Confessions of a CHA Convention-er (Part 10 - Nestabilities)

I apologize that there was a lack of posting for my last day, but everything shifted into warp speed (kind fo like my sickening experience on Space Mountain...*LoL..cough* Suzanne...) but more on that later, on to some crafty goodness!

First off, if you missed the announcement, both Marti and I are hosting ULTIMATE CHA giveaways to commemorate our first time attending CHA. Courtesy of the lovely Pez-a-Doodle herself, I am giving away a great portion of Tim Holtz's Advantis line of grunge-y goodness - you can get the complete 411 on that by clicking >> here <<. The official contest deadline has been extended from the 28th to the 30th to give me some time to catch up with all your comments, suggestions and questions! To double our giveaway fun, Marti is giving away the entire, I repeat the entire, not yet released LIGHTS and BRIGHTS line of alcohol inks.

HOLY MOLY! If I could win them, I would definitely try!

Okay, I am also excited about a couple more things that I've got listed for me to chit-chat about (after six days, can I just say how EXHAUSTING all this excitement is???)

Now if you've been a visitor for some time now, you'll kno wjust how much I've been COVETING all things nest-like...as in NESTABILITIES! *swoons* so can I just point out that it's nice that Marti knnows people? And that it's nicet hat I know Marti???? HAHAHAHA...Iknow that I'm probably the last to know this, but our own Terri (terrikrafts) from The Board is a carrier of the beloved Nestabilities?! Where have I been? I know! so this weekend, missy me has placed an order for her own precious sets of nesties...all.For.MEEEE!!! I am already cursing the post for their slowness because I want them NOW! So if you've been dying for a set or two, drop me a line and I will hook.you.UP! Terri is the BEST! You can never go wrong with her, she took good care of us Cricut board girls this weekend, lemme tell ya!

If you've already got Nesties, let me also point out that Terri is already accepting pre-orders for the NEW releases that we were able to see with our own eyes! Even better than that (yes, I know my announcements keep getting better and better - so keep reading!) she will also have IMPRESSABILITIES! If you have not seen these babies in action, let me tell you, they are a must have, not just a must want!

So as you can see, they are nice and pretty AND folder-less! That's right, anywhere placement without the folder! Plus, as the lovely Wendy from Spellbinders has pointed out, the soft metal and the low retail costs makes it easier to buy TWO - one to keep whole and one to cut up into multiple, smaller portions to use however/whichever you like!

Stay tuned for my CHA wrap-up...I'll finally be HOME!

CURRENT MOOD: THE WALKING DEAD CURRENTLY LISTENING TO: ENGINES

Starlight, starbright...

...very first star I see tonight. I wish I may, I wish I might, grant me the wish I wish tonight!

Well, there aren't any stars out yet, but hopefully it doesn't stop my wish from coming true one day!

I keep checking Katie's site (http://katiespaperhaven.blogspot.com/) and I am wanting Nestabilities in the WORST way. It's one of those things that when you get an idea in your head that you WANT it, it keeps festering and festering until you MUST HAVE IT! I'm actually surprised that I've held out this long (it probably has something to do with the fact that I think they're kind of pricey) but Katie's cards are so CUTE that every time I see those sweet scalloped edges, I WANT Nestabilities all over again!

*breathes*

Maybe it's time I started price comparing...

Is Nestabilities the only thing on my original wish-list that I still don't have? I think I've pretty much managed to acquire everything else! LOL...

CURRENT MOOD: CURRENTLY LISTENING TO: I'M JUST A LOVE MACHINE

Split decisions...

...after looking though the posts on The Board again, I have decided on two things that I had been turning over in my mind for some time (and by some time, I mean about a week since I only joined The Board two weeks ago).

Before I get to the decision, you may have noticed that I refer to The Board (the Cricut board, for all you out there not in the know) in capitalized letters. This is because in grade school I learned that you must capitalize important words. Names and places and The Board. If you are already a member of The Board, you will understand its utmost importance. Thus it shall be held in the highest of regards. (Although I'm sure my wallet and The Mister would disagree, but we didn't ask them for their opinion).

Anyways, I have decided that it is an absolute must that I own Design Studio. With all the different things you can do with the baby bug and carts, it's a travesty that I don't get Design Studio to maximize and harness in all the potential. Really, I'm doing myself an injustice by delaying...

The second decision I have come to a...well, decision about is that Nestabilities is a must-have. Collecting them (and being able to afford them) is like a hobby all on its own! What I'm still trying to decide is if I should just buy each set one at a time, slowly, off of ebay, or just suck it up and just get the whole set in one fell swoop.

In any case, although I have made the decision once and for all, the actions have to be somewhat delayed. Until the next payday of course - and probably the next pay day after that.

Note to self: I also need a printer...

CURRENT MOOD: CURRENTLY LISTENING TO: Phantom of the Opera - Soundtrack