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Fabulous Friday: Designer Challenge & A Giveaway!!!

Happy Friday!  It's Good Friday for those of you that celebrate Easter.  Do you have any plans for the weekend?  We are headed to Indiana for an egg hunt and some time with Grandparents.  

THANK YOU to EVERYONE that stopped by our booth at the Columbus Expo, stopped by the Warehouse Sale or purchased online last weekend!  We had a busy, busy weekend but it was great to see/meet many of you!   I think Patty is just about done with all the online orders so hopefully you'll be receiving them soon!

Today, I have more Designer Challenge projects for you.  If you'll recall, this months Challenge was to use as much Jillibean Soup on a project as possible (and still have it look good :)).  We've seen some pretty fabulous projects thus far and today I have a couple more...

How to Be Happy by Emily Pitts

Emily's decided not to use tons of patterned papers but instead use lots of different types of Jillibean products… papers, Placemats, buttons, Corrugated Alphas, Felt Blossoms, Sugar Picks, Soup Labels, stickers, Bakers Twine, Kraft tags, Hexies, Alphabeans, stamps and more! 

Emily did a Fantastic job of joining the "old" with the "new".  Kraft items can go with anything – pull them from your stash to “ground” your projects.  Emily worked lots of great colored embellishments on her layout as well… just BEAUTIFUL!

The Longest Lashes by Pam Brown

Pam used the new Placemats to showcase 19 different Jillibean patterned papers from 10 different collections and look how well the go together!  Pam pulled more primary colors together to make this FABULOUS layout!  I love how bright and cheery it is!  She also included Alphabeans, Pea Pod parts, Bakers Twine and Wise Words.  Maybe we should have Pam show us all how to cut the perfect circles to fit inside the Placemats!

You Love Life by Melinda Spinks

Melinda did something completely different and did an "ombre" effect with Jillibean papers - very cool!  She pulled papers from 9 different collections and pulled out the yellows, grays and some blues.  I'm wondering how long it took her to figure out how many squares she needed, figure out the placement of the squares and punch out all the tiny hearts!!!  Simply AMAZING!!!

3rd Times a Charm by Jenifer Harkin

Jen used her photo (colorful wig) to pull out some color combinations that one might not ever consider.  Like Emily, Jen pulled some "oldies" from her stash.  I can pick out papers from the first Soup Staples, Pasta Fagioli, Homemade 6 Bean, Apple Cheddar - I think Jen went through her scraps :)  And look, the "oldies" still work with the new collections!  Jen created an ADORABLE banner to showcase the different papers and well as work strips of them into her photo/journaling.  So CUTE!

 

Oh, and I think I mentioned a GIVEAWAY!!!!  We haven't done one in quite some time and now that we have all the NEW products, I think we should do one today! 

Spring is here (by date) but not quite by the temperature outside (in Ohio anyhow)...  what's your favorite thing to scrap during spring?  Easter pages, Easter cards, first blooms, spring sports... what gets you going in Spring?  I could use a little nudge.  Leave a comment below and we'll pick a winner next week to win Irish Farmhouse Stew and some Wise Words... good prize, I would want to win this!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Layouts and a Project on Thursday!

Hello Thursday!  Am I happy to see you!  And, of course, I'm happy to see all of the Jillibean Soup friends who have stopped by to see these layouts:)

Handle With Care Layout by Leanne Allinson

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Country Pumpkin Chowder/Pumpkin Puree, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds; Winter Tortellini and Spinach Soup/Fresh Baby Spinach, Garlic Flakes; Grandma's Lima Bean Soup/Small Onion, Lean Ham; Homemade 6 Bean Soup/Navy Bean Soup; Coconut Lime Soup/Bite Size Bits; Irish Farm House Soup/Barley; Soup Staples II/Brown Salt, Gray Salt
Pea Pod Parts:  Homemade 6 Bean Soup, Irish Farm House Soup, Blossom Soup
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers:  Blossom Soup, Homemade 6 Bean Soup
Wood Flags:  Hello
Sugar Picks:  Celebrate
Bean Stalks:  Orange Baker's Twine

Other:  white cardstock, mist/paint.

Cutie Layout by Kim Holmes

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper: Irish Farm House Soup/Sliced Turnip; Soup Staples II/Green Salt, Turquoise Salt
Pea Pod Parts:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Coordinating Label Stickers: Chilled Cucumber Soup
Banner Bites:  Cherish

Other:  Bazzill cardstock, Studio Calico wood hearts, Prima ink, Heidi Swapp paint.

