Brianna & her Granpa

Gordon & Brianna's wedding.

Just a few quick pics of the wedding.   Will upload more tomorrow when I get home from work. 

Xxx

Wedding countdown!

What a week..  3 days in shop, 3 days at SECC (last one being tomorrow) and then the grand finale..  the wedding!!! 

This is the last picture I have of Gordon & Brianna taken at Glasgow University on her BA graduation day in 2011.   The wedding seemed such a long way off then and so much has happened.  She graduated her Masters and commenced her PhD in 2012..  now she is in her 2nd year and the wedding is only 36 hours away!  

At 2pm on Sunday 27th October our wee Brianna will become Mrs Brianna Robertson-Kirkland as they are united in holy matrimony at Glasgow University and the next picture I have of the happy couple will be that of the Bride & Groom. 

Although not everyone is able to attend,  they will thankfully still be able to watch the service via the live web feed which is totally awesome.   Thank goodness the relatives in the USA are early risers as their viewing time is 6am.  Lol. 

Well.. its 1.30am so guess I better get to bed..  busy day ahead tomorrow between the show and then coming home to get everything organised for Sunday.  Toodles for now. 

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

Hobbycrafts | 24-27 October 2013, SECC, Glasgow

http://www.hobbycraftshows.co.uk/glasgow/exhibitors.php

The link above will take you straight to the list of exhibitors at the show. 
I'm on Hougiecrafts stand C14 and Craft World (my day job) are on E32.   Please stop by and say hello if you go. 

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

Busy busy busy

Well folks its all go this week.  Was working in the shop today and in again tomorrow and Wednesday.  Then I'm working at the SECC on Thurs, Fri & Sat.   Sunday however will be the best day of all as its my beautiful step daughter Brianna's wedding day.  

Last Friday I popped along to the hair dresser for a last minute trim and trial.  Saturday I was at the beautician getting some prep done as I have no time this week so had to work in advance.   Dyed my hair Sat night.. well I don't want the greys showing do I.  Lol.   Sunday, I popped out for the last minute bits & Bob's before retiring to bed early as I felt awful.  Still got the lingering effects of my respiratory infection so trying to rest easy at nights so I'm fit for Sunday. 

With that said, I'm off to bed as busy day ahead tomorrow sorting stock for the SECC but wanted to share a pic of my nails so you could share in the pre wedding prep.  Lol. 

Nighty night all.
Lorraine xxx

Exciting news

Had the best news tonight..  my gorgeous niece Hannah has got engaged.   Have always thought that her & Ross looked the perfect match as they always look at each other with love in their eyes.   Can't express enough how happy I am for them and I wish them all the most wonderful things in life.  I'm one very happy aunt.  

Today's delivery..

It's been a mixed few days here..  done some wedding shopping yesterday for the hubby so he's all suited and booted now, I'm glad to say my shoes and bag were delivered today so I'm only waiting on one more thing to arrive tomorrow then my wedding outfit will be complete too.   On the final phase with the Order of Service now too..  all the inserts have been put together and I just need to attach them to the outer card now.   Will make a start on them tonight and finish them off tomorrow. 

As all I can share with you just now is sneaky peeks, here's one of my shoes.   Lol. 

Off to make a wee coffee now and get back to work on the stationery. 

Happy crafting
Lorraine xxx

Today's job...

Well Brianna's wedding isn't that far off now..  my shoes & bag are apparently in the Glasgow depot awaiting delivery on Monday, tomorrow we're off shopping for the final bits & bobs and today I've been working away on the Order of Service again.   Sorry I can't share them with you yet but thought I'd show you that I have been die cutting all day.   Thank goodness for my Britannia die as its certainly done the job for me..  sorry its back to front but left the letters in the die for the picture.  Lol. 

Well..  time to get back to them again, so toodles for now.

Happy crafting
Lorraine. Xxx

Blooming Christmas

Finally I just had to share my Christmas Poinsettia with you all.   Here I've used all 3 sizes in the range (they're so cheap) which means I can cut them all at the same time.   Lol. 

Dies are by Britannia and come in small, medium & large. 

Well I'm signing off again folks as lots of work to get through tonight which means break time is over sadly. 

Toodles for now
Lorraine. Xxx

From Glasgow to Google

Yesterday I had to do a special commission for a friends nephew who will shortly be commencing new employment with Google in Canada.  The end result was a story book tracking his way through life. 

This is just a sneaky peek at a section of one of the pages. 

