Hobbycrafts NEC 13-16 March 2008

[Mandi59]

Hi
Is anyone going to the Hobbycrafts show this weekend. I can't wait. I see the Graphtec will be there with a very large stand, it will be good to meet them and ask some questions. The company I bought my Robo from are also exhibiting there. But I think I will head straight to Graphtec stand on Saturday.
Mandi

[Designer Bunny]

think jeannie mccoll and i are off there on saturday, looking forward to it lots hee hee hee

[scrapyjacqui]

yep going saturday and busy making list of all i want to buy - jsut to find the money now

[Kron]

Yes I will be there with my sister and nephew's partner on Saturday. Can't wait!

[Pink Chocolate]

thats a shame karen i was going to go sunday

[ali-son]

dh is taking me saturday. he is leaving me there and taking the kids shoe and clothes shopping -bless him:wub::wub::wub:

list has already been written:ph34r:

[Kron]

dh is taking me saturday. he is leaving me there and taking the kids shoe and clothes shopping -bless him:wub::wub::wub:

list has already been written:ph34r:

What for him or for you? :lol:

[Kron]

Do we know if any of the sponsors will be there?

[Wisher]

I'm going saturday too - can't wait - I love it lol

[Pink Chocolate]

anyoe going sunday at all?

got to go that day as there is a fshing fair on too and other half is going into that one whilst in the craft one

[Pink Chocolate]

looks like ill have the whole hall to myself me thinks lol

[ali-son]

What for him or for you? :lol:


:lol: The list is for me-they can sought themselves out :lol:

[clairewill]

I'm going on Saturday with my mum, auntie and best friend!

[Pink Chocolate]

well if anyone does decide to go sunday then illbe the other person there lol as it sounds like im going to be there on my own

[jjadams]

Hi
I am going on sunday and meeting my sister there, if you want to meet up for a cuppa just let me know.

Jeannette

[TwinkleToes]

I'm trying to get over on Sunday too...

Just a small dilema of a half marathon in Stafford or Sport Relief 6Miles in COv... first...

The 6 miler is winning as it's closer to home and the NEC so more retail time!!! :o)

[liandra]

Well I know 4 people going thursday LOL 3 friends and me got me a list as well

[Bluffy78]

Hi
Is anyone going to the Hobbycrafts show this weekend. I can't wait. I see the Graphtec will be there with a very large stand, it will be good to meet them and ask some questions. The company I bought my Robo from are also exhibiting there. But I think I will head straight to Graphtec stand on Saturday.
Mandi

thats good to hear, I havent looked who will be there, the Robo/silohetee (I cant spell it) is one thing I wanted to look at, I cant wait now :lol:

yep going saturday and busy making list of all i want to buy - jsut to find the money now

Credit cards and overdrafts....then wait till payday :wacko:;)

I'm going saturday too - can't wait - I love it lol

I hope I can find something for vintage seaside too on saturday! :rolleyes:

[Wisher]

cool - believe me I will be looking out for disney lol

[Ali M]

Im going on sunday..I keep thinking of things i want to look out for then forget to add them to my list!!!

[louby]

Im going tomorrow (Thursday) with my mum and God Mum. Cant wait to buy more goodies. Always have a good time there.

[noctrl]

Well our van is loaded and on it's way with some very lovely and yummy new stock (not even on the website yet!!) and I think you will love it!!

[Ali M]

oo,sounds exciting!!I always am able to find something I like at your stand..just make sure you keep some of the new stock ready for me to nuy sunday!!!
xx

[noctrl]

oo,sounds exciting!!I always am able to find something I like at your stand..just make sure you keep some of the new stock ready for me to nuy sunday!!!
xx

Will try!! Although I have already been told off for claiming some as mine!! well a girl has to try it out doesn't she?

[Elorac Nerge]

I'm going tomorrow, whoop de doo.
Where can I find a list of exhibitors? any ideas?

[jackie40]

I'm going tomorrow, whoop de doo.
Where can I find a list of exhibitors? any ideas?

Going tomorrow, myself.

Look on www.ICHF.co.uk and find the drop down for Hobbycraft and the correct date. Press the date and the list will appear.

I've made my list and keep on saying that I have a plan of where I will be going, but knowing me I'll get in and be sooo existed seeing all the goodies I'll forget about my list.

[bees]

Going tomorrow and just had a look at list and cant see banana frog listed, so gutted as love their stall, and always manage to find a thing or 2 to buy.

[Ali M]

Going tomorrow and just had a look at list and cant see banana frog listed, so gutted as love their stall, and always manage to find a thing or 2 to buy.

Id printed the list out but hadnt studied it much..gutted as i love their stamps..i know I can buy online but it isnt the same!

