Ally Pally - September

[aliscrapper]

Hi

I'm going to the Scrapbook Exhibition at Alexandra Palace in London in September for the first time.

Can anyone give me any hints or tips that has been before about what to expect. Also are any of the Sponsors doing any workshops there?

Many thanks
Ali

[KJJC]

just take plenty of money

[juliwan]

Oh, what are the dates? I'd quite like to go

[KJJC]

careful Julie.:lol:

[darm]

is that the big stamp and scrapbook show? i am going there to for the first time. they have canceled all workshops though as they could not get enough people to run them, but they are still doing free demos

[wildelady]

Got my ticket for the sunday, went for the first time in april. Shame about the workshops. Have an idea of what stalls you want to go to first, have a look at the exhibitors list and their websites, take plenty of money, on the sunday in april the cash machine broke, though they where running a free shuttle bus to the nearest one lol. Wear comfy shoes, take a big bag with you, enjoy yourself.

[Relliott71]

Take plenty of money and something sturdy to carry your stash home with you!!

[liandra]

give us the dates pleeeeeeease

[wildelady]

28th and 29th september

[amcmen]

also take a packed lunch! Food was expensive and not that great.

[aliscrapper]

is that the big stamp and scrapbook show? i am going there to for the first time. they have canceled all workshops though as they could not get enough people to run them, but they are still doing free demos


Thanks for that Sam - I did wonder why the 'workshop' link had disappeared from the Scrapbook Exhibition's homepage.

[aliscrapper]

Thanks girls for all the useful information. I'm so excited about going - but wanted to have the 'heads up' before I go; so I don't waste any valuable shopping time!!

Amcmen - thanks for the info about food - sounds like I should take my own - which will mean I have more money for stash! lol!

[whoopidoo]

give us the dates pleeeeeeease

http://www.alexandrapalace.com/bigstampsept.htm This is the website, I'm going for the first time too with dd1. We are going on the Saturday the 27th. Can't wait. :D My tickets arrived yesterday! Woohoo!

[aliscrapper]

This is the website you need for the list of exhibitors. Just click on the 'link' on the side of the page.

www.bssbs.co.uk

Ali

[fiona2277]

cash machine broke last sept too!! seems its a regular thing, im going on the sat i think

[whoopidoo]

That's a better website than the one I found - it looks fantastic!! Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait! :D

[aliscrapper]

I'm really excited about Ally Pally - especially as it was a surprise birthday present and I didn't expect to go.

Always wanted to go as I've never been before and heard such good things about it. Now it can't come round quick enough!

[jackie40]

Went to the April one and it was well worth it. Agree with take plenty of money and have a plan of the stores you want to visit and a basic idea of what you want.

There is a shuttle bus from Wood Green Station right to the door, agree with comfortable shoes and layered clothing - it can get very hot in their, in April they were worried about raining so the roof was closed most the day.

Their is also a free cloak room that you can leave you bags in. Was advised last time not to take my wheeled tote - but I did and was glad I had especially for the journey home.

HTH

[whoopidoo]

Well at the mo I would just like to get a look at some grunge board as I keep seeing it being mentioned and I love the look of the little skulls but otherwise will just be having a look to see what's there :P

daft question - I see mention that I should take a big bag - do you get carrier bags from the sellers or should I take a couple of my canvas ones?

We were dithering about taking a picnic but def will now and we are treating ourselves to a pasty from Victoria Station on the way home! (Almost looking forward to that just as much! :lol:)

[Rincelex]

I always drive down to this show as the parking is free and I have found it really easy to get to.

One thing is I found its always quite hot in the hall especially when the crowds really build up so I leave coats and jumpers in the car and just wear short sleeves, its worth braving any cold for a few minutes rather than an hour later sweating and having to carry round a coat rather than a lovely new stack of paper.

Enjoy.

[leigh11]

if the weather is hot-I always make sure i have ice water with me----it does get very hot in there!!! Def take a packed lunch!!

if you are a UKS'er wear some form of badge, so we can all recognise each other :lol:

had a few people come say hello last time:lol:

I agree with lots of cash, the machine is notorious (sp) for breaking down!!!

Shame they aren't doing workshops this time, as i did a few in April and had a great time:D

[ptcruiser999]

This hopefully will be my 3rd time attending - i go along with 2 other team members. I always drive as parking is free and plentifull.
We do not take any food - we always catch a late breakfast around 11ish before the lunch time crowds ( a lovely bacon sarnie and chocolate bar :lol:) more than enough to keep you going).
Always have more than enough time to browse - and always last to leave.
Do take plenty of money - so many bargains to be had!!!!

It really is a brilliant day.

[hot potato]

Take a sturdy bag suitable to be able to put a 12x12 paper store in it.......if you intend buying papers you need to take some kind of paper store to protect them, I normally take one of the plastic pizza boxes, tho they are always on sale for approx £4 each, which is good value..........good comfy shoes is a must too, as you'll walk your little socks off!!!! Janina

[germgirl]

oooh! I'm definitely going, we're away in Sept and I was really hoping the show wouldn't be while I'm away, and it isn't!
I went in April and spent far too much money!, but that wont stop me going again and spending more!
there was so much lovely stuff there in April, so many stamps! I could have bought hundreds! :)
I'm really looking forward to it :):):)

[danyaz]

oooooh, i am definately going, most probably on the saturday, i missed aprils one but i am not missing this one. this will be my first time to go too.

