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Friday 12 October 2012

...chilly anyone?

Still unpacking after Athlone. Turns out there was a major stampede through the store the moment we turned our backs and headed for the hills...or maybe it was the gorgeous new August release goodies, which finally arrived...who knows...but we are nearly all caught up again, much thanks to Herself, who has been practically living in the dungeon stock room for a fortnight now. Indeed, so proficient is 'Herself' on the computer that this morning was not the first time that I wondered if her heritage was not partially Borg... Having grown up on a diet of Mac and fries myself, the very mention of the word 'hard-drive' fills me with evil dread. Not so Herself who has built these babies from scratch before now...

Between us, we have made great progress this week, orders are nearly all caught up, admin is not too far behind and the Jericho walls of email land will topple tomorrow, round about lunchtime I believe. No less than 4 magazine projects were completed, written about and shipped, templates were made up for some delicious little doodads that I will be able share freely with you in good time for the holidays, and most excitingly (to me anyhow) plans progressed for the next release.

There is no doubt that the supplier issues in August have set us back a whole lot and, yes, I might well still be releasing Christmas stamps right through until about February, but you know what, that's ok. If there's one thing I picked up this year more than any other, it's how precious and short life is, and you gotta do what makes you happy. I started off this company drawing Gingerbread men in Spring. WMS has never really been about following the marketing seasons to the letter, it's always been about making something that little bit different and that's what I'm holding on to...I cannot wait to show you what is coming next, we have a total of 8 sets lined up, some will be instant old friends, but one or two, well, you've never seen the like....at least not how we do it....


18 comments:

  1. my hat is off to you...life is short and precious! thank you for all you do and for running a class A business...much success!

    hugs *~*

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  2. I'm so happy that things are finally getting sorted and straightened out...
    can't wait to get those sweet sets in my hands!!
    And hope you had a fabulous weekend at Athlone too! :)
    And am SO excited to see what you have in store for us next...
    YAY!!!
    And Claire...
    you can release Christmas in July and I'm still going to need them! :)

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  3. Can't wait to see what you have up your fabulous sleeve! :-)

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  4. Bravo Claire, you must be part Borg to do all you do! I agree you should release Christmas stamps whenever your heart desires, I buy them year round myself. Can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve, like I don't have a wish list a mile long already.....lol

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  5. You go girl! Keep your vision, that is what makes you special. Can't wait to see the new stamps. Lots of love, K.

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  6. You are a true inspiration to others and how companies should be. Well done Claire

    Now you are back to this wee teasing streak you have lol

    Much love

    Ali x

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  7. Well done! Keep it going, always look forward to seeing what's new and tune in to your blog .many thanks jacqui

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  8. Yay Claire! I ordered with a friend this time and I can't wait for Bright Season!!! Can not wait. You are the best!

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  9. Keep on keepin' on! ;) Looking forward to seeing what's coming~

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  10. can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve. and i think releasing xmas stamp in feb is the perfect inspiration i need to get xmas cards started early! ha!

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  11. Oh and how we like how you do it! Can't wait - got my august sets today and now its time to go home and play.
    Have a good weekend y'all :-)

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  12. Happy to hear you keep doing things which make you happy.....ans so you make others happy too!
    I am curious now what you got up your sleeve.........

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  13. Sounds exciting....Christmas stamps any time of the year is fine with me!

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  14. Claire your attitude is what makes you shine! Right... right.. and right!! All your priorities are just where they belong! GO YOU!

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  15. Woo Hoo...good for you!
    Paper Hugs,
    Jan

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  16. Loved every word of your post! Big hugs! And can't wait to see what you have in store :) . oxox

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  17. Can't wait to see what you've got up your sleeve for the up and coming releases! And since we Aussies do Christmas in July, I think a February release of Xmas goodies will be just perfect :)

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  18. I loved reading this post: the old Claire who writes so well is back! And can you give us a little hint of what is coming that is not the usual? Please, please!! :-) Hugs!!!!

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