The things that excite me

So I've been toying with the idea of getting one of those die cut machines for a long, long while now.  I'm talking over a year.  I've watched some friends get some and have a ton of fun creating things.  And I thought to myself: self, you like making things.  Why are you not getting this? 

I went as far as putting it on the registry.  Because, doing that makes absolute sense!  Yes, yes it does.  Right along with my life size raptor that someone will so totally buy me!  (if someone totally buys me that I will love them forever and ever.  He can be found here if you're interested)  Then there was the Black Friday sales.  I will wholeheartedly admit that I think Black Friday is insane and I will never ever be found out there shopping.  I was conned into going twice in my life.  Once with my exes sisters because they said I should experience it once in my life.  The second time was because my friend had a cast on and her husband was deployed.  (hello guaranteed parking spot as she had a handicapped plaque because of it)  And the only reason I got conned into that one was because it was my Girl Scout Good Deed.

I digress.  I love the internet and all that it brings to my fingertips.  As a result, I was able to find a KILLER deal on a Cricut machine.  It wasn't even on Friday either.  It was a Sunday morning.  Technicalities, I know, but so not the point.

This lovely item delivered to my house the night before it was scheduled to.  I am trying really hard to not be intimidated by it.  I love me some technology, and I love me some crafting.  I'm hoping to make some really cool things with this. 

I'm kicking myself so hard that we didn't purchase this sooner, since I've found out that it can be used to address envelopes.  WHAT?  Why did no one tell me this??  I could have had AMAZING designs.  Nooooo, just my crummy writing.  Okay, my writing isn't that bad, but I'm still a little mad.  I'm sure I'll be sharing some of my creations once I get the hang of this thing.

Clearly I can be sucked into crafting with shiny toys.  What's your guilty pleasure?