OK - 40 cards due by the end of the month. I started them on the first of the month, not the stamping, but the idea process. I also ordered my stamps on this day. I wait till I get back from Jamaica, and they still are not here, but get here the following Monday - YAY. Now, I still let the ideas roll in my head.
Got one - go with it.
And after I cut the paper, I let my brain rest, I mean, seriously, cutting 20 sheets of CS into 4 pieces each is alot of work. The next day, I cut some more CS for the layers, and mats, etc, and another break. 
Man, stamping can be such hard work. Oops, haven't stamped yet.
So then I realize that maybe, I should get them done, so one night I do all the stamping, till like 2 in the morning, *woot woot*. Just assembly left to do, that should go by fast.
A whole day break. 
Soon, I realize that I only have 5 days to get them there, so I work my butt off (actually it is still very noticeable), and realize that assembly does not go all that fast with 40 cards. 
Off I go to the Post Office to get them mailed. 
This is what procrastination costs - SIXTY FREAKIN' DOLLARS!!!!!!!!!!! 
That is just to mail them there, not what I paid to make them, and all the supplies that went into it. Did, I learn from it?? Probably not...hehehe.
WOW! Lot's of hard work in cutting so much paper and the money in postage!!!!! Did you use the BIA DreamKuts to cut your paper or a good ole paper trimmer?
Posted by: Gabbey | February 23, 2008 at 12:28 PM
When will we ever learn????? Just like me and inputting my information for taxes...wanted it done by Feb 1st...not yet...So I figured, it's cold (for me), gloomy outside, that I will work on them for at least 4 hrs, starting 11am...it is now 215pm and haven't spent 1 minute on them, let alone 4 hrs!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Carol V | February 23, 2008 at 12:20 PM
$60.00 bucks! Do you know what you could have bought with $60.00 bucks. Poor Julie!!! Can't wait to see the wonderful creation. Always love your work and your stories. :)
Posted by: Dottie K. | February 23, 2008 at 11:59 AM
I Loved reading your story...got quite a chuckle out of it....reminded me of me quite ae bit...I have ended up paying more then I should have on many occasions just because of procrastination!! love your story so much I made my husband sit while I read it to him
he chuckled too...
Posted by: Manetta | February 23, 2008 at 11:09 AM
Yowser! I don't think I would have been too happy with $60! Great story though! When do we get to see the card????
Posted by: Joan Hajek | February 23, 2008 at 10:08 AM
Wow that is way too much money..., it's crazy what they charge us, I think I would have to learn from that one :)
Posted by: conniecrafter | February 23, 2008 at 09:03 AM
Holly frickin'! That's alot of moolah!!!
I'm sure you have learned your lesson!!!!
Posted by: Diane Lapointe | February 23, 2008 at 08:52 AM
YIKES!! That's some serious money girl!! Love your little smilies too!! I'm sure they are awesome, but not sure I could stomach $60 - I've had to overnight mine before but learned that I couldn't afford to keep doing that!
Posted by: Karen (stampin3) | February 23, 2008 at 08:26 AM
You are too funny Julie. Holy crap eh.........$60.00???? I know I know......Canada Post eh. They get me every year around Dec 15 or so..........LOL
I must say your work is gorgeous........I am never disappointed when I pop in here.
Posted by: Krisstee | February 23, 2008 at 08:05 AM
I love all your little smiley along the way of your story! Can we see those cards?! ;) Have a great day! :)
Posted by: pesc | February 23, 2008 at 07:30 AM
You are too funny! I cracked up over the drama injected into your little story here LOL That's a stiff price to pay for procrastination, yet we always do it at one time or another:) Life is great in spite of it though eh? Amen :)
Posted by: Carol | February 23, 2008 at 07:27 AM
Sounds like me! I was in a swap with a bunch of friends in Iowa, (I live in Kansas City), and inevitable everytime, my SIL would call and ask if I had mailed them yet. I don't think they were ever late, but JUST IN TIME!!! I feel your pain!
Posted by: Misti | February 23, 2008 at 07:04 AM
I'm so feeling your procrastination pain. I was up till 2 am last night finishing a job for 60 invitations and 60 reply cards for a birthday party. In the end, I always tell myself, "At least it's done"! :)
Posted by: Suzanne | February 23, 2008 at 05:12 AM
I have never had to pay 60.00, but with some SCS swaps I didn't realize how long it would take, so I had to expedite them at a cost of 25.00 or so.
Posted by: Tamara | February 22, 2008 at 11:31 PM
Poor Julie. Luckily my procrastination has not cost me that much. Let this be a lesson learned....Not.
Posted by: Cara | February 22, 2008 at 11:07 PM