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"I Could Use a House"

Heather's comment ("I could use a house,") started us thinking......

The same friend who harrassed us to "Blog Something" has been urging carving the buildings in the MiniMall (where everything in stock and on sale is housed). We resisted, but as we explored the "House for Heather" possibility, the idea seemed to make more sense.

We will not attempt an "accurate" drawing of Heather's house--or yours! But we'd really like to see pictures of your house. With a collection to spur us on, we would like to try for an assortment of houses. New ones, old ones, modern, Victorian, ranch, city lofts, apartments and styles from all over the country (or countries). Every area seems to have its own particular "look." From this, we hope to make a series of drawings to work individually or together to form neighborhoods that capture your imagination. Send us your pictures, your requests and watch this project grow. Hopefully we will end up with a stamp for Heather and a gg designs village (one building at a time) for everyone. Join the fun! Send your picture to STAMPSggdesigns@aol.com and see if you can spot your house as the "street" takes shape.

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"Blog Something"

Got a note from a friend saying "Blog Something." So here I am.

Keep thinking I should have something "important" to say.....but then, if I wait for that wonderful occasion, I might never blog!

And, I suppose that wouldn't be the worst thing that could happen--to you, me or the cyber-world at large--but then, I wouldn't have the opportunity to say "I'm stuck!" Just seem out of ideas for images.

Often when that happens, someone comes up with an "I NEED this stamp" request and the engines start revving up again.

Anybody have a project that "needs" a certain image you just can't find?

Anybody have any "this is how I dug myself out of that hole" advice?

If you've "been there" what is the "done that" that got you going again?

Waiting here with carving tool in hand and mind frozen in place.

Help!!!

Bye for now.

Charlotte

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Early Bird News.....

The long awaited turtles have arrived, as well as a set of assorted crowns to give your folks (of particular interest to scrapbookers) the "royal" treatment and crown them with the glory they deserve.

While you are checking out these designs, take some time to visit the Birthday Party going on at RubberStampChat Forum. Lots of sales, lots of specials, lots of buying frenzy fun!

Charlotte

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Happy Birthday to RubberStampChat Forum

April 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 RubberStampChat Forum will be celebrating their FIRST BIRTHDAY!
The festivities officially start at Noon on 4/24 and end at the end of the day on 4/28 and consist primarily of great sales and savings and a few surprises from all the vendors associated with the forum.

Check it out when you have time....and wish Amy (of Beeswax Stamps) continued success with this great forum. The forum is a stamper's paradise with "rooms" for every interest. It has filled a real need, particularly for stampers who are unable to get "real world" stores and conventions.

Happy Birthday RubberStampChat!

Charlotte

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Can't Believe.....

......that I haven't had anything to say (post) since the 5th!
Violating the first rule of good blogging....frequent updates!!

Two bits of information.....
• The turtles are in production and should be here the early part of next week.

And....also next week.....

• The Rubber Stamp Chat Forum (see sidebar) is having a "First Birthday" celebration. Happy Birthday to them! Beeswax is the mover and shaker behind this really well done forum. We wish them much more success and will certainly be participating in the four day celebration. All the vendors will be having sales and specials so it's a good place to shop April 24th-28th.

We'll be back with more information...as we learn more. And we will certainly have some birthday sales specials during those dates.

If you don't know about the Rubber Stamp Chat Forum you may want to take some time to browse. You will definitely want to see all the vendors' sales, so plan to attend.

Join the fun!

Thanks.

Charlotte

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Gazette Updated
The Turtle images will go to the plate maker next week. There's still time to get on the Early Bird list if you are interested.

And, soon, it will contain a turtle carving from youngest granddaughter Hannah. She's not happy with her drawing (see below) and wants to make it into a carving. I offered to do it for her but she'd definitely a "Please (Grand) Ma I'd rather do it myself," granddaughter. So, she will be trying her hand at it. Her Mother cautions, "I don't want to be visiting any emergency rooms with cut fingers!" No guarantees, but we will be very careful.

Her older sister Hayley wants to carve too. But she has bigger ideas in mind than a turtle. We'll have to wait and see what she comes up with when the carving actually starts. The practice has been fun....if a little scary!

The Gazette has been updated.
It contains samples from Heather Strenzwilk that you are sure to enjoy.
Anyway....have a good weekend. Visit the Gazette when you have time.

Thanks for stopping by.

Charlotte

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