I’ve been asked many times when the TRUE SCRAP 5 online scrapbooking classes will be available “a la carte.” In other words, when will they be available to purchase just the individual classes you want instead of the entire event?
WELLLLLL….
I was attending Lain’s online scrapinar this evening and she told us the date: Monday, 12-09-13!
If you’re reading this, going “what in the Sam Hill is she talking about?!” … I blogged about it HERE. Or you can click on THIS LINK to the True Scrap 5 site. Or, heck, do both. I mean, you want to be fully informed and educated on True Scrap 5 before you plunk down your money, right? Right.
Thank you so much to all who participated by leaving comments on that blog entry and were entered to win. You scrappers came up with such interesting questions to ask Laura, who I’ll be interviewing soon!
I used Random.org to generate a number and now it’s time to announce the winner:
jackie November 6, 2013 at 10:29 pm
love her books! I have her first 3/4 and need to get the ones that came after that..and would love to win this one! thanks for giving us a chance.
jackie from beautiful southwest Virginia
Jackie has been notified and is super excited to receive the book. Jackie, I hope you’ll stop by with a review once you’ve finished reading! I hope to post a review as well.
If you’d like to purchase your own copy of this book, you can find it RIGHT HERE.
YAY! Love scrapbook novels! Love giving them away! Happy Day :)
I saw THIS on Elise Blaha’s blog and thought I’d share. If you’re not familiar with Elise, she designed the “MIDNIGHT” and “SEAFOAM”
Project Life kits.
For only $7, you get a full envelope of scraps and ephemera = HAPPY MAIL!!
Just thought I’d share. Have a Fantabulous Friday :)
Right now {and I don’t know how long this lasts so hurry!}, the Selphy is only $60 with FREE shipping. Unbelievable deal. This printer usually retails for $100.
New wireless capabilities lets you print right from your computer, iOS and Android devices
Light, compact body and an optional battery makes it easy to take this printer with you
Preview your images on the built-in 2.7-inch tilt-up LCD
Enhance your photos with the improved “Portrait Image Optimize”
Print water resistant photos that last up to 100 years in just 47 seconds
*If you would like to see the full specs on the Selphy, HERE is the Canon webpage.
The only choice you need to make is do you want it in black or white?
Here’s what the printer looks like when the tray is open.
It still takes up very little desk space. I also love how portable it is. I was cropping last weekend on the road and I really could’ve used one of these. I had my iPhone and laptop with me and could’ve printed photos while there and scrapped them or gotten more Project Life done.
I seriously considered buying one while there and called the local Best Buy. But when I heard the price tag {$100}, I had to pass. Plus they only had the black in stock and I really want it in white.
So, yes, I do have big love for my old EPSON PICTUREMATE PM 260. It has its benefits over the Selphy for sure – but the Selphy has features that the Epson doesn’t. I’ve been resisting a Selphy for years now – do I really need 2 portable printers? – but I may just have to give in at this price!
I’m “picturing” (ha ha) Thanksgiving and Christmas events where I could bring this (you can run it on batteries) and everyone could print photos from their smart phones. Sounds so fun! And think how easy 30 Days of Thankfulness, December Daily, and Project Life could be this busy time of year with this great tool.
What do you think? Are you tempted by such a great price on the Selphy? If you “need” one, HERE is the link again ;)
If you get one, I’d love to hear which color you chose and also if you got any ink, paper, etc.
I just wanted to say: “Welcome back, Fancy Pants. Welcome back.”
I used to love FP back in the day. When I first started with MEMORY WORKS in 2007 and for a year or two thereafter, I used to lub me some Fancy Pants. They were one of my biggest selling brands.
Then I don’t know what happened but they fell off my radar. First off, I didn’t hear about them much anymore. Secondly, when I did come across a Fancy Pants line, I didn’t care for it. Too busy, too doodle-y, too much. Weird color combos, some kind of jarring. Just not my style anymore.
