Shine ???
Ooops....no shine...6 AM.....how about SNOW instead !
yes.....we woke up to snow
so, everyone kind of relaxed at breakfast. Claudine dropped by my room so she could stand under the beam in my room.....yes...you heard me right !! This beam is IN MY ROOM.
downstairs she warmed herself by the fire
now, here's something you never see....Mario in LONG pants
Dyan catching up on the news
Sometimes you feel like a nut...sometimes you don't
then, we're on the road
even the birds made their way in the snow
and we're there !
immediately caught up with old friends...Corrinne Amos...love you sweet girl
after my demos I walked the show with super good friend Leandra Franich, owner of Paper Artsy. You can see how serious we are about walking !
caught a glimpse of Michael DeMengs newest book DUSTY DIABLOS... It's not out yet....that made this a real WOW moment !
lunch with Leandra, her hubby Mark (next to Dyan) and the Ranger gang
Tim and Leandra 'bumping' their IPhones. It feels like everyone and his brother has an IPhone in the UK.
caught up with another of my favorite people Linda Brown (center standing) owner of LB Crafts..hug hug Linda.
and Jennie Boxall.....smoosh!
Stacey Caron owner of Spellbinders -think the WIZARD !! Love ya Stacey
and this was the Ranger display in our UK distributors booth, Personal Impressions
and here is a small sampling of the show as I left Batman and actually walked the aisles.
Textile artist Sarah Lawrence demonstrating her Creative Color Sprays
Peel Offs, a very big thing with UK card makers
Lots of jewelry booths. LOVE this scarf tassel idea that comes in a Make it Yourself kit.
paper masks become art
fancy staplers
kids kits
Tattered Angels new Chalk Mists
Home decor paints
paper boxes...I see a collage coming
glitzy displays
lovely booth samples (this one used Claudines sticky back canvas !)
and demos of course....Claudine was very busy
and then..it was off to our annual dinner at the WING WAH sponsored by the wonderful people at PERSONAL IMPRESSIONS
because it was Claudines first time there she was initiated with a "faux" birthday so we could all get a piece of the the fabulous WING WAH swan cake
What a great day for all of us.
Tomorrow we demo and then take off for London mid day to prepare for our QVC appearance on Tuesday....
Keep tuning in.......
How totally cool that you post all of this so we can...."live the moment" with you all. Thank you so much!!!! adn seeing Mario is long pants was a thrill as well...LOL
Be safe, keep warm...and enjoy!
Posted by: Jann Neiers | February 24, 2010 at 10:56 AM
Good to see you at the show and thanks for the advice re red utee for my seal on the Dragon Canvas. I'm amazed it made it onto your blog. Didn't see QVC as I was still stood at the NEC but hope to see you on there in June. Safe journey!
Posted by: Elaine | February 24, 2010 at 06:28 AM
I so much enjoyed watching your demos and chating with you!!! And learned some great new techniques, too...;-)
And you even took a picture of me demoing!!! Wohhh!!! Would it be possible to have that picture??? I never have ones of myself!!!
Hugs!
Posted by: Anke Humpert | February 24, 2010 at 06:14 AM
What are peel-offs? Seriously - the only thing we very occasionally use them for is to colour over then remove, like a mini mask. then they go in the bin where they belong!!!
Looks like you had a great time.
Posted by: Chris F | February 22, 2010 at 04:16 PM
Thanks for the piccies. Looks like you're having a great time. Please never, ever mention peeloffs again.
Love val
Posted by: val rich | February 22, 2010 at 03:40 PM
Suze-
what great pics. Thank you so much for sharing. Looks like you are having a blast. I amso intrigues by the "boxes". Are they a set? Who makes them? I'm inspired! Good luck on QVC. I'll be looking for you. Ida
Posted by: ida | February 22, 2010 at 03:16 PM
You all must be totally punch drunk by now (tired). So grateful you still manage to spare the time to blog. Looking forward to tomorrow and seeing you all on QVC x
Posted by: Kathy Gledsdale | February 22, 2010 at 02:00 PM
Great pictures, Suze. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Have a great time.
