Well, I hope I managed to comment on everyone's blog last week who commented on mine at least. Did you all catch my CHA (now Creativation) posts? Weren't the top hats something else! Got to do one of those myself when I get home.
I cannot believe the weather here at the moment. For the past couple of years it has been cold and wet in January here in Sunny California but this time - WOW! Saturday was 86, Sunday was just a degree or so cooler and it has been up in the 80's ever since. So nice sat out on Monday morning having breakfast at 8am. Sorry if I am making you all jealous in the UK. I will be back and suffering soon.
I went to Michaels in a district of Phoenix with Valetta and got my friend some "Kelly Creates" pens. Then having seen Kelly at the show I decided I might need some myself. Unfortunately I got 40% off my friend's but only managed to get 20% off mine. Also got myself a book to give the lettering a try on the plane when I go home but had to have a go this morning. So that constitutes my desk for today.
This is Kelly doing her lettering demo
and now, my desk today
new purchases - stamps were so cheap
Who knows, if I practise enough I might become almost as good as our Shaz in Oz at calligraphy, but I will need lots of practise.
Guess I could finish off with some more pictures from Creativation:
This doesn't need any introduction
Graphic 45 always do beautiful displays
Another canvas by Antonis
for my fabric friends - counted cross stitch
and for Deena fans
That's it folks, will finish off my Creativation pictures another day - off to check out Julia and see what she has been up to - then to link up with my friends. See you later.
21 comments:
always nice to see crafty buys - good luck with the calligraphy, I'd love to be good at it! Great to see a few more pics from the show. Helen #?
Oh how I miss Michael's... Alwys such a creative wonderland!!
Happy WOYWW :)
no. 4
Hi Neet, I hope the warmer weather has been better for you. Sounds wonderful to sit outside having breakfast. Those certainly are amazing displays at Creativation; look forward to seeing more pictures. Have a safe flight home. Sarah #12
Enjoy the weather while you can, I believe it is very cold in the UK. Love the calligraphy must do some more practising myself now where is that calligraphy set I purchased years ago. Ani#8
I think we could all do with a bit of warm weather so lucky you. I hope it’s eased your aches and pains. Amazing photos full of inspiration. Have a great week.
Hugs,
Annie x #13
The Creativation photos are fantastic, I would love to have seen it for real.
We’ve snow threatening later and I’ve a full day of crafting and lunch at a friend’s house planned. If you see tears all over the place later, you know why
LYNN x 14
You go with your lettering Neet - you will be proficient in no time :-). That Graphics 45 stand is amazong, as is the cross stitch
Blessings
Maxine
Morning Neet. My word - what a busy bee you have been the past few days. Seems like you have been having loads of fun - even breakfast outside! All the best with the pens.
Take care. God bless.
Margaret #1
Thanks for sharing the pics! It's good to share the amazing creativity at the expo, albeit vicariously. I'm so glad you're having an amazing time - the weather is just dull and dreary here. Make the most of the sun!
Hugs LLJ 11 xxx
I've barely caught up with anything from Creativation, so this is a great preview of some of the delights to come when I've got some time! Looking forward to following your calligraphy journey - looks like you're diving in!
Alison x
Hi Neet, some lovely pics from Creativation. the calligraphy practice looks like you've really got the hang of it.The weather is slowly improving here, it's actually rather mild today. At least we've been spared too much snow, and all the rain causing flooding we've seen in the last few years. Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #6 XxX
Hi Neet, many thanks for your earlier comment. I've passed on your message about the pacemaker and he is feeling a bit more reassured. I can't say I'm too jealous of those temperatures - I don't do too much sun. I scrolled down to your CHA post - the top hats are indeed something else! And I adore the bird decorated cushions too. Enjoy the rest of your stay Stateside and have a great week. Hugs, Elizabeth x #25
Wow, what a fantastic place! I'm not jealous, I'm not jealous, I'm not jealous! Darn it, I'm jealous LOL! Enjoy the rest of your stay, Neet and thanks for visiting earlier! I'll be slaving away while you're enjoying your al fresco breakfast tomorrow, no doubt! zsuzsa #7
You made me definitely jealous,not only with the weather but also with the awesome fair,happy WOYWW Vicky#10
Neet, love your Creativations pix and great new goodies you got!! I am trying my hand at lettering lately as well! Maybe we BOTH will get as good as Shaz! LOL Happy WOYWW!! Felicia #29
Hi Neet, very jealous but enjoying seeing your photos so will have to be satisfied with that Lol! Happy creative week. Angela xXx
Yes the top hats are cool, you defo should do one! Love that you’re enjoying some warm....hope it helps. I would love to be able to do proper lettering, and I know a lot of it is about practice...that’s where it all falls apart for me!
Lucky you to have gone to Creativation! I have some pens like Kelly's, i need to practice! Thanks for the tour! Have a great week! Lindart #34
beautiful penmanship! I really enjoyed all the different displays,,
Looks like an amazing time at Creativation. The little bird cushions look divine. Practice is the key with lettering and sounds like you one needs patience as well.
sandra de @20
Wow CHA is really something else isn’t it, would’ve loved to have stood with you and watched Kelly do her lettering. Going to check out those pens, but I’m on buying ban for foreseeable future... for certain reason.. might involve wings ;-)
Enjoy the warmth it’s lovely here too we’re having rain which we badly needed, so good!
Thanks for sharing and for popping over too!
Shaz in Oz.x
{Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}
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