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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 29 2008 : 05:18:14 AM
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I have the  BEST HUSBAND EVER!!!
I made his life very easy. My birthday and our anniversary are all in December (bday is 12/12 and anniversary is Christmas Eve). He didn't know what to get me this year for a birthday/anniversary/Christmas gift this year. I told him that Cricut Expressions were on sale yesterday during the doorbuster hours, and that Michael's had the cartridges for them on sale all weekend. Not only did he buy the Cricut (that was b-day and Christmas) but 3 cartridges (anniversary). This is awesome - now I can use up some of those odd ball shapes of paper scraps to do cards, etc. Less paper stash! The kids absolutely love it, too. They both helped me test it yesterday to be sure everything worked.
Like I said, I have the BEST HUSBAND EVER!!!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
Edited by - soapmommy60543 on Nov 29 2008 05:19:17 AM |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2008 : 05:51:18 AM
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DD decided to make some snowflakes to match her room - they are yellow. I had to laugh at yellow snow! DS was the instruction interpreter - my engineer-minded boy. He got to go first which was a big deal. I made a pair of mittens and the word "joy". I have a feeling that after I get some cookies and eggnog bread made today that we will be playing with it more...
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
4427 Posts |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2008 : 06:21:31 AM
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A Cricut is a die cutting machine. It cuts out shapes from paper/cardstock for scrapbooking and cardmaking. It has cartridges you plug into it that tell its little computer what shape set to use, and then you can pick what shape to use and how big to make that shape. It comes with an alphabet set and some "home decorating" shapes (although I can't see myself using those shapes for that purpose). The three other cartridges were Christmas shapes and words, ornaments and tags, another alphabet and some other everyday shapes. I'll be sure to post photos when I get something done...
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
4427 Posts |
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2008 : 08:32:52 AM
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What a great gift! I may disagree that you have the best husband ever - mine is pretty special - but you definitely have #2!!! 
God bless -
Karen ~ Chickherder & Farmgirl Sister #311 |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
1238 Posts |
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
2391 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2008 : 08:54:29 AM
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Okay Karen and Ann, your hubbies will have to be 2 and 3 because my hubby is the best!!hehehe!!
Ann, Congrats on getting a Cricut! I would not mind getting one someday! My anniversary is on Christmas Eve also!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2008 : 10:45:57 AM
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Ok, it's a 3-way tie for first...
DD and I have been playing with it a bit this morning - it is addictive, so I need to put it away for a bit to be sure I get my chores and schoolwork done before I can play some more.
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2008 : 11:49:34 AM
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Enjoy your new toys Ann! I know that Michaels was open Thanksgiving day from 6-9 pm and I went up there to grab a few small items to finish Christmas presents I'm making. Most of the people there were snatching up those cutters and cartridges like they were going out of style.
My hubby is the best because he surprised me with an expresso/cappuccino maker yesterday :) Of course now I'm on a caffeine buzz so I have lots of energy to get some stuff done around here...LOL!
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city!
http://farmgirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2008 : 4:19:13 PM
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Bring your cappuccino maker and we can cut out paper doodads all night long!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2008 : 5:35:00 PM
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sorry ladies but you are all wrong about the hubbies! mine is the best of the best! he has putt up with me for almost 31 years now! lol.
ann that does sound like a great gift happy cutting! peace connie in alaska
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Keeper of the Past
True Blue Farmgirl
925 Posts
Sarita
Battle Creek
Michigan
USA
925 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2008 : 6:55:37 PM
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Ann, your husband is good! Have fun and enjoy! I too have the most wonderful husband of almost 39 years. He loves to spoil me with surprises.
www.coffmanspinningcfarm.blogspot.com
The people who make a difference in your life are NOT the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones who care. |
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2008 : 7:53:17 PM
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Mother Hen
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Cindy
Peck
ID
USA
604 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2008 : 9:05:48 PM
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Ann, that is a great gift your husband got you. I am more impressed however, with the fact you said it was a door buster sale he had to go to for it. He woke up early, braved the "HUNTING" masses of mostly women to go get this for you.........NOW that IS A GREAT HUBBY!!!!
Congratulations he is a "keeper". 
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1 |
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Keeper of the Past
True Blue Farmgirl
925 Posts
Sarita
Battle Creek
Michigan
USA
925 Posts |
Posted - Dec 01 2008 : 07:04:23 AM
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Ann, I saw a commerial on TV about your new toy....wow! I am impressed! They did some amazing things with it. Are you finding that it does all that they say it will?
www.coffmanspinningcfarm.blogspot.com
The people who make a difference in your life are NOT the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones who care. |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Dec 01 2008 : 09:34:34 AM
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So far, yes. I've yet to sit down and seriously "play" with it to see what she'll really do, but I tried the two projects they gave on the demo CD that came with it. They turned out really cute. Can't wait to do more!
And, it's so easy my kids can do it, too. Now we can spend more time together crafting!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Dec 01 2008 : 10:27:07 AM
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Ok, my first attempt at a layered piece. It took me a few tries on scrap paper, but I finally got the hang of it. It's kind of like driving a car - you know what to do in general, it's just getting the knack of it, and thank God that it's not rocket science!
This one is going on a plate of cookies for our mail lady. She brings us all kinds of boxes when homeschool starts up in the fall (and whenever I've been bartering), she drives up our hill in all kinds of weather to do so, she always asks the kids what they are doing for school that day, and she is just a really nice lady.
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Dec 01 2008 : 10:32:45 AM
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Oh, and I forgot one thing...
Cindy, he LIVES for Black Friday sales! We joke about how "tight" he is with his money, and often say he is too cheap to pay attention. When those sales ads hit our doorstep, you'd think we'd won the lottery! That's ok, though, because by taking advantage of the sales, we save a lot of $$$ that can be used for other things.
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Dec 05 2008 : 6:46:09 PM
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Some big letters I made with my new toy... It only took about 10 minutes total to cut them on the machine and put them up on the wall!
DS's Webelos are meeting here tomorrow - we are going over some Boy Scout stuff they need to know to earn their Webelos badges, hence the Boy Scout University sign above the white board in our homeschool. You might even be able to read my writing!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
Posted - Dec 06 2008 : 9:55:24 PM
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oh HOW COOL!!!!!! Have fun!!!!
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett Beverley with an extra E...
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
1559 Posts |
Posted - Dec 08 2008 : 4:47:36 PM
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Oh I am so jealous! I want a Cricut!! I watch that infomercial and oh and ah over it..lol
My daughters b-day is 12/12 too Ann! She'll be 6 on Friday!
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger"
Farmgirl #152
http://countryintheburbs.blogspot.com/
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Dec 09 2008 : 09:30:38 AM
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Give her a big birthday hug from me!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
1238 Posts |
Posted - Dec 09 2008 : 09:47:10 AM
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Me too, Tammy...I am a soft sell on gadgets that look like fun. Ann, is it as easy to use as they advertise on TV? I didn't know they sold in stores...but I really don't get out much to the stores that might carry something like that either.
Jami in WA
Farmgirl Sister #266
http://woolyinwashington.wordpress.com/
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