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Crafty Enabling PSA

 

HOLA Crafty Friends ;)

Just wanted to share this really quickly

For those who know Dave from Stampology

He will be demonstrating Saturday June 8, 2013

at the Paper Craft warehouse in Prospect Hts. IL from 9am to 3pm.

 

PCW will be offering 25% off of retail prices

The warehouse itself may have the largest selection of paper crafting products you have ever seen!

Here's a CRAIGSLIST add of what brands to expect at the sale

(I will also list it below)

I promise it'll be worth your time to visit!

and YES All major credit cards and cash accepted - NO CHECKS though.

 

Here is the address:

 

Paper Craft Warehouse

748 Pinecrest Dr.

Prospect Hts. IL 60070

 

Also please understand that this is a 20,000 square foot working warehouse and that for safety and insurance reasons PCW does not allow children under 18 to enter.

They also ask that you leave all purses, bags and coats in your car.

 

Hope to see you crafty chicas there!

 

If you have any questions post it in the comments below

& I will do my best to answer any questions :)

 

xoxo ivyPINK  

 

 

 

Brands to expect at the sale

 

3L - Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
3M
7 Gypsies
Action Wobble
Advantus
Aitoh
American Crafts
Annie's
Apple Pie Memories
Armada
Art Institute Glitter
ArtBin
Artistic Wire
Authentique
Beacon Adhesives
Bottle Cap Inc.
Candi
Canvas Corp
Clearsnap
Copic
Core'dinations
Cosmo Cricket
Craf-t Products
Crafter's Pick
Cropper Hopper
Daylight Company
Delish Designs
Design Originals
Donna Salazar
Dove
Echo Park
Elizabeth Craft Designs
Epiphany Crafts
Excel Hobby Blades
Faber Castell
FarmHouse Paper Company
GCD Studios
Glitz Design
Glue Arts
Glue Dots International
Golden
Graphic 45
Happy Bugs
Heidi Swapp
ICE Resin
Inky Antics
Jacquard
Jenni Bowlin Studio
Judikins
Junkitz
JustRite
Karen Foster Design
KellyCraft
Kokuyo
Krylon
La Blanche
La'Dore
Lawn Fawn
Little Yellow Bicycle
Lucky Squirrel
Making Memories
Marvy Uchida
Mason Row
MBI Scrapbooks & Photo Albums
McGill
Mrs. Grossman's
Noxon
Nunn Design
Ott Lite
PageSage
Parawire
Petaloo
Piggy Tales
Pink Paislee
Polyform
ProCraft
Purple Cows
Ranger
Royal & Langnickel
Sakura Hobby Craft
Sakura of America
Sanford
Scor-It
Scor-Pal
ScrapHD
Sizzix
Sounds Easy
Speedball
Spellbinders
Stampers Anonymous
Stanislaus Imports
Stewart Superior
Streuter Technologies
Tattered Angels
Teresa Collins Designs
Thermoweb
Tidy Crafts
Tombow
Tonic Studio
Tsukineko
Un-Du
Venture Tape
Vincenzo
Vintaj
Wall Lenk
Want2Scrap
Xyron
Yasutomo
Zsiage
Scrapbook, Layouts, Kits, Paint, Stamps, Paper, Pens, Rubber Stamps, Bottle Caps, Vintage, Jewelry, Bezels, Chains, Xyron, Glue Dots, 3L, 3M, ATG Adhesive    

 

 

A card a day 'til V-day

Yay! I'm posting a card a day til V-day

it's all "love" themed

*These cards are for my hunny it's a count down to V-day

(I'm so cheesey LOL)

& I attached it to a bag of pistachios...

get it?!?!?  "nuts about you?" LOL

Also if you follow me on INSTAGRAM you probably saw this heads up

I posted. I got the BEST DEALS ever at Michaels yesterday

Like this AT Day book for $.05 & that doodle bug card set for $.04

and that cute stamp for .$09

These chalk paper pads were only $.60!

This whole bag of stuff was under $13 freaking deal right?!?

Also I saw this prompt for a February photo a day

from Fat Mum Slim I want to attempt to do it

I have yet to use a fork though SO I still have a few hours

to take my picture :) 

I hope you guys have a HAPPY FRIDAY!

xoxo ivyPINK

ivyPINK Cutie Pie Font

Hi There :)

I was feelin' creative tonight & I created a super cute

Valentines Day inspired font called

ivyPINK Cutie Pie FONT

Here's a pic of all the characters

Upper, Lower, Numbers & most of the common icons

I Love all the cute heart details :)

Also for a limited time offer on my Etsy Shop

If you order the Cutie Pie Font

I will include this Valentine's Day sentiment set for FREE!

Enjoy!

xoxo ivyPINK

 

 

 

Zoya B1G1 Sale

Hi nail polish freak friends :)

I have a lil enabling for you today!

