Saturday, December 12, 2009

an INK-credible day...

Hey...
here's a very quick update...

DRUMROLL...we got to play with tim's 12 new distress ink colors...

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Better than you could ever hope for..
colors we have REALLY NEEDED!!!!!!!!!!

How many will you want?
Believe me...all 12!
WOW!!! We'll have a whole new color palette...to make art!

A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALAIN Avrillion (co-owner of Ranger) for PERSONALLY making the new pads...
and overnighting them to tim for us to play.

ALAIN...you are THE BEST...I wish you could have heard the cheers & excitement in the room...
you would have been very pleased.

And...
we got to use tim's brand new dies for cutting grunge...paper...whatever...

OMG...I had to get a kleenex to mop up the drool...
SERIOUSLY!

Again...BEYOND COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I could barely sleep...
I was dreaming of all the possibilities...

We made 5 projects yesterday...and had a total blast...
We had awesome food again provided by Mario & Michele...
THANK YOU GUYS so much...
I hope my jeans fit when I leave...

It's getting busy & I'm still in my nightie...so that's it for now.

The moral of today's story?
Save your Christmas cash/gift certificates for these new inks & die's...
I'm just saying...you WILL want these REALLY bad!

OK...let today's fun begin!

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND...
I AM...
mak(ing) art!
wendy
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55 comments:

  1. WhimseyDecember 12, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Oh what fun; you are fabulous at creating exciting...must we wait till Christmas?

    :D

    Have a great weekend!!

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  2. scrappin-scrappinDecember 12, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    Oh Wendy..it sounds like you are having the time of your life! How exciting to be there!!! How many of you are there? I seen pics on Debby Schuh blog and oh my goodness..how fun!!! Enjoy!!!

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  3. DarlaDecember 12, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!!!!! I am so envious! It is so much fun to follow your blog Wendy. Thank you for sharing your ideas & heads up on new product! 12 more new inks? Just when I thought I had them all!! However, I always look forward to more new products! When you introduce your new stamps, I will also be ready for them!!!!!! Continue having a BLAST doing what you are doing!!! As a teaser.......I will be sharing some fantastic news with you soon!!!!!
    Darla

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  4. HelenDecember 12, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    12 new colours????? Oh wow, want them now, can't wait! when can we see them?! Am just getting in a mess with some grunge flowers for Tim's day 12 tag, yikes!

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  5. KimDecember 12, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    Thanks for the heads up, Wendy!!! Looking forward to the new colors--Distress Inks are my absolute favs!!!! Have fun playing with all the new goodies!!

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  6. ScrapthatDecember 12, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    ACCKKKKKK!
    12 new colors??!!! I want them NOW!
    OOoo OOooo OOooo I can't wait! Couldn't we get a sneak peak? just a hint of what's to come?? Oh Please ask Tim if you could!
    And dies? Do they go through the grungeboard or only the paper???
    Oh Santa I've been good...sneak me some T!m Stash please! LOL

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  7. SarahDecember 12, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    I need to start rearranging to make room for 12 more ink pads!! You are so lucky to get to play with all of the new stuff!!! All sneak peeks appreciated.

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  8. StampnmsDecember 12, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    Since I love the original pads I know I'll have to have all 12 of the new ones (and the reinkers). Thanks for the heads up.

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  9. ReneeDecember 12, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Woooohooo!!!!

    Can't wait to see new distress colors. How exciting!

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  10. SusanKDecember 12, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    My mind is on overload at all the possibilities of the descriptions of these new toys! OMG, I just can't wait...please tell us they'll be out VERY SOON!!!!

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  11. CourtneyDecember 12, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    oh my gosh, could it get any better...I wish I could have been there. I am saving my gift certificates for that!!!

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  12. AnonymousDecember 12, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    Well, now I know what to do with that gift card I got for Hanukkah! thanks for the heads up, Wendy. I almost used it for shoes. Wait! I can do both! (Didn't want you to faint at the thought of NOT getting new shoes).
    Back to the GP roses....
    Eileen in NYC

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  13. Sue McGettiganDecember 12, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    I'm a gentle shade of holiday green right now - can't wait to see the new colors and dies - thanks for the tease Wendy!!

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  14. Gillian McMurrayDecember 12, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Tim's got new colours!? I'm only now catching up with the ORIGINAL colours. Can't wait to see them though.

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  15. UnknownDecember 12, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    I was hoping you would give ua a snick pick.
    Sue

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  16. KARENDecember 12, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Wendy,
    OMG!!OMG!!! 12 new colors and die sets too!!!!
    Can't wait!!!Can't wait!!!!
    Can you give us a little clue....

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  17. TonaDecember 12, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    Everything sounds amazing & I haven't even seen them yet lol! How exciting. Enjoy your day.

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  18. DebbyDecember 12, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    New inks and dies? Hope Santa gives me some cash for some new stuff. Can you show us some peeks in the future?

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  19. Dawn (dmh)December 12, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Ok,I'm drooling too! My wish list is getting longer.
    LOL What fun.
    Sounds like an awesome event.
    Tim has his roses on a tag today.
    I want to make some of those..
    Have a great weekend. Off to play

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  20. AnitaDecember 12, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    Fantastic news! I am looking forward to seeing the new colors.

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  21. carpediemDecember 12, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    Dies? did I hear dies!!!! and new ink colors!! I can't wait! Thanks for posting Wendy!

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  22. AuroraDecember 12, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    Whoop whoop! Can't wait to get my hands on the new ink colours..........and whats this about dies?? Tims obviously better at keeping secrets than you cos I'm sure he hasn't mentioned any of this new stuff on his blog! LOL

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  23. Melody (lacyquilter)December 12, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    Sounds like you're having a blast. New dies??? oooooooooooooo!

