Here Comes the Fall, Maybe...

I've been loving the weather and temperatures of the past week. Sleeping is easy, I can wear a sweater or sweatshirt and I don't need the AC! The store gave the girls the Labor Day weekend off but the store will be open again starting tomorrow, Tuesday, September 2. We've also got a new sale for you. 

Entire Store

25% OFF!

Shop with us in-store this week and receive 25% off

your entire order!

Offer valid 9/2 - 9/8

Regular exclusions apply 

BAG LADIES - Shop with your re-useable BSS tote bag and receive an additional 5% off!

I've been a slug for most of the weekend but I have been trying to plan and organize the cards and projects coming up this fall. I'm going to be missing my fall scrapbook retreat with my central NY friends as we'll be 'on the road' or more correctly 'in the air' on a trip to Spain. My daughter has planned and organized the whole thing. 

The above mentioned daughter is traveling now, to Singapore! We've gotten some lovely travelogue photos but as usual we're still waiting for ocular proof she's there via a picture with her in it!

That's it for this week. Take care everyone, watch out for those school buses, SLOW DOWN in school zones and Stay Safe!

Up Next!

First, it was so nice to see so many store friends at both the Stamp, Scrap, Art Tour at the Fairgrounds AND at the store this weekend. I also was able to pick-up my Sharon's Scissors die set. If you pre-ordered your set it is available for pick-up at the store and they have extra stock if you'd like to purchase one now.

Shop with Us In-Store 

this Week!

ALL products will be Buy 2, get the 3rd FREE!

Valid Monday, August 25th to Friday August 29th

Regular exclusions apply. Lowest priced item will be free. 

Not applicable on Sharon's Scissors Die Set

Ask an associate for details

Labor Day Weekend Hours

Thursday, August 28th: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Friday, August 29th : 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Saturday, August 30th: CLOSED

Sunday, August 31st: CLOSED

Monday, September 1st: CLOSED

I was also happy to see Mark at the store on Saturday. He's doing well and we shared our favorite spots in Italy. He was also able to spend some quality time with Adalyn, Brianna and Scott while Jess was off on cruise with her Tupperware family. School has already started for them down in Alabama and the girts are growing like weeds. 

I found this funny searching for my sign-off emoji. I don't have the cat but I get the sentiment!

That's it for me for the week. Take care everyone and have a safe holiday weekend.

This Weekend!

Jaycee Gaspar, a fantastic card maker posted the first card I’ve found using Spellbinders tribute die to Sharon. The card was part of an Instagram post on Jaycee’s wall. (I don’t know how to link Instagram to my post, sorry😣). I believe the die will be available in the store this weekend.

 STAMP, SCRAP, ART TOUR WEEKEND

THE STORE WILL BE OPEN THIS FRIDAY (8/22)

& SATURDAY (8/23) FROM 10 AM TO 3 PM!

In-store special Friday and Saturday ONLY!

25% off of your entire purchase!

Bag Ladies: 30% off of your entire purchase.

MUST have your reusable BSS tote bag with you.

Regular store exclusions apply.

NOT valid on Sharon's Scissors die.

It's Been a While...

I'll come back to my title later, but first I made a visit to the store Saturday, my first in quite a while. I was happy to see several store friends and how good everything looked. Lori and Janet have done a fabulous job of arranging, and updating displays. I took a bunch of photos to share and I dropped a buck or two.

First up I'm sorry to report that one of our favorite stamping staples is going out of business. My Favorite Things or MFT is no more. I can't begin to tell you how much MFT I have. When Stephanie Klauck was part of their design team and held a class once a month featuring MFT's latest release, I was first in line.  The good news is we have a large back stock of stamps and dies from MFT.  You'll find MFT in several areas of the store and I'm starting with stencils. Many of these are what I call stencil staples, clouds, waves, banners and more.

Check out the stamp wall near the birthday sayings for both stamp sets and dies. 

Also on the stamping wall are lots of phrase, text and title dies from MFT for a variety of occasions.

Over on the die wall MFT starts on the far left near the counter. You will find larger dies, several stamp sets from Pure Innocence and stand-alone dies.

Keep moving towards the window on the die wall for more MFT.

Don't forget to look down!

Here's a hidden gem, around the counter from the register we have many of our cutting machine plates AND extras of dies! I found a whole slew of MFT in these white bins. 

