You never know...

     For the past 2 1/2 days I have been cleaning my office.  This is not my studio, but my office which is in one of the bedrooms.  This is also where I do my altered art.  So...it took all this time to clean it because I had really not done any work in there for quite a while and let's just say it had gotten out of control. (That's putting it mildly)  This afternoon, I sat down at my desktop computer (which I haven't used in months) and was so pleased that my desk was clean, the floor was clean, drawers were labeled, (you get the idea), that I decided to go online.  Now let me ask you a question.  Have you ever googled yourself?  Me either.  But for some reason, I decided to google C-Shore Creations and Your Stamping Cottage.  I was really surprised by what I found.  There are two amazing comments about Your Stamping Cottage on YELP.com and one amazing comment for C-Shore Creations on Yellowbook.com. 
     Now for those of you who don't know, my shop was originally called C-Shore Creations, inc. I then filed papers with the state changing the name to C-Shore Creations, inc dba Your Stamping Cottage.  Thus two names. 
     I knew you could comment on businesses on YELP, but didn't know about Yellowbook.  The following is what I found on www.yellowbook.com through google.

"Great Place and Customer Service
by Mia R
I went to Bellevue earlier this week looking for keepsake gifts for a bachelorette party I'm throwing. They have a couple of cute and unique shops that you can use for everyday gifts or use, but not quite what I was looking for. The more I walked down the street, I came upon Crone Cottage/C-Shore Creations. I walked in and Mrs. Ramona (C-shore Creations) couldn't have been more helpful. She was an absolute delightful lady. I told her my idea of what I was looking for and her assistance was remarkable. She also showed me the store in the back (Crone Cottage), which has cute and unique gifts, but not what I was looking for. Me and Mrs. Ramona sat down and talked; she gave me ideas on how to create my gift on my own and what materials and products I needed to buy to achieve it. She also showed me how to write with the paint. Her caring, knowledge, and all around great personality was really appreciated. She is the definition of Customer Service. Unfortunately, I didn't find anything in her store that I needed that day, but the knowledge she gave me for my gift idea was a wealth! The store has many stamps and they specialize in scrapbooking and cards. They even have classes. When I finish my gift creation, I look forward to going back and learning some art with Mrs. Ramona. Thanks C-Shore Creations "

     What's so cool is I remember Mia perfectly.  Adorable.  She came in and we had a great time!  We talked about what they were going to do for the bachelorette party and the wedding and she was a doll. So a word to the wise, always be yourself, 'cause you never know...

Full House

My Conner - 10 years old

 All my kids home for Christmas except my girl in Colorado.   Four of the seven are back home safe and sound tonight. 

Daughter's Lily - 9 months

My Jo Jo - about 7 years old

Daughter's Dante - 2 years old

Son-in-law, daughter and son (missing youngest daughter)

Happy 2012

New Year's Card From 2009

Happy New Year to each and every one of you!  As I sat with the hubby last night talking about 2011 and making plans for 2012, I couldn't help but think about each of you.  Those of you that I see often and those that I only see occasionally.  If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be doing what I love.  So thank you.

I have lots of plans for the coming year and you are at the heart of those plans.  I am going to do my best to post every day of 2012.  The website is under way.  E-mails are starting again.  Please make sure that ramonabonita@fuse.net is in your email address book so that you don't miss out on all the news.  If you don't recieve any e-mails from me, then check here as I will post each week's e-mail on the blog.  That way you'll always be in the loop. 

As always, the shop is YOUR Stamping Cottage.  If there is something that you would like to see or a class you would like to have, please let me know.  All Christmas stamps will be packed away next week.  The shop re-opens on the 10th with a Mouse in the House class.  E-mail me or call my cell phone to sign up for classes while the shop is closed this week.

Life news:  The oldest daughter and her husband were home for a couple of days after Christmas, along with their two dogs.  OMgosh!  We had a wonderful time, but with a total of four dogs running around, to say it was wild is an understatement.  My two dogs are 15 lbs and 50 lbs.  Very docile, laid back, both are older dogs.  Daughter's two dogs are 92 lbs and 25 pounds.  Both VERY active.  The larger is 2 years old, the smaller is 9 months.  My dogs are worn out!  We had a blast though.  We went to the Festival of Lights which I had never done before and made a trip to Knit Happens on Monmouth in Newport.  Daughter thought she had died and gone to Heaven.  I have never seen so much yarn in all my life!  She's self-taught, amazingly talented crocheter (not sure if this is a word), and is now teaching herself to knit.  Son-in-law is making a rug for their porch out of rope.  My son is home for the spring semester while he does his student teaching.  So the trombone will constantly be playing. Youngest daughter is doing great in Colorado, making a life for herself, and staying very busy.  She did say she is getting a tattoo on Tuesday.  Of course that was last night as she was out with friends having drinks, ringing in the New Year.  She knows I am not a fan, but she's an adult, what are you going to do.  She's awesome!  Very strong and determined to make her dreams a reality.   Life is good at the Croushore home and I hope it is at your home as well.  I wish you a healthy and happy New Year.

Your Stamping Cottage is officially closed until January 10th, 2012.  I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  It's been a wonderful 2011 and I owe it all to you.  Check out the calendar below and e-mail me to sign up for classes.  I'm looking forward to the next two weeks of scrapbooking and designing classes!  Hugs to all of you!!