Wedding shopping

Monday & Tuesday were spent in Glasgow city centre with my mum searching for a pair of shoes and a handbag for Brianna's wedding..  2 whole days and still no joy as I really did not want a pair of platform soles with a 6 inch heel which by the time I have my hat on would make me look about 7 foot tall.. gave in last night and ordered online from one of my favourite shoe companies so just need to keep fingers crossed they fit and I like when they arrive.   

In the meantime..  this is a wee sneaky peek at part of my outfit.  Lol. 

Ouch!!!

Just my luck..  I ended up with a burst blood vessel in my hand on Saturday afternoon which made break down a slightly painful experience.  Lol. 

Saturday 5th

Picture of some of the happy smiling ladies who participated in one of last Saturdays Make & Takes at the Ross Papercraft show in Edinburgh where we were having fun with some of the Britannia dies and learning just how quick and easy they are to use. 

Sat 5th Oct in Edinburgh

Hope to see lots of lovely friendly faces there on the day.  Xxx

My wee BooBoo

Well folks its been a few days since my last posting for a few reasons..  first up I was very poorly all weekend and into this week.  Intact, today was the first I could even say I felt some what human.   Thankfully, even though it was really tough I managed to make it through work yesterday and today was easier so fingers crossed tomorrow goes as well. 

Sadly though on Monday, my oldest bunny BooBoo who I've had for 10 years finally passed away in my arms.   He was such a little darling and I literally broke my heart the whole day.  Its still very raw but we have laid him to rest and hope he's now hopping around over rainbow bridge. 

Tonight I've sat doing a stock take of products I'm taking to the Ross Papercraft show in Edinburgh this coming Saturday so will post details of the venue etc on here tomorrow so if any of you make it along be sure to drop by and say hi. 

Well its time to sign off, brush my teeth etc and go get some beauty sleep. 

Toodles for now.
Lorraine. Xxx

McOyster Craft Demo

Sorry I haven't posted for a few days folks but was at McOyster Crafts in Cupar on Friday for a wee demo day and yesterday I spent the day in agony with raging toothache.. which I do think was made all the worse by pressure from blocked sinuses.   Spent the day eating 1000mg of ibuprofen every 4 hours, laying on the sofa and snoozing in between.  Thankfully feeling a tad better today and hope it stays that way. 

Anyway, thought I'd share some pictures of the cool stamps from Kaiser Crafts I was using at Fridays demo..  hoping to have another wee play with them tonight or tomorrow so will post pics when I do.  Right now though I'm off to stick some dye in my hair as I can't cope with seeing this grey any more.  Lol. 

Toodles for now
Lorraine xxx

Memory book

Quickie as on lunch.  All made with Kaiser Craft products. 

SECC 2 for £6.50

Just a quickie folks..  my friend Sharon was kind enough to let me know that Groupon has an offer today for the SECC craft show next month.. 

2 entry tickets for just £6.50.

Hope some of you manage to catch the deal.

Off to finish coffee before starting on Brianna's Order of Service again. 

Toodles
Lorraine. Xxx

Soft & sweet

Here's a wee 8 x 8 card I made incorporating a Hobby House topper, Hobby House layering pack, Britannia 'Ivy' die, Britannia sentiment die and Britannia flower dies. 

I've had a busy day again between working on Brianna's Order of Service, getting the washing done and I've gutted the downstairs too.  Only just managed to have dinner a half hour ago but its nice to now be sitting in a clean clutter free living room.   Now all I need is a wee cuppa, a ball of yarn and my crochet hook so I can chill for a few hours before bed.  Working in shop tomoz, Wed and Thurs, then up to McOyster crafts in Cupar for a demo day on Friday.  

Right I'm off to chill, so toodles for now and catch you all later. 

Happy crafting
Lorraine xxx

Kaiser frame, papers, flowers, gems and embellishments

Happy smile

Well I thought I dodged all the cameras at the Perth trade show but just received this one via email.   Have to say its actually okay and you can see the wee smile on my face as I'm working away..  well I was playing with Kaiser Craft and Graphic 45 goodies for 2 whole days so who wouldn't be smiling.  Lol. 

Thanks to Yvonne for sending me the pic and to Darren & Stavros for putting up with me for 2 whole days and giving me such wonderful products to work with.  

Love
Lorraine xxx

Cheap ICHF tickets

http://m.tesco.com/mt/www.tesco.com/clubcard/deals/product.aspx?R=2322#unReviews

For any crafters who collect Tesco clubcard points.. did you know that you can exchange just £3 of tesco club points for your ticket to an ICHF show???  Slight saving for you all eh!    The above link takes you direct to the Tesco page where you can purchase your tickets. 

Hope to see lots of you soon both at the SECC and the NEC. 

