Hi Scrap-A-Latte Friends,
I'm pleased to be one of the retailers participating in the Hero Arts Shop Box Program, which gives my customers a chance to preview new products. Come on by the shop to see what you may want to add to your stamp and die library!.
Hi Scrap-A-Latte Friends,
Given my last post was in August, I'm clearly not the greatest at regular blog posts, but I hope this post finds you doing well and managing the best way you can during the trying times we find ourselves in .
Like so many other small business owners, keeping a business running throughout a pandemic has been a huge challenge. Add the fact that I'm not at all a fan of change, and the challenge seemed even bigger than ever. But I've learned throughout the year the importance of being flexible and open to change and, equally important, the wonderful support from Scrap-A-Latte friends, customers and fellow shop owners.
I was contacted by a local reporter here on Long Island who was doing a story about small businesses and how they're doing throughout the pandemic. I shared that, for me, it meant changing the way I do things ... from offering curbside service, to a refreshed business model, to the introduction of an online presence. I thought I'd share the article with you. You can also see a brief video interview at newsday.com/shopping.
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| Photo from the Newsday piece |
Hi Scrap-A-Latte Friends,
It’s been so long since my last blog! Like everyone else, I’ve been busy navigating the ever-evolving circumstances we find ourselves in these days.
During these past few months, I’ve gone from providing curbside service at the shop, to regular trips to the post office to mail out orders, to being opened for in-person guests, to preparing for smaller, socially-distanced classes at the shop. Through it all, I’ve had the opportunity to stay connected with Scrap-A-Latte friends through nearly daily live videos too. So thank you to all old and new friends who have been so supportive and continue to be such a vital part of our creative journey together.
I’ve been working to bring in something new on a regular basis. This week, new Prima (Pumpkin and Spice pictured below plus Sugar Cookie) and Echo Park’s Halloween and Christmas lines hit the shelves. Other paper collections from Echo Park, Simple Stories, PhotoPlay, P13 and Graphic 45 are on their way too. |
| Prima Pumpkin and Spice |
Then there are goodies from many of your favorite stamp companies including Hero Arts, Concord & 9th, Waffle Flower, Impression Obsession, Lawn Fawn and more. There are fun new tools and mixed media products arriving at the shop too.