[sarahm]

I went in April for the first time and really enjoyed it, going again in September. I made sure I only took cash so was not tempted to spend over my budget. Real shame the workshops have been cancelled I took the Banana Frog one in April and it was fantastic. Was going to take a couple this time :( only positive thing about no workshops is a little more money to spend on stash :wacko: Would agree with the comment on water, packet lunch, comfy shoes and no coats or jumper, it does get VERY hot in there.
I organised a coach time up last time but going to get BF to drop me off and pick me up this year as he lives local. Better get saving our pennies ladies!!

[CarolB]

does any one know if there is anything on in London on the 27th, 28th, 29th or 30th July I'm in London then and would love to visit some scrapmaking places LOL :) Carol

[germgirl]

If anyone wants a lift from Romford / surrounding areas, PM me.

[ckcj]

Ooh this is just up the road from me... I think I may need to take someone with me who will lead me away from too much expenditure temptation:lol:

[wildelady]

Has anyone started their wish list yet? I know the pink BIA is on mine

[BeesBabe1975]

Ohhh ordered my ticket for the Sunday! I love this show, go every year and have done now for about the past 4 years!!!!

Deffo take a picnic, wear comfy shoes, less layers and lots of money!!! Its a great day out. I'll be travelling from Staines, so if anyone wants a lift from there or surrounding area, let me know!!

Ohhh yes the pink BIA is deffo on my wish list too!!!!

[Catsnratties]

I'll be travelling from Staines

Small world - i'm only in Feltham!

I'm taking my MIL - she's never been before but is really looking forward to it. I'll be on the lookout for cuttlebug folder bargains!

[aliscrapper]

Small world - i'm only in Feltham!

I'm taking my MIL - she's never been before but is really looking forward to it. I'll be on the lookout for cuttlebug folder bargains!

Hi Tracey

I've not had my cuttlebug long. Are there any embossing folders that you find particularly useful and what do you use to highlight the embossed image?

Thanks

[Catsnratties]

Hi Tracey

I've not had my cuttlebug long. Are there any embossing folders that you find particularly useful and what do you use to highlight the embossed image?

Thanks


I don't hilight the embossing at all - I'm mainly a cardmaker :)

All of the folders can be used in a multitude of ways - just go with the ones you like....

[BeesBabe1975]

Small world - i'm only in Feltham!

I'm taking my MIL - she's never been before but is really looking forward to it. I'll be on the lookout for cuttlebug folder bargains!

Aha, not far at all then! :lol:

[whoopidoo]

I think I'm underusing my cuttlebug. The alphabets annoy me - unless I'm doing it wrong I seem to use up loads of paper to get one word :wacko: Have all but given up on the alphas and started printing out and handcutting titles on my pc.

I do like some of the embossing folders so will keep an eye out for them. I want to get a look at grungeboard as I keep hearing about it and I love the look of the little skulls. Hopefully see some of that there.

[peechy]

whhooo hooo!! forgot the show was coming up so quick!! I am hoping to go in Sept!! love the show and will start my wishlist soon :)


Has anyone started their wish list yet? I know the pink BIA is on mine

noooo!! why do these people keep bringing out yummy pink versions??? it just makes me want to hide the ones i have a buy the pink:rolleyes: :lol: ooo esp the bigshot!! black and pink:wub:

Small world - i'm only in Feltham!

I'm taking my MIL - she's never been before but is really looking forward to it. I'll be on the lookout for cuttlebug folder bargains!

ooo yes, sir stamp alot had fabby CB folder bargains in April

[CarolB]

grungeboard is great I love it, can do so many different things with it and make it pink if you want LOL :)

[jackie40]

I think I'm underusing my cuttlebug. The alphabets annoy me - unless I'm doing it wrong I seem to use up loads of paper to get one word :wacko: Have all but given up on the alphas and started printing out and handcutting titles on my pc.

I do like some of the embossing folders so will keep an eye out for them. I want to get a look at grungeboard as I keep hearing about it and I love the look of the little skulls. Hopefully see some of that there.

What I do with my alphabet dies, I cut my card/paper into strip - the same width as the die, then cut the strips to be height of each letter then cut the paper stripe to fit over the letter, sound a bit fiddly but it works for me.

Example:

Die measures 2" wide, cut strip 2" wide, the each letter measures 2" high - cut the 2" wide strip into 2" high - you are left with a 2" square, then cut this in half length way - so that you are left with a 2" high by 1" card/paper piece, to go over the letters to be used. Then I just placed them over the letters to be used.

HTL

[peechy]

grungeboard is great I love it, can do so many different things with it and make it pink if you want LOL :)

:D havent tried grungeboard yet but saw a fab demo and it looks great. love the moulding you can do with it.

[windmillcraft]

Have been on a strict stash diet and can feel a splurge coming on what have i missed in the last year, whatcan i not live without?

Any ideas to start my wish list rolling?

[ermidillo]

HI there,

I'd also suggest that if there was something that you really really wanted, have a quick scout about on the internet about pricing first... I found a set of papers and embellishments I really wanted but found them alot cheaper when I got home! chalked that one up to experiance!

[CarolB]

wish list (things I have and use alot)
prisma's flowers, brads, stickers, glossy accent
big shot, embossing folders
cricut, cartridges
12x12 card and paper stock
bind it all, wires
various stamps

things I would like
more embossing folders
xmas cricut cartridge
nestabilities
tilda and edwin
lots and lots of flowers various sizes

It was good to write this it shows how spoilt I really am LOL :) hope this helps Carol

[whoopidoo]

What I do with my alphabet dies, I cut my card/paper into strip - the same width as the die, then cut the strips to be height of each letter then cut the paper stripe to fit over the letter, sound a bit fiddly but it works for me.

