Canada Post Delivered Today - Go Figure!!!

Hey Bloggerettes,

Canada Post delivered 2 of the newest lines of Bisous (bZOO) today. We now have "Rad" and "Hot". The little yellow Volkswagon chip shapes and design on some of the papers captured our hearts.

We are open holiday/Sunday hours tomorrow: 12-5pm

Happy Family Day Weekend :)

lor!

What's new at this week.........

Hey Bloggerettes,

Just want to let you know what stuff we received this week:

-Creative Imaginations "Creative Cafe" NOTE tags in 3 colors and a bunch of metal brads with jewels and stuff - right up my alley

-Cosmo Cricket line called "Snorkel" - very cute and "Spinner Cards"!! Can't wait to see what Amy does with them!



-a lot of cruise stuff from Moxxie as well as cardstock stickers for baseball, lacrosse, basketball & zoo



-graduation papers and embellishments from different companies

-Karen Foster "sparkly brads"

-every color of Tim Holtz (my boyfriend) Distress Embossing Powders, several Re-inkers for Distress Ink Pads, Fragments (3 kinds), Keyholes, Keys, Trinket Pins, several pairs of Tonic Scissors (we haven't been able to keep them in stock since before Christmas - that's how great they are), Paper Distressers (also fab)

-Fiskars new "Finger-Tip Control Swivel Knife" - we've been waiting a long time for them to come in - they work great for covering the custom order word books!!!




SIDEBAR: Hey, when people copy our stuff, it's the biggest form of flattery!!!

Thanks JP for making the rent payment today - we know we can always count on you. (FYI: The workshop Marshall was absent today so she went wild!!! :)

Our thoughts are with you NSSP - I feel your pain.

Customer Service Bulletin

One of our customers mentioned today that she has lost her green "Pull Ez" FULL OF RIBBON. It may have been left at a crop in the past few weeks. You know how much she would appreciate being reunited with it! If you know of it's whereabouts, please call the store 403-271-2225
Thanks
Lori

The hardest part of a blog is the Title...........

Hey Bloggerettes,

Graphic 45 2 new lines are in the store. It is very cool - Lynn you will love it. Remember to look at both sides. The Travelista line ships March 1. FYI: Deanna was the first customer to get her hands on it.

I went a bit wild ordering fancy metal brads from Creative Imaginations (they arrived yesterday). But everyone knows that "Lori loves Brad". We made a new area for the brads. The tools are on the old brad wall so you know I will have to add to my quote on the wall..... think about it.

All of the new Teresa Collins lines are in. Brittany and Amy just about didn't make it to the "little girls room" on time when they snooped in the boxes. What more do I have to say. I received my latest copy of CK magazine today - low and behold on the cover is a mini album done with her latest product.

Industry gossip:
-Ali Edwards had a baby girl this morning at 9:14. - Anna Caroline
-My boyfriend Tim Holtz is in Amsterdam. His latest blog was interesting - it said "i also wanted to announce that BIG things are going to be happening on my blog starting march 1st - don't miss it....talk soon - t!m"

CIAO for now
Lori

Taking inventory is not fun!!!

Hey Bloggerettes............

Robin and I finally finished keying in the inventory adjustments today. Boy is that an "un-creative" task! You can rest assured that we will be taking a bit more care with our inventory from now on.

Here is an update on some things that are happening:

-we will be putting Christmas product on sale this week (it needs to go)
-all of the Bisous (Bzoo) product is in clearance
-we received the "Memento" stamp pads that are excellent for stamping and coloring with Copic Markers
-the Valentines Card Class is this week
-the "Canvas of the Month" class has taken off big time - we're glad that you love the artwork
-we are in the process of setting up a "Cricut Cartridge Library" where you will be able to sign out the cartridges for a nominal fee (maybe March)
-we are re-arranging the store to accommodate the new product that will be arriving weekly - love those fixtures on casters!!!
-who wants to go to CKU Provo in August????? please let us know - we would like to take a group of 50 this year if there is enough SERIOUS interest (we have already done a lot of leg work for this event)
-who's ready for the 7 Gypsies Photo Carousel class? el fab-u-lo-soooooo

Now for some personal messages........

-hang in there Elaine, we're thinking about you and your family
-condolences to Irene and family for their recent loss
-Lucy, it was about time you re-surfaced!
-D&D: thanks for being our sounding board

Side note: My brother is doing much better now. Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers

CIAO for now
Lori

The New Basic Grey lines are fabulous!

I received an email from "Basic Grey" at 4:11am showing their new CHA releases. Today is the first day of CHA where retailers can order product. Our order has already been sent so we are in the queue for shipping. Check out the link below.

