Hello….hello…..HELLO!!!
I am trying to get back in the swing of things as I have been a busy Mom….but I can share this with you – THIS MOM’S JOY TANK is FILLED to the TOP!!! Our son James….was married over the weekend down on the Eastern Shore of Maryland where my Dad lives!
It was just fabulous and to me…the best part was having the peeps and their loved ones all together in one place!!! Seeing relatives…people that you have not seen in years…and one of the highlights for me, seeing James’ friends from High School and College…growing up to be ADULTS! It was just the best….
The older I get…the more I cherish that special feeling inside knowing that we are all once again – sharing the same roof over our heads! I know one thing I will hear from many is…..we want pictures!!! Ok – I promise that I will share pictures with you but for right now…I need to do some communicating as my IN BOX has a ton of….
ARE YOU DOING PRODUCT SHARES?
Well…the answer is YES – I am doing them and my intention is to blog about the offering tomorrow. I returned home Monday evening to find a Stampin’ Up! pre-order waiting for me and the thing that you all want to get your paws on….THE CATALOG!!!
We are not able to order everything/anything (just a limited amount) but I think that I have been doing these shares long enough to tell what makes ME happy….so therefore it will make YOU happy as well!
I have to say….my sweet Milo loves product share time as he knows that I will be in my work area and will have me to himself!
For newbies…..WHAT IS A PRODUCT SHARE?
Easy-peasy….a Product Share is when I take a group of offerings that are from the NEW Catalog and break them down into smaller quantities so you can…
HAVE A TASTE of the NEW KIDS on the BLOCK
without feeling like your Piggy Bank is going to EXPLODE!
I LOVE doing Product Shares and if I must say so for myself…I think that I do them very well! I am extremely fair with my pricing as remember, I also use to purchase product shares before but to me the biggest internal happy dance I have in offering these to you is….my turn around time is LICKITY SPLIT!!!
Now most you you know I ADORE animals and I think that you will giggle with my analogy of getting a puppy and offering a Stampin’ Up! Product Share…..ready for this one…..
I CLEAR THE DECKS!!!
Are you thinking to yourself….WHAT IN THE WORD IS SHE TALKING ABOUT? Well, this is exactly what I do when I have a Product Share offering…I clear the decks so I can but my energy and time into doing the one thing that you all look for and appreciate…and that is…
GETTING THE SHARES OUT THE DOOR FAST!
I take great pride in turning around my Product Shares within a week of the offering date that the Catalog goes live. We are IN LUCK with this catalog as it goes LIVE on a Tuesday this year (June 4th) and that means….I will be able to order on the 4th and will get the “GOODS” before the weekend so I can turn it right around to YOU!!!!
My motto is…when you get a puppy and/or rescue an animal – you need to CLEAR THE DECKS as they need your front and centered attention and that is exactly what I do with my Product Shares.
Being on the East Coast…I always seem to have to order expedited to get my products in a timely fashion…but again, I GET IT as I too was super excited for HAPPY MAIL of a PRODUCT SHARE to arrive!
I am out the door this morning to be of “moral marital support” to my sweet John as he has an appointment at Hopkins today with a shoulder specialist….do me a favor….for not only his sake…but for mine as well….think about him as I am hoping and praying that the forbidden word of surgery is not going to be heard…
The work that we have is endless at our home and I really cannot imagine not having him “intact” as his weed-wacker would miss him! (ha – I am really bad)…seriously – he has been suffering with shoulder issues so I feel fortunate that he is seeing a specialist
That’s it for me….I know – LOTS of READING and if you have hang in there…here is a surprise…..leave me a comment with what you are looking most forward to in a new catalog….if you have ever participated in one of my shares….or heck – just say HI!!!
When I post the exact offerings….I am going to give away a set of the DSP Swatch Books that I make up….here is a picture of what I am talking about (from an OLD catalog) I call these – LIFESAVERS as they take all of the guess work out of pulling out a TON of PAPER seeing what works with a project! They are a LABOR of LOVE to make…but SOOOOO WORTH IT!
Fortunately I was able to pre-order (8) of the 11 NEW DSP offerings…and these DSP Swatch Books are the BIGGEST TIME CHALLENGE for me in Product Shares…so please know – that I will have a BUNCH OF THESE ready to go from the 8 that I have and once I get my paws on the rest…they will be made up fast!