[bees]

Yes I know its much better to have a browse and see then in the flesh so to speak, they always look so much better. There was a set I wanted to get in particular.

[Elorac Nerge]

thanks muchly Jackie, may see you there

[noctrl]

Are art from the heart on the list? As they stock Banana Frog stamps, so you may still be in luck...(or save you pennies and spend more with us ;) )

[cropkat]

Jackie - LMK if there is anything unmissable and don't buy it all!

Sunshine Girl & I are going on Friday - can't wait! Been saving up for ages (not that I need anything).

[danemi1]

I am going in the morning too - ohey excited

[jackie40]

Jackie - LMK if there is anything unmissable and don't buy it all!

Sunshine Girl & I are going on Friday - can't wait! Been saving up for ages (not that I need anything).

I'll try not to buy all the buttons - LOL :lol: Heading for Hobby Horse Craft - they have a bargain on Brazzil card - I think its 20 sheets for £8.00, then Art from the Heart - they bound to have a bargain or 2.

Sunshine Girl - need to find a stall with "mini" safety pins :rolleyes:

I will let you know later what they is and any good deals.

[Dyan]

If your lucky enough to be there on Saturday or Sunday we may well have a suprise arrival of the new Basic Grey 12x12 + 6x6 collection packs and also new elsie collections Claire and Cody, so keep your eyes peeled!!!

[Ali M]

If your lucky enough to be there on Saturday or Sunday we may well have a suprise arrival of the new Basic Grey 12x12 + 6x6 collection packs and also new elsie collections Claire and Cody, so keep your eyes peeled!!!


ooo..cant wait..!Just been looking on your site..love those squiglly minis..hope you have some left on sunday!!

[jjadams]

thats good to hear, I havent looked who will be there, the Robo/silohetee (I cant spell it) is one thing I wanted to look at, I cant wait now :lol:


will be visiting the Graftec stand myself but what is a Robo/Silohetee? this has got my curious.:blink:

Jeannette

[Bluffy78]

Heading for Hobby Horse Craft - they have a bargain on Brazzil card - I think its 20 sheets for £8.00,

mmmmm I love hobby horse I live near them and the shop is great...would be rude not to buy from them!
will be visiting the Graftec stand myself but what is a Robo/Silohetee? this has got my curious.:blink:

Jeannette

I cant decide between a craft robo thingy or a silohette quicktuz cutting machine thingy (I know not very technical with names of things)

[jackie40]

Back from Hobbycraft Show - not as many exhibitors has the November one but good all the same.


Hobbyhorse craft

- 20 sheets of bazill for £8, or 40 sheets for £15 - you choose the ones you want - not bazill bling.

- packets of "buff" chipboards various shapes, eg arrows, flowers, swirls for £3.49.

The two girls where lovely and helpful, went back there about 3 times.

Art from the Heart - Blonde Moments

2 - 12" x 12" paper packs for £10 (I think)

Dyan doing some amazing demos and very helpful.

The Craft Bug (Sizzix)

- large die (used to be red now black) £8.00 or 3 for £20.
- new black & pink Big Shot - £60
- new pink sidekick - £20 (I think)
small sizzlits - £4.00 each or 3 for £10 - not a large variety

Not sure what the name of the stall is but stand number C04

- nice jars of flowers, different size, colours and styles in jar from £3.99 each.

Craft Fairy

Amazing ribbon 3m for £1.00 various colours and widths (well worth a visit).

Clevecut/Clearaway Stamps

Clear stamps - I got ones with the months of the year and one with day of the week on for £5.49 each,

A4 chipboard shaped tags (for altering) 99p, A5 shaped tags 69p.

Chipboard word books (love, mum, woof, meow, dad) for £4.95 complete with rings.

Craftwork cards

Ruffles (scalloped edged card for matting/laying) 4 packs for £10 usually £3.95 each.

Mini kits - contains 4 chipboard covers and 20 sheets - various shapes and sizes from £3.95


Craft Superstore

Bind It All machine - £39.99
B.I.A Carry Case - £19.99

I think these are the correct figures, or as near as I can remember. It I think of anything else will post.

Going to unpack all my goodies now.

Have a good time when you go

Jackie
xxx

[Ali M]

Thanks Jackie..going to print this off for sunday..hope they have stuff left..
xx

[jjadams]

So whaat goodies have other people bought, sounds like you had a great time, can't wait to sunday.

jeannette

[noctrl]

Clevecut/Clearaway Stamps

A5 sheets - I got ones with the months of the year and one with day of the week on for £5.49 each,

A4 chipboard shaped tags (for altering) 99p, A5 shaped tags 69p.

Chipboard word books (love, mum, woof, meow, dad) for £2.49 complete with rings.



