Here We Go Again...

I am ready to re-start my blog.  A ton has changed since 2009.  I would like to start my blog again, but I do not want to limit it to just the Cricut  and paper crafting, so I am going to combine my other blog with this one.  This post and the next few posts will be the transferred posts from my other blog.

Hello Fellow Pinners and Crafters!  My first Pinterest Project is complete!  I created the ever so popular Teacher Toolbox.  Here is the  Pin  that inspired my creation. If you do a search on Pinterest for "Teacher Toolbox"  you will find several for Pinspiration.  

 I bought my box at Home Depot; it was around $17.  Since I have a little baby and I am all about the shortcuts, I decided not to repaint it like many people chose to do.  Plus I actually like grey. 

So here is a look at the front.

 I added some cheap vinyl decals that I bought at JoAnns last year on clearance.   I was going to use my Cricut, but I am trying to use the stuff I buy and hoard.

I created custom labels using Microsoft Word.  There are so many creative crafters out there that have labels  on their blogs as freebies and on Teachers pay Teachers but none of them matched what I wanted.

If I was to make another one...which I am not...but if I did I would try to match up the colors with decals.

CHA 2010 Robyn, Karlee, and Emma

Wow! You would think I met the President of the United States as excited as I was to meet Robyn (The Pink Stamper), Karlee (Karlee Krafts) , and Emma (My Creative Time). It is so weird, but I feel like I've known them forever like the were old friends. All three were so down to Earth, and so excited to see everyone.



Robyn was at the Custom Crops Booth promoting her new video Cricut Volume 3 and her lovely line of stamps. Karlee was there too. There was this young girl who made Robyn a very cute card, Robyn was so touched. I thought she was going to cry...she spent some time talking to the girl and her family. She also gave the girl one of her stamp sets. I was extremely impressed by how genuine Robyn was, and how she took the time out to make that young girl's day.


The Custom Crops Booth has some WONDERFUL products at a great price. Plus they had a raffle for some of Robyn's products, Cricut Cartridges, and some new products being released soon. I didn't win anything, but it was fun just to hang out at the booth. I finally got my George Basic Shapes Cartridge, the Crafter's Companion adhesive and remover for the mats, and My Pink Stamper's Fruits & Veggie Puns Stamps. I also made this cute card.



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Emma was at the Peachy Keen Stamps Booth promoting her new Gypsy Magic Video, and showcasing her amazing work as a Peachy Keen Stamp Designer. I have to say the pictures on her blog and videos do not do her work justice. Her work in person is breathtaking. The little details she adds to make it special...you just cannot see it in a picture. Emma was so sweet giving everyone hugs, and taking pictures. I was overwhelmed that I go to meet Emma too! It is so nice to meet the people who inspire you. Thank you!


I went a little overboard at the Peachy Keen Stamps Booth. I got the penguin and the kitty Cottage Cuts, along with some of their stamp sets that Emma uses on her projects. I cannot wait to use the stamp set for the Zooballoo cartridge. Peachy Keen Stamps had some of there stamps on clearance too...so I hit the clearance bin a little hard too. You only live once.

I am going back today. I still have more to post from yesterday, and hope to have more today! Thanks for visiting me!

3 New Cards

Here are 3 cards I made before I left for Virginia for the weekend. One of them was inspired by my BFF. She made a very simullar card for a friend of hers. I loved it so much I had to make one myself.

Our trip was an adventure...Of course our flight was delayed. We were stuck on the runway for over 2 hours. Then we had to turn around and refuel. Plus they had to let us off the plan in order to avoid a fine. Thanks be to God we arrived safely and had an amazing trip. The flight home was good...no delays. I am happy to be home, and I able to post these for you. I hope you enjoy.

Cool Air and a Cool Card

Here is a card I designed on my Gypsy, and cut out on Stampin' Up paper. Added some stickles for sparkle.


Plus, I finished adding mats to the word book. I hope you enjoy!

Here is a Little Something I have been working on...