Have a GREAT DAY and please feel free to leave a comment….who knows….YOU MIGHT WIN….and if there are a BUNCH of COMMENTS….maybe I will give away more than one!
I have missed you all…but please know – this stamper is beaming with happiness! See you later…alligator!
p.s. – YES…I will also be offering the NEW 5 IN COLORS for your SWATCH BOOK RINGS if you have purchased them in the past from me….I need to talk with the printer to get the exact price but please know that YES – they will be available!
Hi! I’m looking forward to the new in colors and new DSP. Thank you!!
So happy to see your blog pop up today. Been missing you!
was wondering what happened to your blog. Welcome back. Have a sparkling day!
I’ve ordered before your paper shares and never disappointed. Also, last year I ordered the cardstock swatch and boy I tell you, I’ve used that over and over. Think that’s my #1 purchase. Looking forward to the new in-color swatches. Congratulations to James and prayers for John….
I can’t wait to get my new DSP swatch books from you and the new in colors as well to add to my existing color ring. I absolutely can’t tell you how great these have been for me and the time they’ve saved in pulling out random colors. YOU and your swatch books ROCK !!!!!
We’ve missed you Susan. Glad to hear that you’ve been having fun. I’m looking forward to seeing the new in colors and DSP. Praying for John.
Hope things go well for John at Hopkins. Looking forward to your latest product share. Your product shares are always so well done.
Susan – I love your swatch books! They are so well done and have been so helpful to me. Thank you so much for offering these again! You are awesome!
Hi Susan! I have missed your blog posts. Congratulations to your son! How exciting! Wishing John good luck with his Dr. appointment. Hugs!
Paper shares are a wonderful tool for sampling a bit of everything. Stampin Up always carries the most stunning DSP.
I love the product shares and I have missed your blogs short or long. Glad you were able to spend time with friends and family. Congratulations for your sons wedding. My youngest got engaged last week so I know what you mean.
Glad you made it home safe and sound from the wedding! John, well Mike did really well with his shoulder surgery but now is having back problems – an old compression fracture and something is pressing on some nerves causing pain from his hip down his leg. He is getting PT for that and medication. He went to the dermatologist yesterday and ended up having a biopsy done on a lesion on his nose and another “thing” removed. So, I think we all can use some prayers and well wishes on getting older. I have three appts. next week and lets say I am not too excited about them either!
So, seeing your blog post cheered me up a bit. I can’t wait to see the shares – you can’t tell much by the photos in the catalog or on line for the DSP if you ask me. Oh, and my catalogs came today but not my cardstock order. So, I still don’t know what the new colors truly look like. Love the swatch books and shares! They are so handy and I have referred to some older ones as I come upon some of my hoard of paper I have stashed away!
Prayers for John, and you, that his shoulder issues won’t require surgery. Please keep us updated as to his prognosis.
So happy to hear about the wonderful wedding–yes, time to be treasured. Glad everything turned out well. A happy occasion, and treasured memories!
I love your DSP shares–it turned by life around, literally. Could never remember what I had, what it went with–took too much time to research everything. So, your precious time in making the shares is much appreciated! Love your card swatches also. The new catalog has some exciting stuff. Stamps and paper getting so much better.
All the best to you and yours!
I’m looking forward to the new dsp and new InColor swatches. But most of all, cannot wait until you are back to posting everyday. I have missed your creations and mostly your wonderful stories. Congratulations on the wedding and yes would love to see pictures!!
Inky hugs,
Terry ~~
Wow! You have a lot going on, hope all goes well with John @ the Drs. Congrats to the newlyweds! I have missed your blog posts so I hope things can get back to normal for you (ha ha…whats normal? right).
Well, so glad you are back ! So happy to hear about James and the wedding ! Sorry about John and the shoulder . Kinda glad and sad time . Healing thoughts and wishes to your hubby ! Keep us posted on his shoulder !
Now I must say that those cardstock rings are the best !! I must have a jillion . I just love having one ring of the different color families . Then I put all the red families and blues and greens ,etc. together . Thanks to you ,Susan I did not have to cut all those out . Swatch books are fabulous and Paper Shares are the MUST HAVES ! After the paper is gone you can use the swatches on cards ! Love them !!
Can’t wait to get the shares next month, saying prayers for John hope all goes well with him and prayers for you too. Too bad I live miles away I’d help you. Thinking of you and hoping you’ll be ok. Your friend from Harrisburg, PA.
