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Tuesday 12 April 2011

Back From Ally Pally!


Hi everyone, Back from Ally Pally this past weekend (and what a wonderful and crazily busy weekend it was!)  Here are a couple of pics that I took of the queue just moments before they came bursting through the doors!  You can see the anxious and excited looks on their faces, can't you?          Even though the weather was A-mazing!, we still had record numbers of crafters to the show.  If you weren't able to be there, at least you had beautiful weather for whatever you were doing!  It was a great weekend all the way around!  I really enjoyed meeting some of my blog followers so I can happily put a face with the name.  Hopefully we will see you all back in September for the fall Ally Pally show.

I demoed all weekend, but never actually finished a full card, just bits and pieces.  So I've included another Tatty sample from the last show for you.  I am just loving the felt flowers lately.  Who would have thought that felt could look so good?  I always think of it as something that kids play with, but not any longer.  And, how 'bout that crinkly edged ribbon?  I sold out of that very quickly on Saturday, but I was able to cut more for Sundays shoppers.  It does make a lovely bow, I think and it is not at all fussy to tie. We are getting very close to the magical number for our blog candy contest draw.  This may be the last chance to leave a comment to get extra chances to win that great big prize (I'm just saying!), you never know!  All for now, Sue x
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48 comments:

  1. Unknown12 April 2011 at 20:42

    I love this card the colours are great and the little banner is just so so cute
    Love and bugsx

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  2. themessycraftroom12 April 2011 at 20:43

    Hi Sue, glad you had a good show. Wish I could have been there. It was great weather and I spent Sunday crafting outside making a wedding book. Love your felt flowers they look great with Tatty Button on your scrummy card. Hugs x ChrisB

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  3. gill12 April 2011 at 20:53

    Wish I could have gone to Ally Pally. Hopefully one year I will. Love red cards and the felt flowers. Got some felt in one of my boxes must dig it out and start playing!

    Gill

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  4. Desirée-ScrapDees12 April 2011 at 20:53

    seems like having fun! Lovely card!

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  5. Bee and Dee12 April 2011 at 21:08

    Beautiful card, it looks really busy at the show. You are so right about felt, must start using it. Hugs Bee

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  6. Maryann Laursen12 April 2011 at 21:17

    Oh boy, I´m sooo jealous. I really wish, we had this kinds of shows here too, but we don´t, so I´ll have to do with watching these awesome pictures, but they also looks awesome, but boy I wish, I could have joined you too. but who knows, maybe some day I will.

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  7. Debbie12 April 2011 at 21:43

    Sounds like you had a fun filled weekend at Ally Pally.Beautiful card, the colours are lovely.Fab embellishments, especially the felt flowers.Take care.Love Debbie Johns x

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  8. Sam Healey12 April 2011 at 21:59

    Hi Sue, glad Ally Pally was good - would love to have gone but just a bit too far for me. Love the Tatty card and I am loving felt flowers too ;o)

    Sam xxx

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  9. Papercraft By Carole12 April 2011 at 22:02

    I love the red and white colour scheme - and the ribbons and flowers as ever add the finishing touches!! Cxx

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  10. furrypig12 April 2011 at 22:09

    Glad you enjoyed Ally Pally and hope you have recovered! Was sorry not to go but hope to make it in September. I am inspired to try out some felt flower embellishments xxx

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  11. Suzanne12 April 2011 at 22:42

    So sad not to have got there as planned but it`s great to see the photos as it helps - love the Tatty card & loving the felt roses - must go up in the loft and get my stash out
    Suzanne x

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  12. Jenny Marples13 April 2011 at 00:09

    Loving the card and the use of matching backing paper with the dress. It's great to hear that Ally Pally went so well - I bet the inspiration everyone got was out of this world. Best wishes x

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  13. Fuchsia13 April 2011 at 00:36

    Couldn't make it this year :(
    so was sulking at home
    I love the the Tatty stamps and really must get some
    Love what you have done with your card
    well done on the hard work last weekend
    I am sure you need a well deserved rest now x

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  14. scrapbypolly13 April 2011 at 00:52

    love this card.
    you are just talented
    congrats
    xoxox

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  15. KimberleyG13 April 2011 at 01:47

    Wow, I never would have thought to use felt for flowers. It looks great.

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  16. miislucky13 April 2011 at 02:30

    I just love the reds in this! The flowers are especially nice. Who would of thought they were felt. Hugs, Mimi

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  17. Shirl13 April 2011 at 02:56

    The card's lovely, Sue! Are those felt roses I see at the top corner? They look fabulous! :)

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  18. Rufus13 April 2011 at 04:38

    Looks like Ally Pally was a hit again this year. Hmmm, bet I've got some felt somewhere...may have to start digging!
    R/

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  19. Craftetter13 April 2011 at 07:32

    Was good to see you at the show Sue - and your lovely samples. Everytime I went past you seemed to be showing the ribbon wreath technique. Was great to be able to get some more ribbon for that technique as it is proving very difficult to find - is is possible to order more from you?
    Elaine

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  20. veronica13 April 2011 at 09:41

    glad you had a good time at the show - was sorry to miss it this time, so hope can make September - and i NEED that ribbon!

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  21. marg13 April 2011 at 09:50

    I wish I had to hand all the lovely backing papers you find to enhance your cards..really beautiful designs, wonderful colours too !