My Sister-in-Law asked me to make a card for her niece who is going off to college. Since I wanted to try to make a word book using my Gypsy/Cricut and Bind-it-All, I thought I would make one for her. Here is what I have so far. I hope you like it.

I used the Hello Kitty Font, but I will post the recipe when I complete it. And if I can figure out how to load gypsy files to my blog I will post the design for you too. I am thinking that once it is complete, I am going to give myself credit for the scrapbook pages on my challenge...if my BFF (AKA the moderator of the challenge) agrees.

2 More Trips to K-Mart...Super K and Big K

I went back to K-Mart today. I went to the Big K-Mart a few miles away and the Super K down the street. I was hoping to score more toothbrushes, but both K-Marts were low on single pack toothbrushes. I was alittle disappointed but the Big K-Mart had higher prices. But I did four seperate transactions, two at each. In the interest of time, I put all four transactions together in the list below.

Here Is My Super Kmart Bounty...

My grand total was: $38.71

Here is what I got:

1- Gillette Body Wash ($4.49 -$2 =$2.49-- store coupon..didn't double ;(..but oh well)
3- Johnson & Johnson's Adult Body Lotion ($5.49 each -$4 off each = $1.49)
3- Huggies Bath Disposible Washcloths ($3.33 each -$2 off each = $1.33)
1- Johnson & Johnson's Baby Powder ($3.79 -$2 off = $1.79)
1- Box of Bandaids ($2.50 -$2 off = $0.50)
2- Boxes of Johnson & Johnson's Saftey Swabs ($1.59 each -$1.59 off each = FREE)
3- Small First Aid Kits ($1.05 each -$1.05 off each = FREE)
4- Reach Toothbrushes ($3.29 each -$3.29 off each = FREE)
4- Purex 3 in 1 Laundry Sheets ($5.99 each -$4 off each = $1.99)
1- Package of Chinet Plates ($3.49 -$2 off = $1.49)
3- Boxes of Wet Ones ($2.29 each -$2 off each = $.29 each)
4- Boxes of Lipton Tea ($1.09 each -$1.09 off each = FREE)
1- A-1 Steak Marinade ($2.99 each -$2.99 off each = FREE)
1- Box of Capri Sun Sunrise ($2.00 each -$2 off = FREE)
1- Jello No Bake Cherry Cheesecake ($2.00 each -NO COUPON)
2- Large Gatorades ($3.99 each--NO COUPON)
8- Small Gatorades ($1.00 each--NO COUPON)

My total before coupons was $124.74. The cashier was super nice and let me use more than 10 coupons. I SAVED $86.03!!!! I am so happy. It is not my best run, but everything cannot be free. I used coupons on everything but the Jello and the Gatorade. I had a $4 off your next purchase and $5 off Grocery coupon too. So it was a good trip.

Couponing Craziness

Super Kmart is doubling coupons again. I hope to score big. I will post my bounty. Meanwhile, I started my Crafters blog and I am loving it. I also put two new links in the corner about my two of my favorite coupon blogs. Check them out.

My FAVORITE crafting blog.

This super woman is blogging and creating like no one's business. I am so lucky that my friend Quiana sent me the link to her site. I love watching her videos and maybe one day...I will get off my duff and create something special too.

http://thepinkstamper.blogspot.com/

It has been over 2 YEARS since my first/last post.

How crazy is that? I was interested in blogging...but I never followed through. I guess everyone has that one project that just lingers on for years. It would have been nice to read how my life has changed over the past few years. But no regrets....

I love this picture of my cat. I wanted to share it with you.

Welcome to Blah's World

This is my first time blogging. I have always wanted to, but never knew how. I am not sure who is going to read this but, I wanted to give it a try. I am excited. Today is going well. It is actually a decent temperature outside and the rain looks like it will hold off until my long commute home.

It is so funny. I have no idea what to say...but if you talk to me, I am never at a loss for words. Well I will post this and go from there. Take care.