Commas & Ampersands

More Happy Mail.......

Love to get packages in the mail (who doesn't?)  Just a quick post to express my gratitude for the love and creativity that's been coming my way via the USPS.....

Tove from Texas, send me some yummy bling - cyrstals & pearls - love the personalized card (a glittered 'k' -could that be any more me??)- that will be going into the CE Album

 

This Rak Attack was from Las Vegas Baby!  from Lorri & Cheryl! I've already used the Heidi Fresh &Free stickers!! and the digi tag is beyond cool {Note to self: gotta learn how to use photoshop!)

  

And my Secret Sister struck again!!!!  I've been debating which tote to bring to CE, nothing I own seems to be right (too big,,,too little,,not enough pockets,,,,) 

Dilemma solved.....Love the colors and the outside pockets are perfect to house my ribbon & ATC swaps, the handles are the perfect length!!!! Lotza inside pockets to stay organized,,,,,  The Perfect Scrapbook Tote for the Occasion 

- - - and if that wasn't blissful enough,,,,,,,

It's totally stuffed with Heidi swapp stuff......I'm in heaven!  

Can wait to meet my Secret Sister in August!!!

My Mad Crazy Busy Life......

 

But filled with goodness……

 

Getting ready for another business trip( Presentations, reservations, packing and prepping)- But this one is close - NYC, always fun to spend the night in Manhatten.....

 

Here’s a glimpse of my bed - My project table is filled (ok - overflowing) so I've started using the bed to stage the various swaps & projects I'm working on.......

 

 

I actually finished the Page and Charm swap stuff weeks ago and am just getting around to packaging it all up (not as easy as it sounds!) and getting it ready to go postal…. I struggled with the  Layout swapp, since I haven't done an 8x8 layout in,,,,,,hmmm,,,,,,ever!!! 

I did one set of single page and one set of double page (10 each!)

  

Since I’ll be headed to the post office, I thought I’d put together some RAKs (PIF, since I’ve been totally spoiled by the CE Yahoo board Girls!!).  I found these adorable zebra striped bags - too cute.... And now Micheal's sells M&Ms by the color, so I bought some Pink & Green and lil' tins and wrapped it all up in Zebra Ribbon  -  how CE Festive!

Not Enoughness

Have not posted in a while - perpetually on the 'to do' list, but somehow it never makes it over to the 'got er' done list.......

But Today was going to be different - so many things to share - places, stuff and even some creating,,,,,then I read This,,, on one of my fav blogs (by one of my favjewelry designers),,,yup that exactly how I feel........

Need a 'to be' list.........

Happy mail day!

I've gotten to the point where I only go pick up my mail about once a week - I pay my bills on-line, so it's mostly just junk mail (personally I think if Macy's would stop printing circulars we could save acres of forests each year! really,,, when are they not having the biggest sales ever??)

But yesterday was different,,,,,I had Happy Mail,,,and lotz of it.....

a lucious box of goodies from my CE Secret Sister filled with Heidi & Holtz goodness...

I can hardly wait to play with the HS invisibles..... 

And the BasicGrey Paper,,,yummy!

And then,,,,,,I was Rak'd........

By Connie - who made this adorable altered magnetic clip

How cool is that!!!! the girl's got talent!

& this makes me very lucky,,,cause she's also my Paint Can swap partner

And there's more,,,,,,,

This Fabu Charm made by Debbie in Texas, made especially for me!!!!!

I already put it on the charm bracelet I ordered for the charm swap

An Paula took time out from cruising in her shiny new Camaro to send me this RAK full of goodness!!  love the tag too - must get me one of those crown punches - too cute!

I feel totally spoiled!!!! Love the creative and generous spirit of the CE gals!

And plan to 'Pay it Forward"  

(already picked up some CE print/colors inspired goodies and will package em' up

 when I get back from Disney...

.......which reminds me I better get off the computer and start packing! 

my taxi will be here in an hour........ 

Giddy with Excitement!!!

I’m going to Disney World……..

For Ben's 21st Birthday, my mother decided a trip to Disney would be an awesome way to celebrate  {actually she suggested Vegas, but Ben thought Disney would be a more  appropriate place to hang out with his grandmother!}

I dropped them off at the airport yesterday and I’m going fly down tomorrow to spend a couple days with them.  Since I couldn’t be there for the whole trip, I called up Disney and had planned to have birthday balloons sent to their hotel room……… 

But they are staying at the Animal kingdom Lodge, so Balloons are a No – No! 

So,,,, the ever so helpful Mouseketeer (aka very talented salesperson) at Disney Florist helped  me select an alternative option,,,,,

Needless to say I may have gone a tad overboard……. (Not that I need help in going overboard when it comes to gift giving and spending money)

And hey,,,

 what 21 year old guy wouldn’t want the ‘Mickey & Pals Big Birthday Wish” in-room extravaganza!

Here’s the overview:  Imagine stepping into your resort room and discovering that Mickey Mouse and the gang have left you a personalized Birthday Surprise! All around the room, large, colorful packages have your name on them; themed to Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck and Pluto, these presents create a festive environment! On the wall hangs a bright Birthday Banner and there's also a colorful mylar balloon bouquet awaiting the birthday recipient. (Please note: Guests of Disney's Animal Kingdom will receive a canvas Disney tote in place of the balloon bouquet, for the protection of the animals.) There’s even an Autograph Book on the table, signed to you by Mickey Mouse himself. And if you take a peek around, you’ll find Tinker Bell's shadow; She's come by to sprinkle Pixie Dust on you! All of this is not only for you to enjoy - every piece is meant for you to take home!

 Here’s a link to the full description:Birthday Wishes

.....but the deal was sealed when I found out that the gift from Pluto included dog bone shaped rise crispy bars in an adorable dog bowl with a Pluto placemat

 I so hope my Mom takes lots of photos!!!

It’s being delivered today between 6-8pm (had to make sure Mom & Ben were out of the rooms so they could set it up) 

........I’m giddy with excitment

PS....Here's a stock photo of the Animal Kingdom Lodge

And I confirmed with Ben last night .....

.....the animals are really that close to the Hotel – SOO Cool!!!!!