Wildlife in our backyard.....

Greetings from the Green Mountains of Vermont! 

I love paper crafting and rubber stamping, as well as beautiful collectible items (antique and not so antique) from all fine manufacturers. I hope to maintain an interesting selection of fantastic eclectic items for all my customers! 

I grew up in Wisconsin and have lived in every corner of the United States.  Before becoming what my husband calls his mountain mama I worked in advertising, banking, law and corporate real estate. My hubby is an architect/artist who also coaches basketball, we have four kids from pre-school up to college. I live in my minivan, always have at least 3 kids in my house that aren't mine, have learned to cook out of necessity (no fast food restaurants for 35 miles) and live a busier life than when living and working in the city!  We have 2 dogs and 1 cat, but in the yard we frequently have deer, moose, wild turkeys, coyotes, porcupines, barred owls and every other animal that inhabit the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.  I know, WAY more than you wanted to know.....

After the kids arrived and a move back to Florida, I fell into a job as a creative demo artist for rubber stamp companies from California.  I also taught rubber stamping classes at a local stamp store.  I traveled all over the U.S. in the 1990's working at HIA and other industry related trade shows demo-ing for different companies.  At one time I was known as the "Brayer Lady" while working for Stamp Francisco.  I have an extensive collection of rubber stamps and truly believe there are "no mistakes in art"!  Some of the best ideas and new techniques I have discovered started with a "mistake".  So if you make a boo boo while stamping or paper crafting - try to salvage it and you may come up with something better than what you were trying to make originally!  I love teaching people about rubber stamping...that is really the most fun for me, so if you have any questions - fire away!

My passion for collectibles comes from time spent with my Grandmother.  Her passion for bone china, especially Royal Albert and Royal Doulton, inspired me to collect pieces from other famous makers such as Baccarat, Daum, Boehm, Kaiser and Cybis.  I am no expert, but truly appreciate these pieces as fine art.  I will constantly search for beautiful items for you to bid on.

I am thoroughly enjoying my selling experience with eBay.  I don't know how else I could contribute financially to my family and still stay home with four kids while living in the middle of nowhere!  I enjoy the thrill of finding out just where my items end up going.  So far I've shipped all over the U.S., Australia, Canada and the U.K. and have received great messages from bidders in New Zealand, Mexico and Germany!  I love to hear from my customers and it makes my day to know that they are pleased with what they received.  My goal is to provide the best customer service possible, whether that be answering questions about my items or sharing new ideas for how to use the rubber stamp you've already purchased!  I strive to package carefully and ship quickly and affordably so you can enjoy your purchase as soon as possible and that it arrives safely!  Thanks for helping me ditch my high heels for snow boots and stay home with my kids!

Some of our extra "kids"

Policies and General info: 

Shipping:

1. Fragile items:  I prefer to ship USPS Priority Mail since the post office has better tracking and supplies very sturdy boxes.  I always double box these items.  They are first wrapped in acid free tissue paper before the bubble wrap goes on. 
2. Rubber stamps:  rubber stamps are shipped in bubble wrap envelopes, the stamp is wrapped in thin cardboard to ensure the image does not become damaged during shipping.  These typically ship 1st Class Mail.

I love to combine shipping and will accomodate all reasonable requests to expedite a purchase. Please notify me you are interested in combining or expediting a purchase and so I can invoice you accurately.  I love to gift wrap and send gift enclosures - please request and I will be happy to oblige.

Return policy:  I accept returns only if item is not as described and insurance is purchased.  Customer must notify me within 3 days of receipt for return shipping instructions and return item within 7 days.  Buyer is responsible for return shipping cost with insurance. I pledge to work with the Buyer to come to a satisfactory solution for both parties. Returns are money back.

International Shipping:  Please see individual item descriptions for shipping services offered.  I have shipped all over the world and will accomodate any reasonable request for shipping outside the U.S.  Please contact me directly with any and all questions regarding shipping to your country.