I love going to Home Depot!

Hello friend!

First of all, if you are in the Hostess Appreciation Brunch swap, there are 10 of us in it at this point. 
Ok, so I'm just back from a successful trip to Home Depot, and yes, I do LOVE shopping there!  Its like there are so many possibilities sitting on those shelves... and I'm excited when I find something that was made for one use, and we use it for something totally different!  We are not remodeling, I was there shopping for my Hostess Appreciation Brunch!  Yep, one of your projects again involves fun stuff from the hardware store....

Remember the fun flower candle holders from last year?  Well, I can't say any more, but I think I like this project even better!  After Saturday I'll post those photos here--don't want to spoil the surprise!

Here are a couple photos I can share with you:

Natalie is having a Pirate Party next week with her friends, and these are the invitations!  There is a rolled up paper inside that we stamped, burned, tore and sponged to make it look like an old treasure map.

Here is a close-up of the label.  I wanted it to say "Yo, ho, ho, and a bottle of rum!"  (Isn't that what pirates say? haha!)  but Natalie thought it was too much....  or too weird?  Don't know!

I love this stamp set--but it is on the retiring list!  (boo-hoo!)  If you have a pirate fan or just want to have a fun party, better get it before it is gone! 

Here is the card I made for Natalie.  Love that cupcake punch!

Have you ordered your 2011/2012 Idea Book & Catalog?  Well, you can pick it up starting on Saturday!  Brunch attendees will get their copy at the brunch, and if you cannot attend you may stop by after 1:00 p.m.

I think I'm safe to say you will LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK!

Happy Stamping!

Wendy