Well, the goal was to send all this info. out in a nice little Narratives Newsletter...but the newsletter site is giving me fits (and therefore, I have given up on it yet again).
I really had envisioned being a whole lot better about sending out newsletters.
But in lieu of a newsletter...
A blog post.
I love the Black & Cream collection so much that I'm going to keep doing it year after year, until you all start begging me to quit already.
My favorite thing is probably the concentric circle and heart stickers (they're a cardstock sticker)
And the chipboard letters.
The Journaling Block paper is cool (it's just a sheet of patterned paper, so it's cheap, but you get 5-6 Journaling Blocks on each sheet).
And I'm pretty excited to use the die-cut paper lace (you get a yard of all four designs).
And the cardstock border stickers.
And the rub-ons (I'm a sucker for black rub-ons just because they're versatile).
And the new paper.
Looks like it's all shipping in October.
I won't be at the show though (I'm buried with artwork for CHA Winter 08)).
If you are a retailer and would like me to forward a PDF of the catalog pages, just email me at karencrussell@charter.net.
ETA: I managed to figure out the newsletter thing (user error, imagine that), so if you're signed up for it, be expecting it today (although don't get too excited, it's nothing magnificent).
Karen....what a beautiful collection!!! I can't choose my favorite...love them all so much and can't wait to start using them!!! you still amaze me on how creative you are and have 4 kiddos under one roof! :)
Posted by: Jessica | July 13, 2007 at 09:35 AM
I love the large hearts and the French Blue belle collection! I will have to inspect it more closely at CHA next week!
Posted by: Joanna | July 13, 2007 at 09:52 AM
Oh my goodness, I am in love with those cardstock circle stickers! Can't wait to get my hands on this new stuff :)
Posted by: Sarah | July 13, 2007 at 10:11 AM
Wow, all your designs are beautiful and sophisticated. I can't wait to get my hands on them so I can start playing decoratively!!
Posted by: Jeanette | July 13, 2007 at 10:11 AM
you won't ever get a "stop it" comment from me about the black & cream. those circles are the coolest! i love the colors you put together. and the 'sweet pea noir' paper is to die for. i usually only buy one sheet of pattern paper but this is one that goes in the 'i better grab 3 or 4' catagory!
Posted by: susanne ponce | July 13, 2007 at 10:12 AM
And I'm glad to hear you will continue making product using black & cream. It's my absolute favorite. I will never tire of it!
Posted by: Jeanette | July 13, 2007 at 10:13 AM
LOVE IT ALL!!!! Congratulations on everything (I think i was the last person on the planet to read about your engagement!!!!)...
Come back to the Oasis very soon, ok?? Hugs!
Posted by: krisfred | July 13, 2007 at 10:14 AM
oh this is all wonderful!! please stop designing such beautiful product....my bank account can't cope!!! (seriously though I will so be buying all of this!!)
Posted by: Kate | July 13, 2007 at 10:15 AM
WHAT DO YOU MEAN "Shipping in October"!!??? I don't think I can wait that long......
And I want all of it !!!!
LOVE,LOVE,Love it !
laura P
Posted by: Laura plunk | July 13, 2007 at 10:18 AM
As usual Karen I totally love it! Can't wait to see it in stores -- thanks so much for sharing!
Becky (aka: beckywed)
Posted by: Becky (beckywed) | July 13, 2007 at 10:24 AM
Can I order 1 of everything right now? I'm serious!
BTW Congrats!
Barb
Posted by: Barb McCarthy | July 13, 2007 at 10:28 AM
Amazing! There goes any hope for a budget this October :)
Posted by: Jennie | July 13, 2007 at 10:31 AM
Holy smokes. This is one of the first things being released this CHA that I HAVE to have. Love everything - the papers, frame transparencies, circle stickers.
Amazing as always Karen!
Posted by: Jenna | July 13, 2007 at 10:34 AM
Love it.. can't wait to get my hands on it!!
Posted by: Teresa B | July 13, 2007 at 10:34 AM
HOLY COW this stuff is all amazing!!
Posted by: Carol | July 13, 2007 at 10:36 AM
Dude, seriously, don't stop making the black & cream stuff. It's actually the only stuff in my stash I use on a regular basis, if you stop designing with those colors, I'd be forced to stop scrapping. And you don't want that living in your conscious forever would you? :)
Posted by: Ann | July 13, 2007 at 10:41 AM
LOVE LOVE LOVE (what a shocker huh??? :)
Posted by: Tanya Webster | July 13, 2007 at 11:03 AM
Oh wow. Amazing stuff!!! I am seriously loving the journalling tags especially. I don't know if I can wait until October...
Posted by: Rebecca S | July 13, 2007 at 11:11 AM
I love all your stuff.I especially love the antique cream collection. It is so versatile. It can dress up and down. I can't say enough about it. I will have to have a bunch of it, I just love it so much. Thank you for creating such beautiful and inspiring products. Did I mention that I love it.
Posted by: Shelly VanWormer | July 13, 2007 at 11:14 AM
WOW oh WOW! I am drooling! I love the hearts! And those papers are just gorgeous! Cant wait to be able to purchase it!
Posted by: Pam | July 13, 2007 at 11:16 AM
OMG, you did it again ! Those circles are a must-have, what a wonderful idea ! Love everything, but having to wait for it for soooooo long nearly kills me !
Posted by: Barbara | July 13, 2007 at 11:19 AM
Don't stop putting out new black and cream! I love it, it's so versatile.
Posted by: AndreaJ | July 13, 2007 at 11:19 AM
OCTOBER!! Oh my how are we going to able to wait that long? Seriously, I love it all so I will tell Shelly to order it all for us gals in Salem.
Posted by: Mary Lou | July 13, 2007 at 11:54 AM
Love the circles. Very unique!! Good job - keep up the good work. I can't wait to see some layouts with the new products.
Posted by: Keely | July 13, 2007 at 12:03 PM
It is ALL gorgeous, Karen! Love it! Great job, girl! :)
Posted by: kristina | July 13, 2007 at 12:05 PM