Fun With Chalk Layout by Pam Brown

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Soup Staples II/Green Salt, Turquoise Salt; Coconut Lime Soup/Straw Mushrooms, Chili Paste, Cumin, Coconut Milk
Pea Pod Parts:  Coconut Lime Soup, Macho Nacho Soup
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers:  Coconut Lime Soup
Alphabeans:  Grapefruit Pink
Sugar Picks:  Swallow Tail
Cool Beans:  Wood Flower
Soup Labels:  Journalling II
Bean Stalks:  Red/Brown Baker's Twine

Other:  cardstock.

You Make Me Smile Layout by Melinda Spinks

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Bite Size Bits, Peeled Cucumber, Yellow Tomatoes; Fresh Vegetable Soup/Crushed Ginger; Irish Farm House Soup/Sliced Turnip; Soup Staples II/Gray Salt, Yellow Salt
Alphabeans:  Grilled Gray
Soup Labels:  Apple Cheddar Soup
Wise Words:  Happy/Yellow
Bean Stalks:  Mustard Baker's Twine

Other:  Pan Pastel (raw umber), flower punches, twig punch, Maya mists (sunflower yellow).

Pillow Boxes by Sheri Feypel

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Peeled Cucumber, Croutons, Sherry Vinegar
Coordinating Label Stickers:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Pea Pod Parts:  Chilled Cucumber Soup

Other:  kraft pillowboxes (Archiver's).

Thanks everyone and have a wonderful Easter weekend!  Please join the Big Bean tomorrow:)

Soup Spotting 3.27.2013

Good morning!  Here's the good news....the week is half over and it's soup spotting day!  Yay!  I've found some great layouts to share with you today. 

Today You Shine Layout by Catherine Oakley

An Irish Love Affair Layout by Kelly Oblak

Yes This Is It Layout by Laura O'Donnell

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day!

Bonus Cards on Tuesday!

Hello everyone and hello Tuesday!  I can't believe that it is almost April!  We've just gotten another snow, so it's harder to grasp that it is really spring:)  Mother nature is working in mysterious ways this year!  Today, we've got some bonus cards to share!  Each one of these cards has wonderful little details...check them out!

Hello Card by Kim Frantz

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Winter Tortellini and Spinach Soup/Garlic Flakes, Cheese Tortellini
Pea Pod Parts:  Grandma's Lima Bean Soup, Winter Tortellini and Spinach Soup
Wise Words:  Smile/White
Banner Bites:  Cherish
Epoxy Chipboard Buttons:  Coconut Lime Soup
Sugar Picks:  Celebrate

Other:  cream cardstock.

Celebrate Today Card by Laurel Seabrook

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Irish Farm House Soup/Parsnip, Sliced Turnip, Stewed Beef
Pea Pod Parts:  Irish Farm House Soup
Coordinating Label Stickers:  Irish Farm House Soup
Wise Words:  Smile/Yellow
Wood Flags:  Hello
Cool Beans:  Etched Butterfly

Other:  May Arts jute twine and burlap ribbon, Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher.

Hello Friend Card by Nicole Nowosad

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Card Base
Placemats:  Kraft Hexagons
Hexies:  Forget
Clear Stamps:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Set 1
Wise Words:  Happy/Yellow
Bean Stalks: Yellow Baker's Twine

Congratulations Card by Paula Gilarde

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Card Base
Patterned Paper:  Irish Farm House Soup/Sliced Turnip, Barley
Pea Pod Parts:  Irish Farm House Soup
Coordinating Label Stickers:  Irish Farm House Soup
Alphabeans:  Blue Corn Navy
Soup Labels:  Card Sentiments
Kraft Envelope

Whoo's Nine? Card by Emily Pitts

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Fresh Vegetable Soup/Chicken Base; Irish Farm House Soup/Stewed Beef, Barley; Soup Staples II/Orange Salt; Chilled Cucumber Soup/Fresh Minced Dill
Alphabeans:  Green Apple

Other:  owl and hat cuts from Silhouette store, Bazzill Basics cardstock.

Hello Card by Pam Brown

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Sherry Vinegar, Fresh Minced Dill, Yellow Tomatoes, Croutons, Smashed Garlic, Peeled Cucumber; Soup Staples II/Yellow Salt, Gray Salt, Turquoise Salt
Wise Words:  Smile/White
Bean Stalks:  Green/Turquoise Baker's Twine

Other:  cardstock, rhinestones.

