The Shape of Ideas Sketchbook

Shape of Ideas book, doodles, drawing

I am on a mission to improve my drawing skill set, or, as I like to call it, my doodling. I’ve never been confident of my drawing ability and don’t have an eye for the horizon line and other drawing concepts. However, I do realize that the key is practice and that’s where The Shape…

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Highlights from the Scooby Doo Stamp Release Ceremony

scooby stamp, postmarlk, stamp release party

Highlights from the Scooby Doo Stamp Release ceremony last Saturday at the Mall of America include getting a free envelope with a canceled Scooby stamp ready to mail (or save), a Scooby Doo pin, and an agenda for the stamp release ceremony. Ceremony Agenda Stamped envelope with ScoobyDoo cancellation and commemorative pin Stamps from the…

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Cherry Blossom Tree Calendar Giveaway

cherry blossom calendar

Kate Murray at the Quick Brown Fox Letter Press  has offered to send this Cherry Blossom Tree Calendar to one lucky winner! I met Kate at the National Stationery Show this May and was delighted when she agreed to help me out with a giveaway! Quick Brown Fox Letter Press is where you find quirky…

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Scooby Doo Postage Stamp Release is July 14 in Minneapolis

scooby stamp, postmarlk, stamp release party

Exciting times are here in Minneapolis as we look forward to the stamp release event for the new Scooby Doo postage stamp this Saturday, July 14 at the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. I heard about this event at the Postal Times website. There is a doo-good campaign going on in conjunction with the…

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Letter Enclosed Stamp

letter enclosed written on rubber stamp

I enjoy decorating my envelopes when I send a letter and I think most people like to receive envelopes that have been decorated – I know I do! Recently I’ve been using this lovely “Letter Enclosed” stamp that I purchased at the Well-Appointed Desk shop (online). You can see how the stamped image appears in…

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