In November while in Chicago for Ahpo’s funeral, we stopped into a couple craft stores. Since finding out that Michaels had the Sketchbook collection pad under the Recollections label, I still had not yet seen it for myself in an actual store. The hotel was close to a Target and a Michaels (location location location) and as I walked down the aisle, I spotted it. 
That’s my tired but thrilled look. Which is utterly similar to this one, after spotting a section in the front window of Archiver’s Niles location. 
It’s still pretty surreal. Loved seeing Sn@p! products across the way. Shot a little video on my phone. It’s not polished at all, but still pretty neat.
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Love your coat!
Thanks! I got it years ago in New York and it’s still a favorite.
Must be so cool to see your products in stores – I know I get excited any time I see them! I snapped up that Recollections pad a few months ago.
You are too sweet!
How Fantastic to see your product in stores!
Hi Brandy, it is pretty neat! Thanks for your comment!
that video is so cute!
Just short and sweet – but I figure it’s better than nothing!
How fun to see y&r own designs in popular stores. Congrats
Thanks Laurab!
I am super jealous that you stopped into the Niles Archiver’s because I work at the Gurnee location, but I understand that one is the closest to the city. Cute little video!
How fun – I used to love going to Gurnee Mills when I lived in Wilmette. It was such a treat!
I snapped up the Recollections pad and have found it to be perfect for scrapping summer photos from this past year. (I’d already purchased some of the line when branded as American Crafts, too.)
Hi Laura, that is so sweet – Thank you!
So sorry about your Ahpo. I saw a reference to a funeral earlier in your blog, but didn’t realize it was her. My heart bleeds for your loss…
Although she is missed, we are grateful that she was in our lives for so long and is now resting peacefully. Thank you for your kind words.
Hi Amy! I’m a big fan of your products. Congratulations on your well-deserved success.
BTW— Great handbag! By whom is it made?
Happy New Year!
Hi Fawn,
It’s by amykathryn – blogged here: http://www.amytangerine.com/2012/10/babys-got-a-brand-new-bag-travel-lessons.html
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Ahpo!!! I remember a pic that you posted before and her smile was beautiful!! I will remember that!! Big hugs to you and your family!!
aloha Amy. Must have missed you mentioning AhPo’s passing. So sad for you. Keep her in your heart always. I will think of her & light an inscense stick for her next time I am at Kwan Yin’s temple in Honolulu.
oh i am so sorry too! i didn’t know until this post, my God comfort you and fill you heart and mind with beautiful memories. xoxoox
Oh Amy! So sorry for your loss. How exciting to see your product in stores . . . the stores that I shop at on a regular basis! Happy Day to you!
I love your line of scrapbook !!!!!!
I habe lots of them in my scraproom !!!
Thanks for this