Good morning ladies! 
I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine’s Day!! I want to thank everyone for the Birthday wishes! 
I had a pretty good birthday, and got some scrumptious gifts!! From my dh & kids I got these amazing gifts…
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8!! LOVE IT!! I took all my card kit pics with it.. super fast & sharp! I’m quite happy with it!!
I also received a Nikon SB-600 Speedlight flash…
Also received a gift certificate to my favourite online bookstore.. Chapters/Indigo!!
My best friend Michy took me out for lunch at my favourite restaurant ever, East Side Mario’s, and she gave me a chocolate brown COACH wallet that looks like this more or less.. (haven’t snapped a pic yet)
, a couple of the cutest little stuffie thingies that she found me on Etsy,
She also gave me some dark chocolate! YUM!!
So after lunch we head off to the market for cupcakes.. yum! Here’s a pic of the market, and the cupcakes from the CupCake Shop!
We also went to the Tea Haus while we were there and I grabbed about 7 bags of loose leaf tea.. the tea from this place is heaven on earth… sooo good! Michy got me hooked on it! YUM!!! While we were in there I noticed they had the Taj Mahal built of Lego! Is this not super cool?? I only had my 10-20mm with me or i’d have gotten some close ups…
Ok.. now let’s move onto my L’il Scrappers Card Kit Reveal!! We used the always fun Three Bugs in this kit… lots of bright & fun paper and embellishments… had fun with this kit! Here’s what I created with this kit…
Phew!!! Still with me ladies? LOL!!! Ok then… this scrumptious kit will be up for pre-order later on today!! Enjoy!!!
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Now let’s see some BLOG CANDY shall we? I bought the new Making Memories Chloes Closet and am going to share! 
I have a bunch of 6×6 pcs of Chloes Closet pp, (18 I think?) some MM/Prima blossoms, misc. ribbon, scrumptious buttons/brads, some chipboard, bling, Maya Road Sheers, and MM journaling tags!! Take a peek!!!
Now… you can do 2 things to either get 1 or 2 ballots into the draw….
1. Post and tell me what your favourite paper manufacturer is!! This is for one ballot!
2. Link up my blog candy on your blog, *THEN* come back and comment with your fave paper manufacturer *AND* letting me know you’ve linked me up! That’ll get you 2 ballots!
I will draw for a winner in a few days time… 
And.. that’s the end of my neverending post today.. 
hope you’re still with me!! 
Well that’s it for today ladies!! I’ll be back tomorrow with my BBTB challenge, a couple toots, & my last Scrap Addict card! Have a wonderful day!! 
Love all of your cards as usual Carla! I’d have to say K&Co. has my favorite papers…if I have to pick a favorite! There are just so many gorgeous papers out there that it’s hard to pick! ~~Pam
Hmmm… my favorite paper manufacturer. I am a CTMH consultant and used to only use their product. Thanks to all the wonderful blogs like yours I have ventured out, don’t really know who my favorite is, perhaps Me & My Big Ideas since that is what I seem to be using most of the new stuff I bought! I have linked you on my blog!
WOW, look at all these great cards!!! WOW!
And what very pretty blog candy! I put a link to your blog candy under my Blog Candy list that always stays at the top of my blog.
My favorite paper manufactures is BoBunny because I love the thickness of it and double-sided designs, which I could get more of it but it’s a bit pricing at my LSS. Too bad Michaels or ACMoore doesn’t carry it. But for more affordable paper I love Paper Pizzazz for all the fun papers they have especially the ones designed by Kelly Panacci!
phew!! looks like you had a fun birthday!! Love ALL the cards today, thanks for sharing
WE ARE LINKED…http://www.mycraftivity.com/nayhddy … 2 ballots for me please!
IT WOULD BE SO MUCH EASIER TO SAY MY LEAST FAVE PAPER… I GUESS MY FAVE WOULD BE MELISSA FRANCES.At least i like all of her paper whereas other manufacturers i like just some of there papers. Having said that i might add how springy these Chloe’s closet papers are and they make me feel happy. Thats what giveaways are suppose to make you feel huh? Thanks so much for the thoughtful giveaway, ms.cheryl
Happy Belated Birthday!! Enjoy your new, fun gifts!!
