Friday, April 18, 2008

Goodies!

My father-in-law gave me an Archiver's gift card for my birthday. This was from both him and my mother-in-law. Obviously, I was thrilled. I got it from him a couple of weekends ago, and I'm happy to say that I showed great restraint, and I did NOT run out to spend it the next day! Quite amazing for me, if I do say so myself. So, yesterday, a trip to WalMart had to be made, and what's near Walmart? Yes, you're right, Archiver's! So, I decided to spend some of it. I'm happy to say that I still have a $5 balance on the card! See, restraint!


So, this is what I got! I got some fantastic Love, Elsie Noel goodies for HALF OFF! See those yellow stickers? They say 50% off. We like those stickers! Most of the Noel paper was gone, so I got 4 sheets of the same patterned. It's great though, because it's very Christmasy on one side, and snow patterned on the other. I also got that little Making Memories Noteworthy journaling spiral bound book. I've really wanted it, so I did pay full price for that. I also got one sheet of Noteworthy paper. Then I got three very cute epoxy Halloween stickers. I also bought adorable pet stamps. Both of these items were 75% off! See those aqua stickers? They say 75% off, and we LOVE those stickers! Then, I had two coupons for FREE Hot Spot items (Hot Spot items are all $1.99), and I got adorable Scrappy Cat acrylic stamps! So, I am thrilled, thrilled, thrilled with my purchases! I have Christmas layouts to do, and I'm very excited that I will be able to use the Love, Elsie Noel! I really love the entire Noteworthy line by Making Memories, so I will TRY to use these items and not hoard them! I believe you can click on the photo to see an enlarged view. FUN stuff!

It was a BEAUTIFUL day yesterday! The weather was perfect! It was upper 60's, maybe low 70's, and it was sunny and NOT windy. I had the windows open, and when the girls got home we sat out back on the patio . . . it was lovely! I am so excited, because I am scrappin' tomorrow in the Diva Den with my Diva girlfriends! Yeah! We always have so much fun, and it's been way too long since we got together! I need to organize today and decide what I'm taking with me! I hope you all have a wonderful Friday and a great weekend! Thanks for stopping by!

22 comments :

Carole Beath said...

As they say, "Whata loot".... Such a nice array of fun fun things to use in our daily addictions. We don't have an Archiver's here in Phoenix. Hmm, I wonder why? But we have ample Michaels, and Joanns, and a myriad of places to spend spend spend.
Great stuff, Carol. I know you will have such fun with it.

Dawn♥ said...

WOW look at those goodies! You lucky duck! Can't wait to see what you create with these yummy goodies!

Marlou McAlees said...

oh my goodness, Carol. I would love to see your craft room, I love all your goodies that you post up, those papers are stunning and the stamps!!! fab!!! enjoy your weekend :) xx

Marlou McAlees said...

hi Carol, only me again!! {lol} I joined up with the pink donut ranking , I just seen it on your blog and it was PINK!!! and I love pink , what am I like!!!! {lol} waiting on email confirmation xx

Anonymous said...

Wow some serious goodies here Carol...and some serious creations since I last visit..Fantastic...have a great weekend:)x

wendy said...

Love the goodies!!! I so enjoy Archivers :) Sounds like you got some good deals. Have a blast scrapping!!!

wendy said...

Love the goodies!!! I so enjoy Archivers :) Sounds like you got some good deals. Have a blast scrapping!!!

Fe-Fe said...

Wow you did get some bargins. Love the clear stamps you bought.

I can't believe you didn't spend it all though?! Are you feeling feeling ok? Maybe you need to lie down for a while just in case you are coming down with something!! :-) I'm worried about you now Carol. Lol!

Unknown said...

OMG CAROL,HAVE FUN PLAYING WITH ALL YOUR NEW STUFF, MY LITTLE BARGAIN BUYING BLOG BUDDY!

Unknown said...

OMG CAROL,HAVE FUN PLAYING WITH ALL YOUR NEW STUFF, MY LITTLE BARGAIN BUYING BLOG BUDDY!

Anonymous said...

OMG you are one lucky lady. How fab are all those goodies!!! Swoon :)
I always feel a bit of a sad person getting excited at pieces of paper and the like so I love it that everyone else does the same...lol
Loving all of your recent stuff you are so talented missus :)

Latisha said...

I am so jealous you live near an Archivers, I want to go to one so bad. It looks like you got some great stuff on sale. I love getting new stuff.

Alex said...

ooh, look at all the yummy goodies you got with your gc - how awesome and fun when it isn't your money - LOL!

Have a wonderful weekend Carol!

*STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Judy said...

Yummy goodies! Don't you just love 50% and 75% off? That's the only way to buy!

Anonymous said...

Great self-restraint. I would have been there that day spending the whole thing. lol! Great lot of goodies!!! :-)
-Samantha

Risa said...

Wow....your goodies are awesome Carol! Have lots of fun creating.
malieta:)

Lisa said...

I am an Archiver's addict! I have learned that they mark clearance items down on Tues at the store here! I get some great stuff for 75% off, of course I really didn't need the stuff, but when they practically give it away, I just have to get it!

Lesli said...

Carol you are right - 7PM tomorrow night :) I had a brain lapse :)

Deb said...

ooooh, delicious goodies, and what a bargain, wish I could find Love Elsie half price!
Glad the weather is improving for you, it is lovely here today too!

Becky G said...

Great restraint, Carol! I don't think I could have done it!
What great goodies you came home with. I wish we had an Archivers around here but I think my hubby is glad that we don't. Hee hee!
So glad that you are having some nice weather for a change!

Catherine said...

First of all, I can't believe you went to ARchivers without me! (LOL - I went twice this weekend!)
Second, I can't believe the cute dog stamps you snagged! Jealous!
Hugs,
Catherine

The Cryer Family said...

Yummy stuff!!!!! I'm waiting for a big box of scrapping stuff from the states at the moment - and just seeing stash makes me excited!!