Trish
Posted by: Trish | February 22, 2010 at 12:20 PM
HEADLINE! 'Peel-off fans give Uk crafters a bad name!!!'
Please don't think that ALL UK crafters love peel-offs!!
That's why so many of us are counting the minutes to tomorrow's TSV on QVC! You should see the activity on the forums (google UKScrappers, and CraftTelly)
We can't wait for your QVC shows!!! hope you've brought plenty and that you all get the chance to demonstrate your products!
Posted by: Debbie, UK | February 22, 2010 at 10:24 AM
SOooo awesome!! Just was wondering what these 2 tins where at the Ranger boot (on the left side from the picture)... New storage tins for the distress inks???
Anyway, you all look so pleased, happy and all... i'm so jealous... wish i could work in the crafting business, that would be a huge dream come true... but i don't have a "wheelbarrow" to get in... :(
XOXO, and have some fun in the UK.
Karin
Posted by: karin | February 22, 2010 at 10:12 AM
don't mention peeloffs in dyan's hearing LOL!
It's so great that you share your days with us, we get to get a glimpse of shows we'd never see otherwise!
and how fab are those tattered angel chalk mists..yummy!
Posted by: Sarah | February 22, 2010 at 04:29 AM
Great photos, especially when I know some of the people in them! Have a great demo today and on QVC, hope there's going to be some "stuff" left by the time I get home from work....
Posted by: Helen | February 22, 2010 at 02:35 AM
Great photos Suze,lol! so good to catch up with you
xx
Posted by: jennie | February 22, 2010 at 01:46 AM
Thanks for sharing all of this with us! I LOVE all of the new products. The purple heat tool that Sarah Lawrence is using is to die for! Will this be something available in the US?
Posted by: Raine | February 22, 2010 at 01:23 AM
If all I could do was see your photos, Suze, I'd follow your blog!!! But the narrative makes it that much better.
Posted by: Evelyn in Oregon | February 21, 2010 at 11:57 PM
Looks like you are having a great time! Great jewelry--great samples--great times...
Posted by: betty | February 21, 2010 at 10:56 PM
That BATMAN was one long drink of water, eh? Thank you so much for such an informative and fun blog. If it's any consolation, we've been getting snow for days here in Colorado, too.
Posted by: marcia greer | February 21, 2010 at 09:17 PM
What a blast! Thanks for sharing it with us....again. You're the best.
Mac
Posted by: Debbie McIntyre | February 21, 2010 at 06:37 PM
Wow!!! What a fantastic day you had, got to ask was Batmans suit a proper rubber one? Looks like the snow kept a few people away, the NEC looks quite empty; loving all the pictures today especially the jewellery ones. The blue dangly necklace is beautiful.
Hope your back is feeling better after wandering the aisles with Leandra... The swan cake looks very lovely & hope you all enjoyed a taste. Lots of arty crafty people own an iPhone thats probably why you have seen so many, but that's a good thing right, lol...
Have a great sleep & hope you feel rested enough to do it all again tomorrow :-)
Posted by: Paula | February 21, 2010 at 06:33 PM
Oh my I do hope UK Crafters are not famous for peeloffs in America - Im sure Dyan will put that myth right again :0)
Posted by: Janet Clarke | February 21, 2010 at 06:28 PM
Wow - thank you so very very much for taking all that time to walk the exhibition and then post all the photos - for the likes of me who can't get there in person.
Loved your 'personal' photos - and seeing all the 'faces' together. Brilliant - love your get together at the restaurant.
You all work so very very hard promoting all your products - and always have a smile and manage to look utterly glamorous - yes the 'boys' too.
You certainly earn your keep don't you.
Your enthusiasm pours off your page.
One in a million!
Thanks Suze
Posted by: lottie | February 21, 2010 at 06:21 PM