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an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

i couldn’t sleep last night.

It was impossible. And I could not figure out why. Until around 12:30, I identified the way I was feeling with the way I felt when I was seven years old, and it was Christmas Eve.

I was waiting for today. Because today was "Deep Discount Day" for employees. Because today I bought all the stuff that I have wanted since I started working four months ago. I did manage to take care of a lot of presents. I also managed to withdraw a significant amount from Bank of America. I imagine they will be knocking on the Federal Reserve’s door this evening to get some backup funds.

Regardless, it was good times. Super good.
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In other news : I got a great email today about doing some sort of mini book tutorial. I am going to let that percolate for a day or two and then get something posted.

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16 responses to “i couldn’t sleep last night.”

  1. Brianna Avatar
    Brianna

    Enjoy your new goodies. A mini book tutorial sounds like a phenomenal idea.

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  2. katie Avatar
    katie

    dude, so jealous. i love that pretty red floral thing, what is it exactly?

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  3. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    LUCKY, LUCKY, LUCKY YOU!

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  4. Anilu Magloire Avatar
    Anilu Magloire

    O.M.G!!!! Love, love the sea of green gorgeousness spread across your carpet!!!

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  5. vee Avatar
    vee

    holy hannah!! love it!!

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  6. Laney Avatar
    Laney

    I just wanted you to know that i came across your blog awhile back and LOVED it!
    I’ve started doing the daily card idea and I DO believe its been a success! You’re so creative and I love reading your blog and coming across your great creative ideas!

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  7. Frances, New Yorker in the OC Avatar
    Frances, New Yorker in the OC

    I just wanted to say how much I love your blog. Wonderful and enlightening inspiration (love those list books!), great humor, fun and do-able project tutorials and great pix!
    Thanks so much for sharing!

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  8. Breanne Crawford Avatar
    Breanne Crawford

    woohoo! good for you!!! love your stash! can’t wait to see the amazingness you create from it!!

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  9. Tammy Avatar
    Tammy

    Would love to take an “Elise” mini book online class! So should create one girl! I have been a fan for eva! I would happily pay for some elise inspo!
    Consider it, seriously!
    Tammy

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  10. marta Avatar
    marta

    oh. my. you are so so so so so so lucky. how wonderful! you deserve all this fabulous loot. happy, happy holidays. gracing us with a mini book tutorial would make serious christmas wishes come true. yes, please. sign me up.

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  11. josie Avatar
    josie

    Enjoy your new goodies, I just made a paper source trip last weekend and had so much fun shopping with all their christmas stuff!
    Have a fabulous holiday and enjoy the time with your family!!!

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  12. melissa deakin Avatar
    melissa deakin

    wow.
    how fun is that.
    i can totally understand why you couldn’t sleep!

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  13. Jenna Avatar
    Jenna

    lucky!

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  14. miss morgan Avatar
    miss morgan

    dude i would have been like, “what’s the discount like on these entire rolls of labels?”

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  15. Krystyn Avatar
    Krystyn

    It all looks great. If I ever get up that way I am SO stopping @ that store!!

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  16. tara pakosta Avatar
    tara pakosta

    which papersource do you work at?!
    i worked at the one in downtown chicago in their art dept.
    ! LOVE THAT PLACE so so mUCH!
    tara

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