Cherry Blossom Studio

October Afternoon Road Map.....

I just received a phone call from October Afternoon and the new Road Map line is shipping.  YEAH.  I am guessing we will have it by Monday or Tuesday at the latest.  One of our celebrity teachers coming in July, Debby Schuh will be using this line for the 11x9 travel album. 

 

We just received in Bo Bunny Calypso and Popsicle lines as well. These are really fun bright summer colors just waiting for your pictures.

Our 3 day crop last weekend was absolutely exhausting.  All the ladies got so much done. We had a ton of new croppers, and we want to Thank them for joining us.  We stayed up late and got up early. Many were up till 4 am, and some even later. 

Our first Faithbooking crop is this coming Friday the 19th from 10am-9pm, and is almost full. Make sure to call the store soon if you are interested. 954-247-0020

 

Heidi Swapp...and more

Heidi has started to travel and do more teaching than she has done in a while.  i have been in email contact with her and her husband Erik regarding her coming to Cherry Blossom Studio. We have Donna Downey and Debby Schuh both coming the end of July.  Do we want to see Heidi come for a visit as well?  Looks like her classes she offers run about $80 per class. Lets here from anyone and get a list started so we know if it makes sense to bring her in or not.

We received a HUGE order of bling Friday late afternoon.  We received over 200 pieces and as of this afternoon were down to a measley 30-40 pieces left. You guys love your bling. 

Don't forget we are doing the Copic wishlist and whenever you buy a color from your wishlist you can get them for $5.99.  We are trying to decide what colors to order so we need to here from you.  There are 322 Sketch colors.  Copic will be doing a training seminar at the store on 8-30 so all you teachers, store employees and designers get ready. 

We have our first annual Cherry Blossom Studio Garage Sale tomorrow from 12-5.  Everyone is going to have so much fun and find such awesome goodies.

New products in and coming...

We have started receiving new products already.  We have the brand new Little Yellow Bicycle Traveller line.    Here is the link to all the pictures:

http://www.mylyb.com/fresh_print_traveler

Takin' a trip? With domestic travel on the rise, you'll love this new Fresh Print™ release.
Color trends mix vintage and contemporary hues
providing a fresh foundation for your travel adventures. Look for lots of special pieces in this collection, including thermographic and die-cut papers and a chipboard album with an acrylic cover and a coordinating paper tablet. The collection includes one of our latest products, "The Travel Journal Tablet," because we know you have a lot to write about! So take a little break and escape with our Traveler collection.

 

 

We also have recently received in the new My Minds Eye Breaking Free line.  There are some of the themes that are already sold out. Great papers for people where the kids have gone to surf camp, summer camp, or old photo's of everyone at the beach with surfboards in tow.

Its been a while...

It seems like it has been a long time since I had a chance to write. I love putting pics on the blog and just not had time to get anythign together.  We are just loving our new home and cannot wait for everyone to visit us and see the new space.  We have lots of upcoming events.  We have classes, crops , garage sale, Gold party and more.  We have Donna Downey and Debby Schuh coming in July. What more could a girl ask for right?

Anyone who attended our past Gold Sale know how much money you can walk away with. The gal with the largest payout walked out of the store with a check for $4400.  Let me tell you that buys a lot of scrapbook supplies or an amazing vacation or just a rainy day fund.  There was not a single disappointed person.  As of now we will have it on Sunday May 31st beginning at noon.  Please prepared to wait or shop as there may be a long waiting period... Anyone that waited last time said it was well worth it.  We will send out a newsletter blast later today confirming it.  I spoke with the gal that runs the program and she is pretty confident that date will be great.  So start looking for your unwanted Gold.  It does not have to be jewelry.  The price of Gold is at an all time high and our jeweler has always been very good. If you know you are attending we would love for you to drop us an email to let us know we know how many to expect.  We will also try and have some make n takes going on as well.