Spring Ticket Card by Danni Reid

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Sherry Vinegar, Croutons
Pea Pod Parts:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Coordinating Label Stickers:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Placemats:  White Lattice
Sugar Picks:  Swallow Tail

Other:  hand stitching, white cardstock.

Thanks for stopping by and join us tomorrow to see if you've been 'spotted' for our Soup Spotting on Wednesdays!

Cards on Monday!

Happy Monday morning everyone!  I need to report that my annual easter egg hunt was done without the snow, but in COLD weather.  The kids hunted very fast:)  Although, some part of me would have like to seen the kids dig through snow looking for eggs.  Please enjoy these cards we have to share this morning!

Dad Card by Cindy Lee

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Irish Farm House Soup/Sea Salt

Other:  Bazzill cardstock, twine, eyelet, crop-a-dile, tag punch.

It's You Day Card by Kim Holmes

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Card Base
Patterned Paper:  Soup Staples II/Green Salt, Turquoise Salt; Irish Farm House Soup/Barley, Sliced Turnip; Chilled Cucumber Soup/Sherry Vinegar
Soup Labels:  Birthday
Epoxy Chipboard Buttons:  Coconut Lime Soup
Bean Stalks:  Turquoise Baker's Twine
 


Consider Yourself Vintage Card by Nicole Nowosad

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Irish Farm House Soup/Parsnip; Chilled Cucumber Soup/Fresh Minced Dill
Pea Pod Parts:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Clear Stamps:  Irish Farm House Soup
Kraft Tag:  Medium
Bean Stalks:  Yellow Baker's Twine

Other:  Maya Road metal bird, misc. buttons, Martha Stewart doily, ribbon.

Owl Old Are You Now? Card by Emily Pitts

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Fresh Vegetable Soup/Chicken Base, Stalks of Celery; Irish Farm House Soup/Stewed Beef, Beef Stock, Barley; Soup Staples II/Yellow Salt
Coordinating Label Stickers:  Irish Farm House Soup
Coordinating Shape Stickers:  Chilled Cucumber Soup

Other:  Silhouette store (owl and hat cut files), Bazzill Basics cardstock.

Hello There Sunshine Card by Danni Reid

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Smashed Garlic, Peeled Cucumber, Minced Fresh Dill, Croutons
Pea Pod Parts:  Chilled Cucumber Soup

Other:  machine stitching, hand stitching, white cardstock.

I'd Rather Be Gardening Card by Leanne Allinson

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Cardstock
Patterned Paper:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Peeled Cucumber; Macho Nacho Soup/4 Parts Hero, Pinch of Cool; Grandma's Lima Bean Soup/Lean Ham; Soup Staples II/Brown Salt
Pea Pod Parts:  Coconut Lime Soup
Journaling Sprouts:  Blossom Soup

How You Bean Card by Melanie Blackburn

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Fresh Vegetable Soup/Chicken Base, Baby Carrots, Stalks of Celery, Mushrooms
Clear Stamps:  Fresh Vegetable Soup

Other:  twine, clothespin (Pebbles).

Hello/You Are My Sunshine Card by Valerie Mangan

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Homemade 6 Bean Soup/Pinto Beans
Placemats:  Kraft Frames
Soup Labels:  Coconut Lime Soup
Corrugated Shapes:  Sunshine
Epoxy Chipboard Buttons:  Coconut Lime Soup
Bean Stalks:  Orange/Yellow Baker's Twine

Other:  cardstock, Studio Calico spray ink.

Have a super Monday!  See you tomorrow!

Warehouse Sale Starts Today!!!!

Happy Friday!  Come and visit us at the Columbus Memories Expo or at our Warehouse Sale in Marysville!  Busy weekend - lots of Jillibean everywhere!  We will continue to restock at the Warehouse Sale, so please stop by Fri, Sat or Sun.

Also, we're offering the Warehouse Sale ONLINE too! 

Click HERE to get to our Retail store.

 

Select papers 4/$1.00

Select 6x6 Pads $2.50

Select Bakers Twine $1.00

Select Soup Labels $0.50

Select Coordinating Stickers $1.50

Select Coordinating Diecuts $1.00

Epoxy Buttons $2.00

Cool Bean Buttons $1.00

Select Corrugated Alphas $2.00

Corrugated Sheets $1.50

And SO MUCH MORE!!!!

Have a great weekend everyone!  Hopefully we'll see Spring soon!

Layouts and a Project on Thursday!

