I’m Back – What a whirlwind!
Hello all
Thank you so much for your good wishes, vibes and fabulous comments over the last few days. I went to meet my family at the caravan straight after the shows, and there was no telephone or Internet signal so I have not been able to catch up with you. SORRY….. But I am here now with my trusty computer!
OH my goodness what an AMAZING time I have had, truly a whirlwind but I loved every single minute of it… every single one of the staff at IW is incredibly friendly they put you at ease from the first minute… A special mention must go to Becks (who looks after the guests and, with Stephanie, gave me incredible advice), the producers and Directors and all of the floor crew, who make the shows tick like a dream, and can’t do enough for you ( I would love to name you all but I am scared I miss one of you out but you all know who you are) ….. and the presenters who are quite literally a joy to watch, what a fantastic job they do.
What a Blast I laughed for a solid 24 hours! and played a couple of practical jokes too…LOL. I don’t know if you seen the show with Stephanie talking about my freckles! … but it was face powder! I have a kind of pepper pot face powder and when I put it on (to stop the shine) it looks like little freckles all over my face… Michele thought this was quite hilarious.. and dared me to go in the studio with it on! you know what they say never dare a fool! so off I went….. now when Ben the floor manager came to collect us he noticed my strange face but was too polite to say anything !! this made us chuckle even more, and when Stephanie said whats happened to your face Michele almost collapsed behind the counter! I suppose you had to be there but it was really v funny indeed…..
What a nightmare when I pushed my bone folder straight through my cracker card (named by Joanne) live on air ……. I thought, aaarrrgggghhhhhhhhh do I cover it up or just go with the flow! so I went with the flow! and hoped for the best, but everyone has been so lovely about it… apparently it was quite funny so that’s a relief…… when I came off air Joanna and Richard were in the green room so I got to meet one of my crafting idols and Joanna was wonderfully re-assuring about my bone folding faux pas! Thank you Joanna.
Now I know you are all wondering if I have any Pearly Board to call my own! and I can confirm I am now the proud owner of pearl board, its truly amazing! I plan to use it for my Christmas Card Blanks for special people this year………
Michele and I are doing red and green days! and we started really well on Saturday (except for the TOFU – don’t ask!) - however – a sainsburys full English on Sunday followed by rocky road and a cup of tea later and we thought …….. we’ll start tomorrow! …. while in Sainsburys Michele bought her grandson the most adorable little pumpkin outfit which Denise told everyone about on Debbie’s show, as we bumped into her a the checkout…. its surreal really.
I have just finished watching the shows back (I’m gutted because my DH has not SKY+’d the 10pm show where Stephanie and I do the now infamous BOOOOOOOOOOOOOK discussion and I really wanted to watch that it was really funny, and completely un-expected…… Do any of you wonderful peeps have it?
I have made myslef a feew notes for future reference:
1. Stop saying AMAZING all of the time!
2. Drink more water and stop running your toungue around the inside of your mouth!
3. Smile with Teeth and then you wont look constipated
4. Look at the camera more!
5. and finally loose weight fast and then you will look less like Jabba the HUT!
OK I’ve waffled enough for now, although I have so much more to tell you ….. I really just want to say thank you to Michele for constantly encouraging me and giving me the opportunity (you really are the most selfless person I have ever met) and to all of you (especially the Sheenies) for your wonderful support and comments, they mean so much and gave me the confidence to try my best….
Finally I have come back to this wonderful Poem from Win in Liverpool (Sheenie) thank you Win its made me smile from ear to ear, and I am sending it to Michele now.
Bye for now. Leann x
Michele’s brought Leanne , her first time on screen
She’s doing a great job d’ya know what I mean…!!
Ideas from Michele and now Leanne too…
Blimey so many new things I can do
So many bargains my heads in a spin
now what to order…?? where DO I begin !!
Smashing show girls…..keep up the good work…
Lovin’ the shows…and the free P and P !!!
Win from Liverpool !
All Change!
Hi all – change of plan there has been a re-scheduling of events and Michele and I are now on the 25th and 26th (Saturday and Sunday) so very excited and looking forward to seeing you all over the weekend!
Leann x
I promised I would tell you ……………..
………… and here it is. I am doing the POTD with Michele on the 26th and 27th of October. Now I am excited, but also v apprehensive, so your support and emails will be greatly appreciated. I am honoured to be helping Michele and really looking forward to the experience, Michele, in her own inimitable style has given me some very good advice, like, make sure you don’t go the loo with you microphone on! – excellent advice I am sure you will all agree ….
I will be putting my thinking cap on, and trying to come up with some interesting demo’s (time permitting) and I know there are already some samples Michele has ready which will blow your socks off….
Looking forward to seeing you on the 26th and 27th GRIN
Leann x
Hedgy Baby!
Hi all, I was asked to make a WOW Baby Card for a friend at work and this is what I came up with (It’s another re-creation this is becoming a bit of a theme lately!) Based on the 8×8 card with vellum wrap which I still think is one of my all time favourites, thank you Michele your a genius! beautiful sparkly glitter board matching textured card and vellum wrap with beautiful bow complete the look, OH and not forgetting one of my all time favourite stamps (you know how I love my Penny Black’s) a wonderful Hedgy Baby, and a customised verse….. in the words of pa larkin Perfick! Thanks for stopping by
Leann x
It’s all about Purple!
I Just love Purple, and Lilac and all of the shades in-between, it’s my absolute favourite colour and I am drawn to it constantly, especially when my mojo goes for a wander and I’m lookingfor inspiration. I spent a very happy hour making this card and miraculously my mojo has returned. I love medallions and I never cease to be amazed at the stunning effect a glittered medallion makes and the Wow’s and gasps of appreciation they receive, I think this may be my new addiction (i.e I NEED all of the stamps) well that’s my excuse anyway!
Its all about Purple ................. and glitter
Thanks for stopping by tonight
Leann x