Your Stamping Cottage can now be found on YELP.com and tonight we are one of the sponsors of a cardmaking event at Japp's in Cincinnati!  

Holiday Drinks & Ink: Yelp's Card Making, Cocktail Event at Japp's!

Category:

 

Nightlife

When:

 

Today, December 15, 2011 7:00 pm
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Where:

 

Japp's

based on 60 reviews

1134 Main St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
            (513) 381-1524      

How:

 

Official Website

Cost:

 

Free

What/Why:

The holidays are here and it's time to say thank you and I love you ... to your favorite Cincy shops.

Yes, there are a ton of great local businesses here in Cincinnati with equally awesome owners. Wouldn't it be nice to give your favorite shopkeep a card saying, "My god, your store or restaurant or bar or place that I buy stuff rocks. Thank you for being in Cincinnati and being amazing!"

And so, we'll be making cards at Japp's. I'll bring all the materials (including stamps) and will even mail the card for you if you don't want to deliver. You just bring yourself and an idea of what store you want to write a card for.

We'll even have stamps and decorations and more being donated by the wonderful Your Stamping Cottage in Bellevue (http://www.yelp.com/bi...), which is a fantastic store if you haven't checked it out.

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL! Our wonderful mixologist Molly Wellmann will be making special drinks just for this event with amazing drink specials (see what I did there.) We'll drink and be merry!

Holiday liquor, hanging out with friends, making cards. God bless us, everyone. 

You never know what might be happening at Your Stamping Cottage

Evidentally the acoustics are great inside Your Stamping Cottage.  Ryan and Heather Miller along with my wonderful and very talented son, Justin Croushore enjoyed an afternoon of practicing at the shop.  If you happen to be in Bloomington this weekend you can catch this trio playing with part of the Bloomington Philharmonic in a special Christmas concert.  You won't be disappointed.

Brides and Stamps

Every bride and her attendants should get ready in a stamp studio!  I was going through pictures, getting ready for Christmas, and found a couple that made me laugh.  Had to share...

Santa Sculpting Class

Everyone very involved in their project



Lindsay C.




Marsha C.




Susan H.











Beth's sculpting class was awesome last night!  So much fun!  These are just a few of the pictures and I will post more later.  If you miss out on a class, you miss out on a lot of fun!  These Santa's are adorable!

Chipboard Desktop Calendar class

For all of you who have been asking for a class on the chipboard calendar that is on the counter at the shop, the time has come!  This Wednesday at 6:30 and next Wednesday at 12:30 I am offering this class for $20.00.  I have 2012 (yikes!) calendars and chipboard coasters for sale at the shop so that you are able to make more of these for gifts.  You must call to sign up so that I have enough cut for everyone.  Don't miss out!  This is the only chance you have this year to take it!

My Favorite Things New Release and Class

Awesome!  That's what I have to say about Lisa's three newest creations for MFT's new releases.  And you are the lucky ones!  Lisa is having a class on the 12th at 2:00 featuring these three cards using MFT's newest stamps!  How cool is this!?!?  $15.00 for the three cards and lots of tips from one of My Favorite Things design team members (and one of the sweetest people I know :D )  Call the shop and sign up today!

And as an added bonus, I should receive shipment today of some of MFT's Pure Innocence line.  Yeah!  I'm so excited!  And you'll be some of the first to see them in the shop if you sign up for class.  See you soon!

"Ornament"al Stitching

Joyce is back with these beautiful stitched ornaments!  Join her on the 15th and learn how easy it is to make these ornament cards.  Pictures truly don't do these justice.  You must stop in and see them in person!  Sign up today!

Happy November!!

Wow, where has the year gone?  I can't believe there is frost on my car windows this morning and that according to Marty P. there are only 54 days until Christmas!!!  I'm far from being ready for this, how about you?  I haven't even thought about a design for my Christmas cards, which is really ironic due to the fact that I teach Bakers Dozen and do a Christmas card design every month, lol. That and the fact that on November 29th I will be having my annual Christmas card class, where you know you'll make at least four cards, but could make up to 8.  Oh well, there are still many days left, lol.  (This is procrastination)

waterfall card

 Marian has a Christmas card class next Tuesday and the cards are over the top!  She will have everything already cut out for you so that you can take your time coloring and assembling.  Here are the pics!

colors/papers may vary

Beautiful embossed with acetate 

gorgeous embossing & fussy cut

jingle bells

inside of jingle bells

WHICH? CRAFT

It's that time again...this Friday night from 6-9 p.m. is the Second Annual Which Craft? at the shop.  There will be several crafters set up at the shop with their one of a kind, unique items.  We will have a MakeNTake hosted by an Amy Brown Fairy.  Snacks and specials!  Join us Friday evening for the last Third Friday Family Fun Fest on the Avenue for 2011!  Can't wait to see you!

Halloween Cards w/Marian

So much is going on at Your Stamping Cottage!  Last night Terri had us create the cutest Halloween goodies, she's always full of fun ideas.  Next Tuesday, Marian will be having her Fall card class and next Wednesday she'll have her Halloween card class.  Absolutely adorable!  Call and sign up today as space is limited!

SHOP CLOSED TODAY - OCT. 4

I apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause you, however, the shop will be closed today due to unforseen circumstances.