Coupons

As most of you know I recently got the Spellbinders Grand Calibur for my birthday. The only place that sold the machine was Hobby Lobby. We had a 50% Jo-anns coupon & was advised that Hobby Lobby does not honor their competitors coupons, but they would let me use my 40% Hobby Lobby Coupon. Fair enough. So I recently went to Michaels to purchase tape for my new ATG Tape gun @$9.95 for two rolls, I still had my 50% Joann's coupon & they honored it. This makes the best deal for ATG Tape refills. I also received this e-mail response back from "Michaels will accept coupons for a percentage off any regular priced item or entire reulgar priced purchase being advertised by one of the following competitors: A.C. Moore, Hobby Lobby, Jo-Anns, Garden Ridge, Roberts, PatCatan's and Ben Franklin. Maximum discount 50% off any one regular priceditem policy. " So keep your ads handy & they will price match. I havent worked at Jo-anns in almost 4 years so I am not sure what their policy is now.

Valentine's Day

It's that time of year again, January is almost over and we look forward to Valentine's Day and President's Day. I received the teal green Birthday card from Joyce Alenskis' and it was that card that gave me the idea for my Valentine cards. I then received the e-mail from SCS that had an envelope gift box that was perfect for my cards. They are 3-D and would not do well in a convential envelope.

I hope this idea inspires you.

I am off to get ready for company. My in-laws are coming over today for dessert and cards. It is my father in-laws 80th Birthday. We ordered a Tiramsu cake. Yummy it is one of our favorites.

I have one last idea to share with you...when you stamp with alcohol inks, bleach or make your own color palet, use a butter dish lid and felt to put your ink or beach on the felt. This makes a great platform for your stamp and will give you better coverage. When you are done, just dispose of the felt and the lid.

Sure Cuts A Lot

I did some further research & it appears this product is made by Craft Edge. Go to their website http://craftedge.com/index.html and read more about this soft ware.

My Birthday

This has been a busy weekend for me. I had dinner with Frank's family on Friday. We went to a little country club in the neighborhood and had fish fry for my birthday. Then Frank took me out shopping, he bought me the Spellbinders Grand Caliber. It is awesome. I used it all day on Saturday stamping with my friends. We also bought a new HP Printer/fax/scanner/copier so it will be more compatible with Windows 7.

We then went to Borders. It is our place to sit & relax. We drink coffee and read our respective industry magazines. Frank loves motorcycles and graphic arts. I love, well you know, Stamping, Scrapbooking and getting a good deal. So read Smart Shopper. It has tons of great articles. I found an article on medical interset sites. Here are 4 to check out: mayoclinic.com, medlineplus.gov, uptodate.com/patients & sharecare.com.

For all you Cricut owners check out: Sure Cuts A Lot @Create & Craft. www.dreatencraft.com
It is an on-line site for objects that will print on your Cricut. NO cartridges needed.

Saturday I stamped all morning with my "ladies" had a great day. Then came home to help my husband finish the makeover in our bathroom. Then spent the evening with 7 of the greatest guys in the world playing Poker. I had so much fun. They area great group of guys.

The weekend was finished off with spending the day with my oldest and dearest friend Rachel. We went to lunch at the Sandbar, saw a movie "total chick flick" No Strings Attached. Very funny.

Thank you for all the birthday wishes and gifts. It was truly a wonderful weekend and birthday. Thanks for making it special.

Valentine's Day

I usually stamp with the "ladies" once or twice a month. Since we have been so busy with the holida's we have not gotten together. So Saturday there was 9 of us stamping, using the Cuddlebug with our Sizzix dies, Cuddlebug dies & Nestabilities to create all kinds of wonderful cards.

The ladies are: Cheryl Simmons, Barbara O'Grady, Joyce Alenskis, RoseMarie Petersen, Claudia Cullen, Georga Suhling and our hostess Linda Fernwalt. This group is an extemely talented and resource group. They are awesome. I truly enjoy our Saturday's together.

I am finally going to scrapbook my Washington DC photos. So hopefully in the next week or so you'll be treated to some more art work.

Lee Ann & Frank in Alexandria VA