Good morning!  So, if you listen real closely, you can probably hear my dog Pepper barking her yapper outside while I'm blissfully typing away.  Sorry:)  It can be a good thing to just let them vent for awhile, but I'm sure it's annoying!  At least, it's not too high pitched and too yappy:)  There aren't any dog layouts to share today, but other great ones to inspire you.

Me & Jillibean Layout by Emily Pitts

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Macho Nacho Soup/3 Parts Muscle; Soup Staples II/Orange Salt; Coconut Lime Soup/Kaffir Lime Leaves
Coordinating Label Stickers:  Irish Farm House Soup
Placemats:  White Frames
Alphabeans:  Roma Red
Corrugated Alphas:  Rockin' Red
Banner Bites:  Hello, Priceless, Cherish
Epoxy Chipboard Buttons:  Coconut Lime Soup
Soup Labels:  The Little Things
Bean Stalks:  Brown Baker's Twine

Happy Birthday To You Layout by Kim Frantz (Digital)

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
(Digital) Paper:  Atomic Soup, Kraft Cardstock

Other:  Adobe Photoshop misc. brushes.

Spring 2006 Layout by Nancy Damiano

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Pasta Fagioli/Meatballs; Chilled Cucumber Soup/Peeled Cucumber, Yellow Tomatoes, Smashed Garlic
Placemat:  White Frames
Pea Pod Parts:  Chilled Cucumber Soup, Country Pumpkin Chowder
Coordinating Label Stickers:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Coordinating Shape Stickers:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Banner Bites:  Hello
Soup Labels:  Life Is Sweet, Journaling II

In Be(Tween) Layout by Summer Fullerton

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Cardstock
Patterned Paper:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Peeled Cucumber, Smashed Garlic, Bite Size Bits; Soup Staples II/Red Salt
Coordinating Label Stickers:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Clear Stamps:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Large Set, Small Set 2
Sugar Picks:  Sunshine
Alphabeans:  Tomato Red
Wise Word Stickers:  Gray Smile
Hexies:  Today

Other:  Bazzill cardstock, ink, Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher, Silhouette Cutting System, My Minds Eye enamel dots, corner rounder.

And We're Waiting Layout by Valerie Mangan

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Irish Farm House Soup/Sea Salt, Bite Size Bits
Pea Pod Parts:  Irish Farm House Soup
Coordinating Shape Stickers:  Irish Farm House Soup
Placemat:  Kraft Frames
Kraft Tag:  Large
Hexies:  Today
Alphabeans:  Diced Denim, Fig Brown
Epoxy Chipboard Buttons:  Game Day Chili
Bean Stalks:  Brown Baker's Twine

Other:  Bazzill cardstock.

Altered Frame by Sheri Feypel

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Peeled Cucumber, Sherry Vinegar; Soup Staples II/Gray Salt

Other:  wood frame (from Micheal's).

Thanks and have a fantastic day!

Projects on Wednesday!

Good morning!  And, it's the first official day of SPRING!  What can be better than that?  Hopefully, a little bit of sunshine:)  Not to mention, that we get to share some Jillibean Soup projects today.  Hope you enjoy them!

Mini Easter Baskets by Jenfier Harkin

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Fresh Vegetable Soup/Mushrooms, Crushed Ginger; Soup Staples II/Yellow Salt
Coordinating Shape Stickers:  Fresh Vegetable Soup
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers:  Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup
Cool Beans:  Wood Flower, Etched Flower, Christmas
Bean Stalks:  Pink Baker's Twine

Other:  Catfood tins (super clean!), cupcake liners, paper covered wire, jelly beans.

Shopping List Board by Laurel Seabrook

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Cardstock
Patterned Paper:  Fresh Vegetable Soup/Baby Carrots, Bermuda Onion, Stalks of Celery
Pea Pod Parts:  Fresh Vegetable Soup
Kraft Pocket

Other:  May Arts jute twine, woven burlap ribbon, Tim Holtz clip.

Gift Bag and Tag by Sheri Feypel

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Irish Farm House Soup/Beef Stock, Barley, Sea Salt; Soup Staples II/Navy Salt
Coordinating Shape Stickers:  Irish Farm House Soup
Corrugated Shapes:  People

Other:  May Arts red twine, Canvas Corp mini clothes pin.

Hello There Sunshine Altered Clipboard by Sheri Feypel

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Yellow Tomatoes, Peeled Cucumbers, Smashed Garlic
Pea Pod Parts:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Kraft Tag:  Large

Other:  clipboard (from office supply store).

Thanks and have a fantastic 'spring' day!

