HAPPY COLUMBUS DAY!!!

I hope everyone is reminiscing today, remembering way back when we were in school and learned about Christopher Columbus sailing the ocean blue in 1492 on the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria. That's pretty much sums up what I remember! As I have been thinking today, I have let my mind wander back to my school days, how much different things were than they are today. When I went to kindergarten, it was half day and we had nap time. Can you imagine? Now they barely have time for snacks. My preschool experience was spent in the backyard playing with other neighbor children. Remembering the neighborhood I lived in at that time, I'm sure what I learned was not appropriate for my young ears and eyes to experience. Nonetheless, I have fond memories of my school days. As I walk through the store and see all of the new school products we just got in, I can't help but smile and think about the "good old days". The bright school embellishments also remind me of the fun my grandchildren now get to have in school. Again, I smile.
I seem to be on a first name basis with the FedEx man. He has been delivering new things nearly every day this week! I love it! We have gotten new baby girl and baby boy albums (oh so cute!!!), halloween embellishments, and Christmas papers and embellishments by the truck
load! It has been so much fun. I'm also hearing about the fun things that haven't arrived yet....things like "inchies" and Cricut Inks. Inchies are little 1" x 1" stamps. A lot of times they are mounted onto a canvas or a card, displaying several at once. The Inchie Invasion has become very popular in places all over the world. People create their artwork and trade or sell with others. Its an amazing club. The Cricut Inks are an amazing addition to your Cricut capabilities. These pens replace the cutting blade and "draw" the character instead of cutting it. They are great for drawing on your layouts. You can also ink the character and then go back and cut it out with the blade. It makes for a great colored border. Watch for classes on these new items and more coming in November. You won't want to miss out on anything!
As our weather gets a bit colder, put on a jacket and come and see us. Bring your projects and if we aren't teaching a class, you can work in our back room for FREE! You can spread out and be creative and just have a good, relaxing time. There's nothing like getting away from the phone and other distractions to clear the mind and let it run wild! There's bound to be a laugh or two happening around here, too. Don't want to miss out on that!!
See you!
Debb