I had a wonderful time with my friend, Dian. She came over for dinner and crafts. It made me so happy when she got excited about making a few cards. Not only did she make the 3 cards I had for her to copy, but she got inspired and created a few cards of her own. It was refreshing to spend time with someone so excited to make cards. I showed her my addiction to craft supplies. LOL Maybe I can lure her over here more often with promises of more craft sessions.

While Dian worked hard on her crafty goodness, I spent the evening making a gift for another friend. I was inspired by Nicole Heady‘s personalized stationary kit. I personalized 24 notecards and 12 envelopes. Using Kraft cardstock, Amy Butler Designer Series Paper and green scraps (SU I think) I created a darling stationary keeper. I used my SU! Kiwi Kiss and Soft Suede to personalize the Single Note cards with SU! Seeing Spots and Martha Stewart Letters. I stamped all the envelopes. I am really pleased how it turned out.

We spent so much time gabbing and crafting, I totally forgot to take pictures. Dian made several cute cards. She made these hearts with the SU! designer label on top that made the heart look like little angels. I hope to have her over again soon for more carfts and conversation. I can’t wait to give this gift away.

One of my favorite things is finding a deal at Big Lots. I’ve been dying to find cork sheets thin enough to run through my Sizzix Big Shot for a while and haven’t had the courage to splurge on the Sizzix Cork sheets in the new Stampin’ Up catalog (6 – 6″ x 13″ Sheets for $9.99 item# 119819). Saturday morning after Dub Club, I stopped by Big Lots for a couple last minute things for a Craft Date with my BFF, Andreanna. On my way to the back of the store to visit the latest clearance items, I found a roll of Martha Stewart Cork shelf liner. I almost passed it up and it SCREAMED my name!! Five bucks. How could I pass it up? I like that it is on a roll and not sheets. I can cut as much or as little as I need. I tested the Lattice die first. Wow! I am addicted and cannot wait to make cork embelishments my next trademark. Cards and layouts to come.

I have another craft date nite with another friend. I cannot wait to hang out and catch up with her. I’m having her over to make a few cards. I thought I would plan ahead in case she is not ready to create from scratch. I want her to have something to take home so I decided to make 3 cards for her to copy. As I made the cards, I cut all the pieces for her and put them in the envelope for the card. That way she has 2 of each card. I made a lil box with a lid for her. I used transparency film to make a box top. Most of the supplies are Stampin’ Up. I am too lazy to list all the supplies out. Sorry if I am breaking some kind of scrapbook code by not listing out the supplies. Sue me. I cased one of the cards. I gave proper credit on my 2Peas account. Here is a sneak peek at the card set. I’ll be sure to post pics from my craft date with Dian.

Happy Crafting!