Thursday, October 20, 2011

New Embossing Folders

We received 2 creative shipments yesterday.  One brought us more Tack N Peel.  For those of you who don't know what this product is, let me tell you it is amazing stuff.  It is applied to your acrylic block to create a repositional surface for any stamp you may have in unmounted rubber.  Donna discovered it works great with the JustRite stamps too.  We like the images that are available from JustRite but really, who needs another mounting system?  The other shipment brought us the newest embossing folders from Crafts-Too.  These are stunning!!!!  Some winter scenes, dog bones & paws, baubles and one folder the could replace the popular Cuttlebug embossed tree folder that was discontinued a couple of years ago. 

I did a bit of playing last night, just to see exactly how these would emboss. I find it so hard to be sure what these will look like just from the packages.   Both of these could make quick, easy one layer cards, that would mail for a regular postage.  Or you could dress them up with ribbon, sparkles and layered elements.   I can't wait to get started on my Christmas cards.


Just to be clear these are 2 separate folders.   I was playing around a bit with the bottom one and tried to place it lower on the cardstock.  Didn't really work for me but wow it is pretty.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Jen's Wedding

I mentioned in an early post that Tom & Rose-Marie's daughter Jen got married on Oct 1.  The day, although a little chilly turned out to be a gorgeous day after the horrible day Sept 30 was.  I, for one was really hoping the weather would change for Jen & Mike.  Thankfully it did and they were able to have a very pretty outdoor ceremony.  I am sure everyone has heard of brides that radiated joy.  Jen was one of them,  in fact both Mike and Jen looked so happy.  It was a joy to be part of such special day.

Tom and the radiant bride Jennifer
Donna's Hal performing the ceremony on the dock at Elmhirst

Mr and Mrs. Bialek 

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Scrapfest Oshawa

We are almost done the packing part of our trip to Durham College.  It is always challenging to find places to showcase the products we want to take with us but we do very much enjoy meeting all of you in one place.   If you want additional information about the show check out the Scrapfest website HERE.  One more thing, when you get to the cashier on the weekend,  claim your free gift by saying "I read the Frog's Whiskers Ink blog.  Liz sent me."  Or something to that effect, it is our way of thanking you. 


The store in Campbellford will be open while Tom and Rose-Marie are at ScrapFest.  The jolly workers will be preparing the store for the next phase of changes.  Wooo hooo.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving has arrived and the weatherman is predicting a glorious one.  If you can this weekend, spend a few minutes outdoors enjoying the change of seasons that make this country so amazing. 


The store will be open Sunday from 12- 4 but closed Monday.  Tuesday we will be hard at work getting packed up for Scrapfest Oshawa. 

Friday, September 30, 2011

The Big Day is nearly here.

On Saturday, Oct 1,  Tom and Rose-Marie's daughter will be getting married.  Jennifer has grown into a lovely woman who I am sure will be a beautiful bride.  I will be bringing my camera and will have a few pictures to share next week.


Stamp Barn Stamp



NHSH126


Since both Donna and I have been invited to the ceremony, the store will be closed Saturday for the day.    We will be open on Sunday, 12:00 - 4:00.  And then back to regular hours on Monday.  When we will busy preparing for Scrapfest Oshawa.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Jump Start to Christmas


We want to help you get started on your Christmas card making.  Beginning today, Sept 15 and running until Sat. Sept 17 all Christmas themed stamps will be 15% off.  This sale applies to on line and in stores sales.  For website customers, the discount will be applied to your purchases when we process your purchase at time of shipping.  Sale applies to all Rosewood and Stamp Barn Christmas images.  If you are able to stop into the store, there will be many other sales offered.  Remaining JustRite stamps and mounts from our purchase of the Stamp Barn will be marked down to clear at 50% off.  Discount bins will offer 40% off savings. 

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Holiday Monday - Store Closed

Another summer is drawing to a close, although I think someone forgot to tell the weather man.  The warm, humid weather of the summer has been lingering here in Ontario but it is hard to complain knowing that soon the weather will change again.

The store will be closed on Monday, Sept.  5 for Labour Day.  We wish you all a safe and relaxing holiday weekend. 


Random thoughts alert!!!  I hope to be able to start bringing you more card related posts.  I need to have a talk with the bosses about the direction they would like to see the blog go.  Our purchase of The Stamp Barn has expanded our line of images substantially and I think we should be showcasing more of the great images now available to us while still including the fun stuff we have in the store.   This fall could signal a change of direction, but you will have to wait and see what comes along.