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Sunday, March 30, 2014
Contest!! Contest!! Contest!!
Contest!!! Contest!!!! Contest!!!!
Our friend Debra Brock is opening her brand new scrapbook store on Tuesday, April 1st in Tampa, Florida!!! In celebration, I have a fun contest.
The first person on Tuesday April 1st to take a photograph of the large Andrew stamp in Scrapsalot in Tampa, Florida AND post it to the FaceBook wall (https://www.facebook.com/CThrutheWoods , will win a small stamp of their choice (Andrew or Charlie).
I hear whining...!!!!! But I don't live in Tampa!!! Not fair!!!!
Ok, if you live nearby one of the other stores that is carrying the stamps, you can take a picture in that store. You have to visit the blog to see where the stores are located. (if the store has not yet gotten their shipment, take a picture of the cashier in that store and I will accept that.) Don't forget to post the name of the store you are in!! (https://www.facebook.com/CThrutheWoods)
I know, you still may not live nearby one of the stores that is carrying them. Here is incentive for you to go out to your local scrapbook store:
Go to your local scrapbook store. Tell them you would like to see them carry my stamps. If they agree, you will win both small stamps (Andrew & Charlie). So do your foot work now, contact the buyers and make sure they will be there on Tuesday!! Take a picture of the buyer, post the picture, the name of the store and how many stamps they want. (https://www.facebook.com/CThrutheWoods) Once I verify that, the first person who posts to the FaceBook page for each specific store will get their stamps!!!!
Since this is the first time I have run a contest, please let me know if you still have questions.
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Contest!
Keep checking back for details....the contest winners will get a free stamp!!!
The contest will take place on Tuesday April 1st~~
The contest will take place on Tuesday April 1st~~
Custom Impressions
Custom Impressions in Bellflower, CA has agreed to put my stamps in their store!! Thank you so much!!
http://ciscraps.com/ Please stop by and let them know which stamps you are looking forward to seeing in their store if you live nearby.
Thank you Custom Impressions!!
http://ciscraps.com/ Please stop by and let them know which stamps you are looking forward to seeing in their store if you live nearby.
Thank you Custom Impressions!!
Scrapbooks Forever!!!
Scrapbooks Forever in Branson, MO has agreed to put the stamps in their store as well. Thank you so much!
As always, please visit and let them know which stamps you are looking forward to seeing in their store if you live nearby!!
As always, please visit and let them know which stamps you are looking forward to seeing in their store if you live nearby!!
Friday, March 28, 2014
Scrap 2 It!!
Please help me welcome Scrap 2 It in Fort Collins, Colorado!! They have graciously agreed to carry the large and small Andrew stamps in their store!!
Not in Colorado? You can still visit their website at http://scrap2itstore.com/
Thank you so much for putting my stamps on your shelves!
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Thank you!!
Word is getting out about the boys and guys stamps!! Keep talking them up to your local scrapbook stores so we can get them to everyone who wants them!! The more people see them, the more I am getting requests!! I can't thank you enough!!
Here is a complete list of the stores who are carrying the stamps now or are waiting for their shipment of stamps to arrive!! Please, please stop in at their website and say thank you and tell your friends who live nearby these stores to stop in and visit them!! Let's get more people talking about them!!!
5525 Library Ln, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Here is a complete list of the stores who are carrying the stamps now or are waiting for their shipment of stamps to arrive!! Please, please stop in at their website and say thank you and tell your friends who live nearby these stores to stop in and visit them!! Let's get more people talking about them!!!
Scrapsalot
https://www.facebook.com/Scrapsalot|
10910 N 19th St
Tampa, FL 33612
|
Simple Pleasures Rubber Stamps & Such
http://simplepleasuresstamps.com/site/5525 Library Ln, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Absolutely Everything
30 Main Street
Topsfield MA 01983
Topsfield MA 01983
Scrapbook Daisies
3962 N Studebaker Rd # 203
Long Beach, CA 90808
Long Beach, CA 90808
Scrapbooks Galore & More
301 E Wackerly St, Midland, MI
We are also currently working with two other US stores, one in MA and one in CA!!
Very excited to also mention that we are working out the details of getting our stamps to AUSTRALIA!!!!
I would also like to mention that there have been several ladies who organize scrapbook retreats who have contacted me and plan to sell the stamps to their customers as well.
