So I had a fab time at 'Ally Pally' as it is affectionately known. I took a friend along who is a newbie to scrapbooking and she was in awe - with the whole experience - and speaking of 'when she goes back in September'! LOL. Another convert. *Ü*
I prefer AP, as it caters more for scrapbooking which is my preference even though I like to make cards, decorate and alter other items. Whilst I am not a stamper - I am slowly getting a liking for some of the quote stamps and this time, I was impressed with the tiniest of stamps that was demonstrated and won me over - so I had to have some to try out.
Here is some of what I bought...the said mini stamp sets...
...and some examples of how they can be used...
There were lots of patriotic items in preparation for the celebration of the Queen's Jubilee and the Olympic Games. I liked the postcards on the CTM stand by East of India.
I
love these clear stamps which will
definately be used. I went to Madame Tussauds in London with my family at Easter and as well as being born in London, I have a project in mind. *Ü* Plus...my husband (who drives the local buses), will be in London for a 3 week stint driving VIPs to and from the Olympic venues. *Ü*
These border strips were cute. Oops...I think they are upside down!
Still going with the theme...these ribbons were a good buy.
I also bought some scrapbook papers that had been reduced to 50p - MME - Lost and Found - with glitter. I was thrilled to find 2 Graphic45 stacks that I have wanted for some time that had been reduced - Fashionista and Communique, as well as some G45 individual papers...oh and some black and white cardstock.
A profitable day for me - apart from a chipboard album that I was hoping to buy but was out of stock - maybe I shall get it in September - afterall, I will have go back now that my friend is planning to!!
Happy crafting.
17 comments:
Great stash haul!! As a non stamper thinking of tryign stamping I am liking the mini stamps - thanks for sharing x
Great stash! I love those stamps too!
Looks like you have lots of lovely goodies to play with Glen - have fun.
Toni xx
Looks and sounds like you had a great time. And Yay! to getting newbies involved. Couldnt go this time but looking forward to September too.
I'd love to see what you create with those tiny stamps. And lots of red, white and blue - lovely :)
Looks like you got some great bargains :)
Looks like you had a great day out there Glen, fab goodies, enjoy playing with them.
C xx
Sounds like a fun time.
Not into the stamping eh...you start small then you will be wanting them all, lol.
Such I would love to come to England and help you organize :)
I am planning on coming there one day as my grandparents were born there :)
I wish I had gone....keep seeing all the gorgeous stash halls...in Sept - hopefully. Love your stamps and the graphic 45 stash sounds fantastic have lots of fun creating :)
what would we do without our stash eh Glen.
Thank you so much also for your lovely comments on my blog. You cheer my day.
Looks like a great shopping trip. And I spy some RR Vintedge borders ! Did you get any papers from the collection ? I loved that union jack one.
your purchases look lovely. oooh to the london stamps :)
sorry about the spam email Glen. my yahoo account was hacked.
looks like some fantastic buys. Not been to Ally Pally before but hope to some day. Have fun playing with your new items. look forward to seeing your creations with them :)
Lovely stash Glen, looks like you had a fab time, happy crafting.
C xx
yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! didn't get to go this year ( i usually go in Spring) Maybe ill have to pop down in Sept! Loving the stash and what you have done with it :)
I love your stash,especially the GB stuff.Fab!
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