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Catalog/CHAW09_catalog_web.pdf

Provo Craft has released 7 new cartridges for the Cricut - Hanna Montana, Spongebob Square Pants, Stamping Solutions, Kitchen & Bath Decor, European, Decor, A Child's Year and Ashlyn's Alphabet. We probably won't see these until late spring.

Tim Holtz says: "it's time for more CHA sneak peeks - my new collection of products from idea-ology. i have to say this is such a dream come true product line for me since i am able to come up with the most eclectic and sometimes quirky ideas - yet they turn into reality. this new release has so many different kinds of products in it including....get this....grungepaper! yep, these 12x12 sheets of thinner grungeboard have all of the amazing properties of grungeboard, but now with it's thin design and larger surface, you can use it for larger projects. it can be die-cut, and even punched with punches so your inks and paints have a whole new surface to alter. i've also designed some incredible embellishments that compliment the existing idea-ology products including ornate plates, foilage, corners, and a whole line of mini fasteners. of course my passion for masks continue with a few mini masks, plus some cool salvage cardstock stickers. let's be honest here, i have my favorite for this launch too, and that would have to be the tiny attacher. this smaller than mini stapler device is so cool for attaching just about anything including small ribbons and grunge to things like ATC's, scrapbook pages, cards - wait until you see it in person....better yet, wait until you use it - you won't believe it! my catalog is now 80 pages from just 20 over a year ago - wow! take a look through this virtual catalog and let your imagination go crazy...t!m"
You can go on his typepad and see the 12 new sets of Stampers Anonymous stamps he is releasing today also. www.timholtz.typepad.com (January 21 post)

Prima has amazing releases this year also. That cart has been filled and sent - lots of new bling, superfab flowers, canvas tags and journals, paper lines for boys, girls and vintage. Sorry, I can't send a link with this - only for retailers who sign in.

Graphic 45 released 3 new lines - we're getting them all. Fashionista, Communique and Transatlantique
http://g45papers.com/products.php

I'll keep you up-to-date with our new finds.

Lori

Brrrrrrrrrr

Hi Guys,

Thanks for all of the good wishes for my brothers recovery. Man this is a struggle. When something like this happens to your family you sure put your priorities in order. It seems like he takes one step forward and two steps back. I am becoming very savvy in the medical field. One of the nurses in ICU even asked if I was a nurse because of the questions I was asking her about his condition. Little does she know I am the "Ultimate Un-Nurse" - can't stand hospitals and sickness.

I miss my store and customers. I feel so removed. Thank goodness I have a great partner - Robin is holding it all together.

Lori

I Have Re-Surfaced

I just wanted to extend a huge thank you to everyone for pitching in and making our Anniversary Event such a wonderful day. I'm sorry that I couldn't be there to enjoy it too. I know Robin is the master party-planner and pulled it off without a hitch. Thanks partner!!! My family is rallying around my brother who is fighting to stay with us.
Lori

Roving Reporter signing in!

Hi Gang!

I've been busy with the "12 Tags of Christmas" by Tim Holtz. We received quite a bit of his product in the last little while. More is on the way this week. We have devoted a section to him now. I did a class of 4 tags on Wednesday with some terrific people. They loved them and are excited for this weeks class. Check out the photo - we're tight!

We're getting ready for the Anniversary Crop coming up this weekend. All the gifts are wrapped, the games are almost done, the vittles are ordered, the seating assignments are coming along nicely, the staff are prepped and ready to go!

We had another great weekend visiting and meeting new customers. We can always count on our "regulars" to fill the coffers - thanks gals. I hope you're feeling better JP - the sale paper is a mess again! ha, ha, ha :)

Ciao for now -
Lori

It's a brand new year!

Happy New Year Everyone!

The best part of not imbibing is feeling fine on New Year's Day. We refreshed ourselves with"The Champagne of Ginger Ales" last night. That was a FIRST for some of my family and friends.

We had an EVENT at the store on Tuesday. A young girl (20ish) picked up one of our open top organizer totes and filled it full of small, pricey product. She made a dash out the front door with it. Robin was at the front counter cashing out a customer and caught a tiny glimpse of a pink/brown tote going out the door. As if super-powers took over her body, she raced out the door after the girl and chased her down at lightning speed. She demanded the bag back. Her super-power stare made the girl hand over the bag. In the meantime, the flabbergasted customer at the front counter yelled out, "Lori, Robin is running outside - HELP". I met a frazzled Robin at he front door with the tote in hand. The day was saved!

Gregory (our Jamaican UPS driver) delivered 3 boxes yesterday. Inside was the entire line of Basic Grey's Bittersweet collection. I am very impressed that we have it already.

HNY
Lori