Absolutely Everything

When we hear about, and are affected by, the results of the tragedy that occured at the Boston Marathon, we all ask ourselves "What can I do?" It is a time to look toward our own strengths and offer what we can.

We are stampers, so this is what we do. We have commissioned a stamp that says "Boston Strong,"

It isn't even here yet, so I have no projects done with it yet. It is being made for us by Hero Arts, and they are donating their entire profit from the stamp to the One Fund: Boston. We will donate our entire profit from the stamp also to the One Fund;Boston. The size of the stamp is roughly 2.5 x 3.5 inches. (Remember, I haven't seen it yet.)  There is a picture, roughly, in the May 3 newsletter.

What to do with the stamp??? Place it on your envelopes, back and/or front...keep the awareness of the strength we have inside of us as a group constantly present. You can also make patriotic cards, for now or the July holiday. I plan on using mine on every bill and other piece of mail that goes out....emboss it, glitter it...make it come alive!! (Make pins, or holiday ornaments, iron it on to t-shirts!!)

We are now taking prepaid pre-orders. The stamp itself is $8.00, and the stamp along with a one-inch black ink cube is $10. Shipping is $2.50 for one stamp, $3.50 for two stamps, $4.50 for three stamps, and $5.05 for any number after three. Shipping will be added, if we are doing mail order for you. Terri tells me she will get this up onto the online store, in the "what's new?" section as soon as she can. If you don't see it, you can order by calling the store. (978-887-6397)

Anyone who wants to be part of our "Boston Strong" Display that we will put up in the store is invited to send in a card, using the stamp somehow, and with whatever else you want to add to the card...or keep it plain and simple...your choice. I'll post more on this once the stamp is here. We are told to expect it next week.

Project Life will now be meeting monthly and will operate like Card Club.

Sign-ups are for 3 months at a time, and can begin anytime. Months cannot be skipped. If you cannot make it, you will get your wonderful packet. It is $60 at sign-up time, so that is $20 per month. Each month you will receive a new kit with $28-30 worth of cool stuff related to Project Life. At the meeting, we will learn some tricks or techniques, and have time to create with our new kit, or using items we have brought in with us. Members will have a choice of two different days each month and you can pick the day you want to attend. We will meet on Wednesdays, from 10-1, or on Sundays, from 1-4, once a month. The following dates have been set so far.

Wed. March 20, 2 10am

Sun., March 24, 1pm

Wed. April 17, 10am

Sun., April 28, 1pm

Wed., May15, 10am

Sun., June 2, 1pm (we ran out of May Sundays, so we will have 2 meetings in June, the next one being June 30.)

Anyone interested in joining us is very welcome to register by calling the store. 978-887-6397.

We are all very excited about this venture and I am planning, along with another member, to catch up on all my "photo boxes under the bed." We are already starting to get in some great papers and stamps to motivate us.

Some of us are interested in getting started in the Silhouette die cutting machine...and a few of the more knowledgeable folks are going to help us out. We will meet the firest Tuesday of each month.  The first meeting will be on Tuesday, October 2, and this meeting will be free to all...beginners welcome!!

As we progress, we will charge a small fee for each meeting, $5-8, depending on the projects.

"What's New" and our "AE Blog" should both be linked to Facebook now.

Now you can get all your AE information in one place on our new and improved Facebook page. ~Dave~