In September I made my regular pilgrimage to Alexandra Palace for the Big Stamping and Scrapbooking Show. I love this show, it is always a special time as I get the chance to catch up with special crafty friends from around the country, to do some fabulous shopping and enjoy the setting in a really special building. This year I had to dash off to the show the day after I got back from holiday and the strain showed when I got up late and had a massive dash! This pic shows the stash I managed to amass at the show, but also during holiday shopping at The Glitterpot and The Craft Barn. I was a very lucky girl!
I bought some bookmark tags from Inkylicious and here are my first two efforts. The main stamp image on the orange tag is an Inkylicious stamp called Tree of Life. The sentiment is from Stamp Camp, which I really love, what great rules to live by! I added shading with a Crafter's Workshop stencil.
The blue bookmark uses one of the new Kaisercraft sentiment stamps with a pattern added from another Crafter's Workshop stencil. These words mean a lot to a friend of mine and me and I couldn't miss this stamp. I plan to make some more of these to add into Christmas pressies.
Elaine x
Your bookmarks are gorgeously put together with those little tassels & I'm amazed at the amount you managed to amass (& carry). It looks a wonderful collection with hours of fun to be gained from its use.
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Paula (PEP)
Hi Elaine, the bookmarks looks lovely and the sentiments are so true! You must have a great gathering new stash and ideas! xx Miranda
ReplyDeleteLooks as if you had a great bit of retail therapy - well done. Love those two bookmarks especially the sentiments
ReplyDeleteNice stash indeed!! And of course, lovely bookmarks - nick loves the quote on the blue tag. Hope you and the OH are both doing well xx
ReplyDeleteHi Elaine, beautiful bookmarks, I LOVE the words :) Your stash looks awesome, have fun with it and I look forward to seeing the results :) Hugs, Shirleyxx
ReplyDeleteAw love those Elaine and great sentiments as well which I can certainly relate to. It was a great day was'nt it even if you had a mad dash in the morning.
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Beautiful bookmarks Elaine. Awesome stash. Really.
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Marja
Oh yay! What a fun trip you had! It looks like you came home with fab goodies too. Wonderful book tags too : )
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to a show like this in a long time. I miss them.
I look forward to seeing your new art : )
Hugs,
Terri
It was lovely to see you at Ally Pally, one of our rare get togethers. You have a great collection of stash there and I hope that you enjoy experimenting with it, and I look forward to seeing the results. Your bookmarks are beautiful, lovely colours and great sentiments. They will make great gifts and are a lovely idea to pop into cards. Judith xx
ReplyDelete|Lots of lovely stash there my friend! I just wish I could have been at Ally Pally with my three best buddies :-( Love the bookmarks Elaine. The colours are beautiful and you know how much a love stencilling in the background.
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Lesley Xx