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  22. Kate's Cards13 April 2011 at 10:45

    Wow Sue - once again another new idea, felt roses!! You are soooooo inspiring! Just wish I could have come to Ally Pally, I will just have to try and save up for the next NEC show. Then I will have to work on hubby to take me, as I can't drive and then walk round a show as it's too tiring with my RA!
    Keep those samples coming, we all love them.
    Hugs
    Kate
    XXX

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  23. Lisa13 April 2011 at 11:33

    Looks like you had a ton of fun :)

    I too love the cute felt flowers, and all the red!

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  24. Anonymous13 April 2011 at 11:57

    The sample looks great. It was nice to see you at the show, you always had a crowd around you and people still asking about the ribbon wreath you made. Looking forward to seeing the card you may make in the colours of my top you made a comment on it on Sunday. Take care and looking forward to seeing more of you on C&C soon or Sam.

    Sue

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  25. Helen13 April 2011 at 12:03

    I love pale blue and red - just made a card in that colour combination myself! Loving the felt flowers though. Glad Ally Pally seems to have gone really well.

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  26. Sue -13 April 2011 at 12:09

    Like the red and white colour combo. Ally Pally sounds like it was a brill weekend. Will try and make the September one.

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  27. JULIEMCRANE13 April 2011 at 12:23

    love the colours on this card, so cheery.Must try these felt flowers. Ally Pally sounds like lots of fun, bet you are tired out.

    Julie x

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  28. ЦВЕТНИ ФАНТАЗИИ13 April 2011 at 14:01

    Чудесна картичка! Обичам цветята....
    Поздравления от мен, Цветни фантазии! http://cvetnifantazii.blogspot.com/
    България

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  29. The Taming of the Glue13 April 2011 at 14:41

    Had a fab time at the show and can't wait for the next one! Love the sample but then all of your cards are amazing.

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  30. Christine13 April 2011 at 15:33

    Another gorgeous creation, loving the felt flowers, looks like everyone enjoyed the show from the pictures you have posted and that was before the event.
    Wish I could have gone but meeting you at Byrkley Park was great, hope you will return soon.
    Hugs xxx

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  31. Susanne13 April 2011 at 15:38

    The felt flowers was a good idea... must try that! I like the ribbon too... The card is beautiful! HUGS!

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  32. scrapper13 April 2011 at 16:56

    Ally Pally was great and it was lovely to see your cards"in the flesh" instead of on telly. Thanks so much for all your inspiration Sue and also thanks to Sam for her lovely stamp designs.
    Looking forward to another workshop with you in the summer.

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  33. LellyJelly13 April 2011 at 17:02

    Hi Sue,
    Really enjoyed Ally Pally and all the samples on the stand.Great to hear your other half has finally agreed to sort out a DVD of your techniques - yes girls, we've been waiting for this! Been bending his ear about a wallet to store those super Creative Expression embossing folders.He didn't seem convinced so maybe some other followers can add their comments on this? Oh dear - I may have started something here...x

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  34. PaulineC13 April 2011 at 18:44

    Glad the show went well. I am longing to get my hands on some of the crinkled edge ribbon as it looks gorgeous.

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  35. Nelly13 April 2011 at 18:46

    love the colour choice....im a big fan of tatty too...:-)...x

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  36. Clai0113 April 2011 at 18:48

    Hi Sue
    Wish i could have gone to Ally Pally
    You are so inspirational, I love all your cards.
    When are you next on create and craft?
    looking forward to watching you!

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  37. Hellma13 April 2011 at 18:55

    Great card, hope you had a ball at ally pally, i love your felt flowers too.

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  38. Karen6513 April 2011 at 19:34

    Wish I could have gone to Ally Pally :-( Hope you all had a great time...........

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  39. Terry@ a quilting blog13 April 2011 at 22:19

    Pretty card...love the felt flowers!!! TFS

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  40. Barbara Phillips13 April 2011 at 22:30

    When are we going to get a DVD with stamping and all your wonderful techniques? Hope you are back on C&C soon. Also when are you coming to Scotland?

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  41. Kathleen14 April 2011 at 00:46

    sounds like great fun was had by all. i really must get myself to one of these big shows one day!
    kathleen mc xx

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  42. Claire14 April 2011 at 10:02

    Another stunning card.

    Claire

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  43. skylife14 April 2011 at 11:40

    It's funny to see yourself on a pic...guess which couple is the tallest on the first pic LOL. The Ally Pally was great and now I have bunch of things at home, waiting to be used :-) Probably won't go on September, but hope to come again in April :-)

    Hugs,
    Zlatina

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  44. Julie14 April 2011 at 16:37

    Hi Sue

    Great felt roses. I've been experimenting with flowers from material which my mum had coloured with dyes and then cutting them in my die cutting machine which really works well. Hope you will be at the NEC later this year as my sister Sue and I (Julie) go there and it would be great to meet you as we both love your work
    Julie xxx

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  45. bonjen314 April 2011 at 22:45

    I love those stamps!

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  46. Linda14 April 2011 at 23:15

    Just found your blog and so pleased as I watched you on C&C bought the POTW and need some inspiration. Love your work Linda xx

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  47. Bea15 April 2011 at 16:17

    Hi Suw glad you enjoyed the Aly Pally - it was a fab day out - I managed on the Sunday as I was down from Scotland visiting my brother. Saw you making the ribbon wreath but by the time I got back home had forgotten how to start it off so have you a little vid showing this?? Obviously I am having a snr moment!!

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  48. fairie17 April 2011 at 09:04

    She is so cute, I can't wait to see more of her.

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