\u00a0 <\/p>\n I’d love just to pour out all my thoughts on this book, and for a young adult book, WHEW! it’s RIPE with topics to discuss until our brains melt, however I’ll save all the **spoilers** for the discussion thread<\/a>. \ud83d\ude09\u00a0After I finished that book I picked up another, devoured it and am onto my third book in four days.<\/p>\n But, wow, enough about me.<\/p>\n Recap! This week has been busy busy busy starting with last Sunday up until this point. First week of July, DONE! It’s a little bit scary how fast it’s flying by. We’ve all drooled\u00a0over the new buffet, Away We Go<\/a>! (oh admit it),\u00a0been given a whole boat load of new challenges<\/a>, PLUS new releases<\/a> from our fantastic designers on top of it all AND our July Guest Designer: Wendy of WendyBird Designs!<\/p>\n I asked Wendy to tell us a smidge bit more about herself, since she’s so awesome an all.<\/p>\n How long have you been working with Hybrid(where did you start\/how)? Best part about designing hybrid templates? Your favorite weeknight meal? Hardcover or e-book? Coffee or tea? If there is anyone<\/em>\u00a0who could get me to really try a full on hybrid project, it’s Wendy. Check out her hosted hybrid challenge this month<\/a>. Banner(s). Need I say more?!<\/p>\n So what do I have next for you? How about a whole bunch of sales!?<\/p>\n First up JenC Designs<\/a> is wrapping up her\u00a0Celebration Sale<\/a>! You can save 40% on everything!<\/p>\n Next, today is the LAST day of Connie Prince’s Red, White &BOOM! sale!<\/p>\n Roseytoes Designs is having a store wide sale, everything is 50% OFF!<\/p>\n Last, but certainly not least, we say farewell to PsychoZoe Designs. She’s so sweet, I hate to see her leave us! She’s going out with a bang though! (I’ve already snagged some goodies! Fun with Tulle templates<\/a>, get them. Right now.)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i12.photobucket.com\/albums\/a207\/mrscutiepie\/JulyBookClubAd.jpg\" "\\"July")
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\nI have always loved art and being crafty and I tried paper scrapping when my son was born, but it didn’t “stick” lol… I discovered digi scrapping in 2008 and fell in love! It didn’t take long for me to miss the hands on crafting, so when I started doing hybrid crafts in 2009, it was a match made in heaven!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
\nI love seeing digital kits printed and brought to life into 3D projects! I also love seeing how other crafters find new ways to use my templates!<\/em><\/p>\n
\nI love to try new recipes! I have a few dog eared cookbooks, but mostly I find recipes online – especially pinterest these days! Some of my favorites are shredded beef tacos and BBQ pulled pork sandwiches that cooked in the crock pot while we were at work – because after working 10 hours, the last thing I want to do is stand in front of the stove.<\/em><\/p>\n
\ne-book! I have a Nook Color and love it! I still have a collection of my favorite “real” books, but anything I buy now is electronic! I also do a lot of driving and listen to audiobooks to pass the time. I usually have 3 books going at a time – one on my Nook, an audiobook for me, and one that I’m listening to with my son. I’m so glad he inherited my love of reading!<\/em><\/p>\n
\nDo I have to choose just one? I like coffee, but only with a lot of flavored creamer (my boyfriend teases me that it’s just coffee flavored milk). In the winter I drink hot tea and iced tea all year long!<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i756.photobucket.com\/albums\/xx203\/ssekel\/Sneak%20Peaks\/cap_4thofjulysale.jpg\" "\\"Conniep\\"")
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