I sorta stalk the zoya website for sales on the daily

and todays the day LOL

They have a B1G1 promo going on right now

ZOYA is my favorite nail polish brand!

I've been ooober happy with every color I've ever bought fr. them

So if you don't have a Zoya account sign up for one

and follow these steps....

How It Works

Sign in to your account
1. Click My Promotions and Coupons
   on the left hand side of the screen
   under My Account
2. Apply your unique, personalized code
3. Add polishes of choice to your shopping
   cart.
4. Include any additional items you would like
   to purchase.
    
5. Continue
   with the check-out process, Review & Submit your order.
   
   More deets HERE

In case you are wondering

Here's the colors I ordered :)

Kiki

 Rica

Shelby

Song

Tiffany

Happi

Rory

and last but not least

FeiFei

If you've never tried Zoya before

you'll thank me later :)

xoxo ivyPINK

Americas Beauty Show Haul

Hey Guys :)

I just wanted to post this video really quick

I meant to post it yesterday but it took 4ever to upload!

So I went to Americas Beauty Show yesterday

and I just wanted to share the stuff I bought.

It's in 2 parts cuz it was too long!

* Here's the product lists*

Amika Obliphica Travel hair Dryer
Amika Nourishing hair Mask

Amika Shampoo

Amika Obliphca Oil Treatment

12 benefits rapid blowout spray

*this is the one I use by Kenra I love it

because it cuts my by blow dry time in 1/2 & it smells amazing!

This is the polish i have on for Mani Monday: China Glaze Foie Gras

Jenna applied the orly GelFX on my nails (suppose to last 2-3 weeks)
only took 30 seconds to set for each layer...base, polish & top coat

Orly Mini Kits  Happy Go Lucky & Pin up

Orly Mineral Effects-Rock the World, Rococo a go go & Rock It
Space Cadet, Rage & Luxe

Orly GelFX wipes

Dare to Wear by Le Chat

Colors: Smokin Diva, Stepin Out, Memaid,

Starlight, Twinkles, Amethyst Ice & Kiss the rain

City ready, Love Potion, Fools Gold, Solitary, Pop Artist & Pirouette

Pure Illumination Lip Gloss Party Girl Pink, Nude beach & Vixen

Nigel beauty Emporium
Z Pallete

Crown Brush

Hempz Lotion* My Fave scents are original & cucumber

Moraccan Oil

The West Brush

Bio Ionic Travel pro Hair Dryer

Tease Lip Stain

Essie Naill Polish Mint Candy Apple, Super Bossa Nova, Dive Bar,

 Mink Muffs, Sexy Divide & Loop Hole

 

xoxo ivyPINK 

Minty Mani Monday

Sorry for the late Mani Monday post

I was running late this morning & I didn't have time to type this up

BUT here's this weeks mani

It's looks like a "net" in this pic

BUT it's actually scallops

I used the RA-111 plate

Here's the polishes I used

(L-R) WNW I need a refresh-Mint

Spoiled Use Protection S046

(BTW spoiled polishes are 2 for $3 @ CVS this week)

OPI Alpine Snow

Sally Hansen Diamonds 120

(ALL Sally Hansen polishes are on sale B1G1 free @ Kmart this week)

I stamped with Sally Hansen Insta Dri in Emerald Express

 

I was really surprised by how ridiculously large

the brush was in the spoiled polishes

I did not like it all!

Here it is compared to what i consider a regular brush

 

It's thick & wide & not easy to use at all!

The WNW also has a wide brush

but it's not as thick as the spoiled brush

I just don't like either of these brushes

BUT I do love both of these polishes.

 

Also a nice find I found this week is this

Boots Rose cuticle oil

*I found it @ my Target on clearance for $2.38

(that's what made me try it)

What I like about this product

besides the rose scent, is that it doesn't feel super oily

after you apply it. It just kinda soaks in to your skin.

Another AMAZING find at TARGET......are you ready for this

GAH!!!! I found it :)

BUT....yeah there's a BUT.....

I didn't realize it was a fabric material

which makes it a little flimsy :(

It's a tiny bit too small for all my crap

(just means I have to bring less I suppose)

and I really do NOT like the magnetic closure!

BUT the print & color is even more adorable in person

I like that there's a few pockets inside :)

I'm pretty sure I'm going to keep it just cuz I'll prob regret it if I return it.

 

Other news that I'm happy about......

 

I FINALLY

FINALLY

FINALLY reached GOLD level Starbucks status

LOL it took flippin LONG enough :)

I'm so excited to recieve my GOLD card even though

I always use my Starbucks card iPhone app

The only thing I find annoying is that you have to "re qualify"

each year to stay in the gold status :(

Which means you have to purchase 30 drinks within a year

to stay GOLD doesn't sound like a lot or very hard I know...

BUT it's just the point that if you don't you lose your gold perks.

