Allora!

I'm back and as usual a day late! As many of you may have known my husband and I joined our daughter who has spent her spring semester studying abroad in London in Barcelona and then we all went on a Mediterranean cruise. What started as a little visit to London morphed into this huge adventure. We're all back after a wonderful trip and time together, our daughter has moved on to her summer internship at a financial company outside of Philadelphia and it's just the old folks at home again.

I won't lie, getting back into the swing of things was a little bit of a challenge but I'm happy to be back. I've got a few things for you and a update or two so let's get going! Way back in January Sharon saw these storage containers for markers and Washi tape. They are finally here! The marker carrier holds 80 markers and can be opened to stretch across your entire table. The see-through lid has a handle for easy carrying and snaps on and off very easily. The Washi tape holder has there drawers that slide out and fits almost any size of Washi tape.. Also, you aren't restricted to using this as a tape holder. Each drawer has three rows that you can fill with whatever your heart or craft needs desire.

Dylusions stamps sets are in.

Father's Day is coming and we have a great display right as you walk in the store. 

Altenew has some new stamps and dies.

And, paper, beautiful paper from Alexandra Renke and paper for Father's Day!

We also have new Buffalo themed papers in.

Whoops! I turned these next two around too much! Sorry they are upside down but hopefully you can get the drift! Baseball caps and sneakers and fishing!

I love this snazzy shoe paper (don't look, it's upside down too!)

 The new Wendy Vechi inks have arrived also. Great colors!

Sharon is away this weekend at a workshop in Florida organized by My Favorite Things. Very jealous, would love to be there too! If you haven't been in lately, you really should come in and check out our class samples. They are gorgeous! There is a wide variety of styles, stamp companies and choices to please everyone. Join us for an afternoon or evening, get out of the heat and relax with these creative, beautiful cards.

Lastly, the last stop on our trip was Venice. I love Venice! There was a little shop not far from our hotel that I walked past I don't know how many times but never really looked at until it was too late. The shop was closed and we were leaving at 5:00 am the next morning (a whole other story). I took a few shots through the window. The owner specializes in paper, beads and other beautiful creations. Enjoy!

 Cards!

These are little fish magnets on a large fish display. The magnets are made with beads, tulle and ribbons.

On the canals in Venice!

See you next week, Ciao!