And my FP love was restored. Like magic. Rich colors, simpler designs, no doodles, and a fresh look that I haven’t seen in any other Christmas line from 2013.
I didn’t link the images because they were so small when I tried. But do go look at the link above and see what I’ve fallen in love with. They also have a new line called “BELOVED” shipping December 2013 which doesn’t do much for me, but then I’m never much into Valentine’s lines. You?
What do you think? Had you lost the love for Fancy Pants only to discover it again? Or have you always like their lines?
Okay, this is going on my list for Scrapbook Santa!
It’s time for another Santa Sack Sale by one of my favorite companies, OCTOBER AFTERNOON!
Week 1 begins 11-11-13 and there is one per week for 5 weeks, continuing into December 2013. I know that in past years, scrappers have bought all 5 Santa Sacks. Man, it must’ve been crowded under their Christmas trees {she said, extremely jealously … }
They’re also offering a Stamp Sack beginning 12-16-13. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think the Stamp Sack is a first this year. Great news for all you stampers! OA has some wicked cute stamp sets.
I blogged about a past Santa Sack Sale HERE. If you’d like to see what kinds of things were in past Santa Sacks, there are tons of videos on YouTube.
I have to pass because I’ve been doing some other shopping lately, including a trip to HOBBY LOBBY while traveling. Will you buy an OA Santa Sack (or five) this year? Please do show us your loot if you!
Here is some information about the book and the author:
Scrapbook Store Owner Moonlights as Amateur Sleuth in Gilt Trip
Carmela Bertrand, heroine of the New York Times bestselling Scrapbooking Mysteries series, is one busy lady. Her scrapbook store, Memory Mine, is not only a haven for papercrafters but also a destination for New Orleans’ elite looking for custom cards and announcements for their society events. She has a handsome police officer boyfriend, and a social calendar filled with the city’s best social events. And, as if that weren’t enough, in her spare time – Carmela solves crimes!
For her accomplishments, the Romantic Times awarded Carmela Bertrand their Reviewers’ Choice “Best Amateur Sleuth” award for 2012, for the 10th book in the Scrapbooking Mysteries series, Postcards from the Dead.
In the newest installment in the series, Gilt Trip, Carmela attends a fancy ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ party for New Orleans business tycoon Jerry Earl Leland. But in the swirl of champagne, Zydeco music, and bad behavior, poor Jerry Earl is murdered and stuffed inside a clothes dryer. Since Carmela discovered the body, the grieving widow latches onto her and begs for help in solving the crime.
Halfway between a cozy and a thriller, Gilt Trip offers mystery and romance, in a setting peppered with scrapbooking references, and steeped in the sights, sounds, and smells of the French Quarter and its intriguing residents. In case all of the book’s decadent cajun meals make you hungry, there’s recipes for Big Easy Brownies, Cajun Chicken, and Crockpot Meatloaf.
Gilt Trip, the 11th book in the New York Times bestselling Scrapbooking Mysteries series, was released in hardcover by Berkeley Prime Crime Books on October 1st (2013). Postcards from the Dead, the series’ 10th book, was released the same day in paperback.
About the Author: Laura Childs is the author of the New York Times bestselling Tea Shop Mysteries, Cackleberry Club Mysteries, and Scrapbooking Mysteries series. She’s been making scrapbooks, cards, memory boxes and collaged cigar box purses for 15 years and describes her creative style as varying from conservative to funky. She’s also a believer that “the more layers the better” in her projects.
I’ll have the opportunity to interview the author, Laura Childs, which is also very exciting! I want to ask her questions that YOU want to know the answers to so I figured – why not tie the contest and interview together?
HOW TO ENTER BOOK GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment below with a question that you would like to ask of “Gilt Trip” author Laura Childs. That’s it, easy as pie. No Twitter, no Rafflecopter helicopter stuff, just a comment. For reals.
DEADLINE: Sunday, November 10, 2013 at midnight PST
*Open to mailing addresses in the US only
Please make sure when leaving a comment that it includes a way to reach you if you win – a link to your blog, your e-mail, etc. Winner will be selected by random draw. Thanks and good luck!
