Wow, two posts in one day! That's amazing. We must have alot to talk about! And we do...Are all of you familiar with Vintage Charm which is directly across the street from us. They carry a lot of unique items including some Melissa Frances' Heart and Home shabby chic decorative items. Tomorrow evening from 6 - 9 pm that are having their Candlelight Christmas Open House with 15% off all in store merchandise. On Friday and Saturday everything will be 10% off. We really love this store and we want all of our customers to know that they are having a great sale on all of their super cute items! Please let Tana and Marcie know that we sent you. Jennifer went over today and took pictures to give you a sneak peek...






This last picture is for you Carol! It's black & cream...I thought you'd love 'em.

WAS THAT REALLY US???

So, we had a big day in our store. Channel 3 called yesterday and asked if they could do some spots "LIVE" (that's a key word) in Mystic Paper and RJ Peddler Antique Mall. Somehow "LIVE" wasn't an issue over the phone. Calm, cool, and collected Jennifer and I spruced up the store, made plans with our teaching team, and ran through (in our minds) just how we thought it would go. No problem! Wake up at 5:00 am, be at the store by 6:30 ready for live TV. WHATEVER!!! Just watching how Erika Williams and her cameraman Rudy set up and fly by the seat of their pants is enough to send me right into panic mode. Then the countdown begins, "20 seconds, we're going live". PANIC. That's the end of my TV career. Did you see how calm Jennifer and Ellen were? I am destined to stay behind the computer and never venture out and that's just fine with me!

Here's some pictures of the mornings events...

Erika pretending to scrapbook!

Here's "the natural" Rick with Erika

Rudy the cameraman waving

Erika in the classroom with Chris Herrmann

The whole gang after the LIVE show!!! A huge thanks to everyone that got out of bed at that awful hour to be here with us and especially to Chris Herrmann who was prepared with two demos that never got aired. We love you guys!!

WAS THAT REALLY US???

So, we had a big day in our store. Channel 3 called yesterday and asked if they could do some spots "LIVE" (that's a key word) in Mystic Paper and the Antique Mall. Somehow "LIVE" wasn't an issue over the phone. Calm, cool, and collected Jennifer and I spruced up the store, made plans with our teaching team, and ran through (in our minds) just how we thought it would go. No problem! Wake up at 5:00 am, be at the store by 6:30 ready for live TV. WHATEVER!!! Just watching how Erika Williams and her cameraman Rudy set up and fly by the seat of their pants is enough to send me right into panic mode. Then the countdown begins, "20 seconds, we're going live". PANIC. That's the end of my TV career. Did you see how calm Jennifer and Ellen were? I am destined to stay behind the computer and never venture out and that's just fine with me! Here's some pictures from the mornings events.

Here's a picture of the entire group. A huge thanks to all of you that got out of bed so early to come and share the morning with us! You guys are the best!

Now on to more store news. Jennifer Wagner's second version of her A to Z class starts this Saturday and there are still a couple of spots left. The class will finish up on the next Saturday. Don't miss out on this one. You will learn at least 26 new techniques to dress up your pages with different faux techniques. Here are a few pictures of the book and you can now log on to Jennifer Wagner's new blog at www.jwag.blogspot.com and see more pictures of her book and more of her upcoming classes.

Check out the web site for our other teachers upcoming classes. We have some awsome Fall and Thanksgiving classes and we are getting ready to post our Fa la la la la Fest pictures soon. Keep watching for that. Our teachers have out done themselves!

More Beautiful Examples of Upcoming Classes

I'm back, just as promised to bring you more pictures of upcoming classes. Both of these are coming up in November and will be on the web site soon. So, here's your sneak preview!
On Wednesday, November 8 you can join Judy Bidwell to make this gorgeous Autumn book. Don't you just love the fall colors in the new Daisy D paper? So inspiring!!

On Saturday November, 11 you can join Jennifer Wagner to continue with the Fall theme and create a journal for Thanksgiving that will not only allow you to have everyone write what they are thankful for, it also leaves room to add that perfect Thanksgiving photo of the special people you share the day with. What more could you ask for!

So, what do you think of getting to see upcoming class on the blog before they go to the web site. I know it's helpful for us since Jennifer has such limited time to spend doing the technical work that I cannot do. But this will at least get you started.

CHANGE IS GOOD - huh?

So, the blog is going to change which is good right? I know that I will definitely be better about posting because I am going to use the blog to let everyone know about upcoming classes and events in the store. I am also going to post pictures of our class samples just to entice you! Let's get started!

On Thursday October 19th Jennifer Wagner is teaching her Goulish Greetings Class.
And if you know Jennifer, you'll be learning techniques not just making cards!










There's one more super cute card, but again, picture issues. But you will be making
four items. Three cards and the little goodie bag full of candy corn is a perfect little gift!

Have you seen the bags of Forgotten Treasures that Ellen puts together and wondered what you would do with all of those cute little things? Well, on Saturday, October 21, she will help you create your own vintage book using all of them and more. She is actually setting up a Flea Market where you can pick items to go with your pictures. No two books will be alike which makes it even better! They will be as unique as you and your family! There are only a couple of spots left for this one.









Here's a hint...if you want to take this next class you better be quick to call. This is Jennifer Wagner's second A 2 Z class. You will learn 26 more ways to dress up your pages, monograms, books...whatever it is she has a faux technique that will make it even better! For those of you that took the first class we have made a few changes. Each class is limited to 8 students and the class will be held in 2 segments a week apart.










This is the ULTIMATE Technique class!!!
Well, I think this is enough for one blog. Tomorrow I'll be adding our upcoming November classes and a preview of our Fa la la la la Fest!
Let me know what you think and call if you have any questions about the classes!