Donna Downey is Coming July 24th and 25th..Classes Posted

We have Donna confirmed for a summer visit.  She will teach 2 classes.  One Friday night July 24th and 1 Saturday night July 25th.  We have a whirlwind weekend filled with 2 fabulous teachers.  Donna Downey and Debby Schuh.  WOW... What a lineup.  I have put the classes online for registration.  I am waiting on a class supply list for the Fabric Scrapbook Class. We have limited seating in all classes this weekend.  Just remember these classes are non refundable and if you are unable to attend you can pick up kits after the class is over.  We are flying these ladies in from out of area and are not able to be more lenient with the cancellation policy with these classes.  Please check your schedules carefully. Excuse the picture sizes Andrea is helping to resize the pics so they are not so obnoxiously large.

We are also finalizing details to begin Great Impressiosn Stamp of the Month Club beginning in May.  The first meeting we believe will be Thursday May 28th in the morning and again in the evening.  If you have a preference email me so we can try and get an idea of how much product and stamps to bring in.  We do not want to turn anyone away. 

Our Grand Opening was just amazing and we will have pictures to put up soon.  I am so behind in blogging, forums and all the computer type things it is not a laughing matter.  Thanks to all the girls who particpated and helped with make n takes, demo's and just plain answering questions.  We could not have done it without all of you. 

Sassafras Lass Bungle Jungle is due in the store tomorrow according to UPS.

We are gearing up for the Grand Opening Festivities...

Although we have been officialy open for over a week now we waited to have the Grand Opening Festivities.  We wanted to make sure everything was all set and the kinks worked out.  If you have tried calling and gotten no answer please try back we are having trouble getting our answering machine to work.

Cindy came in and worked late into the night Friday and Saturday night putting a seal coat on the floor.  Anyone who saw them before is in for a surprise.  They turned out really nice. 

We had a fantastic time at our first weekend crop at the new location.  We watched 3 movies Friday Night and 2 movies Saturday night.  How fun is that!  Everyone is just loving the location adn access to other great stores and tons of restaurants.

We just received in the new Little Yellow Bicycle line today called Zinnia and are expecting Bungle Jungle from Sassafras Lass later this week hopefully by Friday.  We have a lot of new lines that should be rolling in soon.  Copic Markers is a new line we have had since we opened and they are selling like hot cakes.  We also offer the refill service for $1.00 a refill.  We will continue to add more colors until we have all 322 Sketch colors in stock.  We have a list going so if there are certain colors you are looking for please let us know.  We offer specials to anyone buying 36 markers or more at a single time.  Call the store for details.  The airbrush is kept in limited quantities so call and go on the list as Copic has a 4 week delivery time.   If you were not aware we will be a Copic training location in August for all you designers and teachers.  Watch for further details.

We came to the new location with tons of new product and as many of you know we do not typically reorder lines we replace with something new as they sell out.  Do not miss out on all those lines you have been seeing in the magazine.  Many are sure to sell out during this weekends festivities.

After an exhauting last week we are in....

We are finally open in our new home.  What an amazing transformation the space has undergone.  From giant empty shell to Cherry Blossom Studio.  I owe everything to a group of amazing women who worked tirelessly to make sure we opened as scheduled on Friday April 3. 

We had a 3 day crop the same weekend and it was fun seeing so many people I had not seen in a while as well as new faces.  We watched movies every night on our new 55 inch LCD crop room TV. 

My new office has these new energy efficient sensors and are a pain in the butt.  We had to turn off a breaker to get the lights to go off.  I had to sleep in the light once the store opened because we had to have lights so on went the breaker.  I figured I would drag my weary self home to bed only to find a sick one again.  Kennedy had me up all night again.  He has been on antibiotic since last Monday and now he has to go and have shots every day for 3 days.  Poor thing.  His ear is so infected it is ready to pop.  The last 2 rounds of medicine have not worked. Hopefully, the shots will help or off to the ENT for a third set of tubes. The point of the story is I am so tired after the last week and being kept up all night.  I should be in bed right now.  There is so much more to do with the Grand Opening Celebration in less than 2 weeks. 

Now that we are open stop in and see us. The place has really turned out beautiful!

We have added some amazing new classes including this one Veronica is teaching!

