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Aug 10, 2009

Got Baskets?

I happen to have some dangerous friends. These girls are very serious enablers when I'm reading their blogs. But shopping together, ouch!!! It's even harder to resist!

Okay, okay, I'll admit, I happen to be a pretty bad enabler myself. In fact, after a while, Kirsten and I were joking "I won't buy it, if you don't." But in a moment of weakness, we both picked up this set "Vintage Picnic."

I adored this set when it was released a few months ago, and then we all collectively drooled over the samples in the booth. In fact, *someone* not naming names here, suggested that they were maybe good enough to eat. Someone decided that a little challenge was in order. And well, a girl just doesn't like to be left out now does she?

I also picked up some adorable October Afternoon paper at the show, which I couldn't wait to dig into. Combined with my new Paper Trey Ink Buttons and Ribbon, I was on my way!

I must say that The Paper Trey Ink booth at CHA was simply amazing. We waited in a line to get in, and let me say it was worth every minute of waiting. To see the colors in person, and all
the matching ribbon and buttons (hello, have we met, do you know how ribbon and buttons make this girl go a little weak in the knees?)

We were greeted by Nicole and Dawn each time we went to the booth - yes, I said each time, we were there more than a few times. In fact, it was downright comical how much we were lurking over there, trying to figure out which items were on our list, but not yet in our suitcases.

I love the versatility of this set, there are so many fun sentiments, and items all perfectly sized to fit within the baskets. I had so much fun playing around that I already made two samples - this second one incorporated my new fabulous Tea Dye Duo that one of the girls, (maybe Leigh?) said would be a must have. And guess what? She was right. I love it!

To see how the girls have put their baskets to use please hop around to visit my shopping buddies......Carole, Amy, Leigh, Kirsten, and Christina

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Melody said...

Really pretty Joanne! I love this set. I bought it when it came out. I need to ink it up.

Christina Fischer said...

Okay, these are just gorgeous!!! Love the paper, too! See, you were meant to have this set!

Mmmmmm, they'd make a tasty snack... I need to remove the button from my teeth...

Michelle said...

Who can pass up Michelle Wooderson's set? It's AMAZING! I got mine for my b-day last week and couldn't put it down.. Greast cards Joanne!

Michelle

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards Jo!! I picked that set up myself, couldn't resist - LOVE it!! (posting tomorrow with it). You colored them beautifully!! :)

Debbie Fisher (debbiedee) said...

WOW! Both of these cards are beautiful!

Karen Motz said...

This is a fabulous set, you enabler!!! Love what you've done with it and I'm gonna have to hunt down that October Afternoon paper.

Sew Club said...

These are beautimous! Love that you made two of them, too! And I especially love your photography! ;) I flaked on my plan, 'cause I forgot about it till after I had already shot and edited the photo! LOL
You ROCK, my enabling friend. Virtual hugs till next year!!! XOX

Leigh OBrien said...

Oh Joanne! These are just beautiful, sweet cards. Really darling. Beautifully colored and the big brown ribbon...love it!

Tara Godfrey said...

Oh Joanne you cards are absolutely stunning..I visit regularly but have never left a comment before...I just love your crisp, clean designs sooooo fresh, soooo pretty!!!! Your colouring is sensational and I love all your Bella cards too...I have a Bella Bucks gift card burning a whole in my pocketbook and plan on taking trip to Toronto this weekend to the Bella Boutique. Will Definitely be get some Huggabugg stamps now...you've definitely enabled me!!! Now, I always love this size of card that you make and was wondering what the dimensions are? Thanks for beautiful inspiration!
Hugs,t

carole (TruCarMa) said...

LOVE the cards (two?! you are such an over achiever!), but I really, really love the couch in the background (yes, I DID read Kirsten's comment, LOL!)...

Seriously, though, these are both 100% 'Joanne'! In other words, delightful!

Amy Rohl said...

Joanne, these are just delightful, just like you! Love the pp on each, but the pink is my favorite, and the scalloped edge/ribbon is just perfect!

Hey, I finally figured out the market bag--whoo hoo! My 16 dd helped me, how cool is that?!

Hugs!

Scrappinangler said...

These are sooo cute! I just picked up this set at CHA! Thanks for some inspiration for it! I have very BAD friends too!! They are terrible enablers! I love them to death! :)

Beautiful cards!
~Tori

Bonnie Lynn said...

I seriously think you rocked the challenge Joanne. Plus, you're a really good enabler yourself. :) This set has been on my wish list since release date & you're making me want it a whole lot more right now.

Julia Aston said...

Love your basket cards Joanne! I bought this set when it was released and have enjoyed using it several times so far! your papers are beautiful on these and the coloring devine!!

paula said...

OMG Joanne, I LOVE this set... I was ooohing and ahhhing over it a couple weeks ago!! Your cards are just so pretty. I got to have it myself!

 
 

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