Sandi Lombardi of
Scrap "N" Good Times
Robin Immel of
Robin's Scrapnest
has been tremendously supportive, allowing us to post the stamps on her wall. Thank you so much!
If I have left anyone off the list, I do apologize. Please comment below if I have left your group or store out. I am grateful to all who have helped get the stamps to consumers!
Thank you to everyone who shares posts and talks to their friends and local scrapbook store owners!! Even though we have just one large stamp in stock, we are very pleased with the excitement that is being generated!!
I can't wait to show off some of the creations people are making with their new stamps!!
With much gratitude,
Charlene
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Absolutely Everything!
Help me welcome Absolutely Everything in Topsfield, MA!!!!
They will be getting a shipment of the two small boy stamps that are due in April! Please stop in and say thank you for carrying my boys in their store!
http://www.absolutelyeverything.com/
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Large Charlie stamp Pre-order going on now!!
Due to the popularity of Charlie, many of you have asked about pre-ordering him in the large size. I think that is outstanding!!
The large Charlie stamp measures 6.5 inches tall. Pre-orders get free shipping and he will be $8.99
If you would like to pre-order this stamp, send your Paypal information and order to CThrutheWoods@comcast.net
The large Charlie stamp measures 6.5 inches tall. Pre-orders get free shipping and he will be $8.99
If you would like to pre-order this stamp, send your Paypal information and order to CThrutheWoods
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Pre-orders get FREE SHIPPING!
Pre-orders receive free shipping!
(Limited time only!! As soon as the stamps arrive, free shipping will cease.)
Andrew has been extremely popular in his 6 3/4 inch size, so what could be better than a 3.5 inch size!!!
Hold on!! It does get better!!!
Introducing Charlie!!
He is a little more casually dressed than Andrew, but still quite a good looking guy!!
Charlie is going to be available in the 3.5 inch size as well!
Both of these stamps are due to be delivered in the first week in April, so don't wait!!
The normal price for each of the 3.5 inch stamps will be $5.00 plus $1 s/h. Paid pre-orders pay no s/h fees!
To order yours, send an email to
with your Paypal information and exactly what you would like to order.
Pre-order yours today!!
And remember, the large Andrew stamp is just $8.99 plus $1 s/h.
Thank you Scrapbooks Galore & More!
Scrapbooks Galore & More in Midland, Michigan has graciously agreed to sell several of the large Andrew stamps!! Thank you so much for offering them to your customers!!
If you live in the Midland area, please stop by the store!!
You can also visit them online at http://www.scrapbooksgaloremi.com/
Please stop by and say thank you for putting them in their store!!
If you live in the Midland area, please stop by the store!!
You can also visit them online at http://www.scrapbooksgaloremi.com/
Please stop by and say thank you for putting them in their store!!
Friday, March 21, 2014
Meet my inspiration!!!
Today is National Down Syndrome Day!!!!
In honor of this very special day, I thought I would introduce you to the inspiration behind the "Andrew" stamp!!!
This is my son, he will be a teenager in June!! Wow!!
I was 37 when I got pregnant with Andrew. Though all my previous pregnancies were considered high risk--solely based on my advanced maternal age--my entire pregnancy with him was perfectly normal. I even had an AFP test done and it came back NORMAL!! Ultrasounds were all normal.
When I was giving birth, my husband noticed that Andrew's face had features of Down's Syndrome, but said nothing and tried to enjoy the experience. When I got to hold him, Andrew was very lethargic. But in my joy, I noticed nothing unusual. I asked my husband to take him to the nursery after half an hour and he was eager to do so, he wanted to ask the pediatrician about his son.
When my husband found the pediatrician, he asked point blank, "Does my son have Down's Syndrome?" At first, the doctor didn't want to give a definite answer but eventually said "Yes, I am 99% sure that he does." My husband's heart ached for his son. He asked the pediatrician to come with him so that he could break the news to me. He brought the baby's godparents with him as well, telling them out in the hallway before they came in to break the news to me. They all cried and hugged, they were sure I would be devastated.
What my husband and friends could not know, was that when they took the baby to the nursery, I was alone and exhausted. I laid my head back and said a simple Thank you to my heavenly Father for such a beautiful little boy. It was then that I heard a nearly audible voice. It was my heavenly Father speaking in such clarity, it was unmistakable. "Your son has Down Syndrome, but he will be fine, I am looking after him." I closed my eyes and said, "Thank you."
