I hope you are all well and had a good weekend, I had a fantastic weekend. I met some lovely people at Ally Pally. I met Rose from Chester, Rose you have a wicked sense of humor, and it was so lovely spending the day with you even though I did keep elbowing your boobies, every time I turned around there they were. I'm so sorry about that but we did laugh about it. The other lovely lady I met was Tres. Tres, you are such a lovely gentle person and like me you pushed yourself out of your comfort zone maybe next time we meet we'll spend more time together, your Steve is lovely too, he made Me & Claire laugh about why he took longer getting your lunch from the car. ( I hope I haven't dropped you in it Steve ). I'm sorry I didn't get to say goodbye properly to Steve but he was on his phone at the time.
I met Sue Wilson too. I think maybe Rose had told her that she was meeting me,because when I walked up to meet Sue she looked up and said you must be Tina Eldridge, I was totally shocked, it threw me and could hardly talk. She is just as lovely as everyone says she is and the people on the till had nothing but high praise for her too. I met Tracey Laughton and Lucinda from CE towers. I saw Phil and Julia, but actually got to talk to Lisa Horton & John Lockwood, who is quite a comedian and has a really funny sense of humor.
I came away with lots of goodies and Claire went home with goodies too as a way of saying thank you for holding my hand as she knew how nervous I was. I'll put a couple of pictures after my card.There doesn't seem to be as much as I thought I'd spent, maybe Claire has some of mine in her bag.
On a totally different subject. Claire went to see her midwife today and she heard her babies heart beat. When she rang me she was so happy and bubbly, I had a few tears after I had finished speaking to her. Goodness what a lovely cherry on top of a lovely weekend. Aren't I lucky!
Regarding my card this week, I e-mailed Rose last week to say I'm sat looking at some aqua card but my mind has gone blank. I was getting so worked up about Ally Pally and I didn't make my card until late on Sunday, so I'm sorry it's not so flowery as I would have liked, I will try harder next week.
Here goes!
Hope you like even though it's not so flowery!
Have a good week everyone. See you same place same time next week.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Products used -:
Foundation card- Silver, Coconut White & Aqua
Phil Martins- Graceful butterfly & dragonfly papers
Spellbinders- Grand Squares
Sue Wilson- Finishing Touches- Ornamental Corners
sue Wilson- Festive collection- Pine bough
Sue Wilson- Finishing touches- Perfect peony complete petals
Sue Wilson- Configurations- Graceful lace trim
Creative Expressions- Diamond Sparkles
Sentiment- A free Gift from Sue's Stall at Ally Pally on Saturday
Hi Tina,
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased you had a lovely time at Ally Pally. You met some lovely people as well. I would love to go to Ally Pally sometime and will maybe make an effort next time. It does mean travelling and an overnight stay though - maybe even two nights! It looks as if you got some lovely goodies as well. The MDF pieces look very nice and they look quite sturdy too. I saw the bauble pack and thought that was really good value. Everyone says Sue is lovely!
I look forward to seeing what you do with the MDF items. It makes a nice change, doesn't it.
Today's card is really pretty and I like the colours you have used very much . I love how you have used the bough dies. Your flowers are always something to aspire to. All in all another hit!!
So pleased all is going well with Claire's pregnancy. It's such a happy time for you all. I'm so pleased for you.
Thanks once again, Tina. Have a lovely week!
Love Myra xxx
Hi Myra
DeleteIf ever you make it to Ally Pally I would really love to meet you.
I have never made over MDF pieces, that's more Claire's side of crafting, but I thought I'd give it a go. Hell why not! Thank you too for leaving me such a lovely comment. You have a good week too.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Love today's card Tina. Still wow, even with it being made on Sunday. I am so glad you had a great time at AP meeting lovely people. Lots of goodies bought I see, look forward to seeing your MDF ones. Oh I bet Claire was on cloud nine hearing that little heart beat. And you just hearing her telling you about it all. Hazel x
ReplyDeleteHi Hazel
DeleteThank you. Claire is literally over the moon, she has been waiting for this appointment and hear the heart beat to make sure it was real and that she wasn't just getting a big tummy.
