so mad!

Okay so I just got an e-mail from one of our beloved scrapbooking companies with my order summary and saying that the order had shipped. Well, a lot of products were missing from this summary. I proceed to respond to the e-mail saying, I notice that this this this and this are missing. Please double check to be sure that there weren't any mistakes.

Here's the response I get:

We are very sorry but those items are on backorder and they will be shipping in mid/end of April. You will have to re-order.

Are you kidding me?? Please explain to me why the heck I spent the money that I did to attend CHA to be able to have "first dibs" on stuff. And, why yes, I would love to only put out the paper with no embellishments for a collection because everyone loves that.

So sorry to be a little unprofessional this morning but I have had enough. This is the fourth time this has happened from the orders placed at CHA and, if you ask me, it's pretty ridiculous.

So, kuddos to those companies who had your game face on at the show. Kuddos to those of you who actually have the product available that you promise. Kuddos to those of you who ship out CHA orders first. Just sayin!

Anyways, sorry about this again but it had to be posted.

We just got a package in of some new goodies. I will post what it is when I get it all in the computer.

Thanks for your votes on the Crate Paper line. I am hoping to order it soon.

Ash

I need your vote

So, I am still trying to place a few orders and check up on the ones that we haven't received yet. But, I am looking at other lines that I did not order at the show that I am thinking that I might now. I like this line called Portrait from Crate Paper. However, I am leary that it won't be a favorite of yours. Please vote in the comments section, yes or no for this line. It is more of a wedding themed line but it obviously can be used for many other creating purposes. Let me know if you think I should get it. Please vote! I need your opionions.

Here's a lookie at the line, Portrait:










Chipboard:


Stickers:


Buttons:


Well, let me know..yay or nay!

Ash

New Studio Calico

Hey Ya'll. We got in the new Studio Calico. Some of it didn't come in and probably won't (we won't discuss that) and some of it sold out at Scrpfest. Here's what we have left.





















So that's what remains. We also have some of the mists left. We are out of most of the new colors but a couple remain. I will be re-ordering some of it soon.

And, last night I had the chance to do a little creating with the new Studio Calico. Here's the layout that I made:



Happy Wednesday!
Ash

Snapshots from Scrapfest

Well, we are home from Scrapfest and back to business as usual. Let's just say we had a blast but came home totally exhausted!!! It is so much work.I feel like I am just beginning to recover. Taylor and Candice joined me for the weekend as my little helpers and we had so so so much fun. My mom, Miss Jody (Taylor's mom), and Miss Meryl (Taylor's grandma) all came with us and we all roomed together. There were TONS of laughs and lots of girl talk and even a couple of tears.Of course, we drank way too much Starbucks and ate way too much bad food. (Note to self: Weight Watchers must begin again along with daily gym trips!) We just really had a great time. I was also able to meet some pretty amazing women with some pretty inspiring stories. That always reminds me why I love this business so much! Here are some snapshots from Scrapfest!

Our booth:






We got lots of compliments on the booth. Everyone loved our antiques and flea market treasures. I even got some offers on the stove, but, of course, did not sell it!!

Make n Takes:




Our Make n Takes were a hit. We did three different ones, one each day. Taylor was the Make n Take girl and she did an amazing job as usual. The last photo is one of the Make n Takes using Jenni Bowlin's muffin tin. I love it and want to make like 100for the apartment to put everywhere.

Like I said earlier, there was tons and tons of laughs and goofing off. Here are some photos when we became delirious.




hahahaha this one makes me laugh out loud. So funny. Such a cute family photo lol.


Well, I am so glad that we are back to our little shop now. I am excited to see our usual customers and to get busy with a couple of little ideas for the store.

We still have a few spots open for Vera's class this Saturday. Also, we have lots of spots left for next weekend's crop and we really wanna see everyone so get a babysitter, grab a starbucks, and get to the store to crop your butts off.

Thank you so much to Taylor and Candice. Thanks for the help and support last weekend. I appreciate it so much!

Taylor, I would be lost without you. Thanks for helping me set up for so many hours and all you did at the show. I hope you are always with the store and me. I can't even begin to express my gratitude for everything that you do for Inspire. I hope you know how much I appreciate it all.

Be back tomorrow with a post of some new product. Hope it keeps rolling in!

Happy Happy Tuesday!
Ash

New GCD Studios

Here's what we got from GCD studios!

Soulfood:





















Okay folks that's all for today. You better come in and get your hands on all of this before we head out for Scrapfest. I don't think there will be much left of all of this cute stuff.

See you soon!
Ash