Change in plans...

Good morning ladies!  I have been working on nailing down dates for the Prima and Websters Pages products that are still not here...

I did get a hold of both companies yesterday and here's the deal...

Prima shipped yesterday!  Yeah!!!  So I will probably have that today since they are local to me.  Now that was just the new flowers and devines:

 

 

 

The bad news is Websters Pages Calendar page isn't even to THEIR warehouse yet!  She expects it either this Friday or next Monday and then it has to ship all the way across the states to me in California!  I'm so bummed because they told me it was going to ship to me this PAST Tuesday...  I guess that's how things go but I feel terrible because I've been holding on to your kits so we could include this in it!

And the bad news doesn't stop there...  Websters Pages originally told me the new 12x12 diecut page and alphas would be ready to ship the middle of this month.  That's why I decided to do a mid-month mini kit with that new stuff and the above Prima...  Well, she told me yesterday that it's about 3-4 WEEKS out still!  So that is a month behind schedule!!  I'm so frustrated right now I could cry.  I've thought about it since yesterday, trying to figure out what I'm going to do...

So, unless anyone else has any suggestions, this is the plan:

The MINUTE I get the Webster's Pages Calendar page, I will put it in the awaiting boxes and ship them out!  I am going to cancel my order for the new stuff that will not be here anytime soon.  I just don't want to have you waiting and waiting for two more things that really were just going to be some cool extras...  If down the road enough people want them, I can place an order but I think I should just pass on them for now. 

I am keeping my fingers crossed that the WP Calendar Page will be here by middle of next week (18th-ish...)  and at that time I WILL reveal the mid-month project kit so you can decide if you want that in your box before it ships to you. 

I'm not sure about the Prima goodies...  They will not go with the project kit I'm doing so I may hold off and have those as extra add-ons for the March kits.

And, speaking of the March kits...

Because you are getting your February kits so late in the month, I'm thinking about post-poning the March kits until the middle of the month.  This will give you time to play with your February kit without feeling like you JUST got a kit and now have to turn around and buy ANOTHER Kit...  (which is basically what it would be)

I'm all about Customer Service though so please let me know what you would like me to do!!!  I'm up for any suggestions and will do whatever you ladies would like me to do!  I'm also going to include a $5.00 off coupon to all of you who are waiting for you Calendar Page so you can take that off any future kit.  I'm so sorry you are having to wait so long!  I guess I need to plan on the "unexpected" and realize that the mfg's dates are just an estimate.  I think it also has a lot to do with them busy getting the new CHA product produced and into their warehouses...  It's really not there fault, I know they'd like it all YESTERDAY as well...

Now onto a little Valentines project and some happyness!

I made this "fridge Valentine" a couple days ago and thought I'd share:

  

I used product from both the February kits:

Jenni Bowlin love notes paper
Fancy Pants Valentines paper
Double Ruffle Crepe paper trim
"Be Mine in 09" Etsy friend
Red paper heart
Making Memories metal charm
Prima flowers
Autumn leaves heart stamp

and a Clear Scraps cirle shape.  I'm going to make one for each girl and put in on the fridge so they see it when they come down for breakfast on Valentine's morning!

Here's some close-ups of it:

 

 

 

It was so easy and I think the girls will LOVE them!

I'm still finalizing the March kits and will have some sneaks soon!  It will be a "Green theme" and like I said before this isn't your "St. Patrick's Day" kit to be sure!  There will be a couple St. Patrick's Day products in the Main kit but it will be waaayyyyy more than that!  As Deb Famularo coined it... "The Queen of Green" kit is going to be so much fun!  So think along these lines as some hints:

"Going Green"

"Green with Envy"

"Green Thumb:

And a certain coffee chain that has a "green" logo...

Well, I'm in dire need of groceries and didn't get to the store yesterday so I'm going to bundle up Isabella and get that taken care of today.

Oh, I have to say one more thing...

Yesterday started off horrible and I basically feel apart when I got to Isabella's class and realized I had forgotten (for the 2nd time!!) the parent/teacher meeting with her teacher was at 7:30am that morning!  The teacher, Miss Michelle, was so lovely about it but I couldn't stop crying for about 2 hours because that was just the "straw"... You know what I mean??  It was such a horrible morning; we woke up late, Victoria didn't want to get up, I didn't have much to make lunches with (thus the need to stock the fridge today...see Satudays's post), we all got in the car 2 minutes before Victoria was supposed to be to school and I had 2 miles to go until EMPTY!!!  OH MY STARS!!!  This was all before I got to school and realized that I had forgotten the meeting!!  Then trying to compose myself in the class room (luckily I had sunglasses on), Isabella was crying and holding onto my leg b/c she didn't want to go to school!  Not a good day to say the least...