Hope you are well Hazel.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina what a lovely card today (as all of yours are - truly inspirational), I would love to try something like this in our craft club, your mobile star one went down a storm with so many variations, thank you.
ReplyDeleteI was unable to get to Ally Pally this time but would loved to have met you in person (my boobs are so small they would not get in the way ha ha!!), you sound like you had a really wonderful time especially meeting all the CE crew. Do I recognise some goodies from AnnaMarie Designs, I get lots of my stuff from there too. Want to see all the things you make. Before I finish I would like to say congratulations to Claire on the happy event, I remember the first time I heard my babies heartbeats, sounded like horses running over cobbled stones, it is something that you never forget.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi June
DeleteThank you so much for your lovely comment. It's very flattering for you make my cards at your craft club, really pleased they liked the star mobile. Thank you again. I would love to see some.
Maybe we can meet up next year, it would be lovely to meet you too. I hope Rose didn't mind saying about the booby accidents. I love Anna Marie products her cards are outstanding quality, and to boot she always sends a free gift. Bless her!
Apparently the baby's heart was beating at 133 beats per minute, and the midwife said it was very active. Oh heck another active Aquarian.
You take care June
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Morning lovely.
ReplyDeleteYou sound like you are still floating after your wonderful weekend. How lucky you are to get to AP especially after your CE disappointment a couple of weeks ago. Andy did say as we were still driving in the Southern region that he would 'drop me off' at the services then I could thumb a lift to London !!!!! Lol dam cheek lol he asked if 'you were given a list' you know what I mean ??!!!! : ) I must admit hon that I expected to see a whole lot more from your AP goody bags, bet that lot wasn't cheap ! I'd love to go, but don't think it will ever happen as it's such a jaunt from Lanc's I'd need a day to recover before even hitting the show and another after the show before heading home so the expense for me would be immense. I've not recovered from our drive back from Cornwall yet and it's already Tuesday and have so much to do for Sunday !!!
I'm thrilled to bits to hear all is well with Claire and baby, Lou and Craig had the same experience yesterday and all is well and strong (thank goodness we came back as two couples without an extra ) !!!
I know Sue would have been delighted to have met your after seeing all your amazing work week after week and this week is not different, it's just so beautiful Tina, you may have been panicking about design etc but if my brain ceases to work - as it does often, I wish I could come up with such an amazing end result as you do : )
Well I've rambled on far too much, sorry chick, but I'm so happy that life has turned around for you and you sound as happy as you should be.
Hugs my friend.
Steph xxxx
Hi Tina, It is lovely to hear you had a great time at the show.I would love to go there for the week-end as there is so much to see. I thought about the MDF goods and I fancy making some small hearts and bells to go on a Xmas tree to give as gifts for the children and grandchildren as they would be brought out and treasured every year. I think your card is beautiful ( how could it not be?) Hugs from Mary - Durham
DeleteHi Mary
DeleteI think a weekend is a good idea, Claire and I only went for the day and we didn't get to see a lot of demo's on all the stalls. I bought some MDF Christmas baubles last week. goodness knows when I will get around to decorate them. I think that's a lovely idea to do for your grandchildren, and thank you for your lovely comment too.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina,
ReplyDeleteOh Tina no need for apologies over the lack of flowers as it hasn't affected your stunning creation at all... and I wish I could make such a stunning piece in such a short time. It definitely lacks nothing to me. Your lovely post has cheered me up no end and your happiness over Claire hearing the babies heartbeat just shines through. Life an be so wonderful at times and we can forget all the bad things and babies are one of those such miracles. Keep on blooming Claire as it sounds as if your Mum is blooming along with you.
So pleased you enjoyed AP and meeting up with some lovely ladies. My friend and I are planning to travel down for the next show in April
so fingers crossed all goes well and we make it and if I'm right you should be a grandmother by then.
Take care lovely lady.