 I've got a few more photos to share. Underneath our class boards at the front of the store are two paper racks and these two Simple Stories card kits. If you are looking to make stylish, quick cards and have everything provided, these two kits are for you!

I mentioned that Lori has done a fabulous job of bringing the most timely products to the front of the store and here is a prime example. Those Halloween papers are so cute, so perfect for your favorite little monsters!

Right around the corner from the Halloween display, facing the window is this fruity display. We have papers, stamps, dies and more. Speaking of fruit, my husband is gently nagging me to make him a peach pie.

Don't forget the back table. We have sales and lots of extras including these chipboard decorations. We have a variety of holidays and I would display mine in my tiered tray on my kitchen island. 

That's it for this week. I took lots more photos and I'll share next week. I mentioned that it's been a while since I had been to the store. I'm finding it hard to visit as often as I once did. I've also come to the realization that Sharon was my best friend here in western NY. I miss her terribly. I also know I'm not alone. So as hard as it is I think WWSD - What Would Sharon Do? I know what she would want me to do so I'll keep supporting and posting for you. 

Take care everyone and above all Stay Safe.

Ciao!

Where in the world is Mark Klima?!

Sharon and Mark had planned a trip to Italy for this summer before Sharon passed. Many family and friends encouraged Mark not to cancel the trip but to go with either one of his girls or one of his sisters. I was very happy to see these photos come across the store's Facebook page and wanted to share. 

 According to Jess's post, they went with a group from Buffalo. Mark was a bit disappointed though, they didn't sell Budweiser!

There is a sale at the store this weekend, 20% off your purchase, Bag Ladies get 25! - Regular exclusions apply and Bag Ladies you must bring/have your bag. 

You can still pre-order Spellbinder's tribute die set to Sharon. It is available in the BSS on-line store

Just a note: I believe Mark is traveling with his sister Judy. Please forgive me if I'm wrong. You know I have a terrible memory for faces even though I have met Mark's sister's several times.💕

Happy July 4th!

 Just a quick update. 

The store will be taking a holiday break and 

will be closed 

July 4th, Friday and 

Saturday, July 5th 

Regular store hours will resume Monday, July 7. Stay Safe everyone!

I'm still here with a Big Announcement!

I've been a bit MIA for a bit. I haven't had a chance to go to the store much partly because of other commitments and partly because I'm just lazy and don't want to get dressed to go out. Yes, I hang out at home in a housecoat and slippers 95% of the time. Over the last several weeks we've had company for the weekend, time spent at our local Village Hall, gathering 'stuff' for a yard sale (see me in July), keeping tabs on our globe trotting daughter. Can you say 'Iceland' and attending Concord & 9th's Virtual Summer Camp. 

C9 Summer Camp it's a ton of work, a bit on the pricy side (but you get a whole lot of product not available otherwise) and you make some fabulous cards created by some our favorite designers like Laura Bassen, Kristina Werner, and Jennifer McQuire to name a few. The videos are available to go back and reference if you can't attend the live broadcasts or to reference back to if you can't finish the card in the regular class time. 

I was in the Poppy cabin and my counselor was Jaycee Gaspar, an incredibly talented card maker from Colorado. His cards were my favorite (as were his cards from last years camp). They are beautiful and if you are a flower person, his designs are right up your alley. But wait! I have BIG NEWS!

Direct from Jess, Kait and Mark - Spellbinders has made a die set honoring Sharon!

I apologize for the awful photo. It's reversed and badly cropped but you can see 'Sharon's Scissors'.

This past weekend there was a big tradeshow out west.  Brenda from Spellbinders announced, at the show, that they have created a special die set to honor Sharon. The set celebrates Sharon's love of Fussy Cutting! She shared that whenever they had class events at these trade shows, everyone wanted to sit next to Sharon because she enjoyed fussy cutting so much and would help others with theirs. The set features two scissors with heart shaped handles and Sharon's photo. I believe the sentiment says "YOU'RE ALWAYS IN MY HEART". The back of the die features a lovely dedication to Sharon. 

Jess has added the set to the store and it's available for pre-order. The cost is $24.50 and a portion of the sale of each set will be donated to the American Heart Association in Sharon's memory. The set will be shipping in August. 

Jess also shared that Brenda from Spellbinders will be helping Mark and the girls with some ordering of new product for the fall season. I'm so excited and touched by the crafting community's generosity and heart.

That's it for now, stay cool everyone and stay crafty.