gift card set.....

Today has been a fun, relaxing day. Ive been trying to get caught up in the blogosphere. Like that will ever happen! lol I wish I had time to comment more but there just doesn't seem to be enough hrs in a day to get it all in. I do appreciate all of you who inspire me. Not only with your kinds words but all the wonderful cards and creations I see as I blog browse. I feel privileged to be among such talented peeps! Hugs to you all!!!

Here's a little gift project I created.....I took a regular white gift bag, decorated it. Then made a few cards to go in it. . I also decorated the envies to match the cards. The cards and envies are held together with a matching belly band. I mainly used a Melissa Frances kit I had bought off ebay to create this. The silk and velvet flowers are from Wal-Mart.

I'm itching to get back in my craft room. I've not created anything in several days. Maybe I'll get up there tonight!! Crossing my fingers!! :D

~lori

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a little over the top maybe.......

I don't know about any of you.....but I have a penchant for designer handbags. I can't help it. I relish the quality and durability of designer handbags. They even smell wonderful! The rich smell of leather used to make the wallets and handbags are tantalizing to my fifth sense (that's my nose). My love affair started several years ago with Dooney & Bourke handbags. That was mainly what I bought handbag wise for several years. Well, last year I jumped on the Coach band wagon. It's my newest hand bag love affair. I got a wild hair and thought I would share my newest purchase with you. I won a little bet with my hubby and this was the result......

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It was pretty bright outside so I had some squinty eyes going on.....I should've wore my sunglasses. These photos are courtesy of my 11 yr old DD......she puts up with my craziness. lol I was also lucky enough to get an AWESOME black patten leather wristlet. It will house all the stuff I would normally put in a wallet or make-up case.

I hope to add some crafty projects today too. Have a GREAT weekend!! ~lori

P.S. I'm minus a cheesy smile in these photos because I still have braces.....I'll be glad to get them off so I can have my "smile" back.

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