Today was a really fun and busy day. I was up early to do the morning chores and then get ready to head out shopping with Alex. Our main goal was to pick out and order his Tux for his Senior Prom and it luckily the "Gentlemen's Warehouse" in our area is also in the same Mall as A. C. Moore. There is also a Michael's at the same location, so it was a perfect chance for me to pick up some supplies and also shop for sales and bargains. I also LOVE to browse the clearance section and see what 'goodies" I can find. Shopping for any NEW Craft things is always a blast for me.
I found some great bargains at both stores, but I think one of my best deals was my buying my first set of Koh-i-Noor Pencils and to use my 40% off coupon at A. C. Moore. I also picked up to stamps on clearance and two stacks of DCWV cardstock, also on sale there and my total bill for $18.47! Woohoo! At Michael's I found a new 3/4" square punch by EK Success, a new wooden "friend" stamp and lots of embellishment goodies, ie. glitter, bling/gems, some pretty charms, flowers and brads, and everything I bought was on-sale or clearance! WooHOO! I also found a Canson "Manga" Coloring Paper Pad (150 lb.) in the Art clearance area and that will be awesome for using with my Copics. In the scrap paper section I found some really pretty "single sheets" on sale an two new stacks, both by My Mind's Eye and also on-sale. The best part was having a 20% off coupon, good for my entire purchase, including sale items. I took full advantage of that and the sales. I was hoping to get some 12X12 Mats for my Cricut, but BOTH stores were out, which was kind of odd? I also wanted to buy the Paper Pups cartridge, if available for a good price, but again, it was out and the price would have been $39.99, which is too much for me. I'll keep looking on eBay for that. The rest of my things, were little items and a couple of things for RAK and Secret Sister goods and those will have to remain a surprise.
Next, was our stop into the Tux store and that was actually very easy, since we had gone online first and found we we wanted. Alex picked out a nice Black Tux, a white shirt, and will be wearing a very deep purple tie and vest. We had a ribbon that exactly matched Acacia's dress and I think the vest/tie will be awesome. As it turns out, renting Tux's is a whole lot more than I had imagined and it his will be jsut aobut $140 for the night. He can pick it up two days early, but its' due back the day after the prom by 8PM. I'm sure that will be an exhausting day and hopefully they both can make a trip to return it. I can't wait too see how they both look all dressed and I really hope to get some nice pictures. I'm still stunned at how expensive it is for these kids to attend a Prom. Yikes!! It was $160 for the tickets, plus we still have flowers to order and a Limo to rent and that doesn't count Acacia's dress or shoes and having her hair and nails done. It's sooo much money, so I truly HOPE they have a wonderful night and a ton of fun. After Prom here, they will be heading to the YMCA, and will stay for night and can go in the Gym, Swim or watch movies....it's fully chaperoned and sponsored by the parents and the PTO. I think it's a wonderful idea and allows the kids to be up and out all night, but in a safe place. They are NOT allowed to leave without parental consent and will be there until 7AM. I HOPE all the kids take this opportunity and really have fun and stay safe!! :)
We are now safely back home, and I have been finished up a few cards for challenges that I'll post shortly, as soon as a nasty "Thunderstorm" blows through and is OVER...Yikes I hate storms...they scare me!!