Example:

Die measures 2" wide, cut strip 2" wide, the each letter measures 2" high - cut the 2" wide strip into 2" high - you are left with a 2" square, then cut this in half length way - so that you are left with a 2" high by 1" card/paper piece, to go over the letters to be used. Then I just placed them over the letters to be used.

HTL

:o Why did I not think of that? Can't be any more fiddly than handcutting :P Great idea - I may dust it off and have a play later :D

Grungeboard - def on my list otherwise am going to see what's there :D Can't wait!

[leigh11]

HI there,

I'd also suggest that if there was something that you really really wanted, have a quick scout about on the internet about pricing first... I found a set of papers and embellishments I really wanted but found them alot cheaper when I got home! chalked that one up to experiance!

OMG I agree with that comment--have been caught out loads of times :D


i don't bother pricing embellies, but if its a 'big' purchase then you def need to research :D

[jackie40]

Went to the April one and was hoping to go along again, but just been booked to do a wedding on the Saturday and they attend a wedding fayre on the Sunday, I was getting myself already for the big spend :stop: - eh oh - I'll have to wait to NEC in November.:lol:

I got some Grungeboard at the last show and yes, its great, I got the mixed pack with various elements in and have still got loads left. Also got a Big Bite, but I would definate make a list - even though you will weaver from it it might (:D) keep you abit focus.

I checked out the web site to see which shops where going to attend, then checked out their web-site and noted things that they sold that I wanted, that way you can make a bee-line for them 1st - saves you a bit of time thinking whether the shop has what you want.

Take advantage of the free clothroom, great for off loading your bag and coat and you can go back as many time as your want to drop your bags off (noticed I put bags) LOL

[aliscrapper]

wish list (things I have and use alot)
prisma's flowers, brads, stickers, glossy accent
big shot, embossing folders
cricut, cartridges
12x12 card and paper stock
bind it all, wires
various stamps

things I would like
more embossing folders
xmas cricut cartridge
nestabilities
tilda and edwin
lots and lots of flowers various sizes

It was good to write this it shows how spoilt I really am LOL :) hope this helps Carol

Excuse my ignorance Carol - but what are prismas - I've heard a lot of people talk about them.

[leigh11]

if its flowers i think maybe it should be Primas :D

[peechy]

there are some yummie pencils by prisma, could be them.... either way, prima's or prismas they're def a must have :wub:

[aliscrapper]

Thanks Leigh and Peechy - will have to look out for those at Ally Pally! Not long to go now!

[vivlloyd]

hello all,
i have only ever been to the craft show at nec (can not remember what it is called) for those that have been to both which do you recommend? i am based in cheshire so Birmingham is closer but I am happy to travel if you think it would be worth it. Not on the hunt fro anything particular but like to have browse.
thanks
viv

[~angie~]

Ooooh just thinking this through and working out if I can get to this.
I've led a very sheltered life and have never ever been to a craft fair/show.
Getting excited just at the thought of it!! lol :lol:

[leigh11]

Ooooh just thinking this through and working out if I can get to this.
I've led a very sheltered life and have never ever been to a craft fair/show.
Getting excited just at the thought of it!! lol :lol:



you have to go :D

I have never been to the NEC one, but have been to Ally Pally for the last 3 years at least---it is the most amazig building--on a clear day you can see London (its on the top of a huge hill :D) the arcitecture is amazing too :D

Have done the make-it show too (both at Thorpe Park and now at Farnborough) and I still prefer Ally Pally :D

[whoopidoo]

Angie, I've never been to one either - can't wait :P

[jean17]

Ally Pally was the very first one that I went to and I have been to the NEC a few times but if I had to choose between the two it would be Ally Pally hoping to go again in Sep. dont think I shall get to the NEC this time but then I did go at the begining of the year.

Take plenty of cash and leave your credit cards at home, the one thing I always do is to split my money into differant purses so that I never lose every thing. ( I am sure you know what I mean). I have always been lucky never had a problem but I know of people who have.

[jackie40]

hello all,
i have only ever been to the craft show at nec (can not remember what it is called) for those that have been to both which do you recommend? i am based in cheshire so Birmingham is closer but I am happy to travel if you think it would be worth it. Not on the hunt fro anything particular but like to have browse.
thanks
viv


Hi Viv,

I live in Birmingham and NEC is only 1/2 hour away so more convenient to go to. I found that the NEC is a lot bigger than Ally Pally and the NEC catered for a larger range of crafts, eg sewing, knitting, card making, painting, scrapbooking, jewellery, wood turning etc - but saying that it can get very busy and it involves a lot of pushing and shoving to get in and out of the stands:ph34r:

Only been to Ally Pally once, and was very impressed, it was big not as big as I expected and even though there were alot of people they there didn't seem to be alot of pushing. I mainly visited the Scrapbooking stands and skipped the obviously card making ones.

In comparison NEC is more expensive to visit I think the tickets are £8.00 each, and its £8.00 to parking:ph34r: - not so bad if a few of you can car share, and I think they charge for the clothroom. But when you add your price of your ticket for Ally Pally, the train fare, the tube fare it might work out just as expensive.

The main thing is to have a basic idea of what you want, and visit some websites to get some ideas of prices.

