was a GREAT demo and make-n-take where Maria used Home Depot type of tiles to create some great art.  What a way to redo anything tiled in your home.

Thank you Maria so very much!!  Go to Maria's blog where lots of creative "stuff" happens.  I've got her blog linked to this one so it is only a click away!  Look to the left and click on Maria's blog located just below the instructor blogs.

Enjoy the pics, enjoy the day, and enjoy just being you!!  Hugs - Doris

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Newsletter Is Out!!

Greetings Everyone!!  It's just after midnight so that would make it Sunday morning.  Can't wait to get some zzzzz's but I'm having a sleepless (so far anyway) night.  Thought I would visit with you all for a minute or so. 

It's been hectic with the getting the newsletter out and also The Paper Connection at the same time.  Robin Freedman made some absolutely georgeous cards for the July Paper Connection.  I'll try to get some of them posted in my next blog or two.  The originals will also be posted in Issaquah for a while so folks there can see what it, The Paper Connection, is all about.  The newsletter is also full of newsy news plus a whole host of classes to keep your creative spirits going through the summer.  Do take some time to register for a class or two!  If for whatever reason you did not receive the newsletter via e-mail, it will be available on the websight sometime next week.  You can also e-mail me personally or leave a comment on this blog and I will e-mail it to you directly from me.  This has happened once too many times already this newsletter period.  Gotta love these electronics.

Not much else to report really.  I'd love to hear from you via this blog.  Leave me a note or two in the comment section.  Have a GREAT Sunday.  Check out Sunday's Pick in the blog just below this one.

Hugs to All - Doris

Never Mind That It Is Wednesday Already!!

Greetings Everyone!!  Here it is Wednesday already.  One week ago since my last blog.  Hope everyone is well and exploring their creative spirit.  We've been busy and you can expect to see a July/August newsletter very soon.

We sure had a GREAT turnout for Maria Loomis' Wednesday afternoon demo today.  Maria is hosting several free demos over the next few weeks so be sure to mark them on your calendar for every Wednesday over the next four weeks.  From there, who knows so stay tuned.  Here is a pic or two so you can see the fun everyone is having and, as I mentioned, what a crowd.  The store look pretty good also in the second photo.  Many thanks to those who stopped by.  We love to have you visit and sit a while!

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We have a GREAT lineup for Sunday's Pick.  Here goes.......... drum roll please...........

All Cricut cartridges that are located at the West Seattle store are on sale from $69.95 to several degrees below at $39.95.  Get them while they are hot (no pun intended here).  Let us know which one or two you would like and we'll even put them aside for you to pickup on Sunday if we have them in stock.  Don't forget to mention the blog when making your purchase.

The WOWZA wheel is currently located in Issaquah and for the last time until who knows when, stop in and spin the wheel for a discount of up to 25% off on your entire purchase.  Just mention this blog.

Whew, that is a load but I hope you will have fun with it and also enjoy the pics which, by the way, are compliments of our very own Kathy Fox.  Many of you may know Kathy as the individual who has those great photos for sale in the Issaquah shop.  Many thanks Kathy!

Nancy Lemmon from the West Seattle shop has done well with her recent knee surgery.  She will be out for at least six weeks recovering so If you would like to send Nancy a card, please do.  Just call the West Seattle shop (206-932-3891) and we'll be happy to give you her address.  That's it for now folks.  Thanks for checking the blog and feel free to leave a comment or two.  It really let's us know that someone out there is keeping pace with the blog.  Have a Happy Week!!  Hugs - Doris 

Great Demo/Make 'n Take From Maria Loomis

Greetings Everyone!!  Just to give you an idea of the great fun we had at today's demo, here is a picture of a card designed by Julie Owens with supplies that Maria Loomis had on hand.  It is amazing!!

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There were only a handful of folks but I was thrilled as this was our first mid-week demo in Issaquah.  Here is a card done by our very own Yvonne Grimes.  It also is amazing.  Just add bling to anything and it sparkles!!

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Here is a photo of yours truly along with Maria on the right.  I should have written down the name of our faithful make -n taker on the left whose husband was very encouraging and patient.  She also made a wonderful card.  You can see that I am working very hard!!

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Reminder that we are closed at both locations on Sunday, Father's Day, 21 June 2009.  Stay posted to the blog for updates on "stuff".

Hugs to All - Doris

What a Week!!