Love and hugs
Sheila xxxx
Hi Sheila
DeleteThank you, I'm really pleased you liked my card this week, you always leave such a lovely comment. Claire, now she is past the sicky stage is blooming I've never seen her so happy and she radiates happiness just looking at her. I would love to back to AP in April to see all the things I missed and I would really have loved to meet you too. I hope you get to go next year, and yes I will be an old hand at being a grandma of a month or so. Hark at me, a Grandma!
Sending you Big Hugs Sheila
Tina XX
Sorry Sheila, I forgot to say that I hope you are feeling better today, look after yourself
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Tina XX
Such a beautiful card with gorgeous details and lots of sparkle. Sounds like you had a great time at Ally Pally and bought lots of goodies not to mention meeting some fab people too. I'm looking forward to Birmingham NEC in November which is my twice yearly crafty fix - it's like being in a sweet shop, I' don't know where to look first.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
Hi Lorraine
DeleteThank you Lorraine, I really do like a bit of sparkle. I did spend quite a bit at AP. It doesn't look like it in the pictures but Claire took home a load of goodies too. You're right it was like a sweet shop and wallet permitting I would have even more sweets. Unfortunately most of the stalls wanted cash only, so I had to stop. Hey Ho, there is always on line.
There are lovely ladies on my blog and I was lucky enough to meet 2 of them, and the CE crew too.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina, wow a lovely card Tina even though you have not so many flowers on ,still very nice.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a nice time at A P. But I am more pleased to hear Claire heard the heart beat of her baby !!
We are without Internet so I am in a cafe.
Friday we fly to UK and on Saterday I come back to you with an Email again
Look forward meeting you both,
Big hugs Jane.B.xxx
Hi Jane
DeleteI don't know if you get to read this reply because of the lack of internet, but really pleased you liked my card even though lacking flowers.
Safe journey back to the UK and will wait for your email and look forward to meeting you next month.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Gorgeous card-really lovely. Sounds like you had great fun at Ally Pally-am quite envious & would love to go just once. Maybe next year...?!
ReplyDeleteMichele.
Hi Michele
DeleteThank you Michele so glad you liked the card. It was my first time at AP and found it quite over whelming, so much going on and so many faces that are on TV, and of course meeting Rose & Tres. I hope you do make it next year, you'll love it!
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina, such a lovely card, butterflies are a good substitute for flowers.
ReplyDeleteHugs Clare xx
Hi Clare
DeleteGlad you liked my card this week, and I'm with you on the butterfly front too.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Tina, your card is perfect just as it is. I think it is absolutely stunning, very delicate and feminine and I love the touch of aqua - one of my favourite colours. Pat x
ReplyDeleteHi Pat
DeleteThank you so much Pat what a lovely comment. I love the aqua card too it's a really fresh and such a delicate colour.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi TIna,
ReplyDeleteOh I would have loved to have met you at Ally Pally,I met Tres she is sweet. Glad you got some lovely goodies.
How wonderful hearing Clair's baby's heart beat makes it even more special.
Your card is as gorgeous as ever TIna no apologies nessasay nessasay your flowers & Butterflys stunning.
Hug's Lynda xx
Hi Lynda
DeleteI think I saw you AP, this lady with a familiar face walked past me, and I said to Rose I'm sure I recognise that lady, but when I looked back you had gone, but I would have been too scared to go up to you in case I'd got it wrong and looked a right plonker. I think in future I should push myself to be a plonker as I would love to have met you too.
Thank you again for leaving me yet another fab comment Lynda.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina,
ReplyDeleteyour card is lovely as it is - any more would have been overload - your flowers are just FABULOUS! Mine don't look like that, EVER! But I suppose we all have our strengths and flowers ain't mine necessarily...........
I can recommend being a plonker, have never been frightened in my life to approach anyone. I mean, what's the worst they can say "Sorry, you are mistaken"....... so what??? Ain't gonna hurt me none.......... should that be a song??
I recognise a couple of your dies 'cos they're in my arsenal already. I am a bit frightened to add up the cost of Ally Pally (travel, accommodation PLUS purchases) but hey, it's been worth it and at least I'm so much richer for it in all the people I've met (you and yours being a big part of that, not forgetting Sue) and tips and products ...... just a blast it was.
