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HI all!!
Yesterday, Monday, was an exciting day! Last week I got a call from some ladies in Ohio saying they would be in NC touring stamping stores. Stacy Rich had recommended Dorothy's to them, they looked us up online, saw that we were closed on Mondays and called to ask if we'd make an exception so they could visit. ABSOLUTELY!!! So late yesterday afternoon, we opened the doors for Kim, Linda, Pam, and Sandy from Ohio. They were so warm and sweet and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to have them in our little one stoplight town! I told them my only regret was that they couldn't be here for Pink Flamingo night! They will visit more stores today and fly back home to Ohio later this evening. Thank you, ladies, for visiting us! And Thank you, Stacy, for sending them our way!

Happy Tuesday!

HoHoHo!!!!

Hello Everyone!!! I'm looking out the shop window at the beautiful snow...can't believe we have snow BEFORE Christmas!!! Yeah.....started pouring snow IMMEDIATELY after I'd opened the Hero box and priced everything for the debut this afternoon. So I'm blogging to let you all know that we won't be having the debut this afternoon, or the Stamp of the Month class tomorrow. HOWEVER both are rescheduled for January 2. The Stamp of the Month class will be 10-12:00 that morning and the debut will be 12:30-2:00 in the afternoon. Also, at the debut, we'll be doing a free make-n-take with 2 of their new stamps (while supplies last). If you're interested in the stamp of the month class, just call the shop. If it's during the time we're closed, just leave a message cuz I'll be checking in all during that week.

WE WILL STILL BE OPEN DECEMBER 22, 10-8:00 AND DECEMBER 23, 10-5:00. Still time for last minute shopping and gift certificates.

Have a beautiful Christmas! We love you!

They're here!!!

THE THERAPY THURSDAY SHIRTS ARE HERE!!!!! Yes they are....in hot neon colors....SO CUTE!! get 'em while they're hot!!!!

ALSO....new stuff from FLOWERSOFT is here! SNOW GLOBE CARDS!!! Soooo easy and sooo eye-catching!

Remember we close tomorrow, Nov. 25, at 2:00, closed Nov. 26-27, and open on Nov. 28 for the Christmas card re-do class. Still have openings in that class so call or email if you want in. I need to know by tomorrow please.

Have a warm, happy, blessed Thanksgiving. God is good. All the time.

Thankful

Hi everyone! I'm trying hard to believe that Thanksgiving is 2 weeks away...wow...how did THAT happen? But with that thought in mind, I wanted to say how thankful I am for all you...customers and friends...who have supported us for the past 4 years. It's incredibly hard for me to believe we've been open that long, but it's been a joy and much fun to work with you, get to know you, and laugh with you. Keith and I wish you a blessed Thanksgiving. Please believe that we thank God for you every day.

I'll be posting again soon to let you know when our t-shirts will be ready. We also have a BIG shipment of new Flowersoft goodies coming in any day. So keep checking! Have a great, rainy Tuesday!

6 shopping days left til my birthday!!!

Well, gang, it's almost here....in 6 short days, I'LL BE 50! I'm gearing up for a huge celebration and all those handmade cards I'll be receiving (hint, hint, hint)....Brenda and Doris got a jump on everybody and gave me BEAUTIFUL handmade cards yesterday. Thank you both!

Remember the classes we're having to celebrate my big day! Michele's Friday night class, the canvas class is full (if you beg, however, I might reconsider). I have places left in all the others, so I'm keeping everything open until Wednesday morning. These classes are all such great opportunities and such great fun...I hope you'll be able to come relax with my artist friends cuz they're just the best...all of 'em! Check the newsletter for details and call me asap to get your name on the list.

For those of you who have already signed up, thank you. You've been great about paying ahead of time and I sooooo appreciate you understanding.

Have a GREAT Labor Dayh!!!

OK.....a couple of announcements:

Starting next week we will have advance tickets available for the Heirlooms Stamp Show in Greenville, SC on Sept. 12-13. Advance tickets are $6, at the door they will be $8.

Still have one or 2 places open for the Artlenz class tomorrow. Don't miss the fun!

There will be a special flyer coming next week through email and snail mail on the big week in September...we'll be having THREE (yes, three) visiting artists/teachers beginning September 11 and running through September 19. Stay tuned!!!!

Hi everybody! Yeah, I've been a terrible blogger, but I'm back and promise to be better at this stuff. SOOOOO many exciting things happnin' at Dorothy's in the next month! COMING UP AUGUST 22: classes taught by Artlenz artist/creator Gail Ellison. If you haven't seen the samples at the shop you REALLY need to check these out. Even if I did post pictures of them, it wouldn't do them justice. PLEASE sign up for these classes....you'll love Gail and she'll teach you one of the most unique techniques out there. Classes will be that day, Aug. 22, 10-12:00 and 1-3:00. Each class will be teaching different techniques....OH MY GOSH, YOU MIGHT NEED TO TAKE THEM BOTH!!! Deadline to sign up is August 16.

NEXT in September, it's just more fun than one person can stand!!! AND ALL IN ONE WEEK!!! September 14, we'll have our annual visit from Darlene Domel and Picasso Gaglione of Stampland. This has become an annual tradition at Dorothy's...even if you've been in Darlene's classes before, you know the wheels are always turning in her brain and it'll be great times to be had! Yes, this IS a Monday and yes, we WILL be open at 5:00 pm that day because Darlene and Picasso will be bringing a TRUCKLOAD of their stamps for your shopping pleasure and class will start at 6:00....more info coming about price.

THEN on September 18 and 19, Stacy Rich is coming back BY POPULAR DEMAND!!! She'll start her NC tour again in Murphy, then visit with us, then on to a store in Charlotte. Classes will be Friday, 6-8:00 pm, Saturday morning, 10-12:00, and Saturday afternoon, 1-3:00....Stacy will also have a TRUNKLOAD of her stamps with her! Again, more info to come on price and deadline to sign up.

Things are hoppin' and I'll keep you posted through email and blogs. Stay tuned!!!