If you've not been to the NEC if might be worth a visit to the next one in November, you never know you might find a few bargains :lol::lol:LOL

[jayni]

Just bought my train ticket online and a ticket for the show on saturday! Can't wait!! I last went to Ally pally 3 years ago and loved it! I've only recently moved to scrapbooking from cards so really looking forward to getting lots of new stash! :D

Thanks for all the tips, especially taking a box for 12 X 12 papers!!

[hot potato]

Don't forget to wear some ID UKS badge so us other members can say hi...I met several lovely UKS members at the April show......Janina (8 of us are going from Ipswich again in Sept.....can't wait, still got my shopping list to sort)

[bart23]

hi,could anyone tell me if theres plenty of scrapbooking stuff at Ally Pally or is it more card orientated,thanks

[leigh11]

there is plenty:D you won't be disappointed:D

[sallyannie]

is it best to get tickets now?
does it make much difference than paying on the door?

[Bluffy78]

I went to the NEC last year and wasnt very impressed, not really any bargins to be had compared to previous years, and not too much 12x2 :-( so really after the tickets, parking and petrol, we could of saved that money and spent it in the local craft shop on more stash!!

I've never been to Ally Pally, would love to take a trip, just wondering though, do they have plenty of papers? and are there bargins to be had?

[leigh11]

there is about £2 diff paying in advance, but there is no prob getting them on the day!

There will be plenty of papers and usually lots of bargains too :D

[eleeeesse]

Ally Pally is my favourite. Always such wonderful things especially since its near Christmas.

[kipper]

has anyone starteed their shopping list yet? i have and am getting quite excited about going again, this will be my third time and i have to say i love it. also i have had a look on the exhibitors list and cant see banana frog, does anyone know if they are definetely noy going to be there? and what is on peoples shopping lists?katharine

[deejaz]

Hi Ali,

1 comfy shoes,
2 take a packed lunch food 7 drinks are a rip off
3 plenty of money or cards lol
4 some thing to put all your goodies in that u buy as you get loads of carrier bags and ive lost stuff before so i take a wheeled trolley bit like my nan use to have to go shopping
5 Keep yours boobs covered up lol my dd Maz got told off by having a t shirt on last time showing a bit of clevage i nearly punch the woman but did complain to alleypally about their member of staff

[whoopidoo]

Flipping cheek - may have to go in something skimpy and have it allllllllll hang out:lol: (and there's a lot to hang :lol::lol:) Can't believe she got told off.

Was debating taking a packed lunch so def will now. All that's on my shopping list at the mo is grungeboard - quite fancy seeing what that's like. Otherwise just going to browse while I'm there.

Anyone going up by train? Have you all got a Bite (http://www.bitecard.co.uk/register.asp) card for if you fancy a cuppa on the station? 20% off in most of the cafes - Can't wait, I love the pasties on Victoria station. Am treating myself to one on the way home :P

[deejaz]

im going prepared this time so watch out for me loosing it with a female security guard female one at that.

you just reminded me to put grungeboard on my list of to gets i love the stuff:love::thanks:

[whoopidoo]

Was she a bit flat? Mebbe a bit of jealousy there? ;)

I've never seen grungeboard irl only on here so can't wait to have a looksee.

[deejaz]

pmsl she was a very well built girl say she had plenty of her own there but she it was the way she touched her totally not needed think she was jealous or a religious thing but tough i will reconise her again so she better watch out lol

your love the grungeboard its fab stuff

[aliscrapper]

Thanks Carmen for the info about the Bite Card.

I am so excited about Ally Pally - never been before!

Dee - which day are you going?

Ali

[deejaz]

Ali depending on spurs playing think they are away at portsmouth on the sun so either day try to avoid home games as traffic is bad then i get dh to drop me on his way to the game if at home as parking there is a nightmare took me over an hour to get parked last time.

Think if maz is off will go on the sat i like woodgreen shopping use to live up that way will let ya know

[Myra]

I went in April, it's wonderful and the old palace is lovely too. Such a nice atmosphere and everyone so helpful. Sharpen your elbows though otherwise you might not get near everything, lol.

[leigh11]

my sister has just called me to say they aren't selling advance tickets anymore----is that right??????? Thats ridiculous if its correct!


at work at the moment so can't check the website out!!

[leigh11]

well, just managed to find the website and it looks ok now!!! maybe they were closed for 'maintainance(sp)' :lol:

[aliscrapper]

Ali depending on spurs playing think they are away at portsmouth on the sun so either day try to avoid home games as traffic is bad then i get dh to drop me on his way to the game if at home as parking there is a nightmare took me over an hour to get parked last time.

Think if maz is off will go on the sat i like woodgreen shopping use to live up that way will let ya know

I'm going on the Saturday. OH's Mum booked me a ticket with local coach company for my birthday back in June. OH's Mum does cardmaking so hopefully there will be some stuff there for her too - but I think she is going mainly for my benefit :D- which is really nice of her as she knows how nuts I am about scrapbooking! Shame there aren't any workshops this year.

Cool that you have your DH drop you on his way to game - take the stress out of driving and finding a place to park. My OH is a Gooner; so I don't think he will be at the game!! lol!!!:lol:

[Modie-may]

Don't know if someone has already mentioned it but....take some water to sip on your way around. I've always found it hot in there and I definately agree about taking your own food.