PS: If you’re too anxious to wait for the giveaway (or would prefer a Kindle version instead of a hard copy), the book is available NOW for sale RIGHT HERE. If you’d like to check out the 10 other Scrapbooking Mysteries by Laura Childs, you can find them all HERE. Happy Scrappy Reading!!
As I posted here yesterday, the scrapbook company I’ve been a consultant for since 2007 is closing their doors effective 12-31-13. They also own Simple Stories and want to focus on that part of their business.
What that means is a HUGE CLOSEOUT SALE – hey, at least something good comes of it, right?
Effective November 2, 2013 all products will be clearance priced at an additional 30% discount. There will be no further reduction in price. As products sell out they will not be reordered or replaced.
Please take a look and if there’s anything you’d like to order for 30% OFF (even Clearance!), e-mail your order to me at: scrapbookobsession(at)gmail(dot)com
I will send you a Paypal invoice ASAP. Once payment is received, your order will be sent from the MW warehouse in Utah straight to you! They normally ship within 1-2 business days of order completion – although I’d allow a bit of extra time as they are flooded with orders.
I’ve been checking the MW site and don’t see the discount but please know that EVERYTHING* is 30% off. When I put things into my cart as a consultant, the discount is definitely showing. I’m off to order some goodies myself!
*NOTE: The Sn@p! albums and pages are not showing the discount and it being Saturday, there’s no one in home office for me to ask. If you want Sn@p! albums for 30% off, please send me an e-mail and I’ll find out Monday ~ thanks!
ETA 11-04-13: Apparently, the Sn@p! albums and page protectors are NOT part of this sale – sorry! But all of the Simple Stories lines and Sn@p! lines ARE part of the 30% off sale.
First come, first served and once it’s gone, it’s gone! MW carries all the major brands; here is just a sample of what we have:
SIMPLE STORIES “Everyday” Sn@p! Cards
BELLA BLVD “Daily Chevies”
GLITZ DESIGNS “Hello December”
MY MINDS EYE “Chalk Studio”
This is my last hurrah as a Memory Works Consultant. I would really appreciate your order :)
As a Memory Works Consultant since 2007, I’m very saddened by this news :( Here is the press release I received in the last hour:
PRESS RELEASE:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
MemoryWorks 640 West 1100 South, Suite 100 Ogden, UT 84404 801-782-5901
November 1, 2013
MemoryWorks, a direct-sales scrapbook company, announces today it plans to cease operations, effective December 31st, 2013. The company will continue to operate a retail location at 640 West 1000 South, Suite 100 in Ogden, Utah for the immediate future. Employees of MemoryWorks will be absorbed into Simple Stories, a sister company.
MemoryWorks was started in 2002 by Kevin and Amber Crowell. The company experienced strong growth throughout its 12 years of operation. In 2009, MemoryWorks released an exclusive scrapbook collection, Life Documented, to its consultants. As a result of the success of the collection, Simple Stories was created in 2010, a wholesale scrapbook business. Since that time, Simple Stories has experienced phenomenal growth in its short, 3 year tenure.
Kevin Crowell, President, commented, “We are very grateful for the devoted MemoryWorks consultants that we have worked with over the years. While the decision to cease operations has been difficult, it enables us to focus our resources fully on the continued growth and expansion of Simple Stories”.
Contact:
For questions related to media:
Layle Koncar Marketing Director Simple Stories layle@simplestories.com 801-560-3733
For questions related to consultants:
MemoryWorks Customer Service support@memory-works.com 801-782-5901
Even though I assumed something had to change in the near future, I had hoped/expected it would be a renewed interest in the Consultant side of the business. I was brimming with ideas of how to make things better for Memory Works Consultants.
The other option in my mind was this: Memory Works closing. Yet I’m still in shock. I’ll write more later . . . just wanted to get the news out.
