Boxer Scrapbooks Weblog

Friday update

Lots of things going on at the Boxer office this week!

First up, we just arrived home late Sunday evening from the Pleasanton, CA Scrapbook Expo.  I love that part of California, it's just so green and pretty this time of year.  And that is always a fun show, with lots of people coming by the booth and showing us photos of their Boxer puppies!  Always love seeing those.

Of course, Monday we were back at it hard, as only 10 days later, we leave for the St Louis Creating Keepsakes Convention.  Our first priority is to make sure we have more than enough Class Kits at the show, and shipping any more that we might need.  Then we work on the booth restock inventory, and then we relax for about 5 minutes!

This week, I threw a major wrench into the plan.  I had very minor surgery just next to my left eye on Wednesday, so I've been recovering from that this week.  I'm so glad it happened this week.  It was supposed to have happened the Monday just before the Pleasanton show, but my docs office canceled that date on me.  It really turned out for the best, because as of today, my left eye is completely swollen shut.  I have a constant headache from trying to see out of one eye, my depth perception is completely shot, and at times I feel like I'm going a little batty!  Suffice to say, if it had happened just before Pleasanton, they would have had a very swollen-eyed teacher in their classes!  I never expected the swelling to be this bad, but the doc says it's normal.  HAHAHA!  Yeah Right!

So really, I haven't got much work done on my desk for a few days.  I did update our website today (finally got the gingerbread man card kit off the front page) and update the calendar page with all our show dates for the year.  Any misspellings can be attributed to my one good eye...or rather the one bad eye...

Mom and I are working this weekend, to finish up some minor details and kits for several upcoming shows.  Saturdays are great work days, as it's so much easier to step away from the phone, and not worry we're missing a call.

Just sitting here now, typing this blog entry, and waiting for a pallet of product to arrive.  It was supposed to be delivered by 2pm, but as usual, it's 4:30pm, and it hasn't arrived.  I'll call George to come and get me, since I'm still not driving since my "procedure".  Mom is off already, as she has plans to see Monsters and Aliens with our 5yo niece Emma tonight.  They invited me, but with only one good eye, a 3-d movie wouldn't be 3-d!

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
~~Angie

Unique Uses for Chipboard--2009 Class

Boxer’s created an all new chipboard album that can be used for so much more than just an album!  In this class, we’ll create an invitation, an album cover and a clever page embellishment, all using our new “shirt” shaped chipboard album.  You’ll also receive step-by-step instructions with full color pictures of the finished projects.  Boxer classes feature a fun teacher, fantastic class kits in our signature handle bags, door prizes, and discount coupons for our booth! 

 

**Please be sure to bring all items listed under “students need”, as they are essential for working on the projects.  Products not included in basic supplies will be available at our booth or on our website for purchase.

 

Students need to provide:  Basic Supplies (Scissors, adhesive, trimmer, black pen), Black Ink Pad, Zip Dry Glue, Sanding Block, Mini Glue Dots.

 

Skill Level: All Levels

Project(s) Pace: Fast Paced

7 Minute Cards--2009 Class

Boxer 7 Minute Cards Class--2009

Need a quick card?  Make memorable cards and gift notes in record time.  We’ll create 7 fabulous cards, each only taking 7 minutes each, with a wide variety of themes and sentiments, and lots of ideas for more, using all types of hardware, ribbon, papers, stickers, clear stamps and more.  You’ll learn new techniques to boost your cards, scrapbook pages, and home décor creations.  Very little cutting required in this class.  Free gift for everyone in class! You’ll also receive step-by-step instructions with full color pictures of the finished projects.  Boxer classes feature a fun teacher, fantastic class kits in our signature handle bags, door prizes, and discount coupons for our booth!

 

**Please be sure to bring all items listed under “students need”, as they are essential for working on the projects.  Products not included in basic supplies will be available at our booth or on our website for purchase.

 

Students need to provide:  Basic Supplies (Scissors, adhesive, trimmer, black pen), Black Ink Pad, Paper Piercer, Glue Dots, foam adhesive (pop dots or similar).

 Skill Level: All Levels

Project(s) Pace: Fast Paced

In the Doghouse 3--2009 Class

Greetings from Boxerland!

2009 brings us lots of new products, new ideas, and NEW CLASSES!  In the Doghouse 3 is a new twist for us.  It's a layout class, and in true Boxer fashion, what people have been asking for.  Here is the full description posted on the different convention websites (CK, GASC & Scrapbook Expo) regarding the class.  I've also added pictures, in case the shows do not have them posted (or posted large enough so you can see them).
 

          _{Come play with Boxer, and scrapbook some of the favorite things you love about your dog!  You’ll FLIP for the techniques you’ll learn in this class.  We’ll complete a 2 page spread (12 x 12), and you’ll take away materials and instructions for another two page layout.  You’ll also receive step-by-step instructions with full color pictures of the finished projects.  Boxer classes feature a fun teacher, fantastic class kits in our signature handle bags, door prizes, and discount coupons for our booth!} 

 _{**Please be sure to bring all items listed under “students need”, as they are essential for working on the projects.  Products not included in basic supplies will be available at our booth or on our website for purchase.}

 Students need to provide:  Basic Supplies [Scissors, adhesive (both wet and dry), trimmer, black pen], Black Ink Pad, Paper Piercer, Glue Dots, foam adhesive (pop dots or similar).

**If Students would like to finish the above layout in class, please bring the following pictures of your dog napping:  1-8x10 Horizontal, 1-3x4 Vertical, 3-3.5" x 5" Horizontal.  We suggest Black & White.  The above pictured layout is the one we create in class.**

 Skill Level: All Levels

**Project(s) Pace: Fast Paced**

Portland CK Convention Wrap Up...

I've been a very bad blogger.  I haven't been posting on here as regularly as I should be.

Tonight I'm wrapping up the CK Convention held this weekend in Portland.  This is always a great show, as it's the first CK show of the year, and tons of new products have just been released.

This year was no different.  We rolled out three ALL NEW classes, and all went great!  Our booth set-up this year has changed a little bit, and we got positive reviews on it!  We have lots of new kits that were well received, as well as rolling out our new Boxer Custom Cuts, which will be coming to the website soon.  Laura also conducted Make & Takes on both Friday and Saturday, and both were very popular with lines lasting most of the day.

We're off to Pleasanton, CA for the Scrapbook Expo in just a week and a half.  Show season is definately underway, and off at full steam ahead!

~~Angie
PS: Don't forget to change your clocks tonight.  Spring Forward 1 hour!