Did a Little Shopping Yesterday...

I notice that many people post their shopping hauls on youtube, tumblr, blogs, etc.
I was lucky enough to receive a $100 Michaels gift card for my birthday two weeks ago (thanks Mom and Dad!!), so I thought I'd show off my haul (I didn't even spend half of the card, woohoo!)

I got mega ribbon for hair bows, etc., neon paints (because I'm so into neon...just like I was 20 years ago!), some wooden shapes to paint for necklaces and earrings, some mod podge dimmensional magic to give my paper quilled jewelry a shiny finish, and a jewlery resin kit - which was on clearance, and since I'd been dying to give resin a try, this is the perfect opportunity!

Close-up of the cute ribbons, and the neon paints.

Can't wait to get into this stuff, but it'll have to wait, as I've got my Grandparents' anniversary party this weekend - can't wait!

One more thing to share - the beautiful, delicious-smelling tree that grows next to my front porch. I have no clue about gardening, plants, etc, so no idea what exactly this is, but it's BEAUTIFUL!

Here's hoping the rest of the summer is as bright and colorful!

PS - Michaels isn't paying me to show off their stuff...though if they ever want to... ;)