New goodies

I've been on a serious "use what I already have for crafting" kick for a long time now but I finally gave myself permission to splurge on a few new things. I'm excited, but I'm a kind of a dork like that.

New book with stitch patterns like the one I did the red square in - the book I learned how to do that from went back to the library. I didn't want to see it go! Now I have my own. I got it here, in Bend. I hadn't been to that bookstore yet and it's really nice! (Thanks Dusty)

2 very inspiring magazines - I love all of Somerset's publications.


Cute new scrapbooking papers to make cards and tags with. I love those cute little ice cream and strawberry embellishments, they were made by a local girl. Her Etsy shop is here in case you need some too.

Comments

[Betty]

Amanda, You are right that is a nice book store. You are so good at the knitting thing. Being left handed I could never do what you do with yarn and needles.

[LeeAnn]

oh! is that Artful Blogging? I want one - a magazine? Not a book? I'm on a no buying anything new for crafts thing too...oh, cept I bought yarn...oh shux...ok...since I broke the rule I guess I can go get that magazine and then I'll start over :) ~lee

[Amanda]

Betty - Thanks! I think you'd be good at knitting but it is a lot to learn!
Lee - Artful Blogging is a magazine put out 4 times a year. It's really fun to read and inspiring too! I usually get mine at Barnes and Noble or Borders, it's in the craft section. It's kind of spendy - about $15 but it's one of those magazines you want to keep and it's printed on really nice paper. I'm picky about the paper magazines print their pages on. Definitely buy the magazine and start over! :D Technically it's something to read, right? Not crafts.

[holly]

I love the apple paper! And I have had a no bento supply rule since my daiso trip that i am about to fiercely break soon. It feels so good to break money spending rules!