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Hello Crafter, Today’s the day! Happy Cyber Monday to you all! In appreciation of your business we would like to thank you by offering you a deal at Mad About Molds! Click here to see details about our Cyber Monday Sale! Sincerely, Marjorie with Mad About Molds Mad About Molds, 624 3rd Ave., Brewster MN 56119 Thank You!

Take the Leap and Think Big! – November Issue of My Molds!

My Molds Newsletter News that Inspires Imagination! By MadAboutMolds.com The Preferred Place for Clay Push Molds

Hello Crafter, Well did it again! We have listed 12 new molds and several new products listed on our crafts page. As you probably already know, we now offer 1,000 molds to choose from, and as we add molds we must discontinue a few as well. So if you have your eye on something, be sure to grab them up in case they are discontinued. With days are getting cooler, make sure you are ready with lots of molds to keep you creating for the Holidays! Molds can be used as gifts, or to make gifts, or to entertain your guests as well! What fun! Continue reading to learn how to Clutter free your space in our article “Take the Leap and Think Big” We hope this helps you be more productive so you can create more with less. So sit back and enjoy this issue of My Molds! Until next time, Marjorie with Mad About Molds As always, we thank you for your time, you’re wonderful comments and your generous support! We enjoy sharing what we do and we love to hear what you think! November 2011 Issue Fun Links Home Free Stuff Free Downloads Creative Ideas Gallery Instructions Subscribe Newsletter Archives Molding Accessories Mobile Site Contact Us Shop@MadAboutMolds.com www.MadAboutMolds.com Find Marcy on Facebook Announcements Did you know that you can… …now view ALL of our molds on one page, with no repeats? Searching through our molds using the category pages sometimes results in seeing molds repeatedly, because the particular mold fits more than one category. Well if this bothers you, visit this page to see all 1,000 molds with no repeats. You’ll be glad you did. All 1,000 Molds. We need your links! As a business, we are always looking for new ways to offer an enjoyable experience on our website. We would really appreciate if you would add us to your favorite social site. If you are interested in doing this, please go to our website and find this tool at the top of the page, and use it to post to your favorite social networking site. Thank you! :) See What’s NEW!!! Are you ready for our big reveal? We would like to Introduce to you our NEW molds! To get details you can find them all on one page… HERE Show-off SKU 022, Size: 1 5/8” W x 2” H Hearts & Diamonds SKU 034, Size: 1” W x 1 3/4” H My One & Only SKU 036, Size: 1” W x 1” H Make a Statement SKU 098, Size: 1 3/4” W x 7/8” H Cherished Treasure SKU 199, Size: 2” W x 3/4” H Flora-Bling SKU 360, Size: 1 1/8” W x 1 1/8” H Jeweled Setting SKU 366, Size: 1 5/8” W x 1 7/8” H Greek Goddess SKU 450, Size: 30 x 40 mm Star of David SKU 695, Star of Nails Size: 1 1/2” W x 1 1/2” H Lil Doggy SKU 727, Size: 3/4” W x 3/4” H Monogram Leaf SKU 965-966, Size: 1 1/2” W x 3/4” H Details Here This Month’s Article Take the Leap and Think Big I spent several days last week with my mastermind group. This was a decision on my part to play bigger in 2011. I decided if I wanted to grow my business to the next level, I would have to take a big step and play with bigger people. And the people in my group are big players. That’s part of why a mastermind is, as Martha says, a good thing. People who want to play big often have bigger ideas. I came away from this group with one big idea that I never considered – and it was right in front of me the whole time. If you think about it in sports terms, if you are a tennis player, you want to play with someone who is better than you are, so that you improve your game. It does take courage to take that leap. If you remember, one of my words for the year is challenge, and this will do just that for me. And, my group reminded me not to get so wrapped up in my challenges that I forget the joy as I move forward. Here are some tips to help you take the leap and think bigger. 1. Take action. Is there something big you want to do but haven’t taken the plunge? What are the big things on your goals list? This could be entering your quilt in a big quilt show, sending your patterns to a large distributor, contacting the local gallery about a show or getting your teaching proposals to a major show promoter. You won’t be able to get bigger if you don’t take action. So, put aside the “what ifs” and go for it. You can’t win if you don’t play. 2. And, speaking of action, be bold and daring. Remember our goal is to think bigger. Don’t take safe action, take action that scares you a bit. I have the following quote from Eleanor Roosevelt on a magnet on my refrigerator where I can see it every morning: Do one thing every day that scares you. 3. Act as if. I learned this many years ago. Act as if the situation is as you want it. Exude confidence and success. You’ll be surprised at how often when you “act as if,” you get “as if.” 4. Toot your own horn. Many times women are reluctant to share their successes. I know, many of us were raised that way. It’s time to put aside that attitude and pick up that horn. If you don’t blow your own horn, who will? 5. Schedule time to grow. This can be with a mastermind, such as mine, or networking with a small group of like-minded quilt, art or business professionals. It can also be setting aside time to read, learn new things to either build your business skills or work on your mindset. Good luck with your big, bold action as you move forward. Personal and professional growth happen when we are willing to take that leap and think big. Author – unknown When it comes to service, we break the mold! Feel free to send this newsletter to a friend, if know someone who might be interested. If you received this newsletter from a friend and want to sign up for your own copy, please click here. If you would like to change your email address please request the change here. We don't want to lose touch with you! We will not sell, trade or give away your personal information or email address. If you no longer wish to receive the My Molds Newsletter, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line. To ensure that you keep receiving our e-mails to your inbox add shop@madaboutmolds.com to your address book or safe list. Copyright © 2011 | Mad About Molds, 624 3rd Ave., Brewster MN 56119 Thank You!

