I'm writing my weekly post on Sunday evening at 9:10 pm otherwise known as the 4th quarter of the most important Bills game of the year - so far. I get nervous watching these games. It's the same with baseball and other important games. I almost can't bear to watch. So, here are photos from Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. (I'm also eating - to keep the nerves at bay.)
Let's start with Sharon's Wednesday night video. Sharon featured Poppy die cuts. Poppy is a division of Memory Box. The story goes that the children of the owner of Memory Box are the owners of Poppy. Years ago when Dave Brethard (sp) was a visiting instructor at the store he told this story. His kids had to have been between 8-12 then, that would make them in their 20's now! The style of the Poppy's designs are very similar to Memory Box and they are one of our OG companies. This release has a decided Scandinavian look.
Remember this Christmas card from Mona? It's an interactive die from Concord & 9th that has an arm pop out holding a star. Sharon thought this die would be perfect to for Valentine's Day if you change the star to a heart. What do you think? We have the die in stock.
Next up are stamps and dies from Stamp Market. Many of these stamp sentiments can be used for multiple occasions.
BILLS JUST TIED THE GAME! 29-29 4th quarter!!Check out this cute film strip die, hearts in three sizes.
This is a BetterPress plate from Stamp Market, I can't read it. It's backward!
We all agree with Sharon that a basic A2 nested set of rectangle dies is an essential tool in your stash.
This is an envelope die.
Lastly, a flower and sentiment die set that coordinates with a stamp set.
Next up are several embossing folders from Honey Bee. Classic designs of woodgrain and worn brick along with a new design featuring playing cards and a casino theme with dice and a slot machine!
A really nice friend sentiment set. I think this one may have to come home with me.
More sentiments with a matching die.
I believe this says "Lucky to Have You".
We told you last week about losing Crafters Companion and Creative Expressions. As Woodware is part of Crafter's Companion, we still aren't sure how it's going to affect Woodware. Sharon had the opportunity to put in an order so she stocked up on Woodware's Gnome series and a few others. See all the gnomes below.
Sharon also stocked up on gems from Honey Bee.
Here are a few other Woodware designs.
We like these little monsters.
And this one big one.
This is a tear away pad of gnomes. I tried to get a photo as Sharon flipped through it in the next shot.
Oh Well, there's always next year...IYKYN😫😫😫😫
We also have spring and Easter stickers.
A few more odds and ends.
It appears that playing cards are a trend this season. Spellbinders has an extensive release featuring card suits, card backs, and full decks. We're starting with this die set.
The "I want it All!" bundle, features everything in the release. It may seem like a lot but when you break it down the bundle is cheaper than the items purchased separately.
We also have BetterPress plates of a card back along with suit designs.
Spellbinders also released a collection of stamps, dies and stencils based on the classic illustrations of Winnie the Pooh, We're starting with this alphabet set.
Poor Eyeore gets no respect. He is part of this set you just can't see him in this photo of Tigger.
A third part of this release is this floral die set and shadowed sentiments,
Lastly for new products is a collection of stickers from Paper House along with some new and returning papers. We're starting with stickers for a variety of occasions, Graduation day gets us started.
We finish with papers.
By the sea.
A faith page.
Harry Potter papers
Two papers when put together give you a full map of the US.
Lastly for this week Mona demonstrated a new Concord & 9th Turnabout, The process has been made easier by the jig that is now included with every Turnabout stamp. Mona went through the process quickly and it was difficult to get a still photo of each step. At the end I was able to capture a quick photo of the back of the turnabout that shows the four different turns after stamping.
That's it for me and for the Bills... We will still be having our Super Bowl Party on February 9th. There are details in the class description section of the website and you can call the store to sign up. I've also hear a rumor that Stamp Camp will be coming in early March. Until then we have some great classes coming up and I'm sure lots of new spring inspired product will be rolling in. Here is my funny for the post.
I thought I'd throw in an extra.
Stay warm everyone and we will see you next week. Until then stay crafty and above all Stay Safe.
