New Fun Stuff!

We now have all the fun embellishments that go with Rusty Pickle's Cap'n Jack paper-letter stickers, fabric ribbons, stamps, and quotes.

We also have some new 7 Gypsies block & seal stamps and jump rings....red, black & antique brass.

Guess what we did today? Think about what is coming up at the end of this month!

We did our 7 Gypsies pre-show order! They have two new lines of paper that are to die for. The names are Hudson and Milano. Just the names alone are yummy! And paper isn't the only new product. They have new stamps, knobs, stickers, brads and who knows what else! If you want to see some pictures before we leave come on in. Granted they're only pictures, you can't actually touch the products but you can still drool over them! We also have a huge order on the way from 7 Gypsies. All of the things that have been out of stock for so long like.......Book Bras. That's right, they're on the way. And, more circle stamps. Don't you just love them! Mindy who is our 7 Gypsies right hand person is so good to us. She just called to let me know that they are donating all of the 7 Gypsies product that we need for the class that we are sponsering at the Mesa Convention. If you have ever wondered what Color Wash is all about and how you could use it you better sign up for this class. In addition to 7 Gypsies taking care of us, Creative Imaginations really out did themselves in the donation department. We are so fortunate to have the best independent rep there is, Kerry Verana. She reps for alot of companies but Creative Imaginations is our fav. With a class that is all Creative Imaginations and 7 Gypsies who wouldn't want to take it!

We hope you all enjoy the rest of your evening!

We're Back and Better Than Ever!

We are trying to be more active with our posts and now we are going to keep the Mystic Paper blog all about the store, upcoming events and product. Then each of us will have our own blog to ramble about with. A big thanks once again to Susan Kueter for helping us out with the new header. We hope to keep this whole thing up and running at the very least to our expectations... so please be patient while we keep updating and changing things around.

We also want everyone to know about the upcoming class at the CK Mesa Convention, taught by our own Jennifer Wagner. http://mysticpaper.com/class_examples.php here is a better photo of the project on our website. To register for this class visit http://www.ckscrapbookevents.com/mesa2007/ it is being offered 12:30 - 1:30 pm (Friday, Apr. 20) and 12:30 - 1:30 pm (Saturday, Apr. 21). This class will be fast paced and full of techniques.

Right now Kim is very busy, doing busy work. I have been on the computer since 8:30 am this morning editing photos and posting them on our website. Sending an email to our customers, posting classes onto our class schedule for February. I am tired...when does American Idol come on?

I know what I wanted every to know. That I, Jennifer Wyatt, Co-Owner of Mystic Paper am starting a national phenomenon, okay maybe it's more of a trend. I'm officially calling it Scrap Papering. It's wall papering with scrapbook papers. Man is it ever so cute! Here is a photo of the cutest little girls bedroom ever that I hung last week, along with the help of the lovely Kim.













About 80% of the papers were Basic Grey. We also used the
Cricut to cut out the crowns and words for the second wall.
How cute is that?!!!
I have already alerted my friends at Basic Grey about it.
So now just you wait and watch the trend go crazy!

Can I Whine?

Well, we all know that I can whine, but I mean right now. Is it wrong to whine at Christmas time? Isn't Christmas kinda like Disneyland, always happy? Now, don't get me wrong I'm happy for the most part and grateful for all that I have, it's just that this Christmas my daughter and 2 grandsons can't come to Arizona and I don't get to go to Colorado. So there it is, whine, whine, whine! She sent this cute picture which of course makes me teary. And she'll be at home in Colorado without her husband who is spending his second Christmas in Iraq. Not right is it? She sent me some pictures of him in Iraq and an e-mail that his CO sent to the families. I thought I would share a little because it makes me see a whole different side of this @#*%*&(^&$$* war. It's the side that the families go through. The unknown like "When casualties occur, it is my policy and that of our Brigade Commander to shut down all morale phones and email." This is a direct quote from the e-mail. What this means is that when she hears on the news that there has been a casualty in the Anbar Province and she hasn't heard from him in a while anxiety runs high. Just reading things like this next quote really brings the word "war" into perspective, "a couple of our companies have been in serious, hours long firefights with a determined enemy." That's just part of the e-mail. It also goes into detail about how many casualties, and wounded there have been. Just to think about these young men and women going through that makes me sad. Sad and proud of my son in law and everyone else that is serving their Country and are away from home this Christmas. Now on a somewhat lighter note here's a picture that you would never expect to come from Iraq. That's Gale (my son-in-law) leading the burro. It was a little mini burro, donkey, whatever. It followed him all the way back to the wire (safe zone) where the CO made him take it back. I seem to remember him always finding puppies when they were younger! Take a look at the rubble behind them. I think those are the building they are living in. See the sand bag bunkers.

