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March 28, 2014

Handmade Art Journey

MyStory-Handmade!

Our anniversary is right around the corner.  It all started in 1991 - 23 years ago. So many friends met and made, hundreds of  art workshops taught, buildings bought and sold, thousands of ideas tossed around - some really good - some not so much . Who knew that we would end up in 2014 with our own line of rubber stamps, stencils, inks, collage sheets, and embellishments that we ship all over the world?  Or that we would have the store open on Saturday only?  Or that a paper bowl class taught at Washington University would be such a big hit?  Or that a few summers ago we would go on  the road and travel 3500 miles around the country seeing the sights and teaching workshops? So many stories to tell.  One thing I know for sure - you can't predict the future! 

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Connie Fong

Congratulations Chris and Sharon...what a journey you've had! I wish you guys many more years of success. Keep bringing us your wonderful elements to create with. xo...Connie

Posted by: Connie Fong | March 28, 2014 at 09:51 AM

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