Saturday, April 17, 2010

Saturday is for Shopping

It's been a different day here in my household.  Normally Simon (the Man) works on the weekend, but his schedule has changed and he was home today.  This has kind of put a kink in my weekend art routine, but it has been nice spending time with him.

He humoured me by accompanying me to the local scrapbook store.  I have only been to this particular store twice in the 2 years I've lived in the 'burbs of Toronto.  I specifically went for some new Tim Holtz inks, but came away with this:

New Haul 2

It was so hard to pick just 6 of the 12 new colours of Distress Inks, but I did it.  I was beyond excited to find those new stencils, I absolutely LOVE that line from the Crafter's Workshop.  After visiting their site, I want even more of them.  ;)  I am also super excited about the Grunge Paper.  I have used Grungeboard, so the thinner paper was very appealing. 

New Haul

I saw those stamps by Prima and just had to have them.  I think they are older, the package says 2008, but they are right up my alley.  :)  I also bought a bunch of new Basic Grey, loving that "paper ribbon".  The rubber stamp looking thing is actually a tool for applying ink called InkEssentials Blending Tool.  It comes with the little foam pads to give a softer feel then  the direct to paper technique I normally use.  I also bought that one reinker to mix with water to create my own spray ink.

After the scrapbook store we went to the mall.  I was able to score a few of these wonderful little journals for a very good price, I'm still excited about it!

Bargain Journal!

It's about 4x6 and has handmade paper inside.  I have no clue as of yet what I'm going to do with it though!

Just for fun, here is another Baby picture:

Baby Loves my Journal

Yes, that's my Moleskine and laptop under her.  :)
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend!
Much LOVE

12 comments:

  1. oooh lots of yummy goodies to get creative with!! I love your new stash!

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  2. I need to come and shop there! The UK is terrible for stocking the good stuff ;)

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  3. I want to go shpping with you!! You got some good stuff!!

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  4. Oh..the treasures you have found...you are going to have so much fun!

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  5. OOOh I love the look of all your new stash, you're going to have lots of fun! I've got a couple of those stencils you mention - they're fab! Can't wait to see what you create with this lot :-) Kate

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  6. How fun- such great goodies! I just bought an ink blending tool too. Want to try that technique you linked to the other day, among other things.

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  7. Ooooh, so much to see-first thing--I love the stencils and those swirly stamps (thanks for the links also) In the class I'm taking (Suzi Blu) she has us shading the faces with the distress ink re-inkers--I love them!! I also have the ink blender tool and love it. You had a great day!

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  8. You have us drooling. Will be fun to see what all you do with your new stash finds. You got to love a guy who is willing to stand beside you while you get lost in art supply heaven :-)

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  9. Nice additions to the stash! And lucky you to havea man who will go into a scrapbooking store with you.Love the hot pink journal as well.Have a great week

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  10. Oh how fun...I love these inks, you got so many...so cool...and the journal looks so yummy and inviting..
    XOXOrly

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  11. Your cat is really adorable. Anyway, it seems that you had a great time. Those are wonderful finds. I really love the journal.

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  12. Hi, This is a good idea to do shopping in saturday, your cat picture is looking funny and good.

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