To all the other Memory Works Consultants out there {{{BIG HUGS}}}.
This has been a long time coming. As a frequent buyer of PROJECT LIFE KITS, I have always been frustrated by the inability to see ALL of the cards within a kit before purchase. You just never know, based on a small sampling of the cards, if you’re going to like the entire kit. Sure, you could get a bit more of a sample by looking at the digital kit . . . or watch YouTube videos of scrappers showing the cards one-by-one. But for me, those weren’t good enough.
Well, Becky has solved that problem! You can now go HERE on her DigitalProjectLife.com site to view and download Card Design Reference PDF’s of Project Life Core Kits, Mini Kits, and Themed cards. As of now, there are 47 kits available and more are being added. For more info, read Becky’s blog post HERE.
Can I get a WHOO HOO!?!?
It’s the little things in life that make me happy and this makes me VERY happy!
For instance, I’ve been debating whether to purchase the PL Merry & Bright Mini Kit for some Christmas scrapbooking. I just haven’t pulled the trigger yet because, from the small sampling I’ve been able to see on the digital site, I wasn’t sure if it was right for me.
Now I’ll just go HERE to peruse the .pdf showing ALL the Merry & Bright cards and be able to make an informed decision.
This not only makes shopping easier but it will also help us Project Lifers – or anyone who uses PL kits – to use the .pdf’s for reference. You can either print them out or just refer to them onscreen any time you’re looking for a certain type of card, particular color scheme, etc.
It’s genius, I tell ya’!
What do you think? Is this a useful resource for you?
I’m sure just by seeing that picture – because you know me so well – you don’t really need an explanation for why I want one (or three) so badly. But I will tell you anyway because you and I have that kind of relationship, Scrap Santa. (Can I call you Scrap Santa or is that too familiar? Even tho’ we are VERY close!)
So here are my reasons, sir:
1. It’s just plain wicked cute. Srsly.
2. It comes in my favorite color, robin’s egg blue (they call it aqua but whatevs).
3. I can use my shutter for so many things in my scrap room – a place to hold washi tapes, photos, handmade cards, memorabilia, tickets, that kind of thing. And in the bedroom to hang jewelry. And in the kitchen to leave notes. It’s endless, I tell ya’!
I hope you will take my request into consideration, as I REALLLLLY REALLLLLY want one, Scrap Santa! If I were speaking to you in person, I would be shaking you by the furry lapels so you would understand!!! OH. UM. Okay, I’m sorry. I have calmed down now. But I still really want the WRMK Shutter Memo Holder. Pretty please, Scrap Santa????
I have been (mostly) good this year. I mean, there was the one teensy incident with the glue gun . . . oh, and the little bit of scrapbook-y overspending. {In my defense, it’s not my fault! They keep making such cute stuff! What am I supposed to do, just leave it on the shelf all lonely and unwanted?!?!}
I hope you and Mrs. Scrapbook Santa have had a wonderful year. Please look for my handmade Christmas card in the mail in December. And maybe another letter (or four) with some additional Wish List items. Hey, mama always told me, “It never hurts to ask!”
All my love,
~Scrapbook Obsession
OKAY. Letter done. Now I can get on with business.
These shutters retail for $39.99, I’ve seen them elsewhere for $35.99, but at Amazon they’re only $25-26 (depending on color) and free 2-day shipping if you have AMAZON PRIME. I’m not sure why the shipping time is 3-5 weeks but that’s what other vendors are showing, too. Maybe the WRMK folks don’t go out and chop down the tree to make the shutter until they have your order firmly in hand, IDK. Oh well, still plenty of time for Santa to put it under my tree!
It comes in several other colors if you’re weird and don’t like the best one I’ve chosen above ;) You can see them all HERE.
Now, off with you! Go write your Dear Scrap Santa letter and get one of these babies under YOUR tree!
ETA: Oopsie! AFTER hitting Publish (of course), I re-read my post and it’s a bit contradictory to tell you there’s free 2-day shipping on an item that says it takes 3-5 weeks to ship! Sheesh. Sorry ’bout that. But shipping is free with Prime!
