Now that's a bit better...

Warming up a little, yes. Not ready to break out the board shorts and tank tops but the flip flops may see some action this weekend. It's a busy staff week here at BSS we have a couple of people on the road so you may see a mix up of faces that you haven't seen in a while. All is good and we are looking forward to new styles, stamps and designs for spring/summer.

I showed you, last week, a plastic wrapped selection of Alexandra Renke papers. I got the plastic off! Here are some previews.

There are also new dies, stencils and embossing folders. AR also has coordinating washi tape rolls.

This is a preview of a class Sharon will be doing using these new papers. I think I'll be signing up!

Some new stamps from Dare 2B Artzy. You need to check these stamp sets out in person. They have some great sentiments that you don't see every day. The fonts are varied and not the usual Times Roman. Lastly, they have great variety. We've been getting many requests for retirement, wedding, engagement, Christening and I'm sure graduation won't be far behind. Just so you know, we hear you and pass these requests on to Sharon to keep in mind as she does her ordering. 

A little sunshine for your day from Sunny Studio. They make some great layered stamps sets and die sets. Look what you can do!

They also have some great paper packs. 6x6 packs are so great for cards. Your stamps and sentiments don't get overwhelmed by the large patterns of a 12x12 sheet and you get the fun of patterned paper.

I saw these as I was checking out the store the other day. They are from 49th and Market and are marbled colored dots for you cards. Nice pastel colors and a variety of sizes. Check them out!

Lastly, continuing in the spirit of international fellowship, here is a selection of new dies from Russia! I've got the photos of the different dies and a sampling of some of them cut out. They cut pretty well, I was a little surprised. You may need a metal shim for the doily ones, they are very intricate, but with a shim the one you see at the bottom cut smoothly for me on one of our store machines.

If this isn't enough ...

Have a great week and Happy Crafting!