2008... WOW - how can it really be? It was only yesterday that we brought in the year 2007. As I sit here and reflect on this past year of creating there are many things that run through my mind. Never did I realize how little discoveries would bring such change to some areas of this crafting industry. In setting goals for this new year I had to ask myself what I was proud of accomplishing this past year in hopes that it would lead me to what I would like to pursue business-wise this next year.
I am thrilled with how much you all love the Nestabilities. Being an integral part in the design of these little tools is something I am tremendously proud of. For those of you who didn't realize it, this was in a big way part of my brainchild, so if you don't like them please don't tell me - LOL! OK, so I'm just kidding. It is important for me to hear the negatives as well as the positives so that I can continue towards creating things that really "work". To know that you all appreciate the value, versatility and creative options these offer makes me grin from ear to ear. Knowing how much you appreciate these makes me want to strive to achieve other products that will utilize these three qualities.
My next "baby" this year was the COPIC markers. To see the response that has evolved just blows my mind. Research and education are such an important part of who it is that I am. So it once again thrills me to know that I have had a part in bringing a fabulous tool to the papercrafting community. Sometimes there are things out there just waiting to be discovered - they are there, they have been around for many years, but no one really knows about it, being that it's from another "arena". This quality product is a joy to work with and I believe that we are just beginning to discover the beauty we can create with these special tools. I look forward to the year ahead and hope for more time to create, share and educate.
So this brings me to a couple of my goals for this coming year - I hope to continue to keep on designing and innovating things that will be useful in your arsenal of crafting tools, I hope to keep educating you as to how to use the products we are involved with, as well as share more of my design education with you all and we hope to continue to provide you with the best customer service humanly possible.
So with that I would like to bring in the new year by celebrating - I would like to celebrate each of you. My life is made so much more special each and every day by YOU. The messages you send to me, to all of us here at Ellen Hutson LLC brighten our days - they make us want to work even harder for you and give you the best that we have. They bring smiles to our faces - YOU are special and I would like to celebrate you to begin the start of the year 2008!
Just a brief note about this card so that it makes a little more sense. Try turning your Inchies in to an Inchie clip - what a fun way to hold a group of papers together, or put a magnet on the back and attach those notes to your fridge in a much more appealing manner. Be certain to tell the recipient of your card that they need to use their Inchie - LOL!
"Cheers to you - thank you all for being here with me!"
Cheers and Happy New Year to you Ellen. Thanks for all that you do and share.
Posted by: chriss blagrave | January 04, 2008 at 03:27 PM
Happy New Year, Ellen!
Posted by: Lori Craig | January 03, 2008 at 07:20 PM
Hi! I just found your page yesterday when looking for cuttlebug info. Love your happy place pics. Read that you use a pampered chef tool caddy thing, does yours spin well even when full of tools? mine doesn't. thought it was too many tools bet even after lightening up the load its still stubborn.
Posted by: Joolz | January 03, 2008 at 04:31 PM
Ellen, you have hit the nail on the head! It is the tools that I have been searching for, and I found them at your site. My first question when I go into a shop is, "what is the latest and great?".
thanks
Posted by: Terry Kropp | January 02, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Thank you for your beautiful site and the inspiration and especially the nestabilities! I LOVE those things--they were my sole reason and justification for getting the Wizard as I could never justify a die-cutter for myself. THANKS!
Posted by: liannallama | January 02, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Ellen, you are a creative problem solver extraordinaire. You have made such improvements in the scraping/stamping world and I am so grateful God blessed you with your creative intelligence.
Posted by: sharon in ne | January 02, 2008 at 10:06 AM
Ellen, I love the nestabilities and you should be so proud of your part in them. The one thing I'd love is if the rectangles were longer and skinnier. Think you could get them to make those?
Thanks for all your inspiration!
Posted by: Holly | January 02, 2008 at 08:35 AM
I wish you and your family a healthy and happy new year.
