
well bloggers, we are off to anaheim for CHA! we've been working non-stop around the studio to get things ready for the workshops & education, class kits, booth display boards, and samples, samples, samples. i actually am looking forward to the next few hours of travel for a little down time... of course i'll be blogging from the show sharing all i can right here on the blog with you throughout the next week...
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hey bloggers! well it's the final product preview - can't believe it's been almost 2 weeks of sharing new products for this show...whew! there is no doubt i've been busy designing during my crazy travel schedule, but when inspiration strikes i embrace it. so today i am thrilled beyond words to see this product come to market. this is something i've been wanting in my distress line with ranger for literally years, and quite honestly i've been asked by many for the same. so get ready to distress your creativity in a whole new way...t!m
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can't believe it's friday already bloggers and today is the final preview of my new idea-ology releases. there is just so much inspiration around here as we continue to get ready for the upcoming cha. i really love the frenzy show time creates for this industry!
...speaking of frenzy, i've been waiting for the packaging sample of this NEW-NEW product line i'm releasing at cha (i mean i'm over the top EXCITED about it). it just arrived so i will be filming a video today to post and share the details with you tomorrow right here on the blog...
today, let's get right to the new idea-ology shipping in march...t!m
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the journey continues with more cha previews of idea-ology...but first, i have a surprise giveaway to a lucky blogger for posting a comment yesterday. i just so happen to have an extra new "destinations" paper stash to send to the following winner...
congrats to Jeannine: (email me your address)
loving this new paper stash. thanks for spreading out the releases -- it will make it a little easier on the pocketbook since I want everything I've seen so far -- simply amazing releases. Posted by: Jeannine | January 18, 2012 at 05:47 PM
i really appreciate you sharing the excitement of the new releases by leaving your comments. there's no doubt i'm excited for today's preview of the first half of the new idea-ology embellishments shipping in march too. this collection of eclectic treasures is only the beginning...t!m
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well bloggers it sounds to me from reading your comments that you're also loving the new stamps - thanks so much... so i think it's time for some idea-ology today! i have to tell you that the samples i've been seeing from the designers i've asked to make some things are simply over the top. i can't wait to share the inspiration with all of you once they're all set up in the booth at cha. one of things i like most about idea-ology is the fact that each release i do is designed to tie in with all of my previous releases in the line, the papers, findings, and fasteners really compliment each other - this year is no exception. this release is all shipping in march - time to get those creative ideas going...t!m
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day 2 of new stamps bloggers! i'm so happy to share the rest of my new stampers anonymous stamps that are shipping right after cha in january. this release has definitely been inspired by my travels over the past few years. our life is filled with adventures both the ones we've taken, and the ones we've yet to explore. these images certainly reflect the one thing i've said all along - enjoy the journey...t!m
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hello again bloggers! hope you had a relaxing and creative weekend. can't say our was relaxing around the studio, but it was definitely creative. we are working non-stop to get all of the kitting, prepping, and last minute displays put together for cha which is just a couple of weeks away - yikes! nevertheless it's always totally worth all of the effort when it finally comes together on trade show day. i can't tell you how much i appreciate all of your comments of excitement and inspiration about my new alterations releases. hopefully the excitement continues this week as i share more product previews starting off with part 1 of my stamps from stampers anonymous...t!m
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