Hugs, Rose
Hi Rose
DeleteThank you, I might make flowers but you have the real green fingers.I wish I had an ounce of your determination. Regarding the song, you hum it I'll play it.
I shouldn't panic now Rose about how much you have spent, it's a long way back to get a refund so just enjoy. Claire and I enjoyed your company very much too.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Morning Tina,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card today, just love the flowers.
Glad you had a lovely time at Ally Pally and met up with some like minded happy people, looks like you've treated yourself to some nice goodies. Can't wait to see what you do with the Configuration dies, have thought about getting some of those myself :)
Enjoy the rest of the week - Angela (UK) xx
Hi Angela
DeleteThank you, really pleased you liked the card. I did treat my self and Claire so there was a lot more you didn't see..
You have a good week too
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina, what a gorgeous card even without all the flowers, am so envious of all the lucky people who got to AP maybe I'll think about coming down next year and staying over it would be fabulous to meet all the lovely ladies though Sue and Julia came to Glasgow 2013 I think and they had a workshop in our local craft shop they are both lovely ladies Julia is a screen. Glad Claire is keeping well and I would be excited too hearing her baby for the first time I have just had my first great granddaughter 7weeks ago so know the feeling well.
ReplyDeleteNancyd xx
Hi nancyd
DeleteThank you for your lovely comment.
Not rubbing it in but, it was a good day and lovely meeting Sue and the lovely ladies, Oh and John Lockwood!. I agree Julia and John made the audience laugh when they were swapping places to do their demo's. John was bent down behind Julia, she turned around and saw him and said " It's been years since a man ha been down there ". I think she forgot she had her microphone on, but it did make me laugh.
Fingers crossed for you for next year, might see you there then!
Big Hugs
Tina XX
I forgot to add my sincere Congratulations on the birth of your 1st Great Granddaughter. XX
DeleteHi Tina, sounds like you had a blast at Ally Pally, I'm hoping to go next year, fingers crossed. I love your cards, so soft and feminine, flowers and butterflies a perfect match. Glad to hear all is well with baby. Hugs Theresa xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Theresa
ReplyDeleteI did have a blast Thank you, would be lovely to meet you next year if you manage to go. Thank you so much for your lovely comment too, and for your thought for Claire & baby.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina, your card is beautiful I love the colours an the butterflies looks cute and the flowers you have are gorgeous. Glad to hear you had. Good time a t ally pally. Take Care Melody xXx
ReplyDeleteHi Melody
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely comment Melody, and I'm looking forward to going to AP next year too.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina
ReplyDeleteFirstly, sorry I'm late. Had hospital Tuesday and it's taking some getting over in more ways than one! What a stunningly beautiful card too- a lovely sentiment that I agree with wholeheartedly.
I did have a look at my emails on the way to the hospital and saw your pile of AP goodies, that brought a really big smile to my face!!! Have fun playing with it all
Sorry it's short, but I didn't want to leave it longer!
Hugs, T x
Hi T
DeleteYou're never late, It's just lovely to hear from you when ever you can call in especially with a lovely comment.
I'm so sorry that you are having such a bad time after your hospital appointment.. How is that lovely handsome lad Billy?
I am going to play to my hearts content with my goodies, and hopefully get them up on my blog before Christmas.
T, here is my Email if ever you you need a sounding board or just a chat, Thinking of you and sending get well hugs.
