Hello Bloggers!! Just wanted to remind everyone of our Migraine Monday (M&M) class tomorrow, Monday, 15 August 2011, beginning at 12:00 noon. This is a drop in event but a reservation guarantees that you will have a space. A limited number of projects are planned so do call (425.391.1500) and drop on in. We started these M&M classes last week and, with three in attendance last week, we thought it was a success. It can only grow from there. Cost is $5.00 and you'll make two greeting cards. Just plain fun!! Join us every Monday!!
Some of you will be very excited to know that our first order, although small, has been received from Invoke Arts. This is our first order with this very eclectic company so let us know what you think. We've got two 3-foot shelves for your viewing pleasure. We've also received on Thursday the Lockhart's auto ship for Fall. Great new designs from Karen plus her limited edition 2011 Globe so stop in to take a look at this line as well.
We have more than tripled our book section now benefiting the store. Donations are appreciated and are another means for us to help keep the store afloat. Clean out your stash, purge, and make a donation. Provided we are in our Issaquah location in 2012, we will, once again, divert book sales to the Tammy Fox Scholarship Fund until our goal is met for that year. We are also accepting used rubber stamps that, once again, benefit the store greatly. Tired of some of your designs? Bring them in and we'll add them to our stash. We totally appreciate the support.
You are likely to see gift items, baskets, and other "things" that we have been working on. Gift items are generally used but in excellent condition. A few pieces of collectible milk glass, some baskets, and household items are also on the agenda. As you can see, we need to divert and allow other "things" to be sold. We are hoping that ultimately all of these efforts will pay off big time. Stay tuned.....!!
Operation Write Home (OWH) - Spearheaded by Dotti Harris, the OWH event scheduled for Sat and Sun, 27 and 28 Aug 2011, is in full swing. A-2 sized card donations are pouring in and we can honestly say that Dotti's goal of obtaining 1,000 cards for this event will be easily surpassed. Please note that only A-2 sized cards with no glitter can be accepted and will be forwarded to the folks in Federal Way who manage the shipping, etc. It's been loads of fun and we are hoping that, in addition to donations, many people will come to the two-day event to make cards. We provide all the materials but if you want to donate items like double stick tape, please do so. We'll continue to write about OWH in future correspondence but mark it on your calendar!!
OK - enough babble for one evening. Don't want to bore anyone so.... good night, have a GREAT week, and come visit. Hugs to all - Doris
I accidentally came apon your blog and have been reading it. I think you should contact some of these assisted living homes that have transportation services for their residences and invite them to attend some of your card making classes. I think that the retired folks would love making cards and other arts and crafts. I think these retirement homes are looking for events for their people and it is fun and affordable for them. It could be a win win for all of you.
Posted by: Judith Highgate | August 16, 2011 at 11:09 AM