Can't believe it is almost 2012

I cannot believe I have survived the last few months. If you had seen all of the orders that deluged Original Ink since my last post you would understand why I have not posted on this blog since October.  It has been a WOW experience with lots of ups and downs.  And I MUST tell you that it would have been impossible to have gotten through this season without the help of my TEAM:
my store manager, Kim Shirley, my layout and printing assistant, Aaron Miller, my production assistants, Anna Miller and Claire Bowers, and last but not least - my right hand man who would do anything I needed- my husband Lawrence.

      From left to right: Kim, Claire, Kathryn, Anna & Aaron

Claire and Lawrence at the assembly table

Original Ink designed and produced thousands of Christmas cards, party invitations, stickers and tags for our fun and creative customers in addition to our new Original Ink calendars for 2012, which were a hit.

We found local artisans that created unique items for our store and enabled us to offer our customers very special handmade gifts for their Christmas shopping. From the artisan goat's milk soaps, hand knitted baby hats, gourmet pecans and pottery ornaments (just to name a few), there was something to meet the needs on everyone's list.  And now it is time to dive into a search for new items for the store in 2012 and time for me to get the creative juices going and paint and draw all the things that are swirling around in my brain.

We welcome your input and requests for new inventory suggestions at Original Ink so email or call and let us know what you need and want.

I look forward to seeing you and making beautiful and fun things for you in 2012

NOW, HERE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS FROM 2011