Fabulous Friday!

On Friday my SS (sweet sister, do I have this cyberlingo right?) offered to watch my 2 children while I spent the day shopping in Sherwood Park. I don't normally go to Sherwood Park to shop, but I wanted to check out the new scrapbook stores there. Of course I said yes to my SS, and a friend and I headed out. What fun! First we hit Scapbook Memories and More (I might be a word or two off of the name) and I was really tempted to buy this too cute album. When I got to the till to pay the lady in front of me was using a Michael's 40% off coupon. So now of course I have to go back with a coupon and get the album! I can't wait! Plus, they are expanding so of course I'll have to go when they have a grand opening! Next, off to Scrapbook Divas. This is such a cute store! And, guess who else was shopping there when we were? Talia Audenart and Kim Loewen from The Goodie Box. Too fun! Not that they knew who we were by any means! Maybe some of their talent will rub off on us!

These are my goodies: some adorable paper (you can't really see it, but on the circle one the circles are glittery every so often. Love it!) bling from Heidi Swapp (a girl can NEVER have to much bling!) some black number brads (can't wait to try these out on Cam's new clock) and way too many adorable little stamps (I couldn't help myself, they were $1.29 each!!) Oh, I forgot the parenthesis chipboard and little flowers to complete a different project. My day wouldn't have been complete without them!

Next stop: Michaels. Hey, I should have asked for a coupon and gone back for my album! We found these adorable little containers. They have a little handle and everything! They are at the top of the picture. I'm not sure yet where they are going, but I'll be sure to find somewhere perfect for them!

Last stop: HomeSense. I have never been in this store before, but at Scrapbook Diva's they had an altered clock that was soooo cute. The guts were a clock from HomeSense. So, because it was beside Michaels, we had to check it out. Plus, I have a friend addicted to this store and I really did need to give it a look! I really, really should not have gone in. Hello, my name is Kaylani, and I'm a HomeSense addict. They should start this program, I'm gonna need it soon!

I picked up this great clock for the living room that I am going to alter. The grapes in the center really aren't my thing, but otherwise I love it! Yah for clearance items! It'll look fabulous once the front is done. Plus, some iron work for the wall beside the clock. I actually got 2 of these and am still deciding if I love them or not. I really like them, but do I love them? We'll see.

And last but definitely not least, this colander yelled to me. It didn't just talk to me, or smile and asked to be picked up. I saw it, ran to it, and couldn't put it down. Seriously, it didn't even go in my cart, I had to carry it everywhere! I told you, Hello, my name is Kaylani......

I love, love, love it! What am I going to do with a pick colander you ask? Why, it is to hold all my adhesives in my craft room, what else? I couldn't put it in a cupboard and only see it everytime we have pasta. No no no. This will make me smile everytime I see it. Worth every penny!

Well, its time to say good night, but go check out HomeSense soon!

~Kaylani

lovin' the rub ons

Ok, I wasn't to sure about the rubs ons, but I am lovin' them! If you haven't seen the ones you can get for free with an order during sale-a-brations, you are missin' out! Check out the catty here and then contact me!

recipe:

ink - close to cocoa

paper- very vanilla, berry bliss DP, close to cocoa

extras - love and happiness rub ons, twill tape, pewter hodge podge, paper piercer and mat pack

Take a closer look stamp club ladies, this is our layout challenge for March!

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Kaylani

Just sit still for a minute, would ya?

Mojo was sitting on Kai's lap on the kitchen floor, and it was the cutest thing! Of course, as soon as I got the camera out Kai started wiggling his way to me and Mojo just had to check it out, too. I told the dog to sit, so he did, right in front of me. Jeesh. I didn't know dogs liked to pose as well! It is bad enough I can't get a good picture of Kai because he wants to play with the camera, but when the dog starts it too, I think its time to quit!
And yes, I know, Mojo needs a haircut!

Holy Cow!

