Thank you to everyone for your kind thoughts and comforting words during the hospitalization and passing of my sister-in-law. We continue to pray for my brother and his daughters for peace and understanding.
With illnesses and life in general I have been absent from the blog for way too long. Larry and I have finally finished the renovations on our home. What started out as simply replacing the carpet with hardwood floors turned into a complete house reno. We completely gutted the kitchen and both bathrooms, replaced all light fixtures, painted the entire house and much much more. I hope to show photos soon. I am waiting for my son Kyle to come home and see it first before I spoil the suprise. We live very simply but our house is our HOME and we are very proud of it.
Now on to greater things. We recently returned from the CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) Trade Show. We were lucky enough to be able to participate in some amazing workshops and events. There was not much time to site see or even relax, four days of nonstop action. We got to meet some amazing people in the industry and speak with other retail store owners and enjoy a special dinner at Harry Carey's with our great hostess, Kristen from Notions Marketing. Below is only a small sampling of what is coming to Precious Scraps. Hope you enjoy our selections and stop in to get your favorites, some are going quickly and have already been re-ordered.
In the store now:
AUTHENTIQUE
GLOWING
BLISSFUL
UNCOMMON
SPLENDID
HEARTFELT CREATIONS STAMPS AND DIE CUTS
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| These amazing stamps are coordinated to work with Spellbinders or Heatfelt Creations own designed diecuts to make to most flowers, birds, snowflakes and much more. You have to see them to truly enjoy their beauty. Here are a couple of card samples taken from Authentics Gallery (with permission) showing some of the flower stamps and dies in use.   |
BO BUNNY ET CETERA
EPIPHANY CRAFTS ~ BUTTON STUDIO
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| We have the sntire line from the Button Studio Collection, including charms. Stop in and check out some of the samples in the store |
MY LITTLE SHOE BOX ~ PLAYTIME COLLECTION
I was fortunate enough to take a workshop with this group and had an amazing time creating the cutest acrytic scrapbook. I have the album on display in the store and would be happy to show you what you need to make your own.
IMAGINISCE ~ HAPPY HARVEST
PETALOO ~ MANY NEW EXCITING STYLES AND COLORS
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| Actual Uniforms are used to fashion these 12x12 Scrapbooks. We have Army, Navy, Marines, Airforce, Fire Department and Emergency Medical Technicians |
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| Just one of the paper kits from Uniform Scrapbooks that coordinate with all of the scrapbooks on hand |
WE ARE MEMORY KEEPERS ~ AUTUMN SPLENDOR
This line is already going fast and has been re-ordered, so hurry in.
I will leave off here and return on Tuesday evening with more new, in store now, previews. At the end of the week I will be posting what is "coming soon" which will include a preview of the 6 Christmas Lines. Be sure to check back because you won't want to miss anything.
Thanks again for stopping by Precious Scraps and for your patience
with me as life revolves around in circles at times.
