Page 24 March 2011 Inspirational Bags plans to stick with duct tape By Morgan Sailor Two Arcadia sixth graders make the lem- onade stand a thing of the past as they enter into their third year of running a small on- line business selling duct tape purses. Not to say that Sarah Stamets and Grace Kolbe, both 12, didn’t try the lemonade- stand idea. That was actually their second business. The fi rst was a spa that they de- cided to open at age 6, and the third was a dog walking venture. It wasn’t until they stumbled onto mak- ing duct tape purses that they found some- thing that stuck. “We were 10, it was summer and mid- night and we didn’t know what to do,” says Sarah. That was when the idea hit them. They had been experimenting with wallets and it hadn’t quite worked, but when they made their fi rst purse it just clicked. The girls themselves click in much the same way. Often fi nishing each others sen- tences as they spin around the room an- swering questions. They met in preschool and both say they knew from the begin- ning that they wanted to start a business together. Things started out small. Sarah and Grace bought colored duct tape from local craft stores and learned to compare price and quality. They began to sell the purses to friends, and things got serious when Mo- ments Salon of Phoenix placed an order. The duo set up a website to handle re- quests and these days they are buying duct tape in bulk. The company name, Inspirational Bags, comes from the original quotes taped to the inside of each purse, such as, “If what you want doesn’t come to you, go after it.” Grace says, “I usually come up with the quotes,” but Sarah still retains veto power. Perhaps that is part of what makes this business partnership so successful. “We aren’t afraid to make each other feel bad,” says Grace. “Constructive criticism,” Sarah adds. They readily admit to their strengths and weaknesses. Grace is better with account- ing while the energetic Sarah designed their website “It took about two-and-half hours to make the site,” says Sarah. They also aren’t afraid to admit past mistakes. They have learned some lessons about fi nances and even took a loss on one business deal, but with an eye to the future they focus on their ever increasing quality standards and investment in new products, such as duct tape dresses. This is re fl ected in their self-produced commercial that focuses on quality and Continued on page 44 LASER & MEDICAL EYE CENTERS www.nationwidevision.com ARCADIA 4280 E. Indian School Rd. 602-952-8667 PARADISE VALLEY 21001 N. Tatum Blvd 480-538-9811 $ 99 99 BIFOCALS Lined (FT-28) Plastic Lenses PROGRESSIVES $ 129 99 No Line Plastic Lenses Choose from any frame from up to $59.99 Choose from any frame from up to $59.99 * * * $ 69 99 COMPLETE PAIR OF EYEGLASSES Starting at Single Vision Plastic Lenses Choose Any Frame up to $59.99 We Accept Most Vision Insurance Plans For additional values Daily Wear Contact Lenses Monthly Contact Lenses HD Optics in a contact lens BUY 3 GET 1 FREE * SAVE $60 With a Contact Lens Exam at Nationwide Vision (Annual Supply) * After $40 Mail-In Rebate. Ends 3/31/11 (Annual Supply) * After $60 Mail-In Rebate. Ends 3/31/11 AIR OPTIX™ AQUA: Dk/t = 138 @ -3.00D. and AIR OPTIX™ for ASTIGMATISM: Dk/t= 108 @ -3.00, -1.25D x 180. Other factors may impact eye health. Ask your eye care provider for complete wear, care and safety information. Co or SAVE $40 $ 39 97* Per Box Featured Frame Cecilia Feat red Frame 0ER%YEs-OST0RESCRIPTIONS &INANCING!VAILABLE YOUR PERSONAL BEST VISION LASIK ® $ 599 * 3TARTINGAT 520-877-7858 TRADITIONAL LASIK WE ACCEPT ALL OUTSIDE DOCTORS PRESCRIPTIONS EYEGLASS EXAM $49* WALK-INS WELCOME Arcadia News 2-1 *See store for details The place to be Saturday March 19th - from 9 to 4 BACK AT SHEMER! SHEMER ART CENTER 5005 E. Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85018 (entrance on Arcadia Drive) 20 prominent artists are having a sale of some very fine artwork For information call 480-424-7066 • No Entrance Fee • Free Refreshments • Live Music

Page 25 March 2011 Hopi 50-year celebration includes annual Hawktion By Katherine Torres Scottsdale Hopi Elementary School will hold its annual Hopi Hawktion on April 2. The fundraiser is put on every year by the Hopi Parent Teacher Association and includes dinner, a silent auction and dancing. This year, in celebration for Hopi’s 50- year anniversary, the event will be held at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort. The event will also feature Johnjay Van Es from Kiss FM. “Johnjay is a parent, so he was kind enough to donate his time,” Roberts said. The event is the PTA’s largest fundraising activity of the year, and proceeds help Hopi with services such as specialist salaries, technology and educational materials. Chairwoman Val Roberts said the funds raised by the PTA have helped Hopi maintain its performance even in the wake of educational budget cuts. Continued on page 27 Arcadia Agora to present best of education complex The Arcadia school complex of Hopi, Tavan, Arcadia Neighborhood Learning Center, Ingleside, and Arcadia High School will celebrate the arts April 7 at Arcadia High. The community is invited to the free Arcadia Agora. Events include a Complex Art Exhibition in the auditorium lobby. Artwork from all grade levels, kindergarten through high school, will be on display. In the cafeteria courtyard, the second annual Student Marketplace and Taste of Arcadia will feature local restaurants selling tastes of house favorites for a nominal fee, while student-made crafts will be sold to support the charities of the National Art Honor Society. The Arcadia Dance Company will perform, and there also will be several stalls with fun, interactive activities. 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