friday . . .

Yes, I am posting twice in one day - CRAZY!!! :) Thanks so much for all the congrats and well wishes on my NEWS :) I am SO excited!!!!!

I thought some of you may be looking for a little sketchy inspiration to start your weekend off :) A little over a week ago, a long-time blog reader and absolute sweetheart emailed me she was opening an online store, My Scraps and More and was curious if I might be able to create a sketch for her to kick off her April challenges in the forum. Of course I was happy to do so!!! Feel free to head over to the forum HERE and check out the sketch :) I am not gonna lie - I did a bit of shopping myself - new Bella Blvd & Echo Park were calling my name!!! My order was processed immediately and shipped out right away - love it!!!! And to top it off - there is a 20% off coupon code right now - AWESOME!! The owner, Tammi, wanted to share a bit about her store with my readers . . .

My name is Tammi Bennett and I have been a long time scrapper and paper hoarder! My dream has always been to own a scrapbook store and now it has become a reality!! I just opened an online store, My Scraps & More! My hope is to create a comfortable place where you can come to browse and buy the latest in scrapbook products offered at great prices with fast shipping, participate on the message forum with others who share in this great (and obsessive) hobby, and to inspire and to be inspired by sharing your work in the gallery!! I invite you to come over and make yourself at home at www.myscrapsandmore.com Please use coupon code MS411 during checkout to receive 20% off of your first order as my way of saying "thank you" for giving me the chance to be your new favorite scrapbook site!! As part of my Grand Opening, Julie has created an exclusive sketch to kick off our challenges on the message forum! I am also giving away some My Mind's Eye "Stella & Rose" goodies to one lucky winner! To win, simply become a follower of our blog at www.myscrapsandmore.blogspot.com, and leave a comment here. Julie will pick a winner by random.org on April 5th! I can't wait to see what you create with the sketch!!

So what are you waiting for????? Head on over & join in the first April challenge!!! Before you go, make sure to comment below and become a follower of the My Scraps & More blog to be in the running for this RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME & GENEROUS prize!!!!

Yep - that's right - all kinds of new My Minds Eye yumminess :) Love it!!! While you are visiting the site you may be tempted (as I was) to shop - don't forget that 20% off code (MS411) and this week's manufacturer special - 25% off Crate Paper :) I will also be guest designing for her site this month so keep you eye out for some fun projects on her blog & in her gallery :) Thanks everyone!!

ttyl - julie :)