Buying Frenzy!

I have sold a few cards lately, so I had some money I could spend on craft supplies. Here are some things I bought this weekend. 

First I went to Hobby Lobby. I bought a 3-pack of Copic markers in shades of green for coloring Poinsettia leaves. I also found a white Prismacolor pencil to try on a new shading technique.  I was happy to be able to use a coupon on those Copic markers!

Here is a quick shot of my coloring. I watched a couple of You Tube videos to get some tips on shading the red.  

Then it was on to Michael's. Where I found silver Cardstock on sale. I thought I had picked up 5 sheets, but it really stuck together. So when I got to the checkout, I actually had 10!  The man behind me had to make a few remarks, but the Michael's worker was very gracious. I also picked up this glimmers red. It's not glittery, but it shines beautifully. The paper has an almost suede like quality. I don't have anything specific in mind for it, but I look forward to playing with it. I had been wanting to add to my Stickles collection, so when I found this Studio G glitter glue, I was quite excited.  Picked up red and gold for holiday fun!

I was on the hunt to find a specific type of ribbon, so I stopped by JoAnn's as well.  Here it is. It's an emerald green. Half is sheer, the other half satin, and it has a metallic line right down the middle. This ribbon is quite inexpensive, but I love the look. 

I have been on the search for some distress inks. I want to use them in a starry night background. I could never find the exact colors, but I think these will work. I was delighted to discover they were on sale!  (The colors are Tumbled Glass and Faded Jeans.)

I also picked up this Mister Huey's mask. It's called "circles mask."  I have a card in progress that needed something. This may be it!

Finally, last week when I sat down on my work chair, it suddenly dropped all the way down!  Startling!  I tried using a folding chair, but it wasn't high enough. So Mike took me to Staples and we found this beauty!  Good thing my craft room is pink!  I thought the salesman told me it was $50, but it turns out it was $15. And there was a discount on the total purchase, so it ending up being $13!  Mike says I need to go back and get another. When he moves out, it could be my guest chair. Seems like a plan. 

I purchased some more fun items on-line. I'll share when they come.  For now, I'm looking forward to finishing the card I mentioned earlier, and working on a Christmas card order!

Ta for now!  Go do something amazing!

CiCi