Toodles for now
Lorraine xxx

Demo day

Right folks if anyone fancies a wee trip to Cupar next Friday I'll be there all day and I know Adrian & Kirsty would love to see you too.   Can promise you plenty of laughs but I'm keeping the chocolate biscuits for myself.  Lol. 

Hope to see some of you there.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

Brooch making

Lunch time quickie.. 

I've used the Britannia 2" flower die to cut 6 layers of felt then simply glued them together to create a pretty flower.  All I have to do now is cut the leaves in green felt and attach a brooch pin.  Another quick & easy make.  Lol.

Toodles
Lorraine xxx

Quick card

Just been clearing some photos and realised I hadn't posted this one...  What a super quick card to make.  Piece of torn blue card for the sky, die cut a Britannia sent and die cut the Britannia star die which provides you with the large star, 5 small trees and a small star from the centre which isn't show on this card.  Still to the card with some foam pads or silicone and voila its done!  

Products:
Britannia 'Star' and 'Silent Night' dies

Off now to have a play with some felt before bed. 

Nighty night
Lorraine xxx

Pastel shades

Sorry I misses yesterday folks but between work and a sick hubby the day just disappeared.   Thankfully he's feeling a little better today and I've had a nice relaxing chill out session in the bath for a few hours this afternoon so now have my head down to get some work down.   This is just a wee sneaky peak at some of the pieces I'm using for a card in next weekends workshop. 

Well... Back to work i go and will post some more pics as I go along. 

Happy crafting
Lorraine xxx

All day workshop in Stockport

http://cjcardcraft.com/default.asp

Well folks I'm off to CJ Card Crafts in Stockport next weekend to host an all day card making workshop so if you're in the region and fancy a fun creative day out then give Glynis a call at the shop and book your place now before its too late. 

There's going to be a few more demo dates coming up soon so be sure to keep an eye out for them. 

Time for a wee chill out now before bed as I've got a busy day ahead in Craft World tomorrow. 

Nighty night all
Lorraine xxx

First Christmas

Evening all.. sorry for missing my lunch time post today but its been a mega busy day in the shop and I've got a rather poorly hubby at the moment so had to do a check in with him during my break to make sure he was ok. 

Its going to be a busy weekend as I'm in the shop on Saturday again and between tomoz, Sunday & Monday I've got an all day workshop and demo day to prep and make samples for in addition to the normal household chores of course.  Lol. 

Time now to get changed out my work clothes and I'm going to sit and relax tonight for a wee while and will start with a clear head in the morning but thought I'd go through my album and see what all still needs to be uploaded so here's another wee sample from last weeks demo at Craft World.

Products used:

Marianne Baby Sock
Cheery Lynn snowflake
Britannia word dies

Toodles for now and will post again in the morning.

Lorraine xxx

Oh Christmas tree...

Another quick lunch time post..  this time a pretty wee slot together Christmas tree simply decorated with some scrummy papers, a sprinkling of glitter and a little silver star on top.   Very pretty and easy to make. 

Again all products are from Kaiser Crafts. 

Hi ho time.. back to work I go.  Lol. 

Toodles
Lorraine xxx

Love birds

Cute set of wooden birds decorated using acrylic paint, gilding wax, some flat flowers cut down to create feathered wings and sparkly gems for eyes. 

Another of the samples for Jones Crafts (Nottingham) using Kaiser Crafts products.  The boys really do know how to keep me happy with yummy stash.  Lol.

Happy crafting
Lorraine xxx

Joy to the world

Quick post during my lunch break.  This time around it's a wooden stand alone word sign saying 'Joy'.  The word was painted with red acrylic paint, then stamped with silver snowflakes, a little paper tape attached and embellishments which were simply covered in glitter. 

All products are from Kaiser Crafts.

Off to eat lunch now but will post tonight again.

Love
Lorraine xxx

Mother Goose

Evening all..  not long home from a fab 2 days at the trade show with Jones Crafts where I got to play.. oops sorry work!!!  with some of my favourite Kaiser Crafts and Graphic 45 products.  

Here's a Kaiser frame I decorated today using papers from the new Graphic 45 'Mother Goose' collection.   How fab would this be hanging in a baby nursery!!  You could even attached a child's name in wooden letters to either the top or the side. 

Well I'm off to organise some dinner now so catch you all later.

Happy crafting
Lorraine. Xxx

Trade show

Our stand at the Perth trade show with Jones Crafts of Nottingham.   Looking forward to seeing lots of lovely traders over the next 2 days.  

