New Store Update

After a few delays we are just about ready to start moving merchandise in and
decorate.

All the fixtures, slat wall, shelves, cropping area tables/shelves etc are in and up. But the builder was not able to get the concrete floors polished the way I wanted so he is now painting them the next 2 days.

Then he only has the ceiling fans in the crop area and we are done..done...done...FINALLY... and we can start moving in product
and really get decorating.

At this point we expect to have our re-opening around Tuesday July 13th.

I have taken a ton of pictures of this whole process and will post
a slide show soon.

Here's a peek at the Cricut and Die Cut Counter in the cropping area for now :)
(Jen made the star bursts to hang from the black grid ceiling..the slat wall is just a temporary home.



another wall in the cropping area..still in the works
love opening a drawer and seeing all my border punches lined up
instead of in a clear bin :)


No more going into the backroom looking for paints, glazes, mod podge etc in bins There is a paint closet with deep sink in the cropping area. Need to add more
shelves though since this is only 1/3 of what was in the backroom in bins :)

Received This News From Pink Paislee This Afternoon... Can't Wait To See This...I Loved Heidi's Products And Rhonna Way Back When With Autumn Leaves

Here's Part Of The Email:

Pink Paislee Brings Exclusive House Of Three Collection To Craft Market

Rosemont, IL (CHA Summer Show - Booth #600) July 27th, 2010 - Founded in 2009, the House Of Three brand was co-founded by industry leaders Heidi Swapp, Janet Hopkins, and Rhonna Farrer. Together these three women have developed a digital and hybrid printable products website that has become an inspiration destination for crafters all over the globe. Now, this talented trio has joined forces with craft manufacturer Pink Paislee, LLC to release their first signature line of paper crafting products.
Elegant design meets eclectic materials in this new Parisian Anthology Collection.


This stunning array of products will include designer ink resist papers, brooch brads, polymer clear stamps, printed corrugate shapes, and several unique embellishments designed with crafters in mind. Whether you are a paper crafter, jewelry maker, or seamstress you will find something in this collection to incorporate into your art.



"This amazing team has been providing project inspiration to loyal fans over the past year," explains Pink Paislee Owner Rebecca Cross. "We wanted to introduce their sophisticated "design district" style to the everyday scrapbook enthusiast. We are very excited about adding this Parisian inspired collection to our growing family of products and we welcome the chance to work with this extremely talented group of women!"

The House of Three team joined forces with Pink Paislee early in 2010 to begin developing an exclusive collection that will be distributed across the world. These products will be available to those who have not yet ventured into the digital hybrid realm and want to enjoy a more "hands on" approach to crafting.

"We have loved Pink Paislee's products since they hit the market" says Janet Hopkins, co-founder from the House Of Three. "Their fresh designs and low retail price points are hard to beat. When we decided to venture into physical products we knew this would be a good match for us so we jumped at the chance to work with Rebecca and her team," explains Hopkins. "Our customers have been requesting physical products from us ever since the inception of our digital site and we think now is a good time for us to infuse our vibe into a craft collection for retailers everywhere. We could not be more excited about this new venture!"

For more information about Pink Paislee's new Parisian Anthology line featuring designs from the House Of Three (MSRP: $0.99 - $19.99) visit www.pinkpaislee.com

The New Store Is Starting To Look Like A Store

Things are finally coming together.
Here's a peek from yesterday.

Donna Downey Work Shop Updates

We still have a few openings in Friday night's class
Pressed For Success Album Class & also in the last
class on Saturday the Elegant Garden Canvas Class.

Both the Irresistible Tags Class & Pressed For
Success Class on Saturday are ***sold out***

Since we are in the process of moving the store
just leave us a message or send us an email if you
want to attend one of the classes.

New Store Location

It's going to take us a week to 10 days to
get everything set up/organized but here's
the new store info:
Merchants Square Shopping Center
3670 Hutchinson Road
Suite C-1
We Are Next Door To
The Heavenly Dove Store
The Same Center As Tuesday Morning
Our Phone Number Stays The Same
770-888-2417

New Store Update

We passed our last inspection yesterday and should be
receiving our certificate of occupancy around
1:00pm today. Yeah!!!!

We have almost all of the front of the old store packed
and ready to move starting tonight if all goes well.

It will probably take us a week or so to get everything
completely moved in and organized. I will post updates
and photos as we get closer to reopening.

Thank you to everyone for all the sweet emails and
messages. We can't wait to get settled and start
creating with all of you in the new store :)

Graphic 45 Has Announced They Will Have A Halloween Line Shipping This Summer :)

Graphic 45 is one of our favorite companies.
I love vintage Halloween goodies and can't wait
to see what they will be releasing...We will post
sneak peek pics as soon as we get them (sometime this
week)for
Halloween In Wonderland

Things Are Crazy Busy Today With The Packing Of The Old Store...But I Wanted To Post A Quick Congratulations To Carly

An email just came across that she has a layout posted
on the Bo Bunny Blog today. Carly has become part
of the family here at the store shopping, cropping,
hanging out etc over the past year. She has even
jumped in more than once to help create samples
for us. I will post more info on all of her
creativeness as soon as I can catch my breath
during this move :)

Here's a peek at the layout :)

Donna Downey July Workshop Class Updates

As of this morning here is what we have left
available in Donna's Workshops for
July 16th & 17th

Friday 7-16-10
6:30-9:30pm
Pressed For Success Album Class
$65 includes class kit
4 spaces left


Saturday 7-17-10
9:30am-12:30pm
Simply Irresistible
Technique Class
$55 includes class kit
*******SOLD OUT*******

Saturday 7-17-10
1:30pm-4:30pm
Pressed For Success Album Class
$65 includes class kit
*******SOLD OUT*******

Saturday 7-17-10
5:30pm-7:30pm
Elegant Garden Canvas Class
$35 includes class kit
3 spaces left

A Few Peeks At The New Store

Here are a few pics of the construction of the new store. I will
post more as the finishing touches are complete and the moving in
begins later this week :)

Donna Downey July Workshop Updates

As of this morning we have only a few spots left in the
classes for July 16th & 17th

Friday night's class 2 spots

Saturday Irrestible technique class
2 spots

Saturday Album Class
2 spots

Saturday Elegant Garden Canvas Class
2 spots

If you are interested in attending any of the classes
please send us an email or leave us a message if we
are between stores when you call.

New Store Update

We should be able to start moving into the new store late this week.

I was over there several times over the weekend and they were painting and finishing
final details. I will post a few pics later today or tonight. I will also post the new address etc. Store phone number will stay the same.

Right now it is time to pack..pack..pack..The store will be closed this week
but if you are in the area and want to stop by come on :)

We have about 7-8 new lines that are or have arrived and they will all be out when the new store opens ...Basic Grey, Pink Paislee, Cosmo Cricket, Echo Park, October Afternoon and a few others