In the foreground, left, you can see the MISTI (Most Incredible Stamping Tool Invented) and I will be dem'ing this at the Sincerely Shows for Oyster Stamps when I get back to the UK so I thought I would get some practice in and use Mary's whilst I am here.
We have a workshop day planned for the 30th, just before I leave so I have been prepping for that and this is what is on my workdesk today. Those boxes at the back are full of samples and the bits and bobs ready for them to begin making their cards.
Now you did read correctly, my friend, Mary, is in bed. We should have been living it up in a 2 bedroom villa at the Lawrence Welk resort in Escondido for the last two days, and now be on our way to The Hilton at Carlsbad ... but ... on Sunday Mary tripped in her 'retreat' and has broken her arm. Until the swelling has gone down they cannot do anything but we are hoping and praying that she does not have to have surgery but that they do do something for the pain she is experiencing.
The family tried to encourage us to still go and said they would look in on Mary continuously but in all honesty, could you leave your friend and enjoy yourself knowing she was in pain?
So instead of treating you to lovely photographs of the ocean and those two beautiful places you will have to make do with a bit more of CHA. I'll save the projects in the boxes until next week.
Love those figures from Art Impressions and they now have some tiny ones - ideal for A6 cards. Do like these twister cards.
Not sure, think that this was on the Ideology stand
and the ones below
A lot of my friends think I am a Tim Holtz Groupie but to be honest I don't spend a lot of time watching him. There are always crowds and this year I did not catch all he was saying so wandered off to see the wonderful Dyan!
So bright - so Dylusional
Love her new images and the pens
Another stand I always enjoy is the Penny Black one - they have some beautiful cards on display - love those poppies (my favourite flowers)
and want these blue birds
Can't leave without looking at Emma Lou and Richard - two lovely people and two lovely samples from Heartfelt Creations
To finsh off - Me with Dyan
Better leave it there or Julia will have my 'guts for garters' - sorry for such a long post - now off to the stamping ground to see what others have on offer (and have been up to). If you are posting please please please put your number if you comment so I can visit you back easily without having to search for you. Remember I am playing 'nursey' at the moment so am quite busy.
36 comments:
Hi there Neet, sorry indeed to hear of your friend's fall. Praying for pain relief and a proper solution to her dilemma.
Did you know they have have brought out a mini Misti?
After watch the video on it think it would be all I need if I can ever afford one.
So much eye candy hard to chose but just think PB stand wins out.
Hugs take care Shaz in Oz.x
We'll tell Julia we want to see the photos!! looking forward to hearing more about the MISTI as i couldn't see it very well . Hope Mary recovers soon, how awful for her, and what a shame your plans were disrupted. Take care. Helen #?
Lots of new goodies to play with and great pictures of CHA it all looks like a fun day and I've heard about that misti seems like a great tool hugs Nikki to early
Your poor friend , I hope the swelling goes down quickly so you can carry on.
Happy woyww Jill #4
Unfortunate for your friend but looks like you had a great time, CHA is an awesome show, we have nothing like that to compare to, that Misti sounds wonderful
Bridget #1
I wouldn't have left my friend either Neet, I hope she feels better soon.
But you've given us a treat with all your fab pics, thanks.
That MISTI had me intrigued and I don't even make cards haha
Lynn xx 11
Sending healing thoughts and prayers to Mary! I enjoyed your pics of CHA and can only imagine how interesting it must be to go there. I'm so intrigued at what the MISTI does!
Blessings, peggy aplSEEDS@6
Get well soon wishes for Mary. Lovely photos - hope you get to go on your holiday later in the year. Linda #17
Great photos of the CHA event Neet. Hope your friend's arm heals quickly. Enjoy the rest of your visit. P xx
Your poor friend...not only is she in pain but she probably feels terrible for having mucked up the holiday plans :-(. You'll just have to go back next year and try again!
There are some amazingly crafty people in the world, eh? So many fantastic ideas, it's good to take lots of pics because I could never remember all the different creations. A visual diary is a good thing!
Take care and see you soon,
Hugs, LLJ 10 xx
I've been watching TH on Periscope(??) and it looked like such a gorgeous lot of new goodies out there for us to play with. That Mist tool has me intrigued.So sorry about your friend Mary.How disappointing for her, and you.
Fab photos Neet and I have to say I did home in on the one with the poppies on. So sorry to hear about your friend and really hope her arm gets sorted really soon for her.
Have a great week.
Hugs,
Annie x #9
sorry to hear of your poor friend's troubles, I pray that there will be a swift uncomplicated healing for her.
Thank you for sharing the photos, LOVE those Dylusional photos - soooo meeeee!
