Puddles...

What a miserable wet rainy day. Is that it? Has summer gone forever? Never mind shoe watch I can feel welly watch coming on. Here's today's beauties. With rain and puddles like we have had today it's good to be high up off the ground!!

Spent the day prepping for tomorrows alcohol ink class. I love using alcohol inks and as you can guess my favorites are the brights - Natures walk set, wild plum, butterscotch and stream - total Blonde Moments colours. You never know we might even be able to bring out some Blonde Moments colours in the alcohol ink range - oooh the brain cogs are whirring as I speak.

Because I am prepping and not teaching I can play whatever music I like in the studio. At the moment I can't get enough of Sharleen Spiteri's new album - Melody. It is very 60's and very soulful. Her voice is totally amazing and at this rate I will probably wear the CD out. Here's a list of my top 5 Cd's at the moment in the order I play them.

1, Melody - Sharleen Spiteri

2, Rockferry - Duffy

3, Mamma Mia - Movie Soundtrack

4, Out on the Floor - Northern Soul Floorshakers

5, Greatest Hits - Jim Reeves (I know this one always surprises everyone).

DY xx

Scottish Retreat and today's class......

Today was craft day. It's a day where everyone can catch up on the projects they have missed. Great for the students manic for me!! Today's projects included:

1x 7gypsies minibooks
2x Xmas book in a tin
1x Wooden car clock
1x Blonde Moments birthday book
1x Large jigsaw
2x Ultra thick xmas ornaments
1x Technique album

Yes all that going on at the same time!! No wonder the studio looks trashed at the end of it. Craft day is one of my ladies favorite days and many of my favorite ladies were on it. Jeanne is always a big hit because she always brings chocolate!!

Today also brings important news about the ScrapAttack retreat at McDuff in Scotland. It takes place on the 6th and 7th of September. It will be the only time this year that I will be north of the border as for the first time in 10 years I won't be attending the Hobbycraft show at the SECC - Sorry. This means if you want to catch up with me that's where you will need to come.

It is 2 days absolutely packed with fun and here are the fabby workshops I have planned for you:

1, Technique mirror

2, Xmas Atcs and purse

3, Wooden Xmas tree

4, 7gypsies accordion book

5, Smile mobile

6, Wooden waterfall book

And wait for it................................we will also be bringing the shop - Yes you can get your hands on all those fabulous goodies. So no excuses GO, GO, GO....

To find out more click HERE or ring Sandra at Crafters Haven on 01261 818150 or 01261 832402. I will post sneek peeks asap

Thanks

DY

xx

ScrapAttack Weekends....

Ok here are the dates for the next 3 ScrapAttack weekends. Yes I have finally found the time to sit down and work it out !!

The dates are:

Sept - 26th, 27th and 28th 2008
Nov - 28th, 29th and 30th 2008 - Christmas themed
Jan - 9th, 10th and 11th 2009

For those of you who are unfamiliar with ScrapAttacks here's what happens. You spend the whole weekend doing project after project, I feed you until you burst, you laugh until you cry and a jolly good time is had by all! You will complete a total of 7 projects in all ranging from mini books to altered items as well as picking up lots and lots of hints and tips. All you need to do is book your own accommodation (A list of hotels etc will be sent out to you on booking). All this for £150 - this includes all kits, materials along with meals and snacks in the studio. Word of warning - these are always popular, so don't leave it too long before booking. Ring us a the studio on 01423 873739 to book your place.

Here's yesterdays shoe watch. These were an absolute bargain at £9 in the sale. You can't get better than that and still working four trends - wood, patent, peeptoe and TBar. What more could a girl ask for !!

Sundays Class............from Blackpool!!

Sunday was a great day. 8 ladies travelled all the way from Blackpool to do a days workshop with me. They were a lovely bunch and we had a great laugh. It's always important to enjoy yourself and if you live near Blackpool they meet every Tuesday night to do craft (not sure if they actually ever get anything done though, ha ha!!).

If you are interested in having workshops tailor made for your craft group or group of friends then don't hesitate to contact me. I have cut down on the number of shows I will be exhibiting at and therefore should have more weekends free.

Yesterday saw me and Ems traveling round the warehouses stocking up on essentials. We decided to pop to Meadowhall (To return things, not to shop) and disaster struck. I had just filled up with petrol to come home when the car broke down again!! The AA were duly called and we settled down with drinks and mags ready for a long wait, when suddenly everything was working again. Apologies to the AA, thanks to the lovely garage laddie for giving us a push and a big thanks to the gorgeous guy in the Range Rover for giving us eye candy to ogle over!!

I will post again later today with the dates of the ScrapAttack weekends and tomorrow I will give you news of the big ScrapAttack retreat in Scotland..

Catch Up...

Well I've got a lot of catching up to do haven't I? Sorry for the lack of blogging recently, but I haven't stopped for the last few days....So here goes

First of all congratulations to everyone who managed to get hold of our gorgeous Blonde Moments Sugar Dumpling papers on Freebie Friday. All have been picked, packed and shipped, so you should receive them tomorrow......Well done

Sat night saw me tripping the light fantastic with my good friend Carolyn - Yes I know another dress (It's becoming quite a habit now isn't it!) Big apologies as I forgot to do shoe watch, but as you may have guessed - very black, very high and very wedgy!
Bumped into my girlie's when we were out - far too brown for my liking. Great night and nice to let our hair down - mind you not a lot for that with my hair as I've had it all cropped short again. Nice and cool for the summer...

Car Troubles.....

Friday night - Disaster

Car conked out at Sainsbury's. We had to wait one and a half hours for our Tom to come and rescue us. Never mind, we spent our time wisely - in Starbucks! As many of you know it's one of my fav places.

Blog Candy....

Freebie Friday

Here's news of some blog candy that I am giving away. I have 20 double sets of Blonde Moments Sugar Dumpling papers (16 papers in total worth £10 and can be combined with any other products you order). All you have to do is click the link, pay the post and packaging and they are yours. When they are gone they are gone!! Enjoy...

Sugar Dumpling - Freebie Friday