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Jun 16, 2009

I WON, I WON

I won a prize at the Essential Packaging store. I am so excited. I never win stuff. I am going tomorrow to pick it up as it is not all that far from me. The have such great ideas for wedding favors, centerpieces, wrapping, boxes, ribbons, papers, shredding, you name it.

It is really good timing for me too because I have to put together two gift baskets for this weekend. I will be picking up some cellophane bags and the bases and shredded paper to go into it. The other great parts about this trip over there is that there is a new bridge open not far from me and it will take almost an hour off my drive.

Then to top it off I am meeting Jen from Muddy Boot Dreams at the store because she won a prize too. If time permits we will be going for a coffee and getting to know one another. You should see her beautiful art cards on her site. Oh my goodness. She has an incredible collection of photos. If you need a gift for a special someone you would be advised to have a look.

I think tomorrow is going to be a great day.

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  1. Lucy you lucky dog! Makes up for the whole book mailing thing doesn't it? I think tomorrow is shaping up to be a very good day indeed. Don't worry much about making my gift basket too fancy. I am just a simple gal. Some loose twenties would make a nice filler. Throw in a few tens to make up for the value of the Canadian buck, and I will be very happy.

    XOLucy

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  2. Congrats on winning!! I never win anything either. Well hope you have a great day!
    Tara

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  3. Way to go!! Have you been across the bridge yet?? Wish I knew about this place before my wedding last year - oh well saved myself some money I guess.
    Congrats again - have a great time picking out something special.

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  4. This has been quite a week for you....winning a prize and getting to 5000 on the site. As you can see, I'm going backwards through your weekly blogs. Congrats!

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