Have a good week
Bishopsmate #33
So many beautiful things I don't know where to look first! Lucky girl!! Hope your friend is sorted soon. Happy WOYWW Florence, from Cindy #29
What fabulous pics. Hope your friend recovers soon. Take care Zo xx 39
Such fab photos today Neet - what beautiful work to snoop over! Hope Mary gets better soon. x Jo
So sorry to hear about your friend, hope she will get better soon or at least has less pain... I envy you for being able to go to CHA, there are some people there that I would LOVE to meet! Happy woyww and a hug from Holland, Marit #41
Hi Neet, looks like you had a fab time at CHA. I've heard the MISTI being talked about a lot on the SCS forum- they all seem to love it. Hope your friend gets some decent pain relief soon, that really is horrible. And that the break heals nice and cleanly. Have a great week, hugs, Shaz #16 xx
Hi Neet! Thanks for the CHA treat! I see you're hanging out with celebrities! Love photo #4 with all that vintage! Hope your friend gets better soon - it's nice of you to stay behind and care for her. These things happen, unfortunately, but hopefully it's nothing serious. Happy WOYWW! zsuzsa #47
Sorry about your friend! I hope she gets it sorted soon - what a shame. Love the pictures from CHA especially Dylusions tags. I finally got around to watching some of the videos. There looks like they'll be some great new products coming out.
Sharon K #52
Sorry to hear about your poorly friend. I hope she improves soon. Lucky you getting to play with the MISTI. Mine is on order! Hooray. Elaine #61
Oh gosh poor Mary! Well, it isn't the ocean, but those are some great photos of CHA, thank you for sharing them.
Sounds as if you're having some good fun with the mist, too!
Happy woyww, Neet!
:)trisha
#56 this week
Oh poor Mary; I totally get why you didn't go away without her, and I imagine that she's enormously grateful not to be alone. Meanwhile, I have no idea about the MISTI, you may have to do a video for those of us that can't get to you! Loving the CHA photos, the contrast of vintage to Dylusions is amazing. I'm a colour gal all the way!
So sorry to hear about your friend's accident, Neet. Hope she gets help soon. Otherwise a lovely post. The displays are gorgeous and love the PB cards too ... more beautiful stamps to empty my purse :) Have a good week, Regards to Mary. Hugs, Elizabeth #48
Oh Neet, I am so, so sorry to hear about Mary, I hope the swelling goes down soon so that can give her some treatment! You are a very good friend too!
Loved seeing all your CHA photos, I just love the vintage booth that Paula and Richele created in the Ranger area. Take care my friend. Hugs, Anne xx
I have wished for CHA for years and I think it is wonderful you got to meet Emma Lou and Richard! I love Heartfelt Creations!!! Glenda #31
Sorry to hear about your friend and hope she heals quickly. I adore Dylusions, lucky you to get to see all that. Wishing you a happy crafty woyww, Angela x 15
Have desk, will work! Let me know if you'll be back in LA and maybe we can still meet!
madebykarla@gmail.com
Warning: I come with a one year old ;)
Oh, poor Mary, pease do give her my love and I hope she gets sorted and out of pain soon. Loved seeing all your pics and Dyan stuff. Great pic of you two.
thanks for your intriguing message... wonder what I'm up for making soon!? We do have top quality 100% cotton batting here (I use it a lot) but I've never seen that specific brand.
Take care,
Jo x
Oh, poor Mary, pease do give her my love and I hope she gets sorted and out of pain soon. Loved seeing all your pics and Dyan stuff. Great pic of you two.
thanks for your intriguing message... wonder what I'm up for making soon!? We do have top quality 100% cotton batting here (I use it a lot) but I've never seen that specific brand.
Take care,
Jo x
Oh no, poor Mary, and how nice of you to play nursey... and get some MISTI practice time in too! Looks like you had a great time at CHA - I'm definitely envious!
Alison xx
Thanks for sharing such a lot of gorgeous photos, Neet. It looks as if you had a great time. Sorry to hear your friend broke her arm and I hope it gets better soon.
Thank you for your visit, and I'm glad you enjoyed the chicken packaging! That particular one was from some chicken thigh fillets that I took out of the freezer the other day. Tesco used to do their salmon fillets in rather good packaging with nice texture too, but they changed the design recently. It's worth checking the packaging for art potential, as well as the food lol! You get double for your money!
Happy belated WOYWW,
Shoshi #43
Thanks for sharing your CHA experiences. I love that the Misti is now in a card maker size with a better price point. I want one too. Thanks for the visit. Have a good week. Peg 71
Hope your friend is out of pain by now. I'm so envious of you been able to visit what seems just the most amazing craft show ever. I can't pick favorite, love the vintage booths, but also the bright and bold Dyan.Vicky#66
Great to see your pics of CHA. Thanks fro sharing them with us.
Hi Neet,
You are a good friend, indeed! I must confess, I didn't read a lot of the post - just looked at the pictures. Haaa Is Chinatown in the LA area? How often is CHA and do you come to the states every time they have it?
Thank you for visiting me. I got sick late Wednesday so was down for the count most of the weekend.
Happy belated WOYWW
Peace,
Kay
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