But, I had such blessings too...  and that is what I wanted to share.  The teacher was a doll about it and I want to say a big "THANK YOU MISS MICHELLE", I'm so sorry and I so appreciate your understanding!  I also want to say a big 'THANK YOU" to Christy, my friend, my helper and the girl who makes my house sparkle!!  I opened the door to her after I got home and she could tell I had been crying and she just opened up her arms and could tell I needed a hug!  Thanks Christy!  And thanks to my wonderful hubby and kids who were so understanding and helpful last night!

I also have to say that when I did get home yesterday morning, I opened up my devotional, read it and new it was meant for me at that second...  I like to read "Our Daily Bread" and on February 18th,   it was about how listening to songs of  praise, meditating on the Word and prayer have a way of lifting us out of the depths of our sadness, renewing our hearts and bringing us joy again.  That is so true and  I do know how truly blessed I am and I praise God that he does restore our souls and helps us see the joy in life!

Have a great day and let me know if you have any suggestions for the kits...

Laura

UPDATE:  I JUST got a call from Webster's Pages!!!  They just got the Calendar Page and she's shipping it out to me right now!!  YEAH!!!  So, I went ahead and asked her to ship it Express so I should have it in 3 days!!  That's GREAT news and I'll make sure I let everyone know the day it arrives and goes out to you! 

Oh and I just found this link at Webster's Pages:

http://websterspages.ning.com/

They were talking about my February kits on their blog!!

Comments

[Jeanne K]

I am not waiting for the kit but want to say, I've been in another kit club where, trying to get the latest would mean a late kit more than once. So take it easy on yourself. Everybody wants the newest.
But your kits are so awesome, and I thank the Lord I found you, even though I can't remember how!
Please remember I love being here and being your friend!

[Jeanette]

Laura - I'm glad the Webster's pages came in for you! Try not to get sooo stressed. You do an awesome job with the kit club and have AWESOME customer service!

I think a mid month march kit is great. It would make it easier on me finacially! I don't want to miss a kit!

[Linda Gothard]

Girl, you are just way too hard on yourself. There is a stamp I love in Stampin Up that says "On the days when I can't seem to find God, I trust in the fact that he can find me." (I think that is right.) You do an excellent job with the kit club and taking care of your adorable family. I am always so pleased when I get my goodies in the mail and if I have to wait sometimes, it will just be that much more fun when I get them. Give yourself a break. Most of your members are just like me, they have enough stuff at home to work on and won't stop crafting just because the kit is a little late. Next month will be better and pretty soon you will be on a wonderful vacation.

[Melanie S.]

You are too hard on yourself. Remember there's always light at the end of the tunnel. Things usually work themselves out in the end.

Take a deep breath and smile!

[Valerie Bishop]

Just want to say that I love the new prima stuff!! and don't even worry about the Webster page. I did have you send my kit to me without it, but you can just hold onto that one page until I get my next kit and send it with that! I do not blame you one bit about canceling the rest of your order with them...I'd do the same thing! Just know that whenever your kits are available I will be jumping to get them!! My Feb kit is just awesome but everyone's been sick here, so I haven't even really gotten to use it, so if you do back the March kit to the mid month that would be ok (even though I would still get it if it were at the beginning of the month ;)!) Your kits are worth waiting for girl!! Sending hugs your way and have a great day!!

[Debbie]

See, there WAS a bright spot at the end of the tunnel afterall! Hey- anything good in life is worth waiting for right!! And if you all are like me, we'll never be caught up in scrapbooking, so if March gets backed up a bit, it's okay. February kits will keep everyone occupied for a bit!
My goodness, you have so much going on, be easy on yourself!And hello! Those Prima flowers look so REAL! I have to have those babies!!!!!!!! xOxO

[Karen Dodson]

Hey Laura!!! Don't worry about the Webster's Pages page. I can also get mine held until the next kit. For March, I would rather go ahead and keep it the first of the month, but if everybody else wants to do mid-month, I'm cool with that, too. I'll still get it no matter when. Take care and know that we are all understanding and love ya'!!

[Karen Dodson]

Oh, BTW, I've GOT to have some of those Prima's, too!! LOL!!!

[Becky G.]

Laura - you are a fab mom!
We all have days like that and your plate is super full. Buffet style!
Please don't sweat about the late kits, we love you!
Have a great Valentine's day!

[Amy N]

Love your Fridge Valentine! I posted a link to it on the Simply Handmade Mag Blog. I hope you don't mind!
http://www.simplyhandmademag.blogspot.com/