Today we are beginning preparations to take our paper, rubber stamps, stencils, etc., to the Greenview Rubber Stamp show next weekend. There is too much here to take everything, so we pick and choose and make up new packets with new merchandise.
It has been several years since we went to this show so it is going to be fun renewing friendships with our customers. Yesterday I had a phone call from a friend in Florida telling me that there would be a busload of people coming. She was needing information about some special show sale which we might have in the booth. I was ready for such a question and was happy to tell her that we have a whole box of discontinued rubber stamps at half price. A GREAT BARGAIN for rubber stampers.
We will also be introducing our new collection of Japanese card stock. These sheets come in size 8 1/2" x 11" with beautiful muted colors. They are not on our website yet but will be soon.
Got to get to work!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Fall is just around the corner
Although today is hot and muggy in Atlanta, the Labor Day weekend coming up brings with it a sense that a very welcome beginning of Fall is just around the corner. It reminds me of a yuzen paper designed around the theme of autumn leaves. This beautiful paper silk screened on mulberry paper (kozo washi) has colors which blend together in warm and beautiful combinations. I can just imagine a book cover or greeting card showcasing this yuzen.I love yuzen and use it all the time in my craft work. Sometimes a
particularly striking design will almost take my breath away. The terminology itself is a cross over from kimono fabric to paper and is used for both. In paper the designs are endless, presenting many traditional patterns and many more modern.
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