Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Ally Pally stash haul!

Too excited to sleep, (I need to get out more!)...I was awake at 5am Saturday morning, ready to make the trip to London for my 2nd visit to Alexandra Palace. Last year, I got the train but I went by National Express coach this time which saved me money - more to spend on goodies! *Ü* I sat next to a friend who I didn't know would be on the coach - going to London to stay with her mum for a week, so it was good company and the time travelling shortened. The coach was good timing too.

The day was mild and sunny and I arrived at the palace around 10.45. There were no queues, so the minute I stepped through the doors, I was met with eye candy! Ooo...where to begin...I went straight to the £1 stall first, as I learned last year that things sold out fast. Everything was £1 each. I bought one for me and one for my granddaughter Yasmin.
Hard to believe some of the packs have 10 stamps for £1!
I love these brads. *Ü*
...and I bought some clear gems but I had trouble with editing these photos - probably due to their size which has taken me half the morning!

I wanted some of Graphic45's earlier papers for different projects.
I overheard a lady say to her friend - walking past some Graphic 45 papers...."oh no, I don't want any of those, they are dark and old fashioned!"  LOL.

These were a cute find on the Mei Flower stand - charms and woodchip flourishes.

There was a new stand - MDF Man and the items were soo cheap. These little albums have 6 pages each and were £1.20 each!...
...and my best buy of the day was this set of Promarker pens....as you can see they cost £11.90 for 12 - bargain. It's my first ever set! I know, I'm a little behind with the trend! *Ü*
I am already looking forward to September for the next show and my eldest granddaughter Yasmin wants to come with me. *Ü*

Off to stalk the postman - in search for my first DT package from Australia. *Squeal*.

Have yourself a wonderful day.

 

SPRING HAS SPRUNG!
Spring has certainly sprung in my area. The trees are full of blossom which seem a little earlier than usual and I just had to take some photos of this white blossom with my new camera Sony A55! (See earlier post for info).


There were 3 trees together that had the most delicious perfume wafting on the gentle breeze.
Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts.


10 comments:

Katherine said...

Ohhh I am jealous - I couldn't get there - so much lovely goodies, don't know where to start, tho I think my favourite of all are the mei flower embellishments and the graphic 45 papers are yummy. And you got more goodies in the post - you must be having a great day :)

Sandra said...

You'll be hooked on Promarkers ... you've been warned LOL. I love the fact that we've all got such different taste .. I love the graphic 45 paper, so more for us I say LOL. Looks like you had a really good day at Ally Pally. I'll try one day to go again.

Wendy said...

Oooh i've never been to Ally pally, so am very jealous, too far for me. Thanks for sharing your goodies, love seeing what other people have bought :)

Scrappy~Sarah said...

great photo. I promise I have not forgotten my promise, but time is my enemy and also half term.

Sue Jones said...

Looks Like a good day! I didn't go this year (i went twice last!) I am also behind with the promarkerss in fact any pens, still not got any. I will cave in i expect.

Helen Strawford aka Aussiechick said...

luv the charms Glen - postman pat shouldn't be far away - it was posted last Thursday

misteejay said...

You certainly came away with a good haul.

I love blossom trees - this is a lovely photo Glen.

Toni :o)

Jan Hennings said...

WOW!! Love all your goodies!

Claire said...

Oooh lovely goodies Glen. Enjoy your postie stalking :D
C
xx

Christie Bryant said...

Wow! Fantastic finds! And I'm SO jealous that Spring has sprung for you! Can't wait for it to hit here.

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