New molds just listed! – October Issue of My Molds!

My Molds Newsletter News that Inspires Imagination!

By MAD ABOUT MOLDS.com - When it comes to service, we break the mold! The Preferred Place for Clay Push Molds

October 2011 Issue of My Mold Newsletter Hello Crafter, Well finally did it! We have listed 9 new molds and several new products listed on our crafts page. Now you might that’s not very many, but we do have plans to list many more molds soon. As you probably already know, we now offer 1,000 molds to choose from, and as we add molds we must discontinue a few as well. So if you have your eye on something, be sure to grab them up in case they are discontinued. Filling orders is our first priority and we appreciate your business. We are always happy to answer any questions or hear about your experiences with our molds. We recently had a customer share some photos of her gorgeous jewelry that she made using our molds, and we are thrilled to show them off on our Gallery Page for all of you to see. Continue reading to learn how to Clutter free your space in our article “Is Clutter Hampering your Creativity?” We hope this helps you be more productive so you can create more with less. So sit back and enjoy this issue of My Molds! Until next time, Marjorie with Mad About Molds As always, we thank you for your time, you’re wonderful comments and your generous support! We enjoy sharing what we do and we love to hear what you think! Announcements We need your links! As a business, we are always looking for new ways to offer an enjoyable experience on our website. We would really appreciate if you would add us to your favorite social site. If you are interested in doing this, please go to our website and find this tool at the top of the page, and use it to post to your favorite social networking site. Thank you! :) Announcements Have you seen… …our NEW easy instructions for using our molds? If you have not quite gotten the hang of using our molds this is the place where you will want to go. Our great technique will help you to make a perfectly flat backed mold casting, without distorting your casting when removing if from the mold. HERE Tip – you can enlarge each picture without leaving the page. See What’s NEW!!! Are you ready for our big reveal? We would like to Introduce to you our NEW molds! To get details on pricing and sizes you can find them all on one page… HERE SKU 054 Ying Yang SKU 194 Planet Earth SKU 211 Alien Creature SKU 325 Old Man Winter SKU 353 Lobster SKU 385 Prettiest Concho SKU 654 The Irish Claddagh SKU 666 Dog Paw SKU 669 Little Elf ENJOY YOUR VISIT WITH US! Fun Links Home Free Stuff Free Downloads Creative Ideas Gallery Instructions Subscribe Newsletter Archives Molding Accessories Mobile Site Contact Us Shop@MadAboutMolds.com www.MadAboutMolds.com Find Marcy on Facebook This Month’s Article: Is Clutter Hampering your Creativity? Over the weekend we had a family gathering to celebrate the end of summer, the return to school, and my husband’s birthday. One of my nieces shared that her favorite day of the summer is the day she gets new school supplies. Can you still remember the smell of the new crayons when you opened the box? I’ll admit I love to browse through the office supply store, looking for some new treasure that’s sure to solve my organizational problems and instantly improve my time management issues. Of course, that’s not likely to happen, as it takes more than pretty colored plastic boxes and a new calendar. Before you make the trip to the office supply store, try the following: 1. Clear the clutter. Do you really need that copy of Quilters Newsletter Magazine from 1998? You know, the one with the fabulous quilt you liked back in 1998, the quilt that doesn’t hold the same place in your heart today. A couple of years ago, I went through all the old magazines I was holding onto. I put a note advertising them, and I had a taker rather quickly. I don’t know why I held onto all the magazines for so long. Well, maybe I do. I would feel badly (i.e., guilty) getting rid of them. I held some warped concept of their value. They had really stopped being of value to me long ago and were only collecting dust. They went to a new home where they were valued, and I had several shelves open in my studio. I could look at my fabric collection the same way. I know we need a “palette” as quilt artists. Do we need that large of a palette? And doesn’t our palette need refreshing every now and then? If you’re like me, you’ll never live long enough to use all the fabric you own. You’ve seen the saying, “The one who dies with the most fabric wins!” I’ve decided I don’t need to be in the competition. I regularly donate fabric for charity quilts and recently made a donation of fabric for my guild’s annual show. I think some month, I’ll just show up with a fat quarter or two for everyone who comes to the monthly meeting. I know it’s hard to get rid of “stuff,” and it can be overwhelming to do it all at once. If you can’t set aside a full day, block several hours in consecutive days just to clear out what you don’t want. Sort it into two piles – items to donate and items to trash. I know many people say add a third pile for stuff that needs to be fixed. I used to go by that theory, until I realized I didn’t want to fix the stuff. 2. Keep clearing the clutter. You made great progress getting rid of stuff, and your studio is now clutter free. However, the magazines will again stack up and the fabric will again overflow. Part of the solution here is to decide what you allow to come into your space. The other is to maintain a system to keep up with the clutter. The easiest way to do that is to set aside a certain amount of time each week or month to de-clutter. One of the theories behind clearing the clutter is that clutter is energy draining. I can see that. When my space is clean, my mind is clearer, and I work better. You’ve heard the saying, “less is more.” Well, this is a good example. Once you operate in a cleaner, clutter-free environment, watch what new opportunities arrive or how your creativity expands. 3. Look at how you use your space. Do you need something to hold your papers or tools? Maybe you uncovered something during your de-cluttering phase. And if not, head off to the office supply shop and enjoy picking out the supplies you need, knowing they will be put to good use and not just add to the clutter. And, as you think about adding to your space, remember this wonderful quote from designer and craftsman William Morris, “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” Written by – Unknown When it comes to service, we break the mold! You received this newsletter because you subscribed to this newsletter. Do you know someone who might be interested in receiving this monthly newsletter? Forward this email to them. If you received this newsletter from a friend and want to sign up for your own copy, please click here. If you would like to change your email address please request the change here. We don't want to lose touch with you! We will not sell, trade or give away your personal information or email address. If you no longer wish to receive the My Molds Newsletter, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line. We apologize for any inconvenience. To ensure that you keep receiving our e-mails to your inbox add shop@madaboutmolds.com to your address book or safe list. Copyright © 2011 | Mad About Molds, 624 3rd Ave., Brewster MN 56119 Thank You!