You have done an amazing job with your store in one year...that is a HUGE accomplishment. I consider your teaching above and beyond, amazing, and simply fabulous. You are such a giver and I am so grateful to be a recipient of your teaching.
Posted by: Juanita | January 02, 2008 at 08:16 AM
Happy New Year Ellen! I'm always amazed at everything you do! Thanks so much for all your hard work with the Nestabilities and Copics. You totally rock! My best wishes for the coming year. I just know you have some wonderful things up your sleeve for us! Can't wait to see what you come out with next!
Posted by: Julia Stainton | January 02, 2008 at 05:30 AM
Happy New Year Ellen, thanks for your awesome ideas and your wonderful blog. Need I say "Keep Up the great job"? cuz I know you will !! Hugs n' Stuff, Lynne
Posted by: Lynne | January 02, 2008 at 04:35 AM
You are an amazing designer and an amazing woman. Thank you for all of the your wonderful inspirtaion. Happy new Year to you and to all of your family.
Mary
Posted by: Mary C. Anderson | January 01, 2008 at 10:27 PM
Absolutely gorgeous, Ellen -- love these colors, the lined paper & the spectrum stamping . . . Wow!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | January 01, 2008 at 10:02 PM
Happy New Year, Ellen! Thank you for all the work you do educating and providing us with the awesome goods! I look forward to what you have in store for 2008!
Posted by: Rose Ann | January 01, 2008 at 07:40 PM
Thank you for all you do Ellen. Your dedication and love of this hobby is inspiring!
Posted by: Suzanne | January 01, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Ellen- Thank you for all in inspiration and creativity you have shared over this past year! I look forward to each blog entry and enjoy shopping at your store (been quite a bit of "window" shopping (no pun intended) the past couple of months due to the Christmas bugdeg.) Wishing you a Blessed 2008! P.S. Love the inchie clip idea!
Posted by: Beth | January 01, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Ellen, thanks so much for all the inspiration and your generousity of spirit! I've learned a lot from your blog and use my nestibilities every day. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Carolynn | January 01, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Your blog is great, I love to come here and look for info....
I got my first die cutter for christmas this year and want the nestabilties so badly...hehehehe
Wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year... May 2008 and be everything you want it to be...
reflections:0)
Posted by: reflections:0) | January 01, 2008 at 09:46 AM
Ellen - you are the greatest! Whenever I need information on a product, I search your blog first. I have saved everything you have written about the nestabilities and the copics. As I slowly build my stash I return to your info time and time again. Thank you for taking the time to gather the information we need to make wise and useful purchases....I appreciate what you do for us. Thank you. And here's to a wonderful and productive 2008.
Posted by: Theresa Grdina | January 01, 2008 at 09:12 AM
Ellen - you are one AMAZING woman! I know you've transformed my craft to a new level! Thank you for your brilliance!
Posted by: Julie Campbell | January 01, 2008 at 07:23 AM
Wishing you a blessed New Years!!!
Keep inspiring us like you do! :-)
Posted by: Samantha | January 01, 2008 at 07:15 AM
Ellen you are the best and thank you for celebrating your customer. I want to say you guys are the best. I placed an order on Dec. 27 all the way over on the east coast and I had it on Dec. 29. Who could ask for more. I was so excited to get that box so soon. Keep up the good work. Thank you for thinking of your customers first. Happy New Year! Stacy
Posted by: stacy | January 01, 2008 at 06:59 AM
Cheers to you too, Ellen!
It has been a fantastic year for your readers too!
I can't wait to see what you introduce us to this year :)
Posted by: Pat S. | January 01, 2008 at 06:49 AM
Ellen, we need to thank you for being there for us!!! I relish each blog that you write and look forward to the next. You have indeed educated me in the wonderful world of stamping. Thank you so much. Happy 2008 to you and may it be even better than 2007. (and healthy too!)
Cheryl Sims
Posted by: Cheryl Sims | January 01, 2008 at 05:23 AM