Greetings Everyone!  What a week this has been.  It's was graduation week for my niece, Kayla, and we had family from out of town as well.  Lots of celebrations and get togethers.  Today (Saturday) I am totally pooped.  Have not felt like this in a very long time.  We worked hard, played hard, and did a ton of stuff.  For those of you who know Kayla, she was the Valedictorian of her class.  We are pretty proud of her and all that she has accomplished.  Now we just need to make it through college.  It's not college that is the tough part but the tuition.  I'm sure many of you know what I mean.

I'll make this very short as it will be Sunday morning here soon.  I know that this is late and I do apologize but I'll make it a GREAT Sunday's pick.  OK how about 25% off on all reinkers at both locations.  We've got lots and now may be the time to stock up to refresh all those inkpads that you have.  Don't forget to mention this blog for this great discount.

I'll post a pic tomorrow of Kayla and I from her graduation.  It was a fabulous time and I am personally so proud of her.  It takes a village to raise a child and many of you are in this particular village so you can take pride as well. 

OK - until the next time - hugs - Doris

A Second Photo Attempt

Greetings Everyone!!  So sorry about the photo.  I can see it just fine and it looks pretty good.  hee hee.  Let's see if this is better.   Hugs - Doris

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Yeah!! We've Got A Sign!!!!!! (Sunday's Pick Also)

Greetings Everyone!!  Well, as you can see below, we finally got our sign installed for the new location.  It's been an interesting journey but we got there!!.  This is a reasonable picture, however, best seen in person so come on by on Saturday, 6 June 2009, where Dave Breatheauer, Owner of Memory Box, will conduct some make-n-takes and dazzle all of us with his rubber stamp images.

We'll be serving light refreshments at about 1:00 and will have two other demos going as well.

Sunday's pick... West Seattle and Issquah - all paper 25% off of regular price.  Get it while it is HOT!!

Hope you enjoy the pic.  Until the next time!!

Hugs - Doris

Note:  The photo was moved to the previous blog.  Sorry for the confusion.

Grand Opening of the Issaquah Location

Greetings Everyone!!  Just a quick hello as I am totally pooped after such an explosive Grand Opening weekend.  It was what I would call a HUMUNGOS success.  Many thanks to the many of you who participated in one way or another to make this weekend all that it was.  It was wonderful to have all the helping hands that just "popped" up exactly when those hands were needed.

I am especially grateful to our fabulous Issaquah staff, Kathy Fox and Yvonne Grimes, who made sure the party kept going.  If you happened to mention just how great the store looked, well, it's all about Kathy and Yvonne.   I would be remiss if I did not mention Karen Lockhart who not only demo'ed but also was the celebratory ribbon cutter for the ribbon cutting ceremony (see photo below).  Lisa Lee from Inchie Arts shared her wealth of information on inchie arts with many of you as well.  Others I wish to thank include Maria Loomis (http://velvetinkcafe.blogspot.com) for her Stampscapes artistry and Susan Holton, who coincidentally works for Tsukineko, but came as Susan to share her large knowledge of inks with all of us.

Sunday's lineup included Lindy Combs who teased us with a taste of Memory Box (Dave Breathauer, Owner, Memory Box, himself will be at the Issaquah location on 6 June) with a GREAT make-n-take, our very own Kathy Fox and Yvonne Grimes sharing their Cuttlebug and Cricut skills with all of us also in a make-n-take.  Kayla Stull commanded the Polished Stone Technique for only a few minutes before every one realized how long it has been since this technique was first introduced.  From there, it was anyone's game while trying all sorts of "stuff" with both alcohol and dye based inks.  Messy but great fun!!  Thanks also for my beloved sister, Alice, who helped out receiving orders as demos were happening and also helping out at the cash register.  We could not have done it without her.

Both days were a total blast.   I hope you all enjoyed the camaraderie, food, cupcakes (compliments of The Sugar Rush Baking Company ((206) 937-1495)), and the many door prizes (one every 15 minutes) that were all donated by our fabulous manufacturers and distributors.  It was EXPLOSIVE!!

Can you tell that we had a good time.  Here is only one of the pics.  More to come as the week progresses!!  I'm off to blow some much needed zzzzzz's.  THANK YOU EVERYONE!!  You are all some of the best!!

Hugs - Doris

 

 

                   It's official! Friends and Co. East is here! Karen Lockhart helps cut the ribbon.