Long distance

Just a quick post tonight folks as only in from today's demo about an hour ago and now need to start packing the next demo kit and overnight bag ready for my early start to Perth in the morning..  need to be on the road around 6.30am so early to bed for me tonight.  

Anyway, here's another wee sample this time using a crafters companion embossing folder, thistle bouquet and 'Across the Miles' sentiment from the Britannia die range. 

Don't forget that, although I'm at the trade show in Perth tomorrow the Extravaganza is also still on at Craft World from 10am till 4pm.    

Have a fab weekend.

Love
Lorraine xxx

Last of the day

Right peeps this is my last post for the day as I'm working away on something just now and also have a poorly husband..  think he's got the start of man flu! 

Anyway the products used are as follows

Hobby House topper
Cheery Lynn snowflake die
Britannia small ivy die
Britannia dies used for sentiment.

Simples!

Happy crafting all and will try snap some pics at tomorrows demo at Craft World. 

Lorraine xxx

Flower brooch

Just made a wee flower brooch to wear at my demo tomorrow using some felt and fabric.  I'm defo on a quick and easy crusade this week.  Lol.

Flowers cut using the Britannia 2" flower die. 

Toodles.  Xxx

Stocking time

I loved the image on this topper and thought it would make a fab card from children to their parents at Christmas time.   So quick and easy. 

Products used:

Hobby House topper
Britannia small ivy die
Britannia word dies used to create sentiment. 

Card is 8 x 8.

Off to get my demo bag packed ready for the morning and another semi packed ready for the trade show so I just need to do a quick transfer of my basic kit tomorrow night when I get home. 

Have a wonderful day all.

Love
Lorraine xxx

Am I singing?

Could I possibly have a well known christmas carol playing in my head every time I look at this little cutie?   Lol. 

Products used are:

Hobby House topper
Cheery Lynn holly die
Britannia word dies for sentiment.

Off to chill out for a few hours now as its going to be a very busy weekend ahead. 

Nighty night peeps
Lorraine xxx

Demo weekend

Evening all...  Just to let you know about the upcoming Craft Extravaganza this coming Saturday and Sunday (7th & 8th Sept) at Craft World in Hillington. 

TWO days packed full of ongoing demonstrations running from 10am till 4pm.   Massive amounts of stock have been delivered over the course of the week in preparation for the event so hope to see lots of friendly faces there. 

I myself will sadly only be joining in the fun on Saturday as I'm booked to demonstrate at a trade show in Perth on Sunday and Monday but at least I'm not missing out on the fun all together. 

Time for dinner now so toodles and happy crafting. 

Lorraine xxx

Oops

Sorry folks, no idea why the picture didn't post but here it is.  Oops.  Lol.

Xxx

Seasons Greetings

Evening folks.. can you believe I'm posting at a decent time today!  

Today's card incorporates the following

Cheery Lynn 'Lace Christmas Tree's
Cheery Lynn 'Ornamental Wreath & Bow
Britannia 'Seasons Greetings' sentiment
Britannia 'Multi Flower'
Britannia 'Small Ivy'

Lots more to post over the coming days and if you're in or around Glasgow this Saturday and Sunday it would be worth stopping by Craft World in Hillington as its their 2 day craft extravaganza which means not 1, not 2, but 10 demonstrators all sharing different tips and techniques from 10am till 4pm both days.   Pop in for an hour or stay all day.. its absolutely FREE!!!   There will also be an outside caterer in to make sure you're well fed and watered too. 

Well, must sign off now as just been finalizing one of two demo days down south and need to go email some pics for the promotional end of thing. 

Happy crafting all. 
Lorraine.  Xxx

Christmas has began

Well folks its that time of year when the crafters are thinking Christmas again and here's the first of my samples for this year. 

Hobby House topper, snowflake and holly leaves I think are Cheery Lynn if memory serves me right and the gorgeous ivy sprigs and sentiment are Britannia dies.  

Working in shop today and lunch time is almost over so toodles for now my lovelies. 

Happy crafting
Lorraine xxx

Christmas by chance?

Just a few of the papers I've been playing with today.

Sorry its short and sweet tonight but its been a busy day with lots of calls, have a bit of work left to finished off tonight then need to get the work clothes ironed. 

Night all
Lorraine xxx

Late again!!!

Oops forgot to post earlier.  Spent a few hours at friends house for her wee boys birthday party and had to help hubby with something.   Tonight I've been organizing diary for upcoming Craft shows as we're getting ready to hit the busy time again..  not that I've had much rest since the spring ones.  Lol.  Currently sitting here working away with the help of my Craft light and hoping to call it quits for the night somewhere around midnight.  Back with more tomorrow. 

Nighty night
Lorraine xxx