Five Tips for Creating Powerful Intentions – September Issue of My Molds!

My Molds Newsletter News that Inspires Imagination!

By MAD ABOUT MOLDS.com - When it comes to service, we break the mold! The Preferred Place for Clay Push Molds

September 2011 Newsletter Hello Crafter, When was the last time you took time to do something you enjoy? It’s important for your well-being to recharge and do things that are fun. And it’s even more fun to do them with a friend. Studies show that being both creative and social, helps you have a happier life. So smile and create with a friend! Continue reading to learn how to make your day full of “Intentions” in our article “Five Tips for Creating Powerful Intentions” Achieve big results with your goal setting! Continue reading to learn more! So sit back and enjoy this issue of My Molds! Until next time, Marjorie with Mad About Molds As always, we thank you for your time, you’re wonderful comments and your generous support! We enjoy sharing what we do and we love to hear what you think! Announcements We need your links! As a business, we are always looking for new ways to offer an enjoyable experience on our website. We love to introduce our customers to other sites that are of value and of interest, so we are asking for link exchanges with other craft related websites. I feel that we could only enhance their interest in arts and crafts benefiting both of us. If you are interested in doing this, please let us know by sending us a message. Thank you. Clearance! Looking for a good deal? Our Mad About Molds Clearance offers incredible prices on a variety of molds or other products. Why Buy from our Outlet? · To sample molds at a discount. · So the kids can have fun with you! · To experiment with your favorite castings. While Supplies Last Only. See our clearance page here. New Craft Supplies! Just listed… Take a look at what’s new! FREE Downloads! Did you say FREE? Yes, I did! Sure, we offered some free items before, but these offers are so much better! And they can all be downloaded from this page. Free Decorative Fonts Free Monograms & Ciphers Ebook Free Monograms Images Free Craft Themed Wallpapers Free Business Card and Brochure Downloads Just a Reminder! In case you didn’t see it in our last newsletter… …we have updated out shopping cart system to work easier and better for you. With this new shopping cart, we can offer you allot more to make your shopping experience allot more fun with us! · We have added shopping cart system that makes our site easier than ever to use! Our mold pictures are bigger and better then before and you will love it! :) · All of our product pictures have been retaken, and are clearer and bigger than ever. You will think we have a whole new line of molds! · Now you can drag and drop molds to the shopping cart without leaving the page! · The items you have added to your shopping cart now show a link and a picture back to the items details so you are never confused about what you ordered. · Eliminate mistakenly ordering two of an item by combining products in the shopping cart. · You can see your shipping rate as you put items in your cart. No surprises on the checkout page. · Product pages load faster than ever before, so you can see more in less time. · We now have a new category to view all 1,000 molds all from ONE page. No doubles to sort through! · You can now register on our site to view order status after you have placed an order. · We can now send you email notifications for order status. · Our products can now be viewed on mobile site at http://madaboutmolds.ecwid.com · You can now share your favorite products on Facebook with "like" or "share" buttons on each product! · You now have the ability to download electronic products - such as our “Pretty Paper Patterns” that we usually send out on a CD. · Our store is now translated into 36 languages! · All orders offer a coupon code for a discount off your next order! How great is that?! So we hope that you can enjoy our site even more than ever now. If you have