So, that's the end of my whining. I feel better. Thanks for listening!

LIFE HAS BEEN BUSY.....(see I told you I would start that way Chia)! We have been extremely busy in the store especially today thanks to Chia Wald and Chris Herrmann. They were in the store today doing make-n-takes that were soooooo cute. It's always so much fun to have those two partners in crime spend time here. Not only do they attract a large draw of women to the store but they also keep Jennifer and I in line. Hence, the blog update. This blog is also for the anonymous person that asked for the update.

Our Sonoran Living episode aired last week. Jennifer Wagner did a great job! She's a natural. If anyone got a chance to tape it we would love a copy to play in the store. It's amazing how the camera made the store look. Not that it doesn't look good in person, but somehow that cameraman made it look even better.

We had our last class for 2006 in the store today. All of our teachers are busy working on ideas for next year. We have decided that February will be all about romance. Think Valentine's Day, Paris (oh so romantic)....

Don't forget ATC's are due on the 15th. This month's theme is Winter. We can sure get in the mood for that with the cold weather we've been having. Aren't we spoiled. My daughter calls every day to update me on how much snow has fallen at her house. I feel warmer already just thinking about how cold it must be there. Her husband is in Iraq right now and she is doing all of the shoveling. Yuk!

So, that's my update for now. I will be better I promise. And just so you know, I tried to get Jennifer over here to blog and she said she would do it tomorrow! Hold her to it Chia!!!

LIFE IS GOOD!

Why? Well, for starters we spent part of the day yesterday with Terri O. She filmed a segment for Sonoran Living with us! We all had a blast. She is truly a nice person. No "I'm a star" personality there. Down to earth and genuine. I think she really liked the store too. She asked us to create a garland that spelled out BELIEVE. We made a couple of different versions and she loved Jennifer Wyatt and Jennifer Wagners version. It is absolutely gorgeous. She did the demo with Jennifer Wagner who was a natural! And, of course, we took pictures. Here's Jennifer and Terri. They could pass for sisters! And us with Terri.

We made up a gallery of work that has been done by our teachers.

So it was a super fun day. We'll let you know when it is going to air. They filmed in the antique store too. Of course DH Rick was the spokesperson. He did a great job. He was meant for stardom. We just need bigger doors at the Johnson household now!

Another reason life is good, this weather. Who could ask for anything more!

TIME

What's that? Not something that we seem to be able find! We are trying to put the final touches on our Fa la la la la Fest that's coming up mid November. Teachers have come up with so many adorable ideas for decorations, cards, and gifts. They are all (for the most part) up on the web site so take a peek.

We had News Channel 5 here last night filming for a Halloween broadcast about our little ghost. They spent almost 2 hours taping and I think we got a 3 second blurb at the very end of the 10 o'clock news. I would have rather been home watching all of those cute trick or treaters. Since this is a new neighborhood to us we had no idea what to expect. I have never seen so many kids out. Luckily we were prepared with giant sized bags of candy from Costco!

Next week we will have the honor of having Terri O here to film a segment for Sonoran Living. We don't know when it will air, but we'll keep you posted. How did we get so lucky? Three television spots in 3 weeks! How cool is that!! We can't wait to see what she thinks of the store. She hasn't been here yet and is coming to film sight unseen. Once we figure out what project we will do it'll be time to start cleaning, dusting, straightening...can't wait!

I have been a lazy blogger and a picture taker so I haven't got the ITF's posted yet. Tomorrow may just be the day to do that. Does better late than never apply here? Hope so.

Don't forget to check the web site for class pictures and dates. Jennifer worked hard on that today!

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.