Thursday, 10 November 2011
NEC and nestabilities
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Wednesday, 9 November 2011
NEC goodies..
What you see in the picture is all the goodies I came home with!!!
Thank goodness I had the Artful Splodger on the stand next to us, so late on Sunday afternoon I was able to stick my head round the corner and grab a couple of bits and bobs.. Not many but at least I didn't come home completely empty handed. Lol
Well I'm trying to decide what's on today's agenda.. Got a few things I need to do like the washing, shopping etc and may even treat myself to a little bit of crafting in front of the tv as I'm still catching up with everything that was taped during my absence. Hope you all have a wonderful day too.
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
Tuesday, 8 November 2011
My Timmy Tote
Today is beginning by catching up on Kirstie's handmade britain then I'll do the whole shower thing. Lol. Should be going to ceramics then from 12 till 3pm which will be nice and relaxing and the only other thing I plan on doing today is a wee tidy around the house and having the washing machine going non stop. Tomorrow I'll tackle the house from top to bottom and the ironing but least said about that the better. Lol
Wow.. What a hard decision it was trying to choose which Timmy tote I wanted to bring home with me and in the end the decision was made for me.. I had been humming and hawwing trying to make the decision and one night after the show closed Gaynor gave me the most wonderful surprise.. She had made the decision for me and she gave me this wonderful tote as a gift from her to me.. I was so touched that words really did fail me. Now it's going to be travelling all over as I set about the job of showing it off to everyone no doubt beginning today with the ceramics group. Lol
So, I'm afraid I must sign off as my coffee cup is empty and Kirstie is calling for me too!! Hope you all have a wonderful day.
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
Monday, 7 November 2011
My treat
It was an incredibly busy show at the NEC and I honestly didn't have the time to get any shopping done but I did manage to grab this gorgeous new jacket. Every morning when I entered the hall I saw it but never had time to pop by to buy it, then yesterday morning the stand holder walked through the door right in front of me so I nabbed him right away. Lol. A quick try on of the garment and in a bag it went. So glad I managed to catch him too as I got the very last size small that he had.
I did manage to grab a couple of bits from the stand next to us and Gaynor gave me a lovely pressie too so will upload pics of them later.. Right now I'm off to boil the kettle again as my body is in serious need of caffeine.
Toodles for now
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
HOME!!!
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We're on the move..
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The true Gaynor..
Poor Gaynor..
Sunday, 6 November 2011
Home time..
To all the wonderful people who popped by the stand to say hello and to all the lovely new people I met too over the last 4 days I'd just like to say a huge thank you.. You helped to make the last 4 days nothing less than awesome.. Then again I always have a ball at NEC. Lol.
It will be nice to be home but at the same time I'd have loved it just the same if I still had another 4 days to go as there's nothing better than show time.
Sorry for the lack of pictures but it's honestly been non stop from doors opened till we got thrown out in the evening. A true tribute to all those in attendance.
Right I'm going to sign off now and I'll catch up with everyone soon.
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
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Only 4 left!!!
Last day
Thursday, 3 November 2011
Hotel
H08 is where you'll fine me if you're coming.
Must dash
L xxx
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
Set to go..
Managed to vacate the hall about 8pm and we're currently sat in Nandos waiting on our dinner to be delivered. Think we'll be straight back to the hotel for an early as its been a long hard day.
Hope to see some of you of the coming 4 days.
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
Morning..
Oh yeah.. And I'm cramming a coffee down my neck at the same time.. Lol
Take care folks
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
NEC here I come..
Sorry I didn't manage to get any pics at the SECC but will do my best to get some at the NEC.
Take care all and happy crafting.
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
Monday, 31 October 2011
Winter scene
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Happy crafting
Lorraine xxx
One job done
Hopefully the rest of the day will be easier now as it was all having to fit in around the delivery before. Going to finish this wee coffee first then I can get my day organised. Keep your fingers crossed for me.
Toodles
Lorraine xxx
I recognise this phone!!!
Toodles for now
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
Saturday, 29 October 2011
Light alert
It only takes a minute to check them and it could save a life.
Stay safe folks.
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
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Friday, 28 October 2011
Arrived
Time to head in and see who I can catch for a chat.
L xxx
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Morning..
Wednesday got off to a fantastic start all calm and organised. Set up at the SECC went smoothly but then at 10pm shortly before heading to bed the volcano erupted and it was all systems go again which resulted in it being 3am before I got to sleep and the alarm went off again at 6am. Off to the show I went, had a lovely 30 minute break at 2pm where I managed to have a quick chat with a couple of people, but had to be satisfied with a bag of crisps as all sandwiches were sold out!!! Think I'll be buying lunch at 9am today. Lol. So when I got home last night I chilled on the sofa for a while, had a nice chinese for dinner then soaked in a bath before getting some much needed sleep.
Right now I'm off to get my make up on whilst drinking another cuppa of yummy coffee.. Well a girl needs plenty caffeine at this time in the morning. Lol. All going to plan I'll be heading out the door in a half hour for a nice leisurely jaunt to the show and hopefully I'll manage to catch up with some lovely folks before the doors open.