[leigh11]

water is a great idea--i agree, i actually freeze half a bottle before, so it stays REALLY cold :lol:

[Judith]

HI all. not been on here for an age but saw this and had to share in the build up.
I go every year and spend a bomb.
You will most def need water and yes take you own food. Also dress for summer and wear comfy shoes.
Oh and take a trolly, your bags are going to be HEAVY!
Have a great time.

[~angie~]

Still watching this thread, but not so sure if I'll go now or not
Was really hoping to meet up with fellow teamies or other scrappers I know from other ofurms etc... but no-one else I "know" seems to be going!! :(
Well I guess at least that way I'd have more shopping time rather than chatting!! :lol:

[fiona2277]

im supposed to be going but DH has just said we have tickets to see Lee Evans either the 25th or 27th so not sure yet:( fingers crossed its for the 25th!!

what would you do go to Lee Evans or Ally Palley?? i already missed aprils show coz we were away:(

[leigh11]

have literally just spent the last couple of hours with tears streaming down my face watching Lee Evans!!!!

lets hope you don't have to make that choice :lol: I'd love to see him :D

think you should be ok-DH just been looking for tickets to see him, and says there don't seem to be any shows around that time :lol:

[fiona2277]

DH has tickets but just cant remember what day he booked!! stoopid man! if its the 25th im ok but if its the 27th i might have to go to the show on the sunday?? is it worht going to Ally palley on a sunday? will all the goodies be gone??

[AndreaKennard]

there were plenty of goodies left on the Sunday in April, I still managed to spend way to much :lol:

[bettybadger]

Is anyone from bicester/banbury or anywhere in oxfordshire going, I realy realy want to go but I dont fancy going on my own, never been to a craft show before as I have only just started, so please help someone

[fiona2277]

there were plenty of goodies left on the Sunday in April, I still managed to spend way to much :lol:

thats good maybe it wont be so bad to go on the sunday then!!, and as i always spend too much anyway it might be good for the bank balance:lol:

[Judith]

The sunday is a good day to go as lots of places reduce there prices. I have got some great prices on sundays before.

[Pennyk]

I am toying with the idea about going- cant make up my mind at the moment. It means staying in a travelodge nearer London as I dont want to drive from cardiff on the same day- need energy to shop.

[EmilyLovedHim]

In April I went on the Sunday - stall holders told me it had been really really busy on the Saturday and it was much better on the Sunday as it was not so packed!

[fiona2277]

looks like it will be the sunday then!! feel better about it now so many of you have said good things about it then, so thanks all xxx

[EmilyLovedHim]

Just remember that on Sunday it ends at 4pm not 5pm as it does on the Saturday!

[Wisher]

I am toying with the idea about going- cant make up my mind at the moment. It means staying in a travelodge nearer London as I dont want to drive from cardiff on the same day- need energy to shop.

what a great idea Penny - which travelodge are you considering?

[Pennyk]

what a great idea Penny - which travelodge are you considering?

I went in april on the sunday which was really nice and relaxed. I stayed in the travelodge on the M4 at Reading- took me approx an hour from there but there was road works and diversions because it was the marathon that sunday so it should be quicker this time- hopefully she says:unsure: Are you going Gill?

[leigh11]

hey Penny :D just replied to you on our 'other forum' :lol:

if you are going on the sat--i'll be there with my sister :D

[Wisher]

i'm toying with going - need to look at reading on the map....

[Wisher]

hmmm can't find the reading one but the travelodge in ILFORD IS ONLY 3.7 miles away - very tempted!

[Pennyk]

hmmm can't find the reading one but the travelodge in ILFORD IS ONLY 3.7 miles away - very tempted!

I was looking at Heston only £29 per night and it is about 20 miles from AP.Or Wembly which is 10 miles and also £29 - ilford is £49 on the saturday night.

[sweetpea555]

Wow that has took me ages to read through lol looking at all your points about going. I have wanted to go for so long but never had an excuse to lol but i havent had any stash for a while, i have just come back off my hols from the caribbean so its a perfect excuse to wait for Ally Pally and splurge..... plus its my birthday and have put in a request lol for my birthday off my mum which i know she wil do lol.... just OH has to come with me hee hee which he did when we last ent to a show ande tallied up how much i spent !!! Only men would do this....

So would we say a saturdayor sunday is better togo then?

Hugs Leona x

[Wisher]

yay I'm going! staying at Ilford Gants Hill at £29 per night (5 miles away) only stopping Friday though

[Pauline P]

Been both days, but prefer Saturday as they do sell out of stuff quickly, so if you see it and really want it, would advise getting it. This happened to me, thought I would wait and go back, then they had sold out and were not getting any more in.

[Rincelex]

I nearly always go on a Sunday I guess because we drive and its a bit quieter for the drive down. Never had a problem with them selling out although I suppose if you don't know that they had it in the first place you don't know that you missed out.

[Tanya]

hmmm can't find the reading one but the travelodge in ILFORD IS ONLY 3.7 miles away - very tempted!

If you are driving, this is fine, would probably take around 20-25 minutes depending on the traffic, if you are not driving, then public transport would be rather complicated!

[starbeval]

I've been going on and off for years, since it was The Big Rubber Stamp show held at The Commonwealth Institute in London.
It's much better now at Ally Pally and the addition of scrapbooking stash is great.
I'll be driving my people carrier full of crafty friends on the Sunday as usual...Saturday is too crowded for my liking and if something is sold out, that's life.
No tips other than what's already been said, especially plenty to drink.
I'm hoping I'll have lots of money to spend...thats my birthday :D

Sue

[ptcruiser999]

I am hoping to go again - waiting on some friends to let me know whether they would like to join me. We normally go on Saturday and stay the entire day - it's brilliant - love the bacon sarnies!!!!
Won't have to many pennies this time - but still going just to have a day out without the kids or DH in tow!!!!
Yeah - not long to wait now :rolleyes:

[fiona2277]

im going the sunday, cant wait!!!

