Are You Visiting....?

Are you visiting my blog at
www.fiskateers.com/blog/author/wendy-jo ?

If not, here's just a little look at what you've been missing...

I'm Still Blogging and Crafting

Has it really been a month since I've posted a blog here on Wendy Jo Crafts? It's hard to believe that it has actually been that long because I've actually been keeping up a steady pace on both blogging and crafting alike.

Be sure to check out my blog on the Fiskars Brands Ambassadors website, http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/author/wendy-jo/ I've been hanging out there quite a bit. I'm not alone there either. There are currently four other Lead Fiskateers supporting this site as well as occasional visits from three of the original Leads. Every once in a while we even have a surprise guest pop in to say "hello" too. If you haven't checked us out lately, earlier this week we welcomed our 4,800th member in our little community. The Fiskateers have been busy posting comments on our blogs, sharing crafts in the gallery and are very active in the message board. It's definitely a group effort to keep our site new and exciting every day.

And when we least expect it, something like this happens...

http://moblogsmoproblems.blogspot.com/2008/08/introducing-company-blog-checkup-top-10.html

I'm Heading to Chicago!

Well it's that time of year for another trade show. This time I'm heading to the Craft and Hobby Association (CHA) show in Chicago. I went to this show a couple of years ago as a guest of Fiskars. This year, I'll be working at the show doing demos for the Fiskars Brands family.

For show updates, be sure to visit: www.fiskateers.com/blog

Also for your viewing pleasure, I invite you to watch the latest episode of Fiskars TV at www.fiskarscrafts.com/tv . There's a special guest for show that aired for the first time today... and boy, is she super fast with that trimmer!

Troubles in Blog Land

Apparently there are some technical problems with my personal blog site, the one that you are reading right now. I've received multiple emails in the last week from readers that I never knew I had before now. Apparently comments are not taking to this site for some strange reason. Now I'm not the technical genius and it may take a while for me to figure it out how to check and change the settings. In the meantime, be sure to visit my blog at the link listed in my prior blog entry. That's where I'm posting on a regular basis now. Pop on over there. I'd love to hear from you!!!

A New Look

So, have you check out the new look at www.fiskateers.com yet? The message board on the new site is broken down to individual topics, it's very cool.

While you are there, be sure to click on the head shots of all the new Leads at the top of the page, read our bios so you can learn a little more about my scissor sisters. And be sure to check out my blog on the new site because I'll be writing there too now.

Oh, and if you get the chance, don't forget to check out this fun page ...

http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/articles/t_newleads.aspx

Be Back Soon

Well, the countdown officially has begun. The image at http://www.fiskateers.com/ that has been so familiar to me for the last two years is about to change.

It's hard to believe that a little over two years ago, I was sitting in a crop room of a local scrapbook store talking to two members of the Brains on Fire team. They were searching for the original Leads for the Fiskars Brand Warrior Program...later to be renamed the Fiskateers. The original four Leads will always hold a place dear in my heart. Stephenie, May, Cheryl and Holly have done a fabulous job bringing to life and building a community that has become my second family. These ladies have been a blessing in my life as well as the lives of many other Fiskateers around the world and for that I will always be grateful.

It's hard to believe that in just a few short hours, I along with 4,800+ Fiskateers around the world will hit the refresh button one last time on our favorite site and we will witness a brand new era. And with that one little key stroke, we will all see my wildest dreams become a reality... My life as a Lead Fiskateer will officially begin.

Meet & Greet Scheduled

I have my first official Lead Fiskateer Meet & Greet scheduled on July 5th & 6th at Scrapmania! in Hagerstown, MD.

On Saturday, July 5th, I'll be making an quick appearance from 2:00-4:00 during the all day crop.

On Sunday, July 6th, I'll be there for the official Meet & Greet from 2:00-4:00. During this time there will have a fun make-and-take, some yummy snacks, as well as some great Fiskars Brands door prizes every 15 minutes. At 3:00 pm there will be a group photo opportunity for all Fiskateers and Fiskars Certified Demonstrators in the surrounding area. So, be sure to bring your Fiskateer scissors and/or your Fiskars Certified Demonstrator name badge. And if that not enough fun for one day, at 4:00 pm I'll have a grand prize drawing...a basket full of Fiskars goodies! (winner must be present to win) Rumor has it that it includes a Threading Waters Border Punch as well as a few other surprises...shhhh...but don't tell anyone.

...Oh and did I mention that Scrapmania! will also be offering 25% off all Fiskars items the entire weekend...sweet!

For directions to Scrapmania! visit: http://myscrapmania.com/

So spread the news! Bring a friend or two! I hope to see you there!