Black Friday Alert!

Can you believe that HALF of November is already gone? Where did this year go? Thanksgiving is almost here! And that also means that “Black Friday” is almost here! I remember the years that I would go shopping on that day to walk off the big turkey dinner from the day before (no, it wasn’t mainly for the great deals! That’s my story and I’m sticking to it). I haven’t done it for a few years now and even if you haven’t either this may change your mind:

Somehow this ad leaked and it’s been circulating around the message boards. We can’t make out everything in it except that great Cricut Expression bundle is just $185!!! And those colors are too cute: Aqua, Plum, Green, or Canary. It also looks like they have some kind of flourishes on them too. This bundle comes with two cartridges that we have never seen – Playtime and Cricut Classic Font. Wal-Mart is also getting 20 more Cricut Lite cartridges and these will also be on sale for $20 each! Again, we haven’t heard what the new titles will be but according to this ad some of the titles are Cupcakes, Pet Shop, Four Legged Friends, and Jolly Holidays (can’t read the others). Let me tell you from experience – these are GREAT prices!

I haven’t forgotten my Thirty Days of Thankfulness! On day 11, I had an awful headache so I was so thankful for a day of rest. On day 12, I was thankful that I was able to spend the day with my daughter – just special time together! I was so thankful to see so many people stop by Hobby Lobby to see me demo the Cricut on day 13! Day 14 and 15 were spent cleaning and organizing my scrapbook room – not fun but I am SO THANKFUL that I have space of my own to create in! By the way, I did take photos of the before (or as I like to call it – the storm before the calm) and when it’s finished I’ll take the after photos and post them.

Until next time, Happy Crafting,

Thirty Days of Thankfulness–Days 8, 9 & 10!

Even though I missed the last two Thirty Days of Thankfulness posts I just want you to know that I am very thankful!!! So here are my makeup posts for the last few days. No, I am not making these up! Yes, I did write them down each day! On Monday, I felt so thankful for the warm weather. Here in Texas we usually have two seasons, not four, lol. We go from the hottest 100 degree days of summer to the almost freezing days of winter. Ok, I might be exaggerating a little bit but as the writer I can take some creative license here! We had some pretty cool (cold to me) weather last Friday but by Monday it finally felt like Fall and I loved it! Yesterday I felt very thankful for (now do not laugh or think I’ve gone completely crazy) Hobby Lobby, Michaels, JoAnn’s, and even Staples! I went shopping (thankful that I had a little extra $ to do that) and found some great deals (even more thankful that I was able to keep some of that $)! I was also thankful that I had a scrapbooking  and Cricut loving buddy to stay up with me ALL NIGHT LONG and crop with last night. And today I am thankful that I survived the ALL NIGHT crop (and no sleep!), got home safely today, and I’m able to get into bed early tonight and, after writing this, get some sleep. I am also thankful that since I actually got to craft these last two days that I also get to post some photos of things for you here tomorrow. So please come back to visit and see what I’ve been up to – I’ll be so thankful!

Until next time, Happy Crafting,

Thirty Days of Thankfulness–Day 7

Today I am especially thankful for my daughter! I am always thankful that God gave this remarkable creature to take care of but this morning she woke up early and surprised me by making breakfast for me! Pancakes! It was so thoughtful and there was no real reason except that she loves me! I am blessed.

Thirty Days of Thankfulness–Day 6

Today I am thankful for my Cricut and the knowledge that I’ve gained to not only use it well but to share that knowledge with others - and the job that I now have because of this! Isn’t it amazing how this little hobby of ours can lead us to so much more? More than I could have ever imagined at least. Friendships, jobs, opportunities…. and more! For this I am truly thankful!

Thirty Days of Thankfulness

I just love the Cricut.com message board! These are best group of ladies ever. One of the members, Caitlynsmommy, started a thread the other day about the Thirty Days of Thankfulness. She is going to write a sentence or two each day about what she is thankful for and at the end of the month she’ll have a mini book of journaling and photos. What a wonderful idea! So I have borrowed her suggestion and I am starting (yes, late!) on one for myself. We are all grateful for the big things; family, friends, health, home, and of course, our Heavenly Father. But this is more about the little things, too. Those everyday blessings that we may overlook and, unless we document it, may forget. So join me as I journal my Thirty Days of Thankfulness.

Since I am starting late, I will just write 5 things I am thankful for at the moment:

1. that God loves me – no matter what!
2. I have a beautiful and healthy daughter
3. I have a handsome and healthy son
4. Very good friends that have stood by me through it all
5. That I got up this morning (Friday) and had a very productive day!

I am so happy to be doing this. It will make me look at things a little differently – I will appreciate the little things more. I hope that we can all complete this journal – this slice of our lives – together!

Until tomorrow, Happy Crafting,