[Lynnda]

I will be there but OH will be too watch what I spend, not good but I don't fancy the drive myself

[~angie~]

I will be there but OH will be too watch what I spend, not good but I don't fancy the drive myself

Probably will be the same here.
I don't fancy the drive, and haven't found anyone else going that I know... so he offered to go with me. Fun. :rolleyes::lol:

[leigh11]

maybe the men can sit in the cafe outside--saves paying to go in too ;)

at least you'll know where they are--tell them to take a 'good book' with them :D

[amcmen]

From what I remember there is a pub at the bottom of the hill, send them there and tell them that you will call when you are finished! :lol:

[whoopidoo]

tHIS IS PROLLY A DAFT QUESTION BUT FOR THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN BEFORE... HOPE YOU DON'T MIND MY ASKING, HOW MUCH DID YOU (ROUGHLY) COME AWAY SPENDING? oh poo - just realised caps were on sorry am bit encumbered as have to look at keys to type and am one handed today as cuddling poorly bubba with other arm... would probably have been quicker deleting and retyping rather than rambling but hey ho! :lol:

Anyway I ask because I have a bit saved and OH is contributing a bit on the day :wub: but have now seen perfect crimbo pressie for him and am in dillemma of getting it out of what I've saved or wait till I see what I spend and hope pressie is still available after. How selfish does that sound? :wacko: :P

[Rincelex]

Whenever I go I take cash so that I don't overspend and I remember the first time I went I spent about £150 it has gradually decreased each time I have gone I suppose because having bought all the big stuff I was just browsing for bits, the last time I went I spend about £90

[germgirl]

I spent about £200 last time (!!), just on 'bit's, I'm on a tighter budget this time so I intend to take £100 in cash, no cards. Then I can't overspend.

[leigh11]

i could easliy spend £200, but going to try and be a bit stricter with myself as i'm off to a retreat soon, so need 'spending money' for that :D

[fiona2277]

I spent about £200 last time (!!), just on 'bit's, I'm on a tighter budget this time so I intend to take £100 in cash, no cards. Then I can't overspend. i have done that amount and more at a show:huh: but as im not a 'newbie' any more i dont think it will be as much this time:D well i hope not as i still have to pay for my xmas holiday!! i think something will have to be pretty special to make me buy it this time?? feel free to remind me of this though if you see me :lol:

[~natasha~]

I 'might' be going now on the saturday :D I have never ever been to london let alone a craft fair. Do you think its worth it or would you just say order stuff off the internet? Will cost me £50 for the coach, tickets and some nibbles

[CarolB]

that's what I think Natasha, it will cost me about the same. So do I go and raid my local lovely shop or go to London and spend even more on bits and bobs :)

[leigh11]

BUT, if you go, you get to meet some of the sponsors IRL, and other UKS'ers :D:D

[fiona2277]

I 'might' be going now on the saturday :D I have never ever been to london let alone a craft fair. Do you think its worth it or would you just say order stuff off the internet? Will cost me £50 for the coach, tickets and some nibbles

where in the south west are you coming from??

did you know you can get half price train to london if you book at least 7 days in advance?? its the apex fare, from poole its about £19 return rather than £40+!!

hth

[sweetpea555]

Deffinatly going now woo hoo will be the saturday!Its a birthday present lol i know it will be a little late as my bdays today but still worth the wait lol.... I am just to excited now i cant wait it feels like christmas!

Hugs Leona x

[whoopidoo]

OH gave me my spending money to keep safe today in case we spend it on boring stuff like bills. Feel really evil about not getting his crimbo pressie with it now... She says typing with a grin on her face! Mwaahaaahaaahaaaar!

[aliscrapper]

Deffinatly going now woo hoo will be the saturday!Its a birthday present lol i know it will be a little late as my bdays today but still worth the wait lol.... I am just to excited now i cant wait it feels like christmas!

Hugs Leona x

Happy Birthday Leona! I got my Ally Pally ticket for my birthday too; back in June - but what a fab birthday pressie - I've been getting more and more excited as the day draws near!!! lol!

[sweetpea555]

I know i feel like a kid! so many stalls so little time lol how i see i dont think my brain will cope!

Also i have just been to craft for crafters which was cool i have been before but i like to go to top up on storage and bits and bobs!

Hugs Leona x

[aliscrapper]

I know i feel like a kid! so many stalls so little time lol how i see i dont think my brain will cope!

Also i have just been to craft for crafters which was cool i have been before but i like to go to top up on storage and bits and bobs!

Hugs Leona x


I've never been to Ally Pally before; but heard so many people say how fab it is - can't wait - have a distinct feeling that I may be going back next year! lol!

Ali
x

[sweetpea555]

Ali i must agree wiht you, but thats all depndant on how much i spend lol....

My oh is a arsenal fan and i did think about maybe swapping ally pally to the sunday and taking him to the arsenal match on saturday but we would have to do a hospitality day and its a shocking £650.00 for the both of us!!!!

Hugs Leona x

[aliscrapper]

Ali i must agree wiht you, but thats all depndant on how much i spend lol....

