It wasn't long before I recognised the crafters! I managed to arrive on time - before 10am - only to find that the queues were almost out of the entrance doors!
It was so nice to meet people that I have gotten to know. Linda - who did a fabulous job demonstrating, Carmen, Leigh, Karen from Scrap Shed, Hels Sheridan, bloggers and others that I know through scrapbooking/crafting. Walking around for over 6 hours wasn't a problem - until I sat down! LOL. Boy, did my feet ache. I slept well last night.
I am very pleased to say that I didn't go over my budget - I even brought money back!! Can you believe that? There were lots of bargains to be had. Here is what I bought.
The white glitter was only £1!
Something I have had my eye on for a while.
These papers - 12x12 were reduced to half price! They will be good for the trip we had to Lapland UK and the photos I took of the 'journey'.
This Dovecraft pack was just £1 too.
Another £1 bargain. Shame I didn't see the £1 stand until nearly 4pm.
I have been wanting some Teresa Collins papers for a while too.
As they are double sided, this is the reverse of the 3 above.
Ten 12x12 cardstock for £1.50 - some are textured.
Some pretty Webster papers. Another bargain - 10 for £7.
These are the reverse of the above.
Now for that Sunday afternoon rest....feet up....before a new week of playing with my new toys.
I have been wanting some Teresa Collins papers for a while too.As they are double sided, this is the reverse of the 3 above.Ten 12x12 cardstock for £1.50 - some are textured.Some pretty Webster papers. Another bargain - 10 for £7.
These are the reverse of the above.Now for that Sunday afternoon rest....feet up....before a new week of playing with my new toys.
13 comments:
Hope you enjoyed your shopping spree, lots of nice goodies to play with now.
Carol X
WOW, you done very well. Those Websters pages look super lush.
Gutted i couldn't go - hopefully September.
Guess the journey was worth it.
tfs
x
Ooooo lovely stash - enjoy playing :D
Julie xx
Gorgeous papers!
Can't wait to see what you do with them :)
It was so lovely to meet you and it is great to admire all your stash from a nice relaxing arm chair too :0) I am soooo glad you enjoyed your day ... I know how much you were looking forward to it X
Enjoy playing :0)
That looks like awesome stash. Very jealous. Love the spotty papers/dressmaker's dummy.
Thanks for visiting my blog, not sure how you found me! I've so enjoyed my visit to your blog, very stylish and informative. Loved looking at the old photos, the one of your Mum at 29, the bread knife. You take great photos yourself too. I'm going to follow you as I like your style, especially the barting with the chair, as you can see I have quite a visit!
Hugs
Linbyx
Hi Glen - thanks for popping to see me on my blog earlier - yes indeed it is a craft blog - but i needed to share the fate of my felted bear...
you've bought some great stuff from AP - unfortunately I haven't been able to go to any shows (see my blog about my recent surgery) - but looks like you certainly had a ball - well done you for setting yourself a budget and sticking to it... good job i didn't go then as i'm not that disciplined!!!
Paula x x x
Hi Glen, thanks for your comment on my blog - your blog is so pretty!
I've not yet got to go to Ally Pally ( maybe next time?)- glad you had a good time - those Jenni Bowlin and Websters Pages papers are lovely.
Loving all your stash I adore the dress making papers 12x12 Do you have the name of them? would love them
alma fab blog
oh wow, didn't you get some amazing stash :) ... I'm so loving the Websters paper ... I want, I want! Ok, I think I'm going to have to go to the one later on in the year, it's just no good.
Ooh, fab stash! I love the scrolly metal label holders.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my blog.
LOVED YOUR ALLY PALLY REPORT and the snoop around your new stash - you have been spending big time! Why not??? Somebody said to me the only money that is yours is the one you spend!!! Enjoy your new stash!
Cardarian
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