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.