My oh is a arsenal fan and i did think about maybe swapping ally pally to the sunday and taking him to the arsenal match on saturday but we would have to do a hospitality day and its a shocking £650.00 for the both of us!!!!

Hugs Leona x

That's funny Leona cos my OH is an Arsenal fan too!! lol! I often feel guilty about spending so much money on stash; when the only real thing my OH is into is Arsenal and it is just so impossible; not to mention pricey to get tickets to go and see Arsenal!

Ali
X

[sweetpea555]

Wow ali lol does that mean your a gunner as well then? I have turned lol i would love to go but yes your right it is really costly to get the tickets! but hey ho he likes me to be happy ;)

[aliscrapper]

Wow ali lol does that mean your a gunner as well then? I have turned lol i would love to go but yes your right it is really costly to get the tickets! but hey ho he likes me to be happy ;)

Apparently "I am a Gunner"!! lol! I would love to go and see Arsenal as it would make my OH happy and I must admit (having been to a few footie games) altho I obviously wouldn't admit to it - I do quite enjoy the game! lol! Is quite funny when my OH and I get together with my friend who is a Spurs fan! lol!

[INKY]

I'm going, hoping to get some stampbord. Any ideas who might have some there?

Sara

[cockneycrafter]

I am going on the Saturday 27th with my daughter :) can't wait yahooooo

[Kay2]

I'm going on the Saturday as well and I am going with my daughter, lol

[sweetpea555]

Wont be long now adies till we will all be there...

I have started my list but its starting to get a little to long i think but i spose i do have the car so i will be ok i think !

I just want things i have wanted for a while and stock up on the things i deffinatly need i think! But i am on the lookout for some papers i think i have a thing for them lol...

Hugs leona x

[Lynnda]

I keep working on lists, but it is all getting to exciting plus there is always something I see that I didn't know existed

[kipper]

hi i am going and am getting excited, so much so i cant think what to buy, need to make a list but cant think of what to get, what i need, help me compile a list!!!!! so far i want nestabilities but not sure if anyone gonna have them there, and can they go through the big shot or do i need a cuttlebug.katharine

[Lynnda]

I bought the squares and scalloped squares at the Hull show and the guy said they would be at Ally Pally for me to get some more.
He said they were expecting lots of lovely new dies but they might not be there for AP! they actually sounded very nice so could mean more money!!
they do go through Big Shot by the way

[sweetpea555]

I couldnt help you katherine otherwise myour list would be as big as mine lol... i am currently looking for a mimi tote well all the bundle actually and trying to work it out the best way to do it! does anyone have a tote and is it any good?

HUgs Leona x

[cockneycrafter]

I'm going on the Saturday as well and I am going with my daughter, lol

probably see you there then lol

[aliscrapper]

I keep working on lists, but it is all getting to exciting plus there is always something I see that I didn't know existed

I don't know where to start with my list either! lol! I know mentally in my head what things I need - but have never been to Ally Pally so don't know who sells what! lol:

[fiona2277]

im not thinking of a list yet, it will get too long and out of control if i start too early!! last years was all colour coded in order of importance :lol:

[Wisher]

i'm the same - think I may be in the market for one of the figerguard trimmer (like the scallop blade) some nestabilities (getting the cricut out is sometimes not worth the bother for just one shape) and some of the cricut deep cut stuff (if it is around yet)

[aliscrapper]

i'm the same - think I may be in the market for one of the figerguard trimmer (like the scallop blade) some nestabilities (getting the cricut out is sometimes not worth the bother for just one shape) and some of the cricut deep cut stuff (if it is around yet)

Excuse my ignorance Gill; but what is the figerguard trimmer??

[harrysmum]

Just found out i have a babysitter!!!!!!!!! whooooooo hooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!! so i can go. I cannot wait!!!:D:D:D

[sweetpea555]

wooo hooo wendy im sure your so excited now youhave the babysitter i would be aswell if it was me!

HUgs Leona x

[kipper]

thankyou lynnda glad nestabilities will go through bigshot, now i can start my list, i did have the threading water punch on my list until i went to a lovely shop in rainham yesterday-i go there quite a lot-and got it for 8.99 bargain me thinks!!!
well i am so looking forward to it, do we know what shops-stalls will be there yet.

[whoopidoo]

I don't know where to start with my list either! lol! I know mentally in my head what things I need - but have never been to Ally Pally so don't know who sells what! lol:


Me too. Am hoping to browse... if I can get near anything that is! :P Only thing I really want is some grungeboard.

[kipper]

does anyone know if anyone will be selling the nestabilities.

[vikki@CaptureTheMagic]

Creative Expressions who organise the show distribute Nestabilities so I would have thought they would have them on their stand :) We are looking forward to going - see you all there :)

[whoopidoo]

What are they?

[leigh11]

What are they?

have no idea about nestablilities--sorry :(

[whoopidoo]

Ooh. Found them Leigh: Here (http://marcopaper.com/wizardnestabilities.htm) Does anyone know how you use these? Would they work in a cuttlebug? (She asks hopefully :P)

[vikki@CaptureTheMagic]

Yes they do, and a Big Shot :) We stock them but won't be taking them with us.

[leigh11]

Ooh. Found them Leigh: Here (http://marcopaper.com/wizardnestabilities.htm) Does anyone know how you use these? Would they work in a cuttlebug? (She asks hopefully :P)


NOW THATS NAUGHTY!!!!!!!!!!!