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  24. Maureen F.December 12, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    OHHHHHH - I can only imagine the squeals of joy - DIES ??? WHAT - HUH - DID I HEAR RIGHT ???? oh my goodness, I can't wait to see

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  25. Elaine ADecember 12, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    Wendy -

    Glad you are having fun and thanks for the update. Hey if there is any of that fantastic food left over, can you send it our way? Same with the new colors and dies - I'm just saying!

    Elaine Allen

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  26. LindaDecember 12, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    12 NEW distress ink colors? NEW dies? Ohhhhhhhhhhh Santa, please bring lots of gift certificates......

    Can't wait to see them and use them!Linda

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  27. DianalDecember 12, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    Wow, 12 new distressed colours .... and new dies!!! anticipation .... can't wait. Thanks for sharing Wendy.

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  28. DonnaDecember 12, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    Very excited here!!!! When can we get them???LOL???

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  29. UnknownDecember 12, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Oh Wendy that is very exciting!!! - I hope you will give a few hints (or pics) when you are able. Enjoy your inky experience.

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  30. Sarah AndersonDecember 12, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    Oh flippen 'ek, I'm still collecting the distress ink pads - I LOVE them! Justgot pine needles and fired brick today ready for Christmas.
    I love new colours, how exciting to know new ones are coming out :) Glad my birthday is in March, I think that should be good timing for the ink pads arriving here in the UK ;)

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  31. AnonymousDecember 12, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    new distress ink colors. . . oh why did I buy those other ink pads???

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  32. Lynne ForsytheDecember 12, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    NEW INK COLORS....OH MY WORD!!!

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  33. pookyDecember 12, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    Twelve new colors!!!!!!!!!! Good gravy, I'm also working on getting the ones he already has...lol! I simply can't wait for these to come out and dies too! Pleeeeaaaassseee...just a couple of hints:))))
    Thanks Wendy!

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  34. Chirpin Is FunDecember 12, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    On Vacation and getting inky all in one trip...and shopping,too! You are one lucky girl. Can't wait for you to get back...so we can see your art!

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  35. Miss IowaDecember 13, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    12 new ink colors? It boggles the mind. I suppose they'll be unveiled at CHA? Suh-weet!

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  36. KathyDecember 13, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    Goodie. I have started saving my money, for your new stuff too.
    Kathy

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  37. Art By WandaDecember 13, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    How totally awesome!!! The whole experience sounds to-die-for!!! And 12 new colors... AND new dies... AND we have to wait!!!!! ugh.... sigh.... ok, I'm alright :) Have a safe trip back!!!

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  38. DorothyDecember 13, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    So glad you are able o spend time with Tim and his new toys!
    Looking forward to seeing the new items!!
    Dorothy

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  39. jan metcalfDecember 13, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Do you have any sneak peeks Wendy?

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  40. kngwd89December 13, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    It has been so much fun reading about your escapades while in Arizona. It sounds like many well-deserving crafters will be leaving the Hideaway while floating on Cloud 9! Have a safe journey home and by the way, Happy Birthday! LeAnn

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  41. 2amscrapperDecember 13, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    Color me Christmas green with envy!

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  42. KATDecember 13, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    You are one lucky woman to be at Tim's Hideaway... Can't wait to see what you created and NEW pads and dies.... be still my pounding heart!

    give mario a big smooch!

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  43. dblankenDecember 14, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    I can hear my fiance now - more colors Oh No! as I go to get them when they come to stores.

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  44. NancyDecember 14, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    I spent my weekend in total envy of you all at Tim's! I'm sure you had an absolute blast! Are you going to share pictures of what you created? Hope so! Oh, and to be in Prescott ... love that town! Next year, we cruisers are gonna crash HH ... lol

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  45. Erin GleeDecember 14, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    Have you recovered from all the fun and excitement yet?
    I KNOW I want all the new colors!

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  46. Tami BayerDecember 14, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    Color me pea green with envy. I should have known more ink colors were on the way because I just placed an order for the rest of the reinkers to go with all the pads. I thought my collection was complete now, but no I need 12 more! Enjoy all the creative time.

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  47. Miss IowaDecember 15, 2009 at 12:37 AM

    Ohhhhhhh Wendy! I received my prize package today. Thank you so much! Your book is delightful--TRUST ME-- ;). And I can't wait to create something with the chipboard album and the embellishments you included. Thank you again for brightening my days with your blog and your art.

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  48. C. Sage DeerbornDecember 15, 2009 at 4:51 AM

    I can't wait to see what you have been up to.

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  49. ArtyjenDecember 15, 2009 at 6:12 AM

    Oh! How teasing!! I can't wait to see what they are.
    xoxo

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  50. WendyDecember 15, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    Definetly saving up for those! Thanks for the heads up!

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  51. Daisy GirlDecember 15, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    ...so much suspense!...when do we get to see everything???

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  52. Daisy GirlDecember 15, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    ...so much suspense!...when do we get to see everything???

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  53. DonnaDecember 15, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    Oh sure, I have all my inks all nice and neat in my TH ink metal box and they fit perfectly and now he is coming out with 12 new ones? Momma gonna need a new carrier, because she's gonna have the new 12inks!!!!!!!

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  54. Far NorthDecember 15, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Yes, I agree...my distress ink tin is used daily!!...oh but I do know there are times when I have so wanted another color...hope another red, orange, violet..........Do we have to wait until CHA???

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  55. KARENDecember 16, 2009 at 5:27 AM

    Wendy,
    PLeeeeeeeeaaasseee hurry home!!! We can't wait to see what you and Tim have been up to!!!! We miss you every day!!!! I keep thinking 12 NEW distress pads and OMG!!! 5 die sets!!!! OMG!!!OMG!!OMG!!!
    Hope you give us an inside peek!!

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