April Showers- May Flowers Layout Class - 5/9/2009 - $35

CLASS POLICY: Class fees will be charged the day of registration to hold the space. A CANCELLATION CODE MUST BE RECEIVED VIA EMAIL A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF CLASS TO RECEIVE A Store Credit. This class is not beig sold as kits. If you cancel within the grace you will receive a store credit. After that time you will receive a $15 store credit and the spot will be given to the next person on the wait list. No kits will be provided for no shows or last minute cancellations. Teacher: Veronica Johnson Time:10:30a-3:30p Don’t get caught in the rain – instead come take a class with Veronica and make this adorable two page 12x12 layout. We will be paper piecing two bears, and a smiley sun. One bear wearing his rain coat and boots for April, and the other surrounded by May flowers. In this class you will learn how to take an image and pull it apart in order to make a paper piecing. You will also learn techniques using paper punches, ribbons, direct to paper inking; and dressing up your die cuts with ink, chalk, buttons and layering. We have allotted 5 hours for this class. We expect most intermediate to advanced scrap bookers to finish within 3-4 hours – but we are not rushing anyone so Veronica will be at your disposal for the full 5 hours. Supplies Needed for the class: Inkssentials – opaque pen Black pen either zig or micron Fabri-Tac Liquid glue Adhesive runner (we like Kokuyo) Colorbox or Versa Mark chalk ink, brown, light blue, royal or midnight blue 3D Foam Squares (scrapbook adhesives) Optional: Bring it if you have it Xyron create a sticker Fiskars “threading water” punch Dry chalk Set Paper Piecer

Donna Downey anyone?

I am working diligently to add Donna Downey to are Summer schedule.  We are looking into 2 classes.  One on the 24th and 1 on the 25th of July.  These would be evening classes.  We tried this once before and had some trouble getting signups. I thought I would toss it out there again and see what happens.  I want to hear from everyone in the comments if you want to see Donna come. We are trying to work out the details.

Also,  we are still on target to open int he new location Friday April 3rd at 10am.  We have a 3 day crop starting at noon with 40 ladies joining us for a weekend of fun.  We have tons of new ladies that have never cropped with us before.  The store is coming together beautiful.  We will not have the display windows done. 

The store is just looking amazing.  We have taken quite a few pics we will get posted as soon as we can.

A huge ThankYou goes out to some amazing ladies.  Out 2 team leaders Ashley and Lara have been intrical in keeping things running smooth.  It is sad to say when someone came in to help for the first time I had to refer them to either them or Tawni.  I was in and out so much dealing with contractors and tons fo paperwork I barely touched anything yet.  I did put some Bazzill out and take apart the old racks. Oh and I helped the IT guy Jason get the computers set up.  Thanks Jason.  It was fun destroying the old racks and throwing them in the recycle bin.  A start of a new chapter. Additional thanks to Terrie, Jackie, Barbara, Eva, Betsy,Tammy L,Mary, Doyle, Alicia Please accept my apologies if i have left anyone out.  

I will post more this weekend.  A few really cute stories and pics to go along.  Make sure to come out and see us this weekend.

Feast your Eyes!!

Look at our new Copic Sketch Marker Display, the colors are so yummy!! 

We have 72 right now but will keep adding to that as you let us know what you want!!  Ok, back to packing now, here is a peek at what we have been up to in the last few days.

 

 

The packing begins...

We have a 3 day crop going on this weekend and it is a light crew.  We thought we would get a jump on the packing.  We have been cleaning out offices and table top as well as taking down sample pages and more.  I had bought boxes last year thinking we would have plenty but I have a feeling I am going to be needing 100 more at least.

    

This is just the beginning.

We have the entire store room to clean out and pack.  I am so happy we have a HUGE storage room at the new store and are heading to IKEA next week to pick up some awesome shelving units for the room.  We are going to be organization central!  You would have thought we took Rachael's amazing organization class.  Which by the way is April 25th.  A class you do not want to miss.

   

We are on target to start putting up the slatwall in the new space on Monday and beginning the floor prep. Do not forget we are closed after tomorrow until we reopen in the new space April 3rd.

Tomorrow Sunday March 22 we are open until 5pm and Inque Boutique is on sale Buy 2 get 1 free of equal or lesser value.