Well, I teased you about it HERE . . . but now as of 8am MST on Monday 10-28-13, I can share the images finally! Phew, it was a long 3 days, LOL :D
Without further adieu, here is the new line from Simple Stories called “Daily Grind”. Have fun scrolling . . . and here’s a tissue for your drooling.
Note: All images including layout provided by Simple Stories.
My 5 favorite things about Simple Stories “Daily Grind”:
1. Bright primary colors combined with the warmth of dark wood is a great look. It somewhat reminds me of another favorite line, Glitz Design – Color Me Happy Collection
2. Versatile, daily use designs like calendar/dates, Instagram, phone, clock, house, hearts, and stars. And COFFEE!
3. The Simple Basics kit full of colorful chevrons and polka dots just makes me happy!
4. A new line of Sn@p! cards . . . can’t get enough of them.
5. That modern cursive font is one of my favorites.
Another similarity this line triggered for me was the translucent speech bubble images that reminds me of this:
I just got a sneak peek of this new line {which I’m not allowed to share yet, or you KNOW I would!} and it’s uh-MAY-zing!
It’s another clean, colorful, daily-use line similar to their Sn@p! lines – as opposed to the usually more distressed Simple Stories looks. Just to give you a little hint ;)
Vendors are placing orders now and the full reveal is planned for next Monday, 10/28/13. Of course, I will carry it here through MEMORY WORKS and would love if you placed an order through me :)
I think many of us have been asking ourselves this question, given that these albums have been showing up on clearance at Michaels, in kits, etc. When a product is discounted, it makes you wonder (fear!) that it’s end-of-the-line time for that product.
When this question was recently posted at Two Peas, I decided to contact LAYLE KONCAR, the marketing director for Simple Stories, and get an answer directly from her. Here was her answer: “We’re not phasing them out.”
YAYYY!!!! I know a lot of scrappers will be happy to hear that. While the new ‘leather’ 6×8 Sn@p! albums are lusciously wonderful (!) . . . {EEEE! Can you say “December Daily”??}
. . . the older version is special. The chipboard covers and cloth spines can be altered and customized to your heart’s content. Besides, I just love kraft <3
I’m the Marketing Director for Simple Stories. I assure you, we are NOT phasing out our SN@P! Binders; they continue to be one of our best selling products. You will continue to see us release products that coordinate the SN@P! Binders as well as our faux leather 6×8 and 12×12 albums. We have some SUPER fun things coming out at CHA related to the SN@P! Binders – stay tuned
Not only is Simple Stories NOT phasing out the Sn@p! binders, they are ADDING things related to them. Couldn’t be better news than that!
I’m a Memory Works Consultant (owned by the same family who owns Simple Stories), and we have the Sn@p! binders in stock RIGHT HERE . . . in case you can’t find the color you need elsewhere :) Please e-mail me with your order: scrapbookobsession(at)gmail(dot)com. I’ll send you a Paypal invoice lickety split and once paid, your Sn@p! binders {and maybe some other lovely products we carry like the new Sn@p! sets??} will be shipped directly to you within 1-2 business days.
Simple Stories Sn@p! “Everyday” ~ my FAVE of the new Sn@p! sets
Do you like my new category? I *love* me some scrapbook deals and steals, saving money, and sharing them with you. So now we’re official :)
You can find the Project Life deals on Amazon RIGHT HERE!!
Don’t know what’s going on, didn’t hear it announced anywhere, etc. But I was on Amazon last night to get THIS amazing bag that you’ll *need* as well after you watch this:
Many scrappers are lucky to have Project Life in local big box stores like Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Archivers, etc. where you can use a 40% off coupon to take a bit of sting out of the prices. But I only have a Mike’s – with a small PL selection at that – and other than refill pages, I’ve already used coupons to get the few sets I like that they carry.
Now you understand my HAPPY-NESS at finding Project Life on such a great sale at Amazon, yeah!?!?!
