14 February 2010

Happy Valentines Everyone!

Updating all the selections in the "Custom Catalog" is taking a long time,  some days I only get one design done, but I think it's worth it so I have gone from "experimental" to "expanded".  Please be patient with me.

I have changed the order form that is at the bottom of each page to make it a bit more straight forward and trimmed down some of the choices.  When I update a page I am taking the old order forms out. Hopefully that will eliminate some of the confusion. 

In the Custom Catalog, shipping is included every time you make a selection. The reason for doing this is to save time and to reduce confusion. Many people have spam filters that eliminate my requests for the shipping so I will eventually change the Quick Order catalog too. Now I realize that will result in an overpayment, but I will refund it.  This is better for everyone, first your order won't be held up because I am waiting for the shipping payment, second it will reduce the shipping on those orders because I don't have to charge the added PayPal charges.  If you don't sell using PayPal you might not realize that 'each' transaction has a 2 tier fee schedule, every transaction starts with a 30 cent fee and then a percentage of the total is added, this will simplify everything.  For those of you who are ordering several sets of stickers, if you can't wait for the refund or don't want it charged, please just email me a list of the stickers you want and I will send you a link to a checkout set up for that.

Hope you enjoy the new selections!  Please don't let that stop you from having me create custom stickers for you, I am more than happy too. 

Happy Mah Jong
CHarli

19 December 2009

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Thankful here for a new hard drive, things are almost all back to normal, what ever that is...

I have been working on bringing you a bigger and better catalog,  I started in the Dolls, the newest one and have now moved to the Pagodas.  This section was in desperate need of an update (I was about 24 pagodas behind, and I am up to #18), you can't help but notice that I have added "checkout" buttons. This will work exactly like the "Quick Order" catalog but there are lots more choices.  Be sure to check out the pagodas because there are some new frames and backgrounds there.  Once I get a few other things caught up I will be updating both of those sections. 

I am still very interested in doing Custom orders, just email me with details.  This new set up should give many of you some more inspiration. Sorry, some of you are going to want to tear your hair out because it's now even tougher to make a decision.  Well, what can I say, get a new set that needs new stickers, there are some really great designs.

Click here to view this years "Seasonal Greeting",

Happy Holidays and a Wonderful New Year
CHarli

14 November 2009

hi Everyone,

It has been an interesting 2 weeks. First my hard drive crashed, all my email was lost (most email addresses), so if you are waiting for me to get in touch with you, please email me again. I must warn you that my brain is really overloaded, so do not be offended if I can't remember what we talked about, if you can reply to one of my emails -- that will probably help a great deal. If you emailed me from my site and I haven't replied to you, chances are my email is in your spam bin. I am compulsive about answering and try to do it within hours. Even though my best computer has been down, I still had access to the internet and mail.

I have the computer back and I am in the process of getting everything set up again -- trust me, that is going to take days and days and although you may think it is considerate to leave me alone -- forget about it! If I can't help you right away, I will tell you. I can't sit at this machine all day.

In case you haven't heard, we have just been through a terrible Nor-Easter, days and days of rain and high winds (almost hurricane level). We are fine but many services are intermittant - that includes internet, phone and cable tv. There is also a terrible mess to clean up and I may get roped into helping.

Thank you always for your patience and understanding. Talk to you soon

CHarli

20 October 2009

hi Everyone,

Thank you so much for your patience while I was away on "granny duty". I have another grandson!! Yes, he is another handsome guy, Mom and all are doing well.

As of today, all orders have been filled and mailed. If you have not received a shipping notice from PayPal, you need to get in touch with me. Several orders are sitting here waiting for that shipping amount to be paid so I can buy a stamp. Please folks, do add this during the order process (by actually clicking on your choice), so there is no delay in shipping. Many times my email is ending up in spam bins, partly because of the email address. If you have options on your email account to allow mail from my domain, do that before you order. My domain is "charli.org", it's not the most common so sometimes there are problems. Thanks, it will help.

