Preparation for Pomp and Circumstance
I am going to get spoiled -- two weeks ago, Donna Weibel sent me a detailed supply list and step-by-step instructions for her Make It/Take It in our store. This week, Connie Vogt sent me a detailed supply list, step-by-step instructions, AND pictures! So that will...
Take Me Out to the Ballgame . . .
Last night I got to have an evening of pure fun (at least for me). Tuesday, the athletic director at Dayton Christian High School (he was an assistant football coach when Ryan went to school there) called me. DC's baseball team was scheduled to play Troy Christian on...
Make It & Take It from the Spring Spectacular
This was the Make It & Take It in our store last Wednesday morning, the day before I left for Akron for Adventures in Stamping. Donna Weibel created this impressive acrylic tag project. Karen knew it would be popular, so signups were required and it filled six...
Two Weekends on the Road Demand a Full Day in the Yard . . .
I love to travel. I should rephrase that -- I LOVE to travel. I also love working in the yard in my spare time. But in the spring, the yard has a tendency to get away from me if I'm not out there every few days. I was in Akron last weekend and in the Grand Canyon the...
A Busy Day in Akron and Cleveland
Saturday was a busy day -- before, during, and after Adventures in Stamping in Akron. I love to go out and greet the folks standing in line before the show opens -- I offer each of them one of our flyers and thank them for coming. And this was a long line -- I took...
Scenes from the Marco’s Spring Spectacular
Karen and I are in Akron, after a loooooooooooooong setup day. Adventures in Stamping runs Saturday and Sunday at the John S. Knight Center here. But the Spring Spectacular in our store in Dayton runs Saturday and Sunday as well. In between getting ready for the show...
Grand Canyon Hike — We Made It!
I am back from the Grand Canyon -- got home about 12:30 this morning. The trip was everything I had hoped it would be -- a wonderful experience with my brother and our dad. I'm taking my first look through the pictures, and I wanted to post a few just to offer a...
Dropping Off the Grid . . .
It has been more than ten years since I last dropped off the grid. My laptop goes with me everywhere so I can keep up with e-mail from customers, make changes to the website, and such. To me, it's just part of good customer service.But this weekend will be different....
Spring Spectacular at Marco’s Paper in Dayton
The annual Spring Spectacular in our retail store in Dayton starts Monday, April 20 and runs through Sunday, April 26. We do this every year, and fill a week full of demos, make it & take its, specials, and fun for all.We also try to bring in several "names" --...
A Dog’s Life . . .
My dog, Zoe, is learning that our store is a pretty fun place to be (actually, she enjoys anyplace where she can make friends and get attention). She was at the Make It & Take It again last week, and as usual it wasn't long before the dog lovers took a break from...