 

That's all for today

I'm leaving you with a pic of one of my lil BIG furballs Molly :)

xoxo ivyPINK

January Birchbox

I just realized I missed a DEC Birchbox posting

sorry about that my December box came so late

they had a delay w/ a couple of the products

BUT it was no biggie they did include a $20 off

coupon so I took advantage of that & redeemed some

Birchbox points as well I'll share what I got at the end of this post :)

On to the January Box...this months theme is Clarity

I received a

ORIGINS Checks And Balances™ Frothy Face Wash $19.50-150ml

I tried this already & I really like the texture it's more like a cream

& it smells really good (scents are a deal breaker for me NO matter how

AMAZING the product might be)

FULL Size Peacock stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner $20-.01 oz

I LOVE it! The color is vibrant & smooth it doesn't tug on your skin

 & teal is my 2nd fave color so score :)

VMV Hypoallergenics Re-Everything Lotion $45-185ml

I tried this on my hands & it was just OK......I think I have to try it more

to see what's so great about it

Bleh another perfume yuck & I HATE the smell period

Juicy Couture - Viva La Juicy - 3.4 oz $89-3.4oz

Treat of the month LÄRABAR Mini Bars $14.95

Luckily I got a "chocolate chip" flavor cuz if it was blueberry  muffin

it would've gone in the trash (yuck)

BUT even the chocolate chip didn't taste very chocolaty it was just ok

I don't think I'd ever purchase it though

Last lil extra this month we got a bbox magnet with a mini

"detox" guide :) I like this guide :)

I went though my bathroom 1st of the year so glad that's done

I'm working on the CLOSET part right now (yikes)

I don't turn my cell phone off but it is on vibrate & I totally don't hear it

when I'm asleep :)

Diet: on going battle! Dark chocolate is my new friend though :)

I'll have to work on writing Love letters to my grandma heehee

These are the things I got (as mentioned above)

I got a really good deal for everything after the coupon & points

& FREE Shipping I think I only paid 20 something :)

Zoya Remove+ Polish Remover (LOVE LOVE LOVE & cannot ever be w/o it)

I finally got a beauty blender I've used it every day since I got it

I really do like it BUT I would NOT pay $20 (the kit is is $23.95 @ BB)

I'd wait to use a coupon/points/something! lol

Stila Day dream mini palette, Lash Card,

Jurlique Love Balm & an Alex & Isabelle bow hair ties

(Kinda Like the twistbands I love but w/ a bow)

*If you are interested in receiving more info about Birchbox

or if you are interested & want to try Birchbox

Click HERE for a referral :)

 That's all for now

xoxo ivyPINK

 

New Year-New Products

Hola! I just wanted to give you guys

a brief shop update :)

It's the New Year & the ivyPINK shop will

be adding new products & it already started this week!

With these BRAND NEW

PINK acrylic blocks!!!!

If you L♥VE PINK like I L♥VE PINK

then you definitely need these PINK

acrylic blocks for your stamping needs in your LIFE

hahaha :)

The rectangle block is 3" x 4" and is 1/2" thick
It's Laser Polished with rounded corners and beveled edges

The round blocks are 2.5 & 4.25 they are 1/2" thick
It's Laser Polished with Finger Grips and guide lines

These are a limited run due to its unique color

but is still crystal clear as your regular blocks :)

If you guys have any questions let me know :)

Have a CRAFTABULOUS <---*my new 2012 word* day

xoxo ivyPINK 

ivyPINK News: Martha Stewart Weddings

Hello Hello :)

I just wanted to share some ivyPINK shop news

Over the summer I was asked by one of the editors

of MS Weddings if they can feature one of my products

for their winter issue....UMM of course I said YES!

They chose..... 

The Large Elegant Frame Sticker Labels

So it finally made an appearance

in the Martha Stewart Weddings Winter Issue (page 232)

It's a DIY article on how to make your own envelopes

& how to spruce them up FUN!

It's always exciting to see an item you create in print :)

I have to say that this label is one of the

best sellers I carry in my shop

It's also available in custom quantities

and in Kraft color.

Thanks for letting me share my good news :)

I hope you guys have a fantabulous day!

xo ivyPINK

CVS Drugstore Haul

You guys I have a confession

I'm addicted to shopping @ drugstores lol

I find the BEST deals ever!!!

specially on make up & with my new found love for make up

It's a thrifty shoppers dream :)

SO here's the video I told you guys I made that I had to film like 3 times!

I bought all this stuff at CVS pretty much all the items are 75% off

and is a SUPER deal! They just started on their markdowns

so go NOW while theres still a LOT to chose from!

BTW I'm in LOVE with the physicians formula gel liners :)

Oh & dont forget you can use manufacturers coupons with any of your purchase

and also if you have any CVS Extrabucks

I used my coupons & extrabucks & for all this I paid like $22.00

K hope you guys liked the Haul

Happy Shopping!

xoxo ivyPINK