One of the dangers I've run into since becoming a Stampin' Up! demo is that if I'm not careful, my "stamping time" turns into my "prepare for a party" time. Sometimes I'll end up spending all of my spare time doing things for parties (which I LOVE LOVE LOVE to do), and find I miss the excitement and fun of stamping...the excitement I felt which caused me to sign up as a demo. Don't get me wrong, I totally love being a demo...I've made some great friends and totally look forward to their upcoming parties so I can see how everyone is doing. It is nice to be able to work on my own scrapbooking and stuff...which can get pushed aside at times. That's one of the great things about being a demo, though! I set my own schedule and can take "time-off" as needed. Anyhow, I'm getting somewhere with this....

I placed an order yesterday for supplies for an upcoming scrapbooking class I'm having...and I was like a stamper in a stamp store! This is the first time in, I'd say, at least six months that I've ordered stuff for myself...just because I wanted it! The things that I've been ordering have been for workshops, my Christmas cards, etc. There are quite a few stamp items that I've had on my constantly growing wish list for a long time, and I just haven't had the chance to order them. Well I was feeling quite generous yesterday because I ordered more than I intended to, and I find that I'm feeling that excitement I used to feel as a customer. It's that I-can't-wait-for-UPS-to-arrive-because-I-ordered-fun-stuff-for-me excitement!

I just checked and the order is picking...woo hoo! The things in that box that are 'just because I want them':

Tag It personalized stamp (it says hand-stamped by Courtney)
Whimsical Alphabet Upper
Whimsical Alphabet Numbers
Celery Grosgrain Ribbon (I'm loving this color)
Bold Brights 12x12 (my stash is really low)
Paw Tracks Stampin' Around Wheel
Noteworthy (SAB freebie)
Giant Monogram 'C' from the upcoming Spring Mini Catalog
(available March 1st)

I'm anxiously awaiting the Big Brown Truck's delivery of my loot! Notice I said anxiously...not patiently...