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!!!

THIS SATURDAY!!!

Good afternoon! Just wanted to put a bug in your ear...THIS SATURDAY, May 16, we'll have make-n-take using our NEW TEN SECONDS METAL!!! You'll make a dog tag necklace that is quick, easy, and all your own! Drop by any time between 10 and 2 and make your treasure! Also, please note that the class scheduled for Saturday, "Flowers, Flowers, Flowers" has been postponed. We will have a guest teacher for the Flower Soft later in the summer.

Hope to see you Saturday!

Happy Tuesday to you all!! Our opening of the new room was much fun Saturday. If you couldn't get here Saturday, please stop by when you can. The new stuff is great!
Thank you for all the positive feedback on the website. I'm still pinching myself, trying to believe it's actually MY shop on there! Again, thanks to Emily and Dan. Please be patient with me as I learn to maintain it. I am a slow learner when it comes to computers, but Emily is also an amazing teacher. The newsletter will be up soon .
Remember make-n-takes every Thursday!
And remember Mother's Day is in less than 2 WEEKS! Have a great week.

Stacy's coming!

It's an exciting week at Dorothy's! We will have Stacy Rich teaching classes Friday night and Saturday. I hope if you can work this into your weekend schedule, you'll reserve your spot in one of her classes. There's more info about her in our newsletter that you can check on line.
Stacy is a lovely person who will immediately make you feel like you've known her forever. She's a gifted artist whose talents show through in her classes and in the stamps she makes. If you'll notice, when you buy one of Stacy's stamps, she has personally signed each one which means she has inspected it and given it her "stamp of approval". Take advantage of this opportunity! We're fortunate to have her!

home again

Hello! We arrived home Wednesday night....tired but refreshed! Sooooo many new ideas are in my brain!! I'll share them with you bit by bit....
We'll be carrying a brand new company for Dorothy's (NOT brand new to the craft world)..."Ten Seconds". We'll be debuting a little at time...don't want to throw it all at you at once! Stay tuned for make-n-takes and classes using this great new medium! (yes, I'm purposely being vague....suspense building technique....is it working???) We'll also be posting pictures from the show for your viewing pleasure! Have a great weekend!

Fun in Framingham

Hi!!! Keith and I have been in Framingham, Mass. since Thursday. We are at the Collins Group Trade Show which basically means we are seeing tons of new stuff, taking all kinds of classes to learn what to do with the new stuff and buying this new stuff to bring back to share with you!!!
We've had such a good time. We've taken 3 classes with Ranger/Tim Holtz/Claudine Hellmuth. We've also had classes with Outlines, BoBunny, Graphic 45, Rubber Soul...and more! Tonight I'm taking a 3 hour intensive workshop with Ten Seconds and tomorrow I'll be in an all day workshop with Hero Arts. Can't wait to get back and share with you. So many surprises to come!!

Arts and Crafts with Michele

Today Michele spent the day at Dorothy's demoing various techniques. She showed how to use: Omni Gel transfer medium, painting with Adirondack Alcohol Inks, embossing on glass, Judikins' Sticky Stuff powder and Metal Accents (verrigated gold leaf), faux stained glass effects with Magenta Peel-offs and alcohol inks...and the day isn't over yet!!! Customers have been in and out all day, loving what she was doing and just having a blast! Michele will be leaving us tomorrow to go back home to Oklahoma, but having her has been sooooo much fun!

Michele comes to town

What a great day! Michele Charles flew in from Oklahoma to teach two FANTASTIC workshop classes! In the first class we made beautiful pieces of soldered art including a necklace and a bookmark charm. We even brought out the sea glass and believe me the ladies

were inspired!

Michele even brought some goodies all the way from England and taught us some new lingo, "Wonky". For the afternoon class we created unique artist trading cards, ATCs, through a process of coloring, masking and layering. I LOVE this stuff!!