ok, here's today's real post!

My husband has been going through his junk (i'm being generous with that assessment) and sorting it. He, literally, has about 3 of everything! If he EVER accuses me of being a pack rat, I will remind him of his over-large collection of miscellaneous cell phone chargers. I did get lucky though, he has a pretty good selection of letter openers, the ones like this. I am happy to report that I love the way they work as a distressing tool, something I've been lacking. I usually use my scissor's edge, but maybe not anymore.

stamps: Hero Arts Get Merry!, Tree-Mendous, Magical Background

card stock: PTI kraft & pure poppy

ink: Palette Hybrid new canvas, PTI dark chocolate & pure poppy

accessories: Wright's crochet cotton, PTI pure poppy vintage button

tools: letter opener, MS snowflake punch, We R Memory Keepers magnetic circle cutter and magnetic cutting mat 

I posted a link to Susan's blog post about our winners for A Week of Gratitude, but it can't hurt to reiterate, right?

The winner of the shadow ink pads and Card Style magazine is from my first post of the week:

Beach Girl 115 said
What a beautiful story! The front desk staff at schools are often unappreciated, so I think your card will make her day.
9/27/2010 10:29 PM

Beach Girl, contact me at mypinkmexico (at) gmail (dot) com with your mailing address and I'll get your magazine and inks out to you ASAP!

The winner of the $25 gift certificate for Shady Tree Studio is from Susan's third post of the week:

Jen said...
I LOVE your card. I'm so lucky to have found your wonderful blog!!! I'm so excited to see all of your wonderful cards. I signed up to get your emails and became a follower. Your work is beautiful!!!
hugs,jen(jennyscards.blogspot.com)
September 29, 2010 10:43 AM