I AM JUST CHECKING MY EMAIL (5:30 p.m.) AND I SAW THAT THIS DID NOT GET SENT OUT…..sorry! (I actually did it around 9 this morning…..enjoy!!!)

(better late than never!!!!)

HOUSTON….we are clear for TAKEOFF!!!

This is the 2nd post from me today…..sorry but I needed to finish!!!! Hope you enjoy!

Well by now you know me….I just have to share with you the continued fun that happened with the power being out! It is amazing how quickly you forget things that happened but all of a sudden when we lost power I remember last year we were without power for 3 days…yep! 3 days….

As John and I were remembering that while we were at Panera we laughed as it truly was the pits….the frustrating part is that people that live literally a "stones throw" would have power…but NOOOOO – we would not – which meant having to bring in water for the animals…as the well does not work etc….

As we were driving down a road that leads us to our house we saw lights and were keeping our fingers crossed as we need to take a right onto our road (there are about 5 houses in a cul-de-sac) and then we live back in the middle of no-where (it sure is peaceful though)….it was BLACK…no lights but we saw a work truck.

Naturally I was excited only to see that it was not the electric company but it was the cable company….I asked him what was up and he said that there were several reports of houses with out cable/internet – I said – heck, all I want is power…then he said – DO YOU LIVE BACK THERE???…..and when I said yes, he smiled and said – it doesn't look like you will have power until morning…

What do you do…just laugh – go home and go to bed! When it was day light….still no power and then around 8 I heard a TV and saw lights go on and YIPPEE SKIPPEE……life is great!

Now let me quickly continue….

6. Which "punch" makes you the most "punchy" to own? WHY DID I PICK THIS???…EASY – a total speed tool that makes my life easier and when that happens…I smile! Seriously – this is a must have, true you can cut the paper and flag the ends like we have always done – but this makes things go soooo much faster!

(I would say my next pick is a toss up between the adorable tree punch and the washi label (that is one that is going to surprise you…..trust me)

• Banner Triple Punch (page 165)

7. Which is the best "kit & kaboodle?" WHAT WAS MY PICK???? Same as yours – this is just adorable and the box is going to be super useful as well. I am looking forward to putting it together and sharing. I think that this would be a FANTASTIC Set to get some friends together and have fun….

( My next pick is the Watercolor Wishes…THIS IS FANTASTIC – do not let the price intimidate you….it comes with a stamp set and just look at what you can make – this is not available until July but you bet it will be making its way to Randall Lane!!!_

• Tin of Cards & Tin of Cards Stamp Set (page 152)

8. Which New Ribbon has you "spinning your reels?" WHAT WAS MY PICK??? Same as yours…You know that I consider myself to be a bit "Bow Challenged" and I just think the Bakers Twine does the trick. I find it to be easy to work with and I love the simplicity of it!

(My next pick….and TRUST ME….I feel like I work at Joann Fabrics with all of the cutting of Ribbon I have been doing for my shares…the next pick for me is the 3/8" satin ribbon – it is gorgeous – the colors are great and YES – black and white!!!!

• Thick Baker's Twine (page 158)
  

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9. Which Stampin' Rewards Host Set (pages 179-182) makes you want to PARTY?

WHAT WAS MY PICK??? Happy Birthday, Everyone….WHY???? This was a tough one but I love the font of the Happy Birthday….but the "key" is the little sentiments that tie it all together – fast – easy – DONE! I can see that this will be a very helpful set!

(I will say that your pick of Best Thoughts is a strong 2nd for me…I adore the sentiments)

10. Which product gets the award for "Most Improved"  WHAT WAS MY PICK???? I admit….I CAN'T DECIDE as all 3 were sooooooo needed….I have not received the Thick Card stock, (should be here Friday) but I do have the other 2 and they are FANTASTIC.…

• Thicker Whisper White Cardstock
• Tear and Tape Adhesive
• Envelope Paper

The new adhesive has the strength of sticky strip but it is a KEEPER that you can tear it!!! WOOT-WOOT – makes life a bit easier!

The Envelope Paper….what a deal – and it is fantastic to work with!

Thanks for hanging in there with me today. Don't forget to check out the weekly deals (thank you stampin' up!) my pick, snag the punch and the embossing folders!

I need to get back to cutting….I am just about to see the end of the tunnel for my shares….(well I think so) just when I think I have a plan…I underestimate how ling it takes….I do plan to be offering another Product Share offering (probably next week)….this IS the best way for you to get a taste of the new goodies….

Until tomorrow….