I can't believe how quickly the coasters were spoken for! If you have already asked, then I have some for you. If you were thinking about it, but haven't yet, I'm sorry to say they are all spoken for. That was way too fast! If you are interested in getting some, comment below and I'll order some more in. I'd love to see what you are all doing with them - make sure you post and tell me!
~Kaylani

1 down, a million more to go...

I have officially finished my first test on my way to becoming a LPN. Let me tell you, it's nice to have this one under my belt. It's the first test I've written in 15 years and I was a little nervous! I am cautiously optomistic.
Have a great Wednesday!

Coasters

Just a short post today to tell you that the coasters I ordered are in!! If you wanted to buy some off my you are more than welcome to - I had to get 2500 for the deal! They are 6 cents each. Check back here in a few days for some great samples of what to do with them! For now, check out here for some great ideas!
They are also great for small brag books, garlands, banners, calendars...the list is endless. You'll have to tell me what you do with them!

Cheers ~ Kaylani

Stampers Club for March

I thought I would quickly post the color and sketch challenge for March. The colors are Perfect Plum, Basic Gray and Barely Banana. Check out the sketch challenge here from Splitcoast Stampers. Have fun playing along!

Stampers Club

Last night we had a great time with our stamping group. Every month we have the option of doing a card with a color challenge and/or a sketch challenge (these are usually taken from Splitcoast Stampers). Here are some of the cards that my ladies came up with for the color combo of Ruby Red, Groovy Guava and Always Artichoke. The sketch challenge is SC159.

Erin
on the background Erin clear embossed the Linen BG stamp. Too cute!! It totally looks like textured paper. Definitely going to try this soon!

Julie

My four year old was going around taking pictures and got a great snap of the wonderfully creative Julie.

The first card we did we the "Embrace Life" card seen earlier on this blog. Its done in soft sky and river rock with the faux silk technique. The we did this cute 3" x 3" happy birthday card. I love this size - so cute, quick and fun!

Recipe:
paper: Soft Sky textured, Blue Bayou, Very Vanilla

ink: Blue Bayou

stamps: So Many Scallops (sale-a-bration) Contact me to find out how to receive this set free! (kaylani@telus.net)

extras: markers (pretty in pink, bordering blue, so saffron and night of navy), scallop punch, round tab punch, circle punch, blue bayou double stitched ribbon, stylized silver podge podge ribbon slider.

Erin - we forgot to do the draw for the free stamp for doing the challenge before you left , so Shari acted in your place and you won! Whoo hoo!! Next month you can pick you stamp!

Til next time - Happy Stampin'!

Kaylani

Yes, I'm still up

I am ready to drop, but Perry is away and I know if I go to bed I'll just lie there awake anyways...so I've been blog hopping. I have now been caught up in the lives of cousins I haven't seen for years! Check out Kami, Kayli, and Andrea. I also checked up on my SIL's Kristi, Jessica, and Joanne. I want to check in on second cousin Lynn, but can't remember her blog. Would you send it to me again, Lynn? Please? Someday I'll have to meet Lynn. I checked out Papertrey Inks (love, love, love them. I'm addicted to online shopping), Running Room (to find out when I have to start training for a marathon I somehow got committed to running. I'm only doing the half though. They can't make me do the full distance, can they? They being Perry's SIL, brother and cousin who all think it will be "fun"), RECHL (Ryan and Noah's hockey team site to find out when they play tomorrow) and lastly Norquest (the college I am taking some distance classes from to find out what room my test is on Tuesday. Wish me luck - they might not want me back after my first test in 15 years.) I'm so dumb!! I just remembered Perry is one episode ahead of me in Hero's, so I could be watching that instead! Not that I haven't completely enjoyed my blog hopping, but,come on, it's Hero's!! (Season One)(Another thing I'm totally addicted to.)
Good night!

Whats my laugh?

Ok, I have been thinking about this for a while. You know how people like to put things like "hee hee" or "giggle" in their posts to signal they are laughing? Well, what is my laugh? Any suggestions? I really don't think I'm a "hee hee" kinda gal. I'm more like a SNORT. How about a chuckle? Snicker? Hoot, cackle, chortle, guffaw? Probably snort or guffaw for me. Whadayathink?