Welcome back! We have missed you! I am looking forward to the new stamps and punches. Just love all the new things we get to see. The sneak peaks we have been given is getting us ready for the real deal. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Susan, I love punches so really looking forward to seeing what Stampin up will be offering this year. I love your paper shares… I think I have commented before on how professionally done they are… I was amazed the first year I got them… Love it all .. papers swatch book, DSP swatch book… so easy to use with a project.
Congratulations on the wedding. Prayers for your hubby to come through his drs appt. with flying colors ( no surgery).
Have missed your blogs.. long or short doesn’t matter to me. I always learn something from your blog..
Thank you.
Congratulations to your family on the marriage of your son. It’s a wonderful time in your life.
Your product shares are THE best! The swatch books are crucial to me when prepping for classes and when I’m doing any design work. They are in my hands every day. Thank you for this labor of love.
It was GREAT seeing your post today! I have missed you and was just talking about you with one of my friends yesterday … telling her I sure had missed you!
Congratulations on expanding your family! Wishing the newlyweds all the best! And for John, do hope the “S” word did not come up! Please keep us posted on John and share some wedding pictures too!
I have never gotten your paper shares, but if they are the quality of your kits that you used to do, they would have to be FANTASTIC! Your quality of work amazes me! Every little detail is covered!
Hope you will get some rest so you will be ready to jump in and start cutting all those papers!!!
Blessings to all of your family …
Congratulations to you on your son’s wedding!! I will say some prayers for John with his upcoming appointment.
I love your product shares so excited you will be doing them again!!
Love Product Shares!!! So nice to have a piece of DSP ready to use instead of measuring out a big piece.
The new catalog is awesome and I’m looking forward to seeing your creations from it. I’m ready for my color swatch ring!
I’m so glad to hear all went well with the wedding and I hope John doesn’t need surgery. Nice to see your blog again. Paper shares are my favorite when the new catty comes out. You do a wonderful job of getting them together and out the us. I love them because I can see what I like and then buy those full packs.
Yes! You’re back! Sounds like there was loads of fun and excitement at the wedding. Your swatch ring and DSP books are “the bomb” and a must have in every crafters room. Have a great day. ?
So glad you are back…you have been in my thoughts and prayers,will keep you there..hopefully John will not have to have surgery…you know I love the product Shares..so glad you are doing them again…please keep us informed about John..my love to you,dear friend..
I’ve done your product shares in the past and if anyone is on the fence about them…don’t be! Susan has the best shares out there! Can’t wait to order them again.
Congratulations on your new daughter-in-law. And I hope John’s news from the doctor was good.
Congratulations on your son’s wedding! Thrilled for you! ❤️
Thanks for the chance to win a paper share… they look lovely, and I would be delighted to win if my name is chosen.
Sending best wishes to you from California,
Patricia ❤️
Oh yes, yes, yes! It is good to have you back, I agree.
Looking very forward to the new shares.
Have a blessed day. 🙂
I purchased your color swatches and found them VERY handy to have. They were so well done!
Your product shares are the BEST!! Looking forward to the DSP and the new In-Colors….and the ribbon!!
So glad to have you back! Praying that your husband’s appointment goes well.
I am looking forward to the Magnolia Suite. I can see many uses for these products. I have purchased the card stock swatches on a ring and DSP swatch books. They are the best!
Glad to hear it was a time for joy with your son’s wedding. And ALL THE best to your hubby as he hopefully gets some answers on his shoulder pain.
Your card stock swatches and DSP product share books look lovely.
I am looking forward to getting my hands on the Come Sail Away suite. Congrats on your son’s wedding and praying that all goes well for your husband.
We missed you, but so happy you were neck deep in family! I love that. Good luck at the Dr. hope all goes well. Looking forward to new swatches!
Welcome back!! Congratulations to your son and family. I’m sure many fond memories were made at the wedding! I’ve ordered your product shares for some time now and I just Love them!! Of course, I’m a gotta have it all kind of gal so I’m really lookin g forward to getting all the goodies!! Thanks much!!
Love your product shares! We’ve missed you and are so happy to hear about the celebration and look forward to the pictures. We appreciate ALL you do for us. Have a great weekend.
Missed your blogs but glad you took the time for your family. Congrats on your son’s wedding and addition to your family.
So glad you are doing your product shares as I have been anxiously waiting. They are the best!
Great. I would love to add the new In Colors to my color swatches
Love that moose SO much!