YES...I found American Idol on British TV . Happy Camper..that's me.
and got to see the first group to be picked. Tonight (a day behind America) I'll see the rest of who got picked. Of course I cheated a bit and read the AI news on their Blog so I actually know...... but, since I'm not seeing any favorites yet (well maybe Todrick Hall) ...and haven't bonded with anyone yet...too soon...I'm looking forward to tonight.
Catch up with some of my other AI favorites..David Cook being silly and Adam Lamberts front porch interview. Okay...enough of my obsession.
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Today...second day of super classes at CRAFTRANGE. Thank you to those of you who wrote such lovely things on yesterdays blog (and Facebook)..I don't usually get to answer them but I want you to know I read and appreciated them all.
Day began with more rain and some snow.....what's up with that?! But, I'm staying at the beautiful home of Debbie and Michael Toms so I was tucked safely away in luxury....heated floors and all...honestly!
and the weather didn't dampen anyones' spirits. They came through the beautiful countryside to class.
They loved working with beeswax
Carol used a Japanese book punch to make designs in the wax
even I was inspired (by yesterdays group as well) to make an Alice collage
and then we went "Rah-Rah" for UTEE
Janet made this
and this
I made this (I'm a little Alice obsessed)
and this (Judikins stamp)
and we celebrated Chris' birthday
then...off to dinner at The Eagle at Barrow where I had a real English lamb stew...yummy !
and felt like I was back with The Tudors (where is Jonathan Rys Meyer when you need him...huh...huh...!?)
thank you to my lovely hosts...Michael & Debbie
Tomorrow I hook up in Birmingham with Claudine, Tim and Alain...
Tally Ho !
Thanks Sarah for outing me - I was hoping to keep it quiet that that was me! Sorry Suze, would have pulled a better face if I'd known you had me in the frame not just the artwork!
Enjoyed the workshop, and chatting to you about the Tudors etc. at lunchtime - if we meet again, I want to know all about John Adams! Or do I mean Grizzly Adams?
Looking forward to QVC tonight
Safe journey home.
Chris F
Posted by: Chris F | February 22, 2010 at 04:22 PM
OooooI can spy my mate Wendy! Lucky her for being in your class.. and Lucky you for teachined cos she is mrs talented
Posted by: Nicks | February 19, 2010 at 06:27 PM
Adam - drool - what a cutie and so much talent. Okay - I'll admit at this stage of the season it's all about looks for me - then once they really start performing I am swayed by their talent. Right now I am crushing on the tall blond with the pony tail.... :0)
Looks like you are having a great time in the UK... Love the Alice in Wonderland piece
Posted by: kat | February 19, 2010 at 01:11 PM
Looks like everyone is having a great time. Especially loved the Native American art piece. That's right down my alley. Have a great time.
Posted by: Judith | February 19, 2010 at 01:08 AM
What a fun looking group!!! And a great idea for making circles in WAX!!!! LOVE WAX!!!!
Posted by: Linda Cain | February 18, 2010 at 11:16 PM
Looks like you had another great day @ Craftrange! Glad you were inspired to do a beeswax Alice panel by your students of both days. I am still 'buzzing' from yesterday in my head, my body has slept for most of the day though... Woke with some great ideas & wrote them down before i forget. I Blipped some of my pieces from yesterday, hope you see when you upload again sometime.
Enjoy your trip to snowy Birmingham & your meet/catch up with Tim, Mario & Claudine :-)
Posted by: Paula | February 18, 2010 at 06:46 PM
Oh it looks like it was such a fun day. I have to say, I LOVE the photos of Chris F (first piccie) and Carol (second piccie), both good crafting buddies of mine!
Posted by: Sarah Anderson | February 18, 2010 at 06:18 PM
Suze, thank you for making my birthday such a fabulous day. I had a wonderful time today and my collage will be hung up on the wall at the weekend.
It's certainly a birthday I'll never forget.
Chris x
Posted by: Chris | February 18, 2010 at 04:57 PM
Keep looking for Jonathan! He is yummy!
Posted by: Teresa Petersen | February 18, 2010 at 04:43 PM
I'm a brummie (that's somebody who comes from Birmingham!) and I'm afraid we've got snow here right now. It seems to be following you. I hope you enjoy your time here in spite of the weather.
Posted by: Rachel W | February 18, 2010 at 04:32 PM
Sorry about the weather Suze, but it doesn't seemed to have dampened your crafters spirits. Enjoying seeing your travels thank you. Your Alice face almost looks like an old English queen too. x
Posted by: Kathy Gledsdale | February 18, 2010 at 04:08 PM