My favorite paper mfg is hands-down, OCTOBER AFTERNOON!!! Can’t get enough!!
Hi Carla!
Looks like you had an AWESOME birthday girlie!! WOW!! Thanks for giving us a little tour of your day! How sweet of you to offer up this wonderful blog candy!!! I have linked you up on my blog today and my favorite paper is Basic Grey! THANKS for the FUN! HUGS!
Wow, looks like you were a lucky girl for your birthday.
Your photography is amazing, the pictures you have taken of those cards is so crisp and clear. Those cupcakes look adorable, it hasn’t as yet taken on in such a big way in the UK but they are starting to creep into the shops slowly. Your’s look scrummy.
Love the bright summery colours in the blog candy you are offering. Thanks for a chance to win.
My favourite paper manufacturer at the moment is DCWV. I love their fun ranges, the affordability and the glittery cards are to die for. It’s good quality for the price and I like bright colours which most of their ranges are.
Thanks for the opportunity to win
Happy Belated Birthday!!
Love all the cards you squeezed out of your kit!!
My favorite paper…I say a three way tie between
October Afternoon, Basic Grey and Scenic Route.
Carrie
I love your never ending posts… They’re my favorite!!
Okay, I think that I decided that my favorite pp maker… Is … Hambly. For now. That is just because you pressured me though. I like more… but that is the first that came to mind!!
I also blogged about your blog candy http://scrappin-a-rose.blogspot.com/2009/02/blog-candy.html
I was wondering the letters on your cards of your reveal… What are they? the “Fun!” and “hb” are awesome!
UGH … I love October Afternoon too… I can’t just pick ONE. LOL
Happy belated birthday! Mine was last Tuesday! I got a lens for mine too! Love all your cards!!!
My favorite paper right at the moment is October Afternoon!
Have a great week!
Happy Birthday to you!! Glad to see you got spoiled!!
My fav. paper manufacturer is Crate Paper – love that the back is a coordinating “solid”, and love the thickness as well. And they have some of the yummiest patterns too!!!
Happy Belated Birthday! It looks like you had a great time.
My favorite paper manufacturer is Close to My Heart (I am a consultant, and I truly love their paper). I also like Making Memories and Little Yellow Bicycle. They have some beautiful collections!
Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Wow, what great birthday gifts! This is the first time I’ve visited your blog. I don’t know where you live, but that Market if fabulous!! We don’t have anything like that where I live.
Anyhoo, thank you for the opportunity to win some yummy blog candy. I’ve created a link on my blog for an extra chance, how fun!!
Thank you! http://www.teojax.blogspot.com
Oops, I forgot to mention my favorite paper. I love My Mind’s Eye. Their “Tres Joli” line is one of my favorites. They have such great, thick, textured cardstock.
Thanks again!
Hi again~
I’m sorry for double posting, but my original comment didn’t show up. I wanted to say that this is my first time visiting your blog and it’s great. I’m not sure where you live, but that market of yours is fabulous. We don’t have anything like that where I am. We do have a great outdoor market called Portland Saturday Market, but I want one like yours!!
Thank you for the oportunity to win that yummy blog candy. I posted a link to this post on my blog as well.
Have a great day!!
Hi Carla,
Happy Belated B-day, looks like you had a great day!
I would say my favourite line right now is My Minds Eye~
Love their stuff! Thanks for a chance to win the lovely goodies
Oooh, great blog candy! Thanks for the chance to win! That Chloe’s Closet line is SO cute! I like a lot of paper manufacturers, so this is tough! I think I’m going to have to choose Basic Grey, because of the sheer volume of their paper I own. I love that they make 6×6 pads with the reduced-sized patterns.
Hey Carla! Happy belated Birthday! Looks as though you had an amazing day!
I got a lens from my husband on my birthday back in December.
I love all your cards today, they are stunning! I also love when you post pics,
you’re great with your camera! Enjoy all your new toys!
I would say Basic Grey is my favourite paper!!
Thanks for the chance to win! Have a great day!
Tammy
Looks like you had an awesome birthday Carla!!! Enjoy all your wonderful gifts. LOVE that Coach wallet!!
I waffle back and forth with my favorite paper, but I consistently love Basic Grey. Thanks for the fun! Enjoy your day!
You have been a busy little girl…..your cards are always for FABULOUS!!!