I also got this pretty blue BAG IN BAG like the one shown in the video above!!
It comes in other colors, including these:
OMG! My mind is going crazy with uses for these amazing little bags. First, so many ideas involving scrapbooking:
Portable Tool Kit: Scissors, journaling pens, adhesive/refill, eraser, Cats Eye inks, etc. On your desk and easy to take to crops
Stamping Kit: Most used stamps and inks, again portable for crops or even just to sit in front of the TV while you stamp card sentiments or page titles
Project Life Kit: Journaling cards, washi tape, wood veneers in those outside mesh pockets, corner rounder, date stamps, etc. I currently have all this stuff in a tray on my desk. How cool to be portable instead :)
Crop Misc. Kit: Finally! One place to put your charger cables, iPhone, Dr. Pepper Lip Smackers (oh, wait – that’s probably just me), hand lotion, photo paper, sticky note pads, and all the random things you want handy on the crop table but don’t fit in another category.
Then there are all the other things you could use it for: make-up, office or bill supplies, purse contents (to make purse-switching easy or just to organize all that stuff), travel toiletries, on and on . . .
I got to thinking what great Christmas gifts they would make for all the chickies in my life. Who couldn’t find a use for a bag like this? I had to restrain myself to only one for now but I’m definitely going back for more when the budget allows.
Speaking of money, there are other vendors selling the Bag in Bag like THIS ONE. They are much cheaper – in some cases costing just a couple dollars – but make sure you check where they’re shipping from in case it’s Asia. That will take a lot longer to get here. Just a tip :) But if you’re in no hurry, it’s all good. I mistakenly ordered earbuds from Hong Kong once and it was TORTURE waiting for them to get here. After 4 weeks, I tried to cancel the order and of course couldn’t because they were already in customs or some such. Anyway, that’s why I won’t order things anymore that ship from outside the U.S. Oh, and they wouldn’t provide tracking information either. And they were (supposed to be) part of a birthday gift :(
With my Amazon Prime, I got the Bridgeport PL kit and the cute blue bag for about $20 bucks out the door. Not bad. Made my ever-lovin’, bargain-huntin’ heart so happy!
How about you? You gonna’ take advantage of the great Project Life sale or snag a Bag in Bag? Or five . . . :)
After the huge (and early!) hit that was HSN Project Life Photo Overlays, I thought you’d want early info on another Project Life item at HSN.com. Well, you know me! I’m here to enable . . . erm, INFORM . . . my readers. So here ya’ go . . .
Project Life Assorted Themed Journaling Cards from HSN.com
From what I can see, these are just 5 of the new Project Life Themed Cards sets sold as a package at HSN. You get:
40-pack themed cards – Love
– (4) 4″ x 6″ title cards
– (4) 4″ x 6″ journaling cards
– (32) 3″ x 4″ journaling cards
60-pack themed cards – Road Trip
– (6) 4″ x 6″ title cards
– (6) 4″ x 6″ journaling cards
– (48) 3″ x 4″ journaling cards
60-pack themed cards – Floral
– (6) 4″ x 6″ title cards
– (6) 4″ x 6″ journaling cards
– (48) 3″ x 4″ journaling cards
60-pack themed cards – Tropical
– (6) 4″ x 6″ title cards
– (6) 4″ x 6″ journaling cards
– (48) 3″ x 4″ journaling cards
60-pack themed cards – Celebrate
– (6) 4″ x 6″ title cards
– (6) 4″ x 6″ journaling cards
– (48) 3″ x 4″ journaling cards
You can get somewhat of a look at each of the above Themed Cards on BeckyHiggins.com right HERE. There are 36 total Themed Cards sets so you’ll have to put those eagle eyes and that scroll finger of yours to work.
The 40-pack Themed sets retail for $4.99 and the 60-packs for $6.99.
I’m as good at math as I am at resisting French fries (i.e. NOT very good) but I believe that adds up to about $33 retail. Seems to me that at $20 and fairly low shipping ($5.20), this is a steal of a deal!