When my husband returned from taking Andrew to the nursery, he came in with the godparents, the midwife who had delivered the baby, and the pediatrician. They all looked at me with very solemn faces.
I asked how Andrew was doing because he seemed so lethargic and sleepy. That was when the pediatrician spoke up. "He is doing fine, he is sleepy, but that happens sometimes after delivery. But we did find something that we wanted to talk to you about. We are pretty sure the baby has Down's syndrome." Everyone in the room seemed to hold their breath. They looked at me, waiting for me to fall apart so they could be my support.
I looked at the pediatrician and said, "Ok." Now everyone in the room looked at each other with a curious look. Perhaps I missed it. Perhaps I didn't understand what he had just said.
In fact, the pediatrician said "No, I don't think you understand. We think your baby has Down's syndrome. Do you know what that is?"
I said "Yes, I know what that is. And what you don't understand is, that is my child. I am in love with him already and it doesn't matter what it is, I still love him completely. God gave us this VERY special gift and I am honored to be his mother, no matter what!!!"
My husband and the godparents suddenly stopped crying and looked at me in disbelief. Fully understanding what I was saying but still shocked at how accepting I was of his condition.
Understand, very few parents have that kind of immediate reaction to the news that their child has been born with Down Syndrome and that is ok. I understand the need for some people to grieve when they hear the news. That just wasn't necessary for me. I've always believed God gives very special children to very special people. I am still honored to be one of those people!!!
In honor of this very special day, I thought I would introduce you to the inspiration behind the "Andrew" stamp!!!
This is my son, he will be a teenager in June!! Wow!!
When I was giving birth, my husband noticed that Andrew's face had features of Down's Syndrome, but said nothing and tried to enjoy the experience. When I got to hold him, Andrew was very lethargic. But in my joy, I noticed nothing unusual. I asked my husband to take him to the nursery after half an hour and he was eager to do so, he wanted to ask the pediatrician about his son.
When my husband found the pediatrician, he asked point blank, "Does my son have Down's Syndrome?" At first, the doctor didn't want to give a definite answer but eventually said "Yes, I am 99% sure that he does." My husband's heart ached for his son. He asked the pediatrician to come with him so that he could break the news to me. He brought the baby's godparents with him as well, telling them out in the hallway before they came in to break the news to me. They all cried and hugged, they were sure I would be devastated.
What my husband and friends could not know, was that when they took the baby to the nursery, I was alone and exhausted. I laid my head back and said a simple Thank you to my heavenly Father for such a beautiful little boy. It was then that I heard a nearly audible voice. It was my heavenly Father speaking in such clarity, it was unmistakable. "Your son has Down Syndrome, but he will be fine, I am looking after him." I closed my eyes and said, "Thank you."
When my husband returned from taking Andrew to the nursery, he came in with the godparents, the midwife who had delivered the baby, and the pediatrician. They all looked at me with very solemn faces.
I asked how Andrew was doing because he seemed so lethargic and sleepy. That was when the pediatrician spoke up. "He is doing fine, he is sleepy, but that happens sometimes after delivery. But we did find something that we wanted to talk to you about. We are pretty sure the baby has Down's syndrome." Everyone in the room seemed to hold their breath. They looked at me, waiting for me to fall apart so they could be my support.
I looked at the pediatrician and said, "Ok." Now everyone in the room looked at each other with a curious look. Perhaps I missed it. Perhaps I didn't understand what he had just said.
In fact, the pediatrician said "No, I don't think you understand. We think your baby has Down's syndrome. Do you know what that is?"
I said "Yes, I know what that is. And what you don't understand is, that is my child. I am in love with him already and it doesn't matter what it is, I still love him completely. God gave us this VERY special gift and I am honored to be his mother, no matter what!!!"
My husband and the godparents suddenly stopped crying and looked at me in disbelief. Fully understanding what I was saying but still shocked at how accepting I was of his condition.
Understand, very few parents have that kind of immediate reaction to the news that their child has been born with Down Syndrome and that is ok. I understand the need for some people to grieve when they hear the news. That just wasn't necessary for me. I've always believed God gives very special children to very special people. I am still honored to be one of those people!!!
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Taking Pre-orders Now!
Pre-orders receive free shipping!
(Limited time only!! As soon as the stamps arrive, free shipping will cease.)
