Sunday, September 19, 2010

Blog Hop time!

I love Blog Hop weeks because it forces me to be creative and to post my ideas on the blog.  I'm usually so busy running the store that I don't get a lot of creative time.

I do set aside at least one day each month where I leave everything at home and scrap!

I have a few projects to share this week but first....

A little something we have up our sleeve!

Alyssa and I think alike.  Thats one of the reasons she's in charge of the store blog, contests etc.  She approached me about an idea she had brewing and it was something I'd had on the back burner for most of the year.

I like selling kits but the kit process is pretty intense.  Planning, obtaining products, kitting, selling etc.  Its a pretty huge deal but I know our customers like them.  I wanted to make these more available to you on a regular basis but at the same time, I didn't want to turn the store into a Kit store.

This led to instructions and other issues with kits.  How do you instruct you on the cool part of the kit - the techniques.

We developed (by we I mean Alyssa) a separate blog that will house our kit instructions.  These will be available to you via a PDF file when you purchase the kits.  In addition to the printed instructions, we will be offering you a place to go and actually see the videos and get step by step instructions on HOW TO do something in the kit.  When you purchase a kit, you will automatically get access to the blog for a period of time.

Now, if you don't want to buy the kit but you want access to the blog and everything it has to offer then this will be available to you on a subscription basis.

This is just a teaser!  I will reveal more about this later this week along with sneaks of the first kit AND give away a few subscriptions!

If you haven't checked out the other blogs in the Stash Hop, make sure you do.  We're all giving away prizes and gift certificates (Stash Cash) this week!

Erica (you are here)
Heidi
Stash Blog
Alyssa
Susan
Valerie
LG

Lets start the prizes!  Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win $10.00 in Stash Cash!  Winners will be announced at the end of the Hop!

42 comments:

Keely Livings said...

I can't wait to find out all about the kit and new blog! Love your fabulous blog.

Erika M. said...

How very cool - I'm totally excited about the new kit and blog!

Melanie said...

I can't wait to see the new blog!

Nitasha said...

Fun peeks...can't wait to see the full reveal!

Vicki said...

New blog sounds great.

Margaret UY said...

A good teaser indeed. Cant wait to see the whole project!

my paper love studio said...

oooh love that sneak - are those goodies from the new basic grey collection - and can't wait to see & hear more about the kit club. i'm sure it'll be a blast... waiting waiting waiting... :)

Unknown said...

love the sneak - can't wait to find out more

Pearl said...

wonderful concept with the new kit blog , Erica !!!

great sneak with the new BG Wander I spy !

Martine said...

that sounds like a great idea!

Hester said...

Love this idea of a separate blog for kit ideas and instructions. Can't wait so see more!

isabel scrap said...

cool blog hop, and thanks for the inspiration on your blog

Miwa said...

Woohoo! Your last blog hop was great fun and congrats on the new upcoming blog and kits! It's sounds very exciting!

Lisa C. said...

Great idea!! I can't wait to hear more about it.

Jingle said...

This looks interesting! I can't wait to see the whole thing!

D said...

Cool letters! Can't wait to see the rest :)

Brenda said...

I am really excited about the kit and techniques! Looking forward to all that is to come!!

tee said...

love the idea

Cook Scrap Craft said...

I love love love kits!! Can't wait to see more!

Tracy said...

Thanks for the chance to win, Erica ...

Love, Tracy G

Anonymous said...

Yay a post!!! lol

Abbey said...

So enjoy blog hops!

Kelly said...

Of course I want a chance to win! :) Your kit/blog idea is really cool.

Chantal Vandenberg said...

Cute sneak! I love your blog! :D

Lydia said...

Totally excited about the new blog! : )

Monique Liedtke said...

Great idea!! Can't wait!!
Off to hop some more!

Unknown said...

OMG!!! YOU BIG TEASE!! I was hoping to see more!! I guess I'll just have to wait and see!!

Anonymous said...

Excited about the new blog. Thanks for the chance to win.

sabbycat said...

Love your work -- thanks for the chance to win!

chenguna said...

Cant wait to see all the new stuff. Thanks for the HOP!

Leah l'Orange said...

i can't WAIT to see what the fuss is all about! this thingamabobba looks FABBY and wonderfully shabby!

Laurel (shreve6) said...

Love that sneak, looks so cute.

Grace said...

What a great idea!!! I can't wait!!

Kathy said...

I love the idea of the kits and the instructions and video, and the ability to subscribe to the instructions but use stash already at home! Great idea!

Joni Parker said...

I love this idea...saw it on Alyssa's blog earlier. Good luck!! I"ll certainly be checking it out!!

Luv2ScrapMawma said...

Love your work Thanks for the chance to win.

Anonymous said...

I love the kits idea!!! and having the PDF instruction online will make life a lot easier! I can't wait to hear more about the Blog and the Kits!!
Thanks!

Lillian Child said...

This is such a great concept!

Deborah Long said...

I can't wait to see the new site - I love kits and online tutorials. They're perfect for those of us who are too tired at the end of the day to make it out for a class!

Chrisd said...

Great kit fun...looking forward to learning more about it.

AllAmy said...

hopping by to see cool things

Sandy Ang said...

Looking forward to the reveal !