Freebie Friday: Paper and Things Personalized Stationery

August 8, 2008

This week, we have freebie from Holly Ambler, a local mom who runs her own business, Paper and Things. She’s got the greatest designs, ranging from elegant to cute, and has personalized paper products for Baby, Weddings, Parties, Holidays, Business, and Gifts. Holly is offering two Mom Squad readers a set of 10 personalized notecards. Here are the patterns she is offering:

Aren’t they adorable? Holly is also offering two runners up 20% off a purchase from her online store! I asked Holly to give a little information about herself, so we could get to know her better:

I came to Boone to go to ASU, left for a few years to work and came back for Graduate School and stayed. I worked at ASU for 6 years before deciding to stay home with my kids who are now 5 and 7. About 3 years ago I started a home based stationery business. I carry 7 lines of stationery and have an online store with Sweet Pea Designs http://paperandthings.myspstore.com/ I have sample books for the stationery items and meet with customers to look at samples or send them to websites to see the products. I also host an Open House twice a year. The other stationery lines I sell are:

Boatman Geller http://boatmangeller.com/

Cross My Heart Cards http://www.crossmyheart.com/

The Chatsworth Collection Holiday Album http://www.chatsworthcollection.com/personalized_main_hldybk_dl.html

Embossed Graphics http://www.embossedgraphics.com/Personalized_gifts/browse.php?cat_id=946

Noteworthy Collections http://www.noteworthyonline.com/index.asp

Picture Perfect http://www.picturep.com/index.php

The Rytex Company http://www.rytex.com/productgallery.htm

Many of these companies have great Holiday cards and discounts on orders placed by October 31^st.

I also have some items in a booth in the basement of Artwalk in Downtown Boone. Please stop by Artwalk or call or email me to see products or place an order. Or visit the online Paper and Things Sweet Pea store to place an order http://paperandthings.myspstore.com

Here’s how you can enter:

Visit Holly’s online store (click here), and choose your favorite product or pattern.
Come back to this post, and leave it in a comment! (to comment, click the post title and scroll down.) Make sure you leave the name of your favorite product, Holly would love to hear the feedback.
You get an extra entry if you are Mom Squad Subscriber. (Click here to get daily email updates, or enter your email address at the top right of the page) Leave a separate comment.
You get a third entry if you sign up for Holly’s email newsletter, where she offers specials and discounts throughout the year. Just leave a separate comment saying you’d like to sign up. I’ll have your email, and I can give it to her. (I’ll only give it to her IF you say you want to sign up!)

The contest is open through Sunday, August 10, and the winner will be announced Monday Morning.

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Appalachian Pathways “Nature and Music Camp”

August 7, 2008

Attention all families who have not gone back to school ridiculously early!! There is still one more chance in 2008 for summer camp fun for 4-7 year olds! This would be great for Avery County residents, private/charter school children, homeschoolers, or preschoolers.

Registrations are still being accepted for Appalachian Pathways “Nature and Music Camp” for children ages 4-7, which takes place Tuesday through Friday, August 12-15. This Musikgarten Nature and Music program, hosted by Appalachian State University, includes four days of music and outdoor exploration led by Christine Youngblood Anderson, and licensed Musikgarten teacher Allison Moser. Your child will explore bugs, weather, water and trees through this music filled camp that highlights nature’s wonders and delights. Children should dress for the weather, because this camp goes outside every day. Activities include instrument playing, walking field trips, crafts, music and movement. Tuition includes: CD, family activity book, and nature exploration tools for each participant to keep, plus four mornings with two fine educators. Read more and register at www.pathways.appstate.edu, or call Teri Reddick at 828-262-2530.

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Weekend Events: August 7-10

August 7, 2008

NOW through AUG 16
Where the Wild Things Are, 10 AM, at Horn in the West. This show is based on the award winning children’s book.

AUG 1-7
Classic Broadway Musical “Oklahoma!” presented by Lees McRae Summer Theater. www.lmc.edu

AUGUST 7
Summer Concerts in Banner Elk Park. 6:30 PM, Free. Rain location: Banner Elk Elementary. www.townofbannerelk.org.

AUGUST 7
Let’s Share Music Together, 10:30-11:00, at the Playhouse
Come sing along with Vanessa Van Valin. Vanessa has a background in music and training in “Music Together.” Free to members or with paid admission to The Children’s Playhouse. www.goplayhouse.org

AUGUST 9
Todd Music Series, Cook Park in Todd 3-7PM. www.toddnc.org DOC WATSON

AUGUST 9
Presnell’s Chapel Primitive Baptist Church presents their 9th annual Mountain Dulcimer concert on Saturday, August 09, 2008 at 7:00 PM at the Matney Community Center (Hwy. 194 between Banner Elk and Valle Crucis). Folk songs and Hymns will be played in traditional style on Mountain Dulcimers made by late dulcimer makers Edd and Nettie Presnell by two of their granddaughters Mona Lisa McGrew and Susie Hepler. Other local musicians will also be performing. Please join us for an evening of music, fun and fellowship! Live & Silent Auctions, Donation Ticket Drawing, Refreshments, LOTS of FUN! For more info. please e-mail susie2004@lexcominc.net. All proceeds will go to the church building fund. Admission $3, 12 & under FREE.

AUGUST 10
Concert in the Park at Blowing Rock Park. www.blowingrock.com Grandfather Mountain Highland Band

AUG 10
Summer Sunday Concert at Fred’s - Watauga Community Band, Pops, Marches, Show Tunes and Old Time favorites performed by local folks of all ages having fun. 6:30 PM, weather permitting. www.fredsgeneral.com

Did I forget anything? What are you doing this weekend?

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