Sounds like you had a great day... Can't wait to see what you do with the large tag, I loved decorating the sample one!!

Our Word books are a little more than that though, at £4.95 and £4.50 (didn't want any one to think we have put the price up during the show), but we do have cute tag books at £2.25. Sorry had to say as I would be mortified if someone thought we were doing a sly one and increasing the prices for the other days of the show.

[mrsb]

very busy at nec yesterday , but a good day out . i got lots of bits n bobs

2 of the art bins for £15 instead of £11 each from storage 4 crafts

lots of great penny black stamps around but not at bargain prices

some corner rounders , a set of 3 for £6.50 from samuel taylor , on another stand they were £10.75 for exactly the same , check out samuel taylor for prices ,,,,pretty good i thought

a friend was after one of the papermania trollies and at a mag subscription stand it was the free gift so for the price she would have normally paid for the trolley alone , she has a mag coming through the door each month for a year and she got a goody bag and a box to fill with paper , and a mag as well ...she was chuffed to bits with that

take your own sarnies though the food is awful

[Pink Chocolate]

what mag was is it?

[jackie40]

Sounds like you had a great day... Can't wait to see what you do with the large tag, I loved decorating the sample one!!

Our Word books are a little more than that though, at £4.95 and £4.50 (didn't want any one to think we have put the price up during the show), but we do have cute tag books at £2.25. Sorry had to say as I would be mortified if someone thought we were doing a sly one and increasing the prices for the other days of the show.

Sorry for the confusion, still well worth the price, my confusion with the prices was because I also got the tag books as well.:nono::nono:

The Guy on the stand was very helpful and funny - but I did visit about 4 times and saw something different each time.

If I could affort the car parking and ticket price again I would return on Sunday - I'm sure I've missed out on somethings

Happy Shopping!!!

[Pink Chocolate]

does anyone know if i hve to pay for my ds as i want him to come with me for company as ill be on my lonesome otherwise and he likes crafts too and usually finds a load of embellies he likes lol

do they pay after a certain age?

[Pink Chocolate]

its ok just managed to find it on the website its free for under 16's if with an adult

[noctrl]

The Guy on the stand was very helpful and funny - but I did visit about 4 times and saw something different each time.



Arhh you see DH does have his uses!!

[sue1952]

Sounds like you all a great time. Hope theres plenty left on Saturday

[jjadams]

Arhh you see DH does have his uses!!


Am there on sunday and will def be visiting your stand, have highlighted it on my list.:lol::lol::lol:

Jeannette

[katesmad]

Arhh you see DH does have his uses!!

OOOh I've been and pestered him too today! I bought some journalling stamps. I guess i know what ur count down ticker is all about!:wub:

[craftygirl34]

Hi...I'm there tomorrow (Saturday), catching the train in with a friend, cant wait!:rolleyes:

[mrsb]

what mag was is it?

there were about 6 mags to choose from

cards beautiful
a couple of cross stitch ones
quick cards made easy
and a couple more , sorry though i cannot remember them

[jackie40]

OOOh I've been and pestered him too today! I bought some journalling stamps. I guess i know what ur count down ticker is all about!:wub:

Give us a clue??

[katesmad]

Give us a clue??

I can't but it is exciting :wub:

[JoanneS]

I'm going tomorrow ( sooooooooooo excited ) and I'm very intrigued. Will you whisper it quietly in my ear Kate? I promise I wont tell!!

[noctrl]

Trust me I want to shout from the roof tops but I am not allowed...But you will all be the first to know...(Oh I think hubby can be bribed...)

[jjadams]

oh i have hightlighted your stand as one of the first i want to visit, looking forward to having a good old look

[grammyknit]

I am going Sunday too . Nice to read whats on offer before we go
thanks everyone
HaVE A NICE DAY

[mini mouse]

I went to the NEC yesterday. It was much quieter than usual so it was easy to walk around. I went to Art of the Heart stall but was disappointed that Dyan wasn't around as I was looking forward to seeing some of her demonstrations. I bought a few tag books on her stall and a few more stamps with Stamp Addicts as I love their stamps. Didn't spend anything else which is not like me. I normally spend a lot there. DH is very pleased.

[Scrapping Parrot]

Can anyone help me? I didn't get a program this time and I am trying to find the website of shop that sells all the beautiful coloured tissue paper, you know the shop who have the giant giraffe covered in the paper. As you went in they were almost in the far left corner. I almost got some there as I fall in love with it every time I see it, now I get home I wish I had got some as I had a box for Christmas that would be perfect to cover with it. Hope you can help, thanks

[cropkat]

Are they called Decopatch or am I thinking of someone different. I googled them and they had the giraffe, etc.

[Wisher]

it was def decopatch - craftspirations (sponsor) on here sells a good range