My CVS Weekly Deal - My 200th Post!!!

I started out my transaction by returning an Olay product I bought last week.  I was allergic to it.  So - $18.99 back into my pocket. 

I purchased all of this:

But, I accidentally, bought the wrong toothbrushes (I got the single pack,instead of the double).  So, I returned them and got $23.39 back into my pocket.  I had manufactures coupons for nearly everything.  The redman and listerine are for bug contol in my organic garden.

So, I spent $49.02, but got $23.39 back.  Plus I have $17.00 ECB for next week.

I’m new at this, so not bad.  I learned about CVS through this post - http://www.moneysavingmom.com/money_saving_mom/2008/03/cvs-101.html

My birthday wish list

The big 4-0 is this summer.  So, I ‘ve decided to compile some cool birthday gifts, just in case someone needs some ideas. Hint. Hint. Hint.

1.  Martha Steward designed clothesline. I tore the plans out of her magazine a few years back.  I looked all over the Martha Stewart website, but I could not find the plans.
2. Hanging Terrerium
3. A magazine subscription to Burda and Marie Claire Idees
4. A broom (emerald, please) or wisk (natural, please) from www.3rliving.com
5. RodinOlio Lusso from http://nydg.us/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=60

Screen Printing

If you have ever wanted to screen print on the cheep, check out this great website tutorial. I make a MyHeart4Him heart and wings screen, then screen printed a cute bag and t-shirt. 

Otedama Pin Cushions and my fancy Coffee Mat

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I found the directions to make my Otedama at The Things That Make Us Happy Make Us Wise Blog.  I was searching for juggling balls for my 6 yr old who wants to learn how.  I ended up making 2 for me (for pin cushions).  Aren’t that adorable.  They weren’t hard to make at all. 

Check out the link and make a Otedama today

I want a hanging terrerium

Every few months, I go on a terrerium kick.  I love em, but have “issues” keeping them alive.  I think it is too hot and too sunny in my area of Florida.  Anyway, I found this pix on Flickr.  I was referred to this site to purchase the orb.  I already have the perfect place to hang it, now I just need $55…

My weekend plans

I am living for the weekend.  I have big plans and only a little time. 

I have a great wrought iron table and chairs set on my back ground.  It is very rusty, but I plan to pressure wash off the rust, then prime it.  I hope by next weekend I can paint my table and chairs.  I am still on the fence about what color to go with.  Right now I am leaning toward bright blue.

I also have 3 fabrics washed and ready to cut out skirts.  I’m not sure if I will have time to sew up all the skirts, but I’m sure gonna try.

Don’t even get me started on my UFO projects… 

Great FREE online book site recommendation

I ran across a great online book site today - www.wikibooks.org.  My favorite part is the cookbook section. Some of the flat bread recipes look delish.  Guess what I am doing this weekend!?!

I want to make this.

I love you applique at http://youcanmakethis.com/info/featured-products/I-love-U-Hand-Stitching.htm?cnxtrk=295848 

Kanzashi flowers at http://www.mookychick.co.uk/diy_ethic/kanzashi_tutorial.php

Wristlet at http://blueflowertreasures.wordpress.com/2008/02/19/zippered-lined-pouch-or-bag-tutorial/

 

A picture from Isabell

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Before Isabella moved away, she drew a picture for PJ. It reads, “I’m hot!!! A pictture of myself in the hot, hot sun!”

PJ asked by Isabell “thinks* she is hot…..

My extra fancy Pot Holder, er… Coffee Mat

I bought this issue of Quilts and More, because of the coffe mat.  I have never paper pieced before, so I was game to try.  The project went together pretty easily, but I was a bit disappointed with the results.  I should have used pastel batiks like the picture.  I had on hand (and accessible) the Japanese pattern fabric (purchased about 10 years ago from Keepsake Quilting - love shopping there).  It fits perfectly inside my white Correlle saucer, but it looks like a glorified pot holder…