SECC favourite

Afternoon all... thought I'd give you a wee update on what was the most popular stamp this year at the SECC..  it was Frosty... and is it any wonder.. front and rear option of frosty himself, 3 sentiments and 3 background stamps...  that's 8 stamps in total for only £9.99!!!

If you'd like to purchase frosty or take a look at the other stamps in the range then simply visit The Art Of Craft website.

Toodles for now and happy crafting

Love 'n' hugs

Lorraine xxx  

JO CHANNON'S CANDY GIVEAWAY

Finally I managed to get the picture uploaded... lol...  please see the post below for the link over to Jo's blog.. 

LET'S CREATE: Blog Candy Time!!

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NEC goodies..

Morning all.. Well you know how I said that it was so busy at the NEC I didn't get time to shop for any goodies.. Here's the proof in the pudding.

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

My Timmy Tote

Morning all and I'm pleased to say I'm feeling a little more refreshed today.. Fell asleep somewhere around 10pm and slept right through till 9am!!! Going to take it somewhat easy today again, another good sleep tonight and we should be full steam ahead as of tomorrow.

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

My treat

Well good morning all on this lovely bright blue skied but very chilly day. We finally got home around 6.30am, I've had a wee nap for an hour, a chat with hubby before he left for work and now I'm planning on channel flicking the tv all day. Lol

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!!!

Woohoo.. I've just got home but poor Donald, Gaynor and Michael still have another bit to go before they're home safe too.. Off to get myself a wee cuppa and put my pj's on. Lol


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We're on the move..

Yay.. We're now in the hire car and making our way back to the motorway to continue the journey home.. Feeling okay considering we've been up for 21 hours. Lol

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The true Gaynor..

She wasn't happy that she looked so happy in the last picture so had to take another showing how she truly feels.. Lol.

Poor Gaynor..

Well we've encountered a small break down on the motorway.. Ie the gear box has gone. After sitting on the hard shoulder for an hour and a half the lovely ever so moody, can't be bothered RAC man came to help us with a very unhelpful attitude. Right now he's in his van making calls and we've taken cover in Tebay service station but it's a little chilly so Gaynor is keeping snug wrapped up in her quilt. Lol.

Home time..

Stand has been dismantled.. Van packed and we're on the M6 heading for home..

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!!!

All cuttlebugs were gone by yday morning and I've only got 4 grand caliburs left for today!!! Wonder if they'll last till lunchtime. Lol.

Last day

Bye, bye bed.. Almost time to head back to the NEC for the last day of the show then tonight we're travelling back home.. Hope the last one's a stormer too as the last 3 days have been awesome.. Xxx

Dinner time

Peachy keens for dinner.. Yummy

Hotel

This is the outside of the hotel.. Taken just before I jump in the van to head to the show..

H08 is where you'll fine me if you're coming.

Must dash

L xxx

Set to go..

Here's my demo table all ready to go with hundreds of dies and embossing folders to sell..

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

10am unloading

This was the view from the back door this morning when we arrived to unload at 10am..

My view

This was the view from my room window this morning.

Morning..

Well folks its just a quick pic from me this morning.. We arrived at the hotel in the early hours.. Then Gaynor and I ended up chatting so it was 2.30 before we were getting our heads down to sleep.. Now we're both up, getting ready and heading off to set up shortly.

Oh yeah.. And I'm cramming a coffee down my neck at the same time.. Lol

Take care folks

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

NEC here I come..

Afternoon all.. Everything is in ship shape order here.. House has been cleaned from top to bottom, washing all done, clothes ironed and packed now I'm just waiting on the van to pick me up and I'll be off heading down the motorway to Birmingham. Big set up day ahead tomorrow then so many crafters to meet over the 4 days at the show. Then, on Sunday once the doors close, we'll be breaking the stand, loading the van and setting off on the journey home again.. Will hopefully get back somewhere around 2am and no doubt I'll have a wee lie in on Monday. Lol

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