Monday, July 19, 2010

Happy Monday!!!

....And today is going to be a FUN day because I am starting a brand new class over at Color-Me Creative Classroom.  This class is being taught by Marti Wills (Pez-a-doodle) and is a Cricut class featuring the Pagoda cartridge and Marti is called it a Pagoda-Palooza!!   Now that I have seen all the projects I know it's going to be fantastic!   And if you are interested and sign up quickly, you can still get get discount on the price!!  Here is a picture of the ALL the awesome projects we will be creating in Marti's Pagoda class --


  Yesterday, I actually ventured off to my LSS, AC Moore and Michaels to pick up some needed supplies and also a few things for the class.  I had not been shopping in ages, so it was nice to get out of the house, plus I had money put away and had saved up about $100 to take with me.  I also took along my coupons and did well.  
   AC Moore had all the Cricut products on sale, so I picked up on set of Vinyl, which we will use in class, plus an extra set of 12X12 Mats, along with a few small things form the Clearance row.  My next stop was Michael's and I always start in the Clearance where I happily found two Martha Stewart punches I had been wanting on sale for $4.95.  I also picked up a new Marvy punch at 40% off and some glue and adhesives.  The last thing I bought there was some Bazzill Cardstock (also on sale) and a 12X12 Frame also for a project.
  I ended my spree at my LSS, which is my absolute favorite store.  I could spend hours in there, because they have all the newest products, its so much better than either of the chain stores and has much better stamps too.  I bought some Memory Box papers (2 sets) which I love, and also found some gorgeous Asian style papers that will work out great on this project.  I also stocked up on on Bazzill Cardstock and picked up a lot of new colors and colors that would go well with my new papers.  I had a coupon for 20% off my entire purchase, so I did very well. 
     I am off now to watch Martha Stewart and the Craft Shows on HSN!  I wonder if there where be any fabulous deals that I MUST have!!  I'm still trying to stick to my 24 hour rule.  This really helps me to make sure I want things.  I put them in my cart and then sleep on it...you'd be amazed at how many time, I find the next day, I am NOT as interested.  I really think sometimes the hype makes me jump on the idea, but then I find I am not as interested the next day!!  It's a great tip and hint and helps me be a more frugal shopper!!   and see if there are deals that I need to have.  LOL!!  I do like her punches, but I have a least one punch of both sets she has today, so they are not going to be for me!  :)
   Happy Crafting and if you are watching HSN - Happy Shopping!!


 

4 comments:

Linda Palmer said...

What good buys you found. Good luck with the cricut class. I would take it but too broke right now. Too many medical expenses and Dr. bills. Oh well, I have tons of stuff so not going to worry about what I can;t do. Have a great day and have fun with the class.

Lisa said...

Wow! Lis! What a haul! What MS punches did you get! $4.95 Wowzer I would have definitely jumped on that! I am glad you had a great day! Sounds like you are feeling much better and for that I am grateful!
Big Hugs!
Lis

JoAnn V. (http://joboogie.typepad.com) said...

Wow! My M's never has great stuff in the Clearance section! :( Your Cricut class sounds like fun!

ThePurplePlace said...

Thanks GIRLS! I had a great time shopping and since I rarely go, it was treat!

My Cricut Class is FABULOUS, I LOVE it and highly recommend it. If you do NOT have Pagoda, there are also some great deals on ebay!!!

WOOHOO! I LOVE classes and am very happy with this one!!

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