I really haven’t laid my eyes on a piece of paper that I didn’t love. LOL Right now I am using lots of the yummy BG papers. Ask me next week and I will probably tell you something else.
Wowser girl that is quite a package of blog candy and would be loads of fun.
Thanks for the fabulous eye candy in this post. The pictures from your birthday and your projects were all fun to look at. I have two favorite paper manufacturers so I’ll tell you one now — Making Memories — and link up to tell you the other.
I recently discovered your blog thru another and your projects are so greats. Really inspires. I’m new to crafting so only know a few lines, but so far I like Sasss Frass (i think that’s what’s it called) but I also like solid cardstock too. Thanks for the chance to win.
doramiyi
doramiyi@gmail.com
-CANADA-
Happy belated B-Day Carla!! My you were busy making all those gorgeous cards!! My favorite paper line is Basic Grey. Thanks for a chance to win
Tracey
Favorite paper company? well, it depends on the day!! Lately, Basic grey is my first choice.
wow! fabulous cards!!! one of my favorite manufacturers is we r memory keepers…
So hard to pick a favorite! I like Piggy Tales, Scenic Route, October Afternoon……
Thanks for the chance to win this great package – I’ve linked it on my blog!
As usual, love your work…and the blog candy is sooo yummy looking. My favorite paper is Basic Grey lately…although I do so love Fancy Pants as well! Thanks for the chance to win.
Oops…forgot to tell you that I linked you up to my blog! So excited I guess. Thanks again.
my favorite paper manufactuerer used to be junkitz and then it was dcwv but i think my favorite right now is bo bunny they come out with some really cute stuff. I also linked you up at my blog here the link to my post http://tweetybugshouse.blogspot.com/2009/02/blog-candy-alert.html
Looks like you had a fabulous birthday and received some fabulous presents. Wow this card kit is amazing and the samples are just breath taking and the colors are just WOW! I just love your creative style and how sweet to give your readers a chance at this wonderful candy. Thanks
I’ve posted about your blog candy here http://doris86place.blogspot.com/2009/02/fresh-and-fun-giveaway.html my fav paper manufacter is DCWV and Basic Grey
WOW looks like you had an awesome birthday…now I think I want some cupcakes. I always enjoy looking at your stuff to see what you come up with. My favourite paper manufacturer right now is probably Basic Grey but like with a lot of the other people it changes all the time =) Hope you have a great year and I can’t wait to see what else you come up with!
Sounds like you had a great birthday ! Your cards look as yummy as the cupcakes. I love Melissa Frances papers, soft and pretty.
Claudia
scfranson@charter.net
http://www.claudiafranson.blogspot.com
Definitely deewicious!!!!!!!!!!!!! the cards and your yummie blog candy! My fave paper line….right now at this very moment is October Afternoon!!!! The cupcakes are making me hungry..as they look totally scrumptious! Happy Birthday again to you!
Smiles.
my favourite designer is K& Company (no particular) and I have linked you on my blog
Love Peta
wow! carla. you had nice presents.
i hope you had a wonderful valentine’s. as wonderful as your birthday.
my fave ever paper manufacturer is basic grey. i just love the lines they introduce. the color combo that are to die for. my fave so far is the granola {these are my colors
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linked your candy here:
http://tnapay.blogspot.com/2009/02/photo-of-love.html
thanks! and a wonderful {unstressful} week ahead to you!
I tend to go through phases with favourite papers, but at the moment the Websters pages are catching my eye. They are hard to get in Australia (thank goodness for internet shopping) and I’m very much looking forward to getting my hands on the new releases.
My favorite paper manufacturer has to be Basic Grey. Love their designs and colors.
Happy belated birthday, Carla!! Love all the cards you made, simply scrumptious!! My fave pp right now would be October afternoon…don’t have my own blog, just enjoy looking at yours:)…thanks for the chance at the yummy candy:)
i totally LOVE your cards!!!! beautiful work.
hugs,
sarah.
Wow, what a lucky girl you are, fabulous gifts! My favourite manufacturer is definitely Basic Grey!
Happy belated birthday…sounds like you had a great one!
That blog candy is so sunny and happy…you know what I mean!!!! My favourite paper is Basic Grey…just love it ♥
Wonderful cards!
