Lauri has released a sneak peak of the August Mini Kit over at SAS...and, to sweeten the deal even more, they are having a special promotion for anyone that pre-orders this kit:

We are very excited about our August 1st {SAS}sy Kit! It is based around a brand new manufacturer and was soooo extremely easy to work with - you are going to love it! We've got a great special for those that Pre-Order it and reserve theirs now.

All Pre-Orders placed by midnight PST on July 28, 2009, we'll award you 150 Customer Rewards Points that can be redeemed on your next visit! That's an extra $5 off your next order!

The full debut of this kit will happen on August 1st and all Pre-Orders of this kit will ship on the debut date. *Please put "Pre-Order 150 Bonus Points" in comments to receive these points.

Well, it's been a little bit since I've updated. What can I say? My life is boring...lol.

We did have a wonderful time on Saturday night. We have a friend who is from Spain. He is part of our soccer family, so to speak. Right now, he has a couple of friends visiting from Spain, and on Saturday they invited a bunch of us over for an authentic Paella dinner. It was amazing to watch them get the fire going and then cook this rice dish over the open fire. Plus...it was delicious! I mean, out of this world good (and it had seafood in it, which I don't eat)!

Luis's house provided the paella and bread while the rest of us brought other items. I did my "famous" fruit and dip plus a mixed green salad. Lori made a chocolate pie and homemade sangria (which was AWESOME...and I don't like wine) and Kathy brought an ice cream cake.
Here are some pictures I got before it got too dark:

Here they are (with some help from Kal) starting the fire:

Here they have started the actual cooking:I got this shot of everyone right before digging into the paella:
And finally...the most amazing paella...EVER!
Okay...off to do some more cleaning. Maybe I'll have some scrapping layouts to share later this afternoon.

Happy Tuesday!

Some Scrappiness to Share!

Well, I've been super busy with the middle school yearbook (completing it) and soccer registrations. However, I have managed to fit in some scrapping along the way. Here are just a few of the layouts that I've completed in July. I joined the Get Scrapping challenge over at {SAS} and hope to get 10 layouts completed each month, between now and December (fingers crossed on that one...lol)
So, here are some of my July creations:


All of these layouts were completed for a challenge over at {SAS}. I have to admit...their challenges are awesome, and have really helped me get my scrap on!
Okay...off to finish another layout.
Have a blessed Sunday, Everyone :)

Love a Good Mystery?

Lauri at {SAS} loves being able to offer customers some amazing deals & they love creating {Mystery Boxes} just for you! Each box is packed with fantastic scrapbook supplies for rock bottom prices! The {Mystery Boxes} are available NOW and are only available while supplies last.

This time {SAS}sy is offering 2 different {Mystery Boxes.} Since we all enjoy the "good stuff," they decided they would fill a USPS Flat Rate Box FULL of fantastic embellishments from some of their favorite manufacturers & also a dedicated Thickers Mystery Box.

Box #1 is the {Embellishments Mystery Box} and they are packed with buttons, brads, chipboard, ribbons, flowers, rub-ons and so much more! If you love Scenic Route, Maya Road, Prima, KI Memories, Love Elsie and Bazzill - just to name a few - you have got to pick up one of these boxes!

Best of all? They are loaded with over $190 in product for only $49.99!! And they will ship these FREE* of charge within the US!

Box #2 is for all those American Crafts THICKERS fanatics out there! This box is filled with at least 9 random packs of Thickers for only $25 - and they will also ship these to you for FREE* within the US!

Every Mystery Box is different and you will never receive 2 of the same items in any box! These usually go fast so if you are interested in one, don't delay. SHOP NOW!

Please note: If you are ordering other items with the Mystery Boxes you may receive your order in separate boxes. No additional discounts or promotions are valid on these since they are already greatly discounted. *(International orders will receive a discount off their shipping.)

Pre-Order Primas...and a Deal to Go With Them!

Lauri (at SAS) recently added a ‘whole lotta’ Prima Marketing {Pre-Order} products to the store, if you are interested in reserving yours now. Lauri will ship {Pre-Orders} first, in the order of receipt. Plus you still get your everyday 10% off!

These products are brand new and are being released at the Summer CHA Show this year. Products are expected to start shipping around August, 1st. (The papers are not listed but Lauri also have those on order too.)

For a limited time, all Prima {Pre-Orders} over $30 (excluding shipping) will receive a $10 Gift Certificate to the {SAS}sy Store! We will be awarding these GC’s on all qualifying orders placed by midnight PST on July 18th, 2009!

Now...how's that for a great deal?

Check out this wonderful July Mini Kit from Scrap Attack Scrapbooking!

Now, how would you like the chance to get on for FREE? That's right, just check out the SAS blog for all the details!
Good Luck!

SUMMER TRADITIONS CHALLENGE....ONLY AT NOEL MIGNON!!!

Are you up for a challenge? If so, check out the current one over at Noel Mignon. Here are all the details (Noel has these posted over on her challenge blog, along with some additional RAWKIN' examples!):

Let's turn seasonal and scrap something that you find yourself, your family, your kids doing every summer. It can be making home made ice cream, taking a trip to a family cabin, hitting the beach...etc. Whatever you find you love to do during the summer months. We're calling it the "Summer Tradition" challenge.
This is running from today through July 17th! Be sure to add up your link so that Noel can add it to the slide show.

Here is Noel's Example:

Up for some fun? Why not join the Firecracker Festival Shop Hop?

For those of you that have never done a shop hop they are very fun and so simple! There are approximately 30 stores that have graciously donated Gift Certificates to their stores.

From July 1st - July 31st, your goal is to visit each participating stores and find the hidden firecracker. Once you find the hidden image, you'll register your email to let them know you found it and move on to the next store! It's very simple and it's totally FREE!

And for those {SAS}sy Shop Hoppers, they've hidden a special promotion with their firecracker!

For additional information, check out the {SAS} home page!