Rooting for the Small Ones

I have been loving Concord & 9th for some time.  I look forward to their releases and I wish they would just have a buy all button on their website or start a subscription.  Greg and Angie, I hope you are reading this.

Last month, Concord & 9th celebrated their 1 year anniversary.  Every month, they produce quality stamps with great designs.  As a one-woman company with a great support system, I can appreciate all the hard work that Greg and Angie have done to grow their business.

I watched an interview with Concord & 9th that gave me an insight to their work.   Small companies or Small Ones have a big place in my heart.  We don't have a safety net.  We learn as we go.  The lessons we learn are hard and painful.  We are out numbered and have a big disadvantage to the big companies.

Another disadvantage that we Small Ones have is disconnecting.  I am at my desk most mornings by 6:45 am and I do my best to step away by 5:00 pm.  I am guilty of peeking at my email throughout the evening.  My thoughts are always on what needs to get done.

Thankfully, I am starting to find time to stamp.  I made this card using two stamps from Concord & 9th (a Small One) and a die from Simon Says Stamp (a former Small One).   I hope you enjoy the video.  Thanks again for all that you have done for the Small Ones.

ORIGINAL MISTI	MINI MISTI	YOU ARE ENOUGH	BARNWOOD BACKGROUND
NEENAH CARDSTOCK DESERT STORM	SIZZIX BIG SHOT WHITE & GRAY	NEENAH SOLAR WHITE CARDSOCK	VERSAFINE ONYX BLACK INK
RANGER CLEAR EMBOSSING POWDER	NUVO MORNING DEW	FOAM MOUNTING TAPE	GATHERED TWIGS
ROUND BLENDING TOOL	SSS- THANKS DIE	ROUND BLENDING TOOL REPLACEMENT	COPIC BLACK
TWEEZERS	WONKY STITCHED RECTANGLE	GLOSSY BLACK CARDSTOCK	RASPBERRY PIGMENT INK
MULTI-MATTE MEDIUM	KOOL TACK CLEAR FOAM

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