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Back from Stampaway 2008

Elaine and I had a great time at Stampaway so great we have decided to go again next year. So all you folks I said we may not be back.... we will.
It is the best show around so how can we not go back.
All the customers are so wonderful to us!
So I am trying to come up with some classes already, if you have any ideas let me know.
This Wednesday we have our Spokane Stamp Club and we are starting a blank journal round robin and an inchies trade. If you would like to join us we start at 6pm call for info at the4 downtown store of Spokane Art Supply 509-327-6622

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Anonymous said…
It was great seeing you again, MaryJo--and hearing your take on the Copic pens.
Robin G
August 12, 2008 at 3:25 PM
Maryjo McGraw said…
Love those Copic pens!!!
August 12, 2008 at 8:41 PM
Lynda said…
Yay!!!! Happy to see you are returning next year. Took your class and had a marvelous time. Thanks for the copic demo on Friday night. Sorry I missed Saturday thanks to that darn allergic reaction I had. I'm so glad to have finally met you! Lynda Carpenter
August 18, 2008 at 8:54 AM
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