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!!