There are 46 new designs added to the "Quick Order" sticker catalog (I am working on adding them to the custom catalog, but it will take a lot more time. eMail me if there is something special you want).

The Baby Phoenix is available, tiles only at the moment. In a week or two I will have a special set up there-- just waiting for the box to come in. There are only a few left, and only 11 to start with so don't miss out.

Thank you all for stopping by, and for letting me know you have.

CHarli

24 August 2009

Closed for September?

hi Everyone,

I hope you had a great summer, thank you for stopping by, it has kept me busy for sure.

As of today, August 24, 2009, no one is in the office (so to speak). I am here, I will be answering your emails, however, all orders are on hold. It just means that you will be waiting until at least the beginning of October to receive your order.

I appreciate your understanding and thank you for your patience. This time off is very important your I wouldn't do it.

Thank you all for stopping by, and for letting me know you have.

CHarli

27 May 2009

Happy Spring everyone!

I haven't posted anything for several months, so I thought it was past time. I am busy busy busy, working on Chapter 3 of THE BOOK, I sure appreciate everyones patience on this. It's going to take much longer than I thought originally, but I have started and continue to plug away at it. As a tease, when I get the first 42 sets done, I will upload them so you see what I am up to. From then on, I will upload 42 at a time so you will get an idea of the time line.

I have added a bunch of new stickers, I continue to do that from time to time, there are a lot of new backgrounds which I will eventually get online as well. If you see one on a sticker that you like and you don't see it on the background page, you just have to email me and I will see that you get it. Orders are up to date.

One thing I have been thinking about quite a bit is to eventually eliminate my Museum because eventually most of my collection will be in THE BOOK, until that is complete I will leave it up though.

I hope you all have a super spring and summer. Please check back from time to time to see the Bone and Bamboo sets in Chapter 3.

CHarli

27 November 2008

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

The start of the holiday season, wow, that came up fast. Well, this is going to be a busy one so please plan ahead if you want stickers before the holidays. I am having lots of company this year and plan on enjoying it as much as possible, that means I am not going to be working around here much. In fact, no orders placed after the 10th of December will be shipped out before the new year. There are a few great new designs, enjoy!

I wish everyone a wonderful and joyous holiday season, may all your wishes come true.

Thank you everyone, Happy Holidays!

CHarli

28 October 2008

Thank you all for getting in touch and wishing me well, it is definitely helping. I am beginning to get my feet on the ground and getting stronger every day.

This month is my anniversary, I would like to take time to express my gratitude to all my visitors, thank you. This month marks 18 years of being on the internet, 10 years selling stickers and 8 years of CHarli.org. Thank you again for visiting and sharing your thoughts, I am so pleased to be able to share with all of you.

Celebrations started with selling my very first designed set for Breast Cancer. Many thanks to everyone who participated in the auction and emailed to extend their support for the cause. Thank you so much for the compliments. This was one of those projects that has been in developement for a couple of years and finally became possible. Credit also goes to Fred for his help, and a couple of other people like Faye for helping put it all together and Bob for putting up with me as I was frantic to get it done this month.

I have added to the museum and I am working on the next chapter of THE BOOK. As time permits, I will continue to add to both sections of the web site and hope you will take the time to find those changes. Finally, got some of my French Ivory sets into the museum, there are some great Piroxloid sets for you to look at. Sorry, it's just pictures so far but hey, that's the best part anyway. Please enjoy.

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Thank you everyone, it's been great!

14 April 2008

Today I updated my ordering information for CHarli's Stickers and added a new visual aid for those of you who are new or those of you who haven't figured out how my little system works, I do hope this helps you.

Health wise -- recovery is going to be slow if this is any indication. I am on the road though and that's a good thing. Thank you so much for all your concern, it really does help.

I have also added links to Dee's new site. Stop by and say hi!! (click on Scrimshaw, on the All Things Mah Jong page).

Changes in my schedule are absolutely necessary, I just have to get some time away from my computer, some time off and I also have about 10 projects 'on the go' to get done. Please understand that I will answer all email as quickly as possible but don't expect me to be sitting here 18 hours a day any more.