I think I must say Scenic Route, bit it’s hard to choose!
Here’s a link to my shoutout! http://jodyscreativecorner.blogspot.com/2009/02/anybody-have-sweet-tooth-blog-candy.html I have several favorites, but the first 2 that I think of are Basic Grey and Little Yellow Bicycle! You made so many fabulous cards! I love all the bright colors and layers. I LOVE Lil Scrapper kits!
I would LOVE winning this! I have so many favorites and it depends on my stamping mood what I go to, but most of the time it’s Basic Grey.
Sounds like a wonderful birthday to me, did you visit over at cc and see your birthday greetings there? Love your cards, oh so cute!
No blog for me but I will have to say that I love K&Co. paper, especially their blue awning line!
Have fun with your birthday gifts! I’m sure they are great! And the cupcakes look so yummyyyyy…
Your cards… So many cards! I am shocked… when do you have the time to make them? And they all are so adorable… Their colors remind me spring and flowers…
What my favorite paper manufacturer is? I really don’t know… I love Heather Bailey’s papers (by Autumn Leaves), they are so beautiful! And I love S.E.I.! They have lovely papers… And what about American Crafts and October Afternoon? They are so great too… Hmmmm… I think you got my idea – It’s just so hard to decide!
Thanks for the chance to win such a lovely prize!
Efrat K.
The cards from your Scrappers Card Kit are lovely… and there are so many! My favorite paper is daisyd’s. The colors in your blog candy are beautiful!! Thanks for the chance to win it. Sorry, I don’t have a blog.
happy birthday :* and your gifts are greats
and this cards are lovley 
:) 
You’ll love that speedlight. It will really chase away the shadows from a long ways away. Your cards are super! Thanks so much for sharing and the chance at the blog candy. My favorite paper is probably Basic Grey, but Cosmo Cricket is close behind. Thanks again!
Here’s the link to your blog candy on my blog: http://bibscrap.blogspot.com/2009/02/blog-candy-and-possible-re-draw.html
And my fave paper is Sassafrass Lass, but Pink Paislee, Prima and Fancy Pants all come in pretty close too!
Wow nice Birthday and great pictures!! I love the ones of the little Etsy-boo animals and the lunch view from your Cupcake place!! I think some peeps must adore you and love you lots!
Happy Belated Birthday!
Thanks for the chance to win some phenom blog candy! I linked you up on my side bar under “Moralia’s Blog Candy”!!!
Happy happy birthday Carla!! Looks like you had an utterly fabulous birthday…look at all those fabulous goodies you got!! I am coveting that lens!!
Your cards are so fun and whimsical!! Loving all the cute houses and home sentiments!! Fabulous job!
My favorite paper company…oh my, that is a hard one. Probably Sassafras Lass, with American Crafts and Basic Grey running a close and tied second! Have a great day!
~Lea
WOW- your reveal is amazing!!
I am an equal opportunity crafter BUT lately I’ve been using alot of Sassafras and October Afternoon!!
Happy Birthday! Great blog candy that you are offering, love the colours.
My favourite paper company is probably Basic Grey.
Great blog candy and looks like you have some new toys to play with! Yea!
Two ballots for me please! I linked it up to my blog at http://www.creativevalleycreations.blogspot.com
I am also a CTMH consultant and also used to use just them. I do love their paper but an experimenting with other companies – so … for now I have to say CTMH but my Papertrey products will be arriving and my submission my change loL!
OMG – I LOVE those cupcakes!! My fav line is My Minds Eye (all of them!!). Your cards are adorable and the blog candy is to die for!!
Happy Belated Birthday!!!
God, your cards ROCK! I love the colors and the little houses are to die for!
I would have to say Cosmo Cricket makes most of my favorite paper. Followed by Basic Grey and Pink Paislee.
I’m linking you to my blog now. http://www.scraphappymama2.blogspot.com
Happy Belated Birthday! What a great present!!!!
Although it’s a tough call because I have a ton of favorites, I would have to say my favorite paper is Basic Grey. Also, I have linked you up on my blog…http://scrapsbyerin.blogspot.com/2009/02/vacation.html. Thanks for the chance!
my favorite is K and Company but I also use quite a bit of Basic Grey too.
Happy belated birthday, sounds like your day was absolutely beautiful!