Guest Designer Andrea Ancich

Happy Tuesday!  Today, Guest Designer Andrea Ancich is joining us again.  Please give her a warm welcome and a huge thanks for sharing her talent with us this month.  Please check out her blog!

Today Layout by Andrea Ancich

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Sherry Vinegar, Croutons, Bite Size Bits; Fresh Vegetable Soup/Crushed Ginger; Soup Staples II/Gray Salt, Yellow Salt
Pea Pod Parts:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Coordinating Label Stickers:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Wise Words:  Gray Smile
Hexies:  Memorable
Banner Bites:  Cherish, Hello

Other:  machine stiching, gray sharpie, Tiny Attacher.

Hello Card by Andrea Ancich

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Soup Staples II/Gray Salt; Fresh Vegetable Soup/Mushrooms, Baby Carrots
Peap Pod Parts:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Wise Words:  Yellow Smile
Bean Stalks: Orange/Yellow Baker's Twine
Banner Bites:  No. 1, Priceless

Other:  Paperbag and Cream cardstock, pop dots.

Thank You Bunches Tag by Andrea Ancich

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Smashed Garlic; Fresh Vegetable Soup/Stalks of Celery
Paper Pad:  Winter Tortellini and Spinach Soup
Soup Label:  Card Sentiments
Bean Stalks:  Red/Brown Baker's Twine

Other: May Arts ribbon, machine stitching.

Thank you for joining us this month Andrea!  We've enjoyed all of your inspiration!  Have a great Tuesday:)

Cards on Monday!

Happy St. Patrick's Day-one day later!  Or, maybe, you're still celebrating?  Or, wishing you hadn't?:)  We did mange to go to the parade, although it was very, very chilly.  My favorite part is to see the green dogs.  I can't imagine a dog holding still long enough to be painted from head to toe green.  But, the end result is pretty cute:)  Alot of them were even sporting tutus!  I may have to do that to our dog next year.  Please take a look at these fantastic cards today!

Butterfly Kisses Butterfly Wishes Card by Melanie Blackburn

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Clear Stamps:  Chilled Cucumber Soup

Other:  Jenni Bowlin Ink, Recollections cardstock, Cuttelbug embossing folder.

Thank You Bunches Card by Kim Holmes

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Card Base
Patterned Paper:  Soup Staples II/Pink Salt, Yellow Salt, Orange Salt, Turquoise Salt
Soup Labels:  So Thankful

Other:  Studio Calico wood pieces, Prima ink.

When You Dance Card by Nancy Damiano

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Winter Tortellini and Spinach Soup/Garlic Flakes; Soup Staples II/Turquoise Salt; Irish Farm House Soup/Bite Size Bits
Coordinating Label Stickers:  Irish Farm House Soup
Sugar Picks:  Celebrate

Thanks Card by Summer Fullerton

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Chilled Cucumber/Peeled Cucumber; Soup Staples II/Red Salt
Coordinating Label Stickers:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Pea Pod Parts:  Chilled Cucumber Soup

Other:  twine, corner rounder, My Mindes Eye enamel dot.

Hello Spring Card by Danni Reid

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Chilled Cucumber Soup/Minced Fresh Dill, Peeled Cucumber,Yellow Tomatoes, Sherry Vinegar
Coordinating Label Stickers:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Pea Pod Parts:  Chilled Cucumber Soup
Sugar Picks:  Celebrate
Corrugated Shapes:  Sunshine
Wise Words:  Yellow Smile

Other:  hand stitching, cellophane envelope, white cardstock.

Hanging With My Peeps Card by Melinda Spinks

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper:  Soup Staples II/Yellow Salt, Pink Salt, Green Salt
Alphabeans:  Whipped White
Soup Labels:  Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup
Bean Stalks:  Pink Baker's Twine

Other:  white cardstock, Doodlebug mini pearls, flower punch, chocolate.

Soldier's Thank You Card by Patty Folchert

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Cardstock
Patterned Paper:  Macho Nacho Soup/Bite Size Bits; Apple Cheddar Soup/Bite Size Bits; Soup Staples II/Red Salt
Epoxy Chipboard Buttons:  Game Day Chili
Soup Labels:  So Thankful
Wise Words:  White Smile
Alphabeans:  Roma Red

Other:  Bo Bunny bling jewels (Liberty-blue pearls), Cricut & Cricut Cartridge (United We Stand -stars).

Thanks everybody and have a fantastic day!  Join us tomorrow to see what Guest Designer Andrea Ancich has to share with us.