well march 1st is finally here bloggers! you know i am definitely one who works by deadlines, who's priorities are influenced by deadlines, and someone who works up to the final minute of a deadline – so it's a good thing i announced earlier last month that something big was happening on my blog march 1st…i actually got it done. i have so much to share with you i don't know where to start so just hang on and let's go…
i can't tell you how humbled and grateful i am to be living the life i've imagined. i truly believe in chasing your dreams and to be in charge of your own destiny. where i am today is because i was willing to keep up with the chase and not be deterred by life's obstacles whether it was people's opinions of what i do, or even at times my own disbelief in what it is i wanted to do with my life. why am i sharing these feelings??? because no matter how much determination i may have had, my dream is reality because of YOU – that's right, all of you. your acceptance, support, and excitement for what i do in this industry is why i am where i am and who i am today. without the creative interaction, people i have met throughout this journey, and the opportunities i have been blessed to embrace, i truly would not have been traveling down this path…but today i am. seems kind of mushy, but i figured since i had your attention, today was a great day to thank you – each of you – thank you…
so on to the big things that i've been working on. i have been overwhelmed by the response this blog has received and the fun i have had with it (not to mention the numerous hours of my days spent working on things for it). honestly, there is no better outlet for me to be in more places at the same time. i enjoy reading your comments daily, and yes i do read them. of course i don't answer questions through the blog since it's really difficult to reply to individual posts on a daily basis which is why i always suggest e-mailing me if you ever have questions because i do personally reply to every email…the point i'm getting to here is that i do in fact take your thoughts, comments, and opinions to heart and listen. so today there are lots of great new things many of you have been asking for so i hope you're as excited for these new changes as i am…
NEW DEMO VIDEOS: this is big! they say a picture is worth a thousand words, and as a blog follower you know i've had my share of photos to post for techniques. well many of you have been asking for a third DVD. let me be honest in saying i have no intention on another DVD right now. (although i must say my first 2 DVD'sare loaded with great techniques and projects whether you're a beginning paper crafter or beyond , hint-hint!) i know there are those skeptics out there that have the opinion that online "amature videos" on youtube are worthless, but i have to say it's a much better way to share a new technique or showcase a new product and much faster. posting my own web videos gets the information out there to all of you, of course i don't expect to win any awards for them, but they do the job and share the information. so that's why i've updated the demo section on my website with a bunch of new technique and product videos! grab a bowl of popcorn and sit down for a while to watch some new techniques – have fun checking them out, get inspired, and get creative. now many of you have been asking if i am doing the "monthly technique challenge" this year, and the answer is yes, but in this all new video format! that's right, in addition to the 10 NEW demo videos i've added to the website i will be adding a new technique video every month! woo-hoo! more creative sharing to all of you. of course this doesn't mean that i won't share other information and techniques with step out photos on my blog like before, this is just another way to share the education. i hope you like the new videos – i've been having fun with imovie…
UPDATE: all demo videos are uploaded on the website – have a good time!
NEW PRODUCTS SECTION: this has to be my favorite announcement to share today. a huge thank you and goes to my very patient, very talented, and very creative web-master sherryl. she has worked tirelessly to bring you this new interactive product sectionfilled with pages and pages of product information. of course this goes back to the numerous comments i receive about my products, where to find them, what tools do i use and so on. now don't get me wrong, i still believe it's vital to support your local craft store whether it's a small mom & pop shop, or a chain like michael's – every store is important as it is our life line to bring you the latest products and techniques. let's face it though, not everyone has a local craft store anymore…sad but true. so this new product sectionallows you to browse through my signature products as well as my favorite "tools of the trade" from other companies. the sections are categorized by brands and types of products along with links to related demo videos. of course when you click on any product image it takes you directly to on online source to buy it. you can find this in the products section of my website or click the button on the side of my blog "tim holtz favorite products" to be linked directly to my website. now all of the products (with the exception of my stamps) can be found at scrapbook.com they have been so great in bringing in every single one of my products so it's easier for you to find it all in one convenient place. my stamps are also linked up now to buy from stampers anonymous. if you've been frustrated in the past trying to find my stamps on their site, don't worry, they are all organized by page now and you can simply click the stamp shown on my site and you're linked directly to the page on the stampers anonymous site. *now please understand that i do not personally sell any of my products with the exception of personalized books and dvds so if you're placing an order with one of these vendors, please direct all related questions directly to them. i know the economy is on our minds, it should be, but it doesn't have limit your creative spirit. so whether you're in the shopping mode or not, just have fun clicking around, making your checklists, and seeing all of the new products! (yep, all of the NEW idea-ology and ranger products are listed for preorder and they should be shipping next week…).
AND A FULL WEEK OF GIVEAWAYS! of course big announcements like these wouldn't be the same without some big prizes. so all week long i'll be doing giveaways to you random lucky winners. all you have to do is post a comment on each day's post for your chance to win. simply click the word "comment" at the end of the post to leave your comment. winners will be chosen the following day. each day i'll be choosing 5 winners! you got it….5 winners. you could win some of the NEW idea-ology products, NEW stampers anonymous stamps, NEW ranger alcohol inks, or a $25 gift certificate to scrapbook.com. it just doesn't get any better – does it? so i hope you're as excited as i am about the new website with a new interactive product section, and the new monthly technique challenge video demos….of course a week's worth of giveaways isn't bad either!…have fun and good luck posting your comment each day….thanks for sharing this incredible journey with me…t!m