dfc2210@hotmail.co.uk
Big Hugs T
Tina XX
Hi Tina what a beautiful and stunning card.xx
ReplyDeleteHi Liz
DeleteWow thank you.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina. WOW !! This card is gorgeous Tina, absolutely exquisite !!! You have used one of my most favourite colours the foundations aqua card. Oooooh I love the glitter giving the sentiment some "Bling" and you have absolutely sold those Ornamental Corner Dies to me !! They look so versatile. They are beautiful to. I got a free stamp from Sue Wilson's stall to. I cannot figure out what it says. I will have to stamp it to read it !! Well I really do LOVE this card with the those two fab flowers on. As always your flower's are "top notch" Tina. I really think you are very talented when it comes to making flowers. I would never have guessed they were made from Sue's Peony dies. I bought both sets of Peony dies at the show and also the Peony stamp to. If mine end up looking half as lovely as yours I will be a very happy bunny. I have been after them for a long time. I see you have used the graceful lace trim. It looks fantastic hooked on to your frame. I went and got the Charming lace trim. I used it last night on a birthday card I am making for my sister for October. It is beautiful and now I wish I had bought the Graceful lace trim die as well. I may have to sneakily buy this one as it is pay day today. I think it is a lovely idea of yours to use the pine bough dies as this makes your flower's look so much more realistic. I love your beautiful butterflies in beautiful Aqua card !! Gorgeous to. I cannot believe you made this card on Sunday with so little time to spare !!! It is truly beautiful Tina !! Wonderful news with Claire. I bet you cannot wait to be a Nan / Gran. Take care Tina and Claire. Sending you lots of love from Tres x x x
ReplyDeleteHi Tres
DeleteSo lovely to hear from you again, and leaving such a fantastic comment, if you buy the graceful lace dies you won't be disappointed they cut like a dream and are so pretty.
Trust me Tres I was racking my brain on the drive home on what to put on my card, so I'm surprised I had so many lovely comments.
Sending Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hello Tina,
ReplyDeleteI being fashionably late with this post!!! Sorry, I've been AWOL for a little while, but I'm back now! Your card is stunning, as usual. An absolute vision of beauty,
I'm glad you enjoyed A.P. which is evident in your purchases. I did some of Anna Marie's MDF "Words" last Christmas as little surprise presents (keeping one for myself) and everyone loved them. I'll have to see if I can go to A.P. one of these days, it sounds fantastic.
How wonderful for your daughter. When mine was pregnant, later in her pregnancy I went with her to see the midwife and heard her baby's heartbeat. I dissolved into tears, what a wuss!!!! She asked me to be with her when the baby was born, along with her husband. They'd been married 11 years before she fell pregnant, so it was a mega honour for me. Although I wasn't sure if I wanted to be there to see her in pain, I wouldn't have missed it for the World. We were all in tears when her baby was delivered, her husband, me, the midwife, even the Doctor wiped his eyes, and my daughter - she just lay there with a big grin on her face!!!! It was wonderful.
Love Maureen xxx
Hi Maureen
DeleteYou're not late, it's lovely to see you again. I hope you weren't AWOL due to being poorly, if it was I hope you are fighting fit again. Especially when you leave me such a lovely comment too. I really must kick myself into gear to get the MDF items decorated and on the blog. What a lovely gift to give, I didn't think of that. That makes me sound me me me!, I'm really not, I'll put it down to a blonde moment. I'm way to young to use the senior moment ( cough )!
How lucky were you to be at the birth of your grandchild was born, I was choked just reading about it and waiting for that special gift after 11yrs. I cried after Claire just telling me about the heart beat so I know I will be a wreck when the baby arrives. I have said to Claire that I will be at the hospital, but they are very strict and will only allow one person in the delivery room, but at least I can be there in case Toby needs a break and a coffee. I can just envisage the proud grin on your daughters face.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
I'm a bit late too! I was AP on the Sunday and met Rose from Chester She was at Sue's stall - maybe you were there too! Spooky I bought a load of stuff I really want to have a go at Sue's grouting technique so bought one or two pots of texture paste! Your card is so pretty I can't believe you've used the Peony to create them Have you done a tutorial Would love to see it
ReplyDeleteHi Karenlotty
DeleteLike I said to Maureen, It's just lovely to see you back again this week. I spent the day with Rose on Saturday and also Tres at AP, I would love to have had Sunday there too but I didn't want to push my luck with Paul although he had a lovely day doing his thing. Thank you for your lovely comment too. I will use the peony die for next Tuesday's card and after the pictures of the card I'll do a tutorial, I'll take lots of photo's.
Big Hugs
Tina XX