any stories or tips with using our molds that we could share on our website or our newsletter we are always eager to hear them. So tell us about your craft, hobby or business. If you have any comments or suggestions feel free to reply to this message. We would love to hear from you! Fun Links Home Free Stuff Creative Ideas Gallery Instructions Subscribe Newsletter Archives Molding Accessories Mobile Site Contact Us Shop@MadAboutMolds.com www.MadAboutMolds.com Find Marcy on Facebook This Month’s Article: Five Tips for Creating Powerful Intentions I’ve been thinking a lot on the power of intention this past year. For years in my classes the instructor has had us set an intention for class, and, yes, occasionally mine is to make it through the class. About a year ago, I taped a note to the bathroom mirror that says, “What is your intention/choice for today?” I find it gets me started on a conscious path each morning. What exactly is intention? Webster defines it as a “determination to act in a certain way or resolve.” Gary Zukav in The Mind of the Soul says it’s “the use of your will….a commitment to accomplishing an objective, to creating something that was not there or to continue creating something that is.” Here are some tips for creating powerful intentions in your life: 1. Get clear about what kind of person you want to be. Then get clear about what you want to do and what you want to have. Clarity is very powerful. I think figuring out the kind of person you want to be is most important; the “do” and “have” will follow. 2. State your intention. Say it out loud. Say it more than once. Write it down. I’ve been known to write my intentions on a paper and put it in my pocket. I take it out during the day and read it. This is especially helpful if I think self-sabotaging behaviors (like grabbing an extra one of those cinnamon scones that I picked up at the bakery last week and put in the freezer) are around the corner or I need an extra boost of motivation to stay focused and on track. 3. Share your intention with someone who cares about your success. It’s helpful if you share your intention with someone who will hold you accountable. Offer to do the same for her. 4. Now take action to demonstrate commitment to the intention. It doesn’t have to be some big action; many little actions will compound. And, while you can have a whopping big intention, your intention for today might be to find some peace in your hectic life, no small feat. 5. Celebrate or somehow acknowledge this achievement, and then take the next step or action. Then rinse and repeat. Before you know it, setting an intention each day will become a habit. Setting an intention clearly puts you in charge, and you’ll be energized by how much you are in control. You’ll be thrilled with the person you are “being” and with your ongoing accomplishments. I hope you’ll take the time to set an intention for yourself and/or your business each morning. Let me know how it makes a difference in your life. Here are two quotes on intention that I like: “A good intention clothes itself with power.” Ralph Waldo Emerson “Our intention creates our reality.” Wayne Dyer When it comes to service, we break the mold! You received this newsletter because you subscribed to this newsletter. Do you know someone who might be interested in receiving this monthly newsletter? Forward this email to them. If you received this newsletter from a friend and want to sign up for your own copy, please click here. If you would like to change your email address please request the change here. We don't want to lose touch with you! We will not sell, trade or give away your personal information or email address. If you no longer wish to receive the My Molds Newsletter, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line. We apologize for any inconvenience. To ensure that you keep receiving our e-mails to your inbox add shop@madaboutmolds.com to your address book or safe list. Copyright © 2011 | Mad About Molds, 624 3rd Ave., Brewster MN 56119 Thank You!