back to school & visit to new JoAnns

Well, life has been quite busy around here. Between the new fall term at CF and getting myself ready to start my UCF classes tomorrow, it has been quite crazy. In some ways I dread the deadlines and all of the work involved, but at the same time I can't wait to get started. The sooner class starts the holidays will be here and I will have two more classes under my belt with only four more to go after that. Fall is my absolute FAVORITE time of year! I might go to NH in October with my mom, but it will depend on how much schoolwork I have during that time.

Today I went to the new JoAnns in The Villages. Nick and I were out at the new Best Buy because he needs a new charger for his laptop since part of the wire is coming apart. Unfortunately, the replacement is not working well. Since we were there Nick said we could check out JoAnns. I am very disappointed that AC Moore didn't move in the plaza as originally announced, but this JoAnns IS better than the one in Ocala. They seemed to have a better selection of cuttlebug and cricut products. I bought 2 scalloped punches 1/5 and 2 inch and a cuttlebug folder. I was planning on browsing, not buying but Nick knew I had been looking for the punches so he insisted I buy them. I can't argue with that.



Here are some pictures of some cards I've made recently.
The border on the always & forever card is actually the inside of the card. It blends in with the top part in the picture.

New Goodies!

Considering today was the Monday before school is open it was a decent day. Work is extremely busy with all of the last minute procrastinators swarming over the building. So, I went to my office and got settled in for the day and I was on my way down the hall when my boss called my name as I passed her office. To my surprise, she had a bag full of scrapbooking items for me. She knows I am quite crafty. (Since I have made cards and even a sign saying "occupied" out of chipboard for our storage room/makeshift changing room for working out after work.) Apparantly she doesn't think she will ever use the stuff, so she gave it to me and said I could use what I would like or give it away. So tonight I looked through everything and there were 2 albums, some sheet protectors, stickers, a small bypass trimmer (creative memories) and some other things. It definitely made for a good start to the workday!

During my lunch break I went to Michaels. -It is so dangerous working on St. Rd. 200 with 4 craft stores within a short distance. - I bought the making memories paper trimmer!!! I have absolutely had it with the trimmers I have. One won't cut well even with new blades and the other I don't even get a straight cut half the time! So, I used my Jo's coupon and saved $20! woohoo! So, now I will no longer be borrowing anyone's paper cutter. Thanks to those who have completely won me over with showing me this trimmer. -Penny, Bonnie :)

"In Colors" are around us

Something funny... I needed a new cover for my ironing board. Ugh! I absolutely hate ironing, but I am so picky about my clothes. Anyways, I got a new cover at Walmart. This is what I have now...

Then I realized... The colors in this pattern are the same as the stampin' up "In Colors" that just went out. Enlarge the picture and so you get a close look.

So, last night I hung out at Priceless. I didn't accomplish a whole lot, but I had a great time not accomplishing much. I made a small batch of cards. It is rather simple but it took a lot of time cutting out the detailed images.

Now entering into the techie world!

Well, I love checking many of my fellow papercrafter's blogs, so I have decided to create my own. I will display many projects, such as page layouts, cards, and other projects. I may write about recent happenings and ideas I wish to discuss or vent. I hope you enjoy my blog, and may you be inspired. The following picture is a recipe page I created for a healthy recipe swap.