Andrew has been extremely popular in his 6 3/4 inch size, so what could be better than a 3.5 inch size!!!
Charlie is going to be available in the 3.5 inch size as well!
Hold on!! It does get better!!!
Introducing Charlie!!
He is a little more casually dressed than Andrew, but still quite a good looking guy!!
Charlie is going to be available in the 3.5 inch size as well!
Both of these stamps are due to be delivered in the first week in April, so don't wait!!
The normal price for each of the 3.5 inch stamps will be $5.00 plus $1 s/h. Paid pre-orders pay no s/h fees!
To order yours, send an email to
with your Paypal information and exactly what you would like to order.
Pre-order yours today!!
And remember, the large Andrew stamp is just $8.99 plus $1 s/h.
In Production NOW!
Wow!!!
We are getting really great feed back from everyone who has ordered Andrew so far!! A lot of excitement is being generated by the individuals who are purchasing him on the FaceBook selling sites.
Scrapsalot has gotten their first shipment of stamps in and are very excited to have such a unique stamp available to their customers.
IN PRODUCTION NOW!!!
The small version of Andrew and Charlie are now in production!! The packaging inserts had to be redesigned a bit to accommodate the size restrictions, so look for the green, swirly tree to be on this package. Both stamps are approximately 3.5 inches tall and no more than 1.25 inches wide!! We decided to produce this size for one main reason: YOU ASKED FOR IT!! While in Tennessee, I held a couple of small focus groups to introduce the stamps and get feedback. Everyone loved the stamps in the large size and are excited to buy them, but they also wanted a more compact design that would fit onto cards and smaller projects. So, we are producing smaller versions of each large stamp we release!!
The small versions of Andrew and Charlie should be ready for release by the first week of April, so come back often for the announcement!!!
Charlie's debut will be in the (approx.) 3.5 inch size, with the large size to follow in May.
Andrew will be available in the new 3.5 inch size in the first week of April!!
Keep coming back often to see what is coming up!!
I would also love to see what you are making with the stamps, so drop me an email with a photo!!
Charlene
CThrutheWoods@comcast.net
To order the in stock stamps send an email with your Paypal information and exactly what you want to purchase. I look forward to hearing from you!!!!
We are getting really great feed back from everyone who has ordered Andrew so far!! A lot of excitement is being generated by the individuals who are purchasing him on the FaceBook selling sites.
Scrapsalot has gotten their first shipment of stamps in and are very excited to have such a unique stamp available to their customers.
IN PRODUCTION NOW!!!
The small version of Andrew and Charlie are now in production!! The packaging inserts had to be redesigned a bit to accommodate the size restrictions, so look for the green, swirly tree to be on this package. Both stamps are approximately 3.5 inches tall and no more than 1.25 inches wide!! We decided to produce this size for one main reason: YOU ASKED FOR IT!! While in Tennessee, I held a couple of small focus groups to introduce the stamps and get feedback. Everyone loved the stamps in the large size and are excited to buy them, but they also wanted a more compact design that would fit onto cards and smaller projects. So, we are producing smaller versions of each large stamp we release!!
The small versions of Andrew and Charlie should be ready for release by the first week of April, so come back often for the announcement!!!
Keep coming back often to see what is coming up!!
I would also love to see what you are making with the stamps, so drop me an email with a photo!!
Charlene
CThrutheWoods@comcast.net
To order the in stock stamps send an email with your Paypal information and exactly what you want to purchase. I look forward to hearing from you!!!!
Sunday, March 16, 2014
First Week Recap
This has been a truly amazing week!! Every day that the Andrew stamp has been available, I have made a sale!!
What could be better than that? I'm glad you asked!!
2 stores have now agreed to carry the Andrew stamp!!!
The first store is located in Tampa, FL.
Scrapsalot is due to open their doors in the next couple weeks!!
The second store onboard is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Simple Pleasures Rubber Stamps & Scrapbooking
Thank you so much and please visit these stores on FaceBook and online if you can't get there in person!!!
Monday, March 10, 2014
The BIG DAY is here!!!!
Andrew stamps are now available for sale!!!! $8.99 plus s/h
It occurred to me that I forgot to tell you how to get your very own stamp!!
Contact me at CThrutheWoods@comcast.net and I will send you a Paypal Invoice!
Contact me at CThrutheWoods@comcast.net and I will send you a Paypal Invoice!
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