Have a lovely day all.
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
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Thursday, 27 October 2011
Poor baby
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Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Calm before the storm
Started with a nice lie in till 10.30 as it's my last for a while. Lol. Then got myself organised and poddled off out to do some ceramics and relax with the girls for a few hours (even more giggles than normal this week). Now it's back to normality, put the washing machine on and made a quick cuppa which I'm having as I type. Next I need to get the house in ship shape order so I don't have much to do over the coming days. Will start with the hoovering & dusting upstairs, quick wash down of the bathroom & en-suite then I'll get downstairs done. Tomorrow morning will be a quick tidy round before heading off to the SECC to meet up with everyone for set up before coming home to get my clothing organised for the 4 days (like to have them all just hanging up ready to pull on), demo kit to pack, eyebrows to shape, nails to file and paint etc, etc. Then it will be early to bed as the alarm will be ringing aloud at 5.30am Thursday morning. Snooze gets hit for the 1st half hour then I'm up, make the coffee, get ready and I'm out the door around 7.15am. Never quite know what morning traffic will be like heading in to Glasgow so I like to be on the safe side, though I normally arrive around 8am.. Giving me time to have a wander around and a wee chit chat before the doors open and off we go.. A day filled with demo's, lunch if you're lucky then re-stocking the stand in the evening before leaving for home. Soon as the front door is open, the shoes get kicked off, hubby gets my dinner on and I collapse on the sofa.. Wee soak in the bath and off to bed ready to repeat the process the following day.
Next Monday, I've got my replacement sofa being delivered, house to get spick & span again, case to pack for the NEC, halloween bags to make up then I can sit back and watch all the ghouls coming round for trick or treat. Then Tuesday I'm off in the van heading down to Birmingham to repeat the whole process over again.
Guess it's time to make a move now as the fairies aren't going to do the cleaning for me.
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine
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Monday, 24 October 2011
Tag 5
Later tonight I've also got to finish an order for a 65th birthday.. 1 card already done (mum) and another 2 to go (gran and great gran).
Well folks time to finish my tea break and get back to work so toodles for now and hope you all have a lovely evening.
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
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Sunday, 23 October 2011
Simplicity
Had a lazy start to the day as one of my wee bunnies passed away, then hubby made lunch before I done some housework. Since then he's popped off to the gym and I've been playing with more stamps so it's been pretty chilled all afternoon and I think tonight will be a veg in front of the tv night with a big box of chocs.. Lol
Right, I'm off to have a nosey in the oven so will catch up with you all again later. Hope you all have a scrummy Sunday.
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
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Saturday, 22 October 2011
Down the street
Not much else on the agenda today apart from the weekly shop and tomorrow I'm off to pick up some new tops for the NEC. Good excuse to treat myself. Lol.
Hope you're all having a fab weekend and wrapping up warm as it's pretty chilly outside.. Bbrrrr
From now till later.. Toodles
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
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Friday, 21 October 2011
NEC
Now I need to curtail my excitement and get back to working on my samples for the SECC.
Happy crafting all
Lorraine xxx
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Thursday, 20 October 2011
Family day
The afternoon was spent drinking coffee and eating scones whilst catching up and my cousin's wee girl Abbi was there too providing plenty entertainment. She's very quiet and well behaved but some of the looks you get when you say something silly are nothing less than classic.. Certainly has a few of her mum's characteristics in her. Lol. Another visit is planned for a fortnights time so really looking forward to that now.
Alas, it's time to get back to work and the last of my kit for the secc arrived this morning so I've got plenty to keep me going from now till then.. And without further delay.. I'm off to do some more stamping and colouring.
Hope you've all had a wonderful day.
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
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Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Welcome
I've been sent such a fab selection of stamps that I'm having a ball working my way through them before I tackle the card construction.. Lol
Off to get some dinner now then will see what I do after that.
Toodles for now
Lorraine xxx
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Ho ho ho
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Hang up..
This morning started with some more fairy painting and I've just connected by 'home sweet home' sign with some coloured string.. Now that's done it's time to spend some time on my samples for the secc.. Told you I had plenty to keep me busy on this cold day!
If you fancy making your own 'home sweet home' sign, the blank kits are available from www.angelcrafts.biz and whilst you're there take a good look around at all the other gorgeous Tando goodies available.
So, time for me to get back to work and see if I can resist turning the heating on for another hour or so.. Lol
Happy crafting all
Lorraine xxx
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Tuesday, 18 October 2011
Taking time out..
This little fairy is what's on tonight's agenda so I'll do all the heavy painting tonight and finish her off tomorrow in daylight.. Well I don't want her looking like aunt sally with too much blusher on her cheeks do I else I'd need to give her a good scrub and start over again!
Right.. Off to get the pizza in the oven now and make a start with my brush strokes.. Catch you all tomorrow again.
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
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Monday, 17 October 2011
Sweet..
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Snow is falling..
Amongst today's duties, I was working on my shadow box again so now have all the snow and glitter on the rooftops, moon etc.. All layered up now too which means the next job on the list is decorating the frame.. Hhmmmm wonder how long it will take me to decide what all is going to be added!!!
