Hello;

I hope you are surviving summer wherever you are :) So far we are pretty comfortable here. Our warm days have been breezy, so not too bad, but we will be looking at the 90's next week...ugh! There has been a lot going on here. Many of you have already signed up for The Great Yosemite Stamp Escape 2026. Thank  you !! I am still working on confirming teachers so I won't announce that until we know who they are for sure, but I know we will have a great group. As for attendance, we are over half full now, so if you want to make sure you have a spot for next April, go to our website catsmeowstamps.com, and print out your registration form and send it with a check. You can also call and pay by credit card. (559-641-2500). If you are coming with friends, make sure I hear from everyone in your group!

Good news...Since Stamp Escape is a long way off, Julie Kelly will be coming to teach at the store September 27th and 28th. She will teach two classes each day. One class is Christmas theme and the other is Fall/Halloween. Classes are $35 each or $60 if you take both classes. The morning class will start at 9am, we will have an hour break for lunch and the afternoon class will be 1-4pm. Both classes will be taught each day. Julie will be using the newest products on the market. We have not seen some of the product yet, so I can't give you photos of the actual cards. As you know, Julie's classes are always fun. I will be putting the information on the website when I get the actual photos of the projects...but we are taking reservations now if you want to make sure you get a spot. Right now, we are planning on using the new collections, Deck the Halls and Ghostly Greetings, from Spellbinders. As always, things could change..Here are some product photos....not the actual cards.....

                                                                    What's New???

Well...we are still waiting for the two newest collections from Graphic 45! I know both collections will be great. They have been doing a wonderful job with colors, so I can't wait to see the new ones in person! When I order two months in advance, I get antsy waiting for product. Fingers crossed!....NEWS FLASH!!!!I Just got a call from G45 to let me know they are shipping and I should have my order by the end of the week. :) 

In the meantime, we are watching daily for new collections from other companies. We also watch for solids as well as print papers. A couple of weeks ago we got some cardstock sets...metallic colors in 8.5x11 cardstock...for instance, a package of silver color in glitter, matte, brushed metal, mirror, and pearl finishes. We got the sets in four color collections. They are well priced at $13.99/20 sheets, and would be good to have on hand as basics. We will be ordering more now that we know the quality and also ordering more colors as they are available. Great variety, quality and price!

We are are always on the lookout as releases become available from different companies. We never know what treasure we might find! Watch for the arrival of the fall and Christmas collections from G45 within the next few days! You will want it all!! 

We hope to see you soon...and be sure to get signed up for Julie's class and Stamp Escape. Have a great summer!