Over 40? Me Too!

Hanging out today at Never Growing Old for

A Little Window Shopping and Unexpected Bargains!

I decided to visit my local TJ Maxx on a whim yesterday. Didn't really have money to spend, but I pick up a few bargains once in a while.

Rarely do I make it past the clothing section, but since I had some time to kill, I wandered to the back of our small store, through the bedding and linens, and into the home decor section. Much to my surprise, tucked away between items that I had no interest in, I found Martha!

These aren't the exact punches I found, but my excitement over the finds was overwhelming! $3 and $4 for name brand quality paper punches! I also picked up some ribbon and scrapbook paper.

I also found a santos-style metal dress form for $3. Perfect for my Just Jewelry display. Score! All in all, a happy, thrifty day for me.

Where are some of your favorite bargain deals found? (Besides Goodwill)

Sharing the Love

Visiting one of my favorite blogs today... stop by and say hi to Christina at Christina's Adventures for her 20 below Thursdays!

Blog Hop

Blog Hopping Today at Blogging Hints!

SOAR

This took entirely too much longer than it should have, but here it is. My finished (first) stamping project. I realize every time I sit down to create that I need about a million more items to keep on hand.

The Challenge stated that you could increase/decrease the size of the template as you desire, and in hindsight, I wish I'd increased the size, due to the size of the basket being so tiny. It was hard to make too much of a statement with the tiny space provided.

(Kind of hard to see, but it's a birdcage)




Am I buying a suitable camera at tax time? Yes I am!!!!!

Buttons, fabric, cardstock, scrapbook paper, pearls and ribbon.

Butterflies!

(And I HAVE to have a flower!)
My personality makes me want to pick it apart, (thanks Mom) but, overall, given my limited craft supplies, I'm happy with it!

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Inspiration

I bought the newest issue of Stampers' Sampler. It was the first time I've purchased it. I swear! I could buy every Stampington publication and never leave my chair. They have amazing artists and I so enjoy their work. Turns out, they put a template in each issue and challenge their readers to come up with creations to submit. Guess what I'm going to be doing the next couple of days? It has a deadline of January 15th, so time is a wasting!!!

Handcrafted also offers the work of amazing artists.



I do LOVE ME SOME APRONS!!!

The cover project was not my favorite in this issue, but it had some really cool ideas inside.

And my most favorite of all. The magazine that began the love affair for me... Where Women Create. I salivate over each issue I get my hands on, and cry tears of sadness when I miss the newest issue. I dream of being one of those women with an amazing studio and the ability to create full time. If you're not currently reading any of these, pick one up! I know you'll love them too! If you can't find one at your favorite Hobby Lobby or JoAnn's, you can visit the Stampington website. They also offer lots of cool craft supplies. You'll thank me!

Happy New Year!

We're beginning the New Year in beautiful Gatlinburg, TN. Lumpkin's church youth group attends Winter Extreme. There are speakers and bands performing and the kids have a great time. I love spending time with my daughter, but loud music is beginning to be TOO loud. I guess that's a sign of my advancing age... ;)

(I hate having my pic taken, but it made my baby happy.)

(Lindsay and Alison - having a blast)

(Skillet - this band was awesome!)

LIVESAVERS!!!! I was so happy to have earplugs.

Tonight we'll be headed downtown again to the Convention Center to Winter Extreme.

Happy New Year to all my blog friends!