A steal that I’d be taking advantage of except that I LITRALLY just got the Celebrate cards yesterday. Which are very cute, btw … kind of a modern vintage take on celebrations like birthdays and Christmas. I also might’ve purchased 4 other Themed sets as well. Just, ya know, in theory . . .
{Btw, I know that it’s not spelled LITRALLY. That was a joke. All you spelling and grammar babes can just take a chill pill}.
So what do you think of this HSN deal on Project Life Themed cards? Any interest?
One of the hot new items in the scrapbooking world is enamel dots. I love them because they add a little pop of color wherever you need it. They’re less work than a brad – you don’t even have to punch a hole. Just stick ’em down and be on your way :)
They aren’t overly expensive (about $2-5 per pack), come in a huge variety of colors, and usually in 3 sizes per pack.
Here’s my current collection:
Enamel dots by Recollections, My Minds Eye, and Freckled Fawn
The only pack I paid full price for was the awesome teal one from Freckled Fawn. I just had to have those because those shades of teal blue are among my favorite colors.
The Recollections packs and the Halloween/MME I got from Michaels, using a coupon on each pack. ‘Cuz you know that’s how I roll. The rest of the MME ones are from a daily deal site. I think it was around $2/pack that way.
As I bought them, they were kind of getting tucked away all over my scrap room and not being used. So now I’ve gathered them all, put them with my Project Life stuff, and will start gettin’ bizzy with some dots.
I did try to use some of the gray ones on a layout I did this past weekend but they were the wrong shade. So that means I need to buy more, right?
Confession time: How many packs of enamel dots do you own? Do you use them a lot or still in the hoarding stage like I am? LOL Would love to hear from you! Just leave a Comment below.
Aren’t you proud of me? I finally started a Pinterest account for this blog. Now, before you lecture me, let me just say this:
– I know I’m late to the party. But I brought pretzels!
– I know it’s addictive; I’ve heard the warnings.
– No, I will not forget to blog because my eyes are glazed over from all the beautifulness over there.
– I will still love you if you don’t Follow me on Pinterest . . . just not as much. Hey, deal with it.
So, please go check out my Pinterest boards! I even made it easy for you by putting that handy-dandy little “Follow Me On Pinterest” button in the right sidebar. There. You have no excuse.
I have scrapbooking boards of course – products, organization, studios, etc. – and some Project Life boards. Also other fun things that interest me like books, Italy, quotes, free printables, coffee, and more.
I was THISCLOSE to adding a martini board but I didn’t know if that was bad form for a NEWB. Maybe once I’ve been around Pinterest for a while, you think?
Are you on Pinterest? If not, why not?
If you are a Pinner, will you pretty please put your Pinterest link/name in Comments below? I will Follow you!
and 
. Happy Scrappy Reading!!
. I’m not sure why the shipping time is 3-5 weeks but that’s what other vendors are showing, too. Maybe the WRMK folks don’t go out and chop down the tree to make the shutter until they have your order firmly in hand, IDK. Oh well, still plenty of time for Santa to put it under my tree!
amazing bag that you’ll *need* as well after you watch this:
that I had in my cart for months . . . was HALF PRICE with free shipping! 
. Wowsers! Regularly $29.99, on sale for only $17.33 with free shipping.
Regular price $7.99, now only $3.92 with free shipping.
. They are much cheaper – in some cases costing just a couple dollars – but make sure you check where they’re shipping from in case it’s Asia. That will take a lot longer to get here. Just a tip :) But if you’re in no hurry, it’s all good. I mistakenly ordered earbuds from Hong Kong once and it was TORTURE waiting for them to get here. After 4 weeks, I tried to cancel the order and of course couldn’t because they were already in customs or some such. Anyway, that’s why I won’t order things anymore that ship from outside the U.S. Oh, and they wouldn’t provide tracking information either. And they were (supposed to be) part of a birthday gift :(