Through and through, think and thin…I’d have to go with Basic Grey.
Here’s my blog post about your blog candy!
lovely kit! my favorite is october afternoon. and here’s my link
http://jeaniebnieva.blogspot.com/2009/02/all-green.html
thanks for a chance to play.
Love Piggy Tales & Chatterbox!!!! Those are my 2 favs right now
Happy Belated birthday for yesterday, mine is in 3 days time, yay. Wow I love those colors, it’s just what we need to drive away the winter blues – or greys (depending on where you live). My favorite paper line at the moment is Basic Grey and Making Memories.
Thanks for the Blog Candy. Hope you have a super week.
Belated Happy Birthday! Thanks for sharing all those cool stuff. I have a few favorites when it comes to papers. I like Fancy Pants, Making Memories, Basic Grey and a couple more.
Will post a link of your blog to mine later when I have access to my PC. 
wow so beautiful goodies
I put a link on my blog
and my favorite paper line are My Mind Eyes and Scenic Route
So many beautiful cards and what a great birthday! Lots of great papers out there but I always go back to Basic Grey as it really works for scrapbooking pages about my guys. Would love to try something bright and colorful!
Hi! What a great giveaway!! My favorite company is Cosmo Cricket!!! Of course I love October Afternoon too! I linked you to my blog…http://thestancils.blogspot.com/!
First off, let me wish you a belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! And my favorite company is Graphic 45! They have the yummiest vintage papers EVAH! Thanks for the chance to win!
Oh my! Aren’t you a sweet lady yet again! My favorite paper company just has to be Making Memories. I’m quite fond of Basic Grey too, but I love all the little embellishments that MM includes with their lines. I just can’t get enough!
Your blog has just been candy tagged (http://lauraevangeline.blogspot.com/2009/02/quiz-whats-your-word.html) Thanks for the yummies!
that was fun!
those pictures are very nice!
i have only bought SU! paper, but looking to expand
thanks!
wow………..those cards are so pretty! Thanks for sharing them.
My favorite paper right now is Basic Grey……but thats a hard thing to chose because there are so many great paper manufacturers out there right now!
Hello!
I’m so happy to have found your blog. I have linked your giveaway in my blog: http://sweetestdays.blogspot.com/2009/02/blog-giveaway.html
I love so many different paper companies…….that is a tricky question. I think my favorites right now are: Sassafras Lass, October Afternoon and My Mind’s Eye. Okay, that’s 3. Sorry.
Have a wonderful day.
Linda
Happy Birthday and what a great presents you get. Yummie.
My favorite paper company is Making Memories. I love your beautiful
creations they bring a lot off inspiration. Thanks a lot!
Holy scmolly, Carla, I miss for one day and there is 74 comments already
I’m all linked up to you:
http://scrapsbyjen.blogspot.com/2009/02/blog-candy.html Two ballots please!!
My favourite pp du-jour (cause it changes as new lines come out) is October Afternoon. Does that mean I get another ballot??? Woo-hoo… have a great day!
Fantastic Candy!! I don’t have a favorite line of paper, because I love them all!!! But, I will say right now I am in love with the new Jenni Bowlin line. I’ve added a link to your blog on mine! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Karen Lee
Hello! Awesome giveway! My favorite paper is October Afternoon. LOVE IT!
Your blog are so nice! You make some beautiful things!
My favorite paper line is Magenta and Basic grey
Have a good day!
Soo glad you had a nice birthday! I was drooling over those photos of the market. Reminds me of my days living in Boston & going to Fenuil Hall. You’re not too far from me across the border (ok, well 5 hours maybe?).
My favorite paper company lately has been My Mind’s Eye & SEI. I can’t pick between the two!
Thanks so much for the gorgeous candy.
Thank you, again, for the chance to win some amazing blog-candy!
My favorite manufacturer is My Mind’s Eye.
With Fancy Pants as a close 2nd.
You can view the post on my blog here.
BTW, lurve your cards!
Happy Birthday Carla!
I have to say my favourite pp is Bo Bunny right now.
Oh gosh………pick just one? I’ll have to go with Fancy Pants. Although if you ask me tomorrow I probably will pick a different one.
