vanessa jean * duct tape design
duct tales - may 2003
welcome to the third edition of the vanessa jean * duct tape design newsletter: the exciting, exclusive, & electronic bulletin bursting with duct tape adventures, hot-off-the press info, and SPECIAL SAVINGS just for you all from www.vanessajean.com
* NOTES & NEWS *
wowzers, where has the time gone? first off – thank you all SO much for your support these past few months. your enthusiasm and encouragement has helped this duct tape business grow immensely. your kind words and your affinity for sharing the duct tape joy has really helped this trend take off. thanks! business is busy at the vanessa jean studio, but i’m loving every minute of it. i hope you all are enjoying your spring, i’m just glad it’s finally warmed up in the northeast. not much news to report this month, but i have had a bit of time to design some NEW BAGS which are now available online, and that is always exciting! and the vanessa jean GIFT CERTIFICATE is officially here, and an excellent solution to those graduation gift worries. let your favorite grad pick out his or her exciting duct tape item (info below).
SPECIAL OFFER * 10% OFF NEW ITEMS!!!
are you a caroline? a molly? a betty? an alice? a maron? find out at http://www.vanessajean.blogspot.com where all the new vanessa jean * duct tape design purses, wallets and belts are on display. and the best part is you get a 10% DISCOUNT on all new items. you got it…take 10% off any or all items purchased from the new line of goods. these hot new bags, belts and wallets can only be ordered through e-mail for the time being, and you’ll receive a 10% discount for all orders of these items through june 15th 2003. so take a look at that site, and send an e-mail to customorder@vanessajean.com.
*GIFT CERTIFICATES *
finally, an easy way for you to share the vanessa jean * duct tape design love with everyone else. vanessa jean gift certificates are now available in any denomination for custom orders, website orders and craft fair purchases. it’s simple as pie to pick one up, just e-mail vanessa@vanessajean.com and ask about gift certificates. they can even be mailed (and e-mailed) directly to the special recipient. what a perfect graduation or birthday gift!
* THE NEW LINE *
yup, they are here for everyone to see. the newest additions to the vanessa jean line can now be seen online at http://www.vanessajean.blogspot.com check it out for a wide variety of new purses, a hot new belt and the very popular ‘id wallet’. for right now they are all available to order through e-mail only, but just check out the link for more info (you might have to scroll down a bit on the page to see them.)
* IN THE NEWS! *
check out what these publications have to say about vanessajean.com and the duct tape goods.
NEW HAVEN REGISTER – march 31. go ahead, laugh at the pictures!
http://www.newhavenregister.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=7550481&BRD=1281&PAG=461&dept_id=7573&rfi=8
(cut and paste this address into your browser if you can’t link directly from here, or go to http://www.vanessajean.blogspot.com and check the links of the right hand menu, it will be there too!)
BUSS BUSS – pick of the day!
http://www.bussbuss.com/dailybuss/archives/2003_05.html
GUAVA MAGAZINE – spring. vanessa jean does d.i.y. belts.
the piece is only available in the real mag…but if you find it, pick it up!
http://www.guavamag.com/upcoming.html
* BLOG – VANESSA JEAN STYLE * http://www.vanessajean.blogspot.com
‘blog’ is an abbreviation for ‘web log’, which is the equivalent of an online journal. be sure to check out the VANESSA JEAN & CO. blog at http://www.vanessajean.blogspot.com it’s updated frequently with duct tape goings on, and it’s a great thing to read if you want to procrastinate at work. not only is it full of goofy information, but it hosts pictures of new vanessa jean items, a current list of press items and stores, as well as up-to-date information on vanessa jean’s whereabouts! it’s also worth a laugh, so check it out!
* NEW STORES IN CONNECTICUT *
check out the vanessa jean goods at these 2 new connecticut locations, they have awesome new stuff that isn’t on the website yet!
* GUILFORD HANDCRAFT STUDIO store. 203.453.5947 or shop@handcraftcenter.org. they are located at 411 church street, guilford, ct 06437 and i
promise it’s worth the trip.
* FAIR HAVEN WOODWORKS 203.776.3099. 72 blatchley ave, new haven, ct. not only do they have the finest furniture i have ever seen, but now they have the coolest duct tape purses too. go visit, their store is magnificient, like a museum…but you can touch everything!
and don’t forget these other great stores…
* bottega guilianna * 203.562.8027 * 954 chapel st, new haven, ct
* avant-tout * 203.861.7274 * 59 greenwich ave, greenwich, ct
* go get dressed boutique *203.869.0977 * greenwich, ct
* candy nichols *203.625.9392 * 102 greenwich ave, greenwich, ct
* pearl * 206.729.1149 * 310 ne 65th st, seattle, wa
* plastica * 323.655.1051 * 8405 west 3rd st, los angeles, ca
* melissa m * 626.799.5835 * 815 fair oaks, south pasadena, ca
*DUCT TAPE PARTY*
what better excuse could there be to get all your friends together? host a duct tape party! you gather some friends, vanessa jean shows the duct tape line, people can order if they like, and you get a fun surprise in return. live in california? the vanessa jean bus will be stopping there sometime this summer, so you can throw a duct tape party too!
* CUSTOM ORDERS *
now, don’t forget that vanessa jean can make ALL your duct tape dreams come true. if you can dream it, vanessa jean can design it. just send your ideas to customorder@vanessajean.com!
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