Anyway, it's time to dish up some dinner as I'm starving and then decide what's on tonight's agenda.
Hope you're all staying warm and dry as true autumn hits home.
Happy crafting
Lorraine xxx
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Sunday, 16 October 2011
All primed..
Need to stop for a wee while now as it's Sunday afternoon so off to spend some time with hubby before work recommence's later.
Hope you're all having a super Sunday.
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
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Saturday, 15 October 2011
Xmas decs
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It's snowing..
It may be Saturday but I get to work and play at the same time.. This morning is being spent doing another bit on my shadow box so thought I'd give you a wee sneaky peek even though it's not been layered up yet and the actual snow has still to be added but it gives you a wee idea of the direction I'm going in.
Sadly it will soon be time to move, some housework, washing, and weekly shop to do later on too, but I'm sure I'll still be able to fit some more crafting in today.
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
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Thursday, 13 October 2011
Twins..
Hhmmm wonder what will be on tomorrow's agenda.. Lol
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
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Winter's coming
In brief.. A lot of Monday was spent figuring out what was happening with my phone, Tuesday was housework, ceramics and then visited my friend as her wee girl turned 5.. So sweet and what a stunning cake her aunt had baked for her too. Yesterday I spent the whole day cleaning the house from top to bottom then finished off this wee scarf for my other friends wee boy. Today it's been washing and ironing, lunch with mum and now I'm about to start crafting again. Hopefully I'll be able to keep you more up to date with going on's as my phone appears to be back to normal again.
Hope you're all having a really good week.
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
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Sunday, 9 October 2011
Emily's Element - Home
I met this lady at yesterday's craft fair and her stuff is lovely.. Well worth a look.
She also does jewellery parties, fund raising events etc.
http://www.emilyselement.co.uk/
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Media coverage
This picture is from the Motherwell Times but I'm not sure if other papers are offering a similar giveaway or not so may be worth your while keeping an eye out just incase.
I'm off to do some more painting now so hope you all enjoy your Sunday evening.
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
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Fairy nice today
Quite a bit of shopping on the agenda today also so it's going to be a busy day.
Hope you all have a wonderful day.
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
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Friday, 7 October 2011
Toodle pip!
It's a busy old household here at the moment and there's nothing I like more I must admit. Today I need to go collect more some more pottery pieces for customer orders which I'll try and get painted up over the weekend ready for delivery at the start of the week. In addition to that I've also got the project to finish for Heritage Rubber Stamps amongst others.. Lol. Oh and I'm still waiting on my parcel to arrive so I can make a start on samples for the SECC too.
There's a craft bazaar on a few streets away from me tomorrow so I think my mum and I are going to pop along for a wee nosey to see what lovely handcrafted items are available and might even manage to pick up a gift or two for xmas presents.
Guess I better go finish the housework now so I can get on with proper work this afternoon again. Hope you are all having a wonderful crafty day too.
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
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Wednesday, 5 October 2011
Parcel 1 has arrived
So without further delay I'm off to deal with some other stuff that needs my attention today, then I can get a start made on this project as it does have priority deadlines on it.
Hope you all have a wonderful day.
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
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Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Bunny comfort
I've been lovely and warm all day.. Housework is done and I've painted this little bunny rabbit today.. Isn't he just oh so cute holding his toy bunny and comfort blanket.. Make sure you don't miss his wee bunny slippers too.. Lol
Need to take a break now and see what's for dinner and have to pop to market too for a few bits and bobs before deciding what to work on tonight.
Enjoy the rest of your day.
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
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Monday, 3 October 2011
He's melting..
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Sleepy time
Time to make myself some lunch now I think, then I'll do some more cleaning before making a start on my melting snowman.. Another one I'm really looking forward to doing so the work will be done as quick as possible I think.. Lol
Oh and if anyone has sunshine today.. Can you maybe send me some as I've got nasty dark cloud!!!
Toodles for now
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
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Sunday, 2 October 2011
Sweet dreams
Oh and hubby has just made me some toast and egg so off to eat it whilst it's warm.. Toodles for now.
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
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New Ceramic
This morning comprised of a laid back start followed by housework.. Yuck!!! Then we set off on our jaunt.. Off to the shops where I happened to find a new ceramics shop so had to treat myself to a few pieces.. Just couldn't resist this adorable sleeping baby and I'll upload a pic of the other one later on today. After that we had to do the weekly shop and stopped off for a costa coffee and bite to eat.. Just to ensure I had enough energy to push the trolley.. Lol
Back home and had a few important emails to deal with then I had to attend another residents meeting which lasted a few hours! Back home and then had to tend to dinner, animals and the remainder of the emails.. Oh and my friend popped by the house too for a natter and let's not forget the phone.. Lol.
All has gone quiet now so I've sat my bum down to watch a little tv and chill before bed, whilst trying hard to resist the temptation to get my paint brushes out and make a start on this adorable little cutie.
Hope you're all having a wonderful weekend.
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx
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