Wow, looks like you had a wonderful birthday! That market looks so fun and the cupcakes yum!! And speaking of yum, LOVE your rak!! My fave paper company is Fancy Pants, though lately I am happier with some other companies.
The market look’s so fun!! I’d say my favorite paper company would be BG
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Hey Carla! Piggy Tales & Chatterbox for me
The link to your blog candy in on my site at http://www.darcscraps.wordpress.com
Darcie
Belated Birthday Wishes to you! I have always been partial to Basic Grey. I love all their lines and they continue to amaze me with their new papers. Thanks for the chance to win. Dont blog so cant link you up, sorry.
Is there really any question?? Basic Grey!! (although Cosmo Cricket is up there too……)
Love your creations! I have added your giveaway to my blog sidebar list.
oh my word, yes a long long but awesome post…love everything, love all those awesome gifts…i need one of those camera’s…I am going to have to get with ya when I get ready to buy a new camera…..it seems like you had a wonderful birthday………you deserve it and more…hugs
I didn’t try that many yet because I have to order them all online (mostly unavailable in Slovenia) but I do love the Basic Grays.
I blogged your candy here
Thanks for the chance with the giveaway
Awesome cards Carla! I have linked you at http://www.mycrazyscrappinlife.blogspot.com
Glad you had a great birthday and can’t wait to see what you come up with next!
Happy belated birthday Carla! Love all your cards. I think my favorite patterned paper line is basic grey. Have you linked on my blog at http://www.mycrazyscrappinlife.blogspot.com
Gorgeous cards!
We have to pick one paper manufacturer?!I love so many but if I were to pick only one, I’d say Basic Grey.
Your cards are so cute! Thanks for sharing some beautiful MM. Love it!
BG is the best! So as your cards
I love them. I’m adding you to my rss reader at once! 
Heres my entry:
http://worldscandy.blogspot.com/2009/02/candy-at-moralia.html
Obviously Magenta (I’m DT member for this wonderfull manufacturer in Québec (Canada)). But also, October Afternoon, Scenic Route and Basic Grey !!
Thanks for the opportunity to win and I blogged about your blog candy http://www.picotine-prendreletemps.blogspot.com/
Oh there are soo many right now, MME, Sassafrass Lass, October Afternoon… I could go on and on – they have all come out with such fun papers this year its hard to choose… but my go to manufacturer is almost always Basic Grey — they have a nice variety of styles. I can almost always find something in one of their lines to go with what I’m working — especially now since they came out with that Lime Rickey line… perfect for layouts about an active toddler boy!!
I posted about your site and giveaway on my blog too!
http://scrappinghappiness.blogspot.com/2009/02/spring-is-in-air.html
Happy belated birthday! As always, your cards are beautiful. As for a favorite paper manufacturer…today it is BG. Love the colors they use! The Chloe line has beautiful colors! Thanks for the opportunity to share!
I Love the colors in your candy! My favorite paper company right now has to be DCWV. Mainly because of the no brainer pick. The packets come in great varieties. I’ve put a link on my blog with a link for you! happy birthday month!
Hi, and happy birthday
I like what you bought from MM.
My favourite paper manufactorer must be American Crafts. I love all the bright colours
I have linked to your blog candy at my blog: http://nr59.dk/blog/?p=309
Take care
I love Sassafras Lass <3
Thank you for sharing all the beautiful pictures. I think I’ll need a cupcake now
I’m drooling over your cards, Carla!! And those cupcakes…wow i am in heaven just looking at your pictures. THOSE ARE AWESOME! YUM YUM!! Ok, going to email you……….
oops, that was me. haha Sonda T
love your cards Carla! And those cupcakes…yummy!!! Off to email you! (Hey, where did my orig. post go?)
Wauw what a colorful candy
I tend to always end up using Basic Grey so I gather that it’s my favorite;) bur there is SO many to choose from.
I have linked to your candy from my blog – that’s 2 for me
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Where is this place you ate at, the cupcake place and the tea place!!!!! Curious minds want to know! Happy belated birthday and many more to come. Favorite paper – I love the Basic Grey stuff but really only have a couple sheets. My local store doesn’t have much so I tend to get a lot of the SU and CTMH. The colors and patterns of the Basic Grey just leave me drooling. Also, I loved your cards. So much fun! Thanks for sharing them.