Now i NEED them :lol::lol:

[leigh11]

Yes they do, and a Big Shot :) We stock them but won't be taking them with us.

no room ;) ;) ;)

[vikki@CaptureTheMagic]

too true - but we can always bring orders with us :) And I'll try not to leave them in the van :) :) :) Just sorting out stock right now to be taking with us - and I'm so excited about it :) I just hope you all like it too!!

[leigh11]

too true - but we can always bring orders with us :) And I'll try not to leave them in the van :) :) :) Just sorting out stock right now to be taking with us - and I'm so excited about it :) I just hope you all like it too!!

don't think there is any doubt we'll like it :lol: :lol:

[peechy]

leigh and carmen, you sooo need some nesties:lol:

ooo vikki, cant wait to have a good looksie at your goodies!!

[leigh11]

leigh and carmen, you sooo need some nesties:lol:

ooo vikki, cant wait to have a good looksie at your goodies!!


i've just been checking them out---and i agree :D

[sweetpea555]

Oh girls your making me to excited now lol... i cant wait now only about a weekish to go wooo hoooo it will be here sooner than we think!

I just hope theres lots of goodies for me, im looking for some bo bunny word books oooo im so excited yay yay yay...

Hugs Leona x

[whoopidoo]

There y'go Leigh we've officially been told we NEED them. On the list they go! :lol: Can imagine tugowars going on now :P

[leigh11]

i'll def fight you for them :D

are you going sat?

[peechy]

I know!! I keep thinking it's October and then I just looked on the site and it's like next week!! whoooohooooo!!!:D

[whoopidoo]

I am. Going with dd1. Can't wait :D

Vikki, just been looking in your shop! How are you supposed to pick just one shape? How have I not seen these before??

[peechy]

ooops, i forgot to refresh!! can just imagine you too fighting over the nesties!! but how will you choose which ones you need?? ;)

[leigh11]

its a difficult choice :D

i'm going with my sis--just thought---if we get the ducks back before then-and we need to do the 'extra' swap, we could do it then :D

[whoopidoo]

There's an idea. What shall we do? Carry a red rose or something so we know each other? :D :lol: Oh dear all this excitement is going to my head.

[peechy]

:lol: I know quite a few uksers meet up on vikki's stall around lunchtime.

[vikki@CaptureTheMagic]

Oh girls your making me to excited now lol... i cant wait now only about a weekish to go wooo hoooo it will be here sooner than we think!

I just hope theres lots of goodies for me, im looking for some bo bunny word books oooo im so excited yay yay yay...

Hugs Leona x

I am very very optimistic that we will have the new Bo Bunny word books in by then - they shipped today :) Fingers crossed they get here in time ...

[vikki@CaptureTheMagic]

I am. Going with dd1. Can't wait :D

Vikki, just been looking in your shop! How are you supposed to pick just one shape? How have I not seen these before??

with difficulty ...:lol:

[vikki@CaptureTheMagic]

Definitely - we are there all day :) Someone needs to pick a time :) I hope you like Halloween :) :)

[whoopidoo]

:lol: I was all smug thinking I was only going to be looking for grungeboard (will you be taking any of that? :D) and I would probably come home with loads of money to spend... now I'm wondering if I've saved enough! :lol:


I looooove Halloween. Spill! What are you taking?

[vikki@CaptureTheMagic]

loads of halloween stash :) Imaginisce, hopefully Little Yellow Bicycle if it gets here in time, K&Co and some incredibly scrummy other halloween stuff ... you'll just have to wait until next weekend to see it :)

[leigh11]

oooooooooooooh i love halloween stuff :D :D

lunchtime at vikki'c is a great idea :D i'll have my UKS badge on (but then so will loads of others :lol: )

lets hope we have our ducks by then :D

[hot potato]

Make sure you wear some kind of badge with UKS on, I have a luggagae label attacthed to my UKS bag and it does work as I had fellow UKS stop and talk.....Janina

[peechy]

well i'm glad i didn't have my badge on last time as i caused a rukus at the shuttle bus stop!! Massive box... massive queue.... long wait for bus.... people stampeding the bus when it came and me left clutching massive box LOLOLOL then some lovely people took pity on me and bustled me on, holding the box and my bags till I got on and then at the end too!! How embarrassing!!:nono: :D

[whoopidoo]

:lol:

Where'd you get the badges? May have to get one.

[peechy]

you can get them from here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=837&Itemid=65)(uks merchandise) or many people make their own. I made a big one that I tied with ribbon to my case.

[hot potato]

Hi Peechy, what day are you going? If you go on the Saturday I'm going to be looking out for some 'mad woman' catching the shuttle bus LOL Janina.

[peechy]

:lol: I'll hopefully be going on the saturday

[whoopidoo]

Off to order me a badge. Will have to look out for you all :D It's been very hard to resist all the sales going on at the moment!

[scrappylyn]

Never been to Ally Pally before, so some questions.... :D

Do I need to make sure I have cash, or will the stallholders take plastic?
Is it PC to bring a bag on wheels, or is that considered bad form? :D
Which is the best day to go?

Thanks
Lyn

[maddiejane]

ooh just got myself the trolley coin thing. don't like wearing badges so i can attach this somewhere instead:)

[JaneH]

Never been to Ally Pally before, so some questions.... :D

Do I need to make sure I have cash, or will the stallholders take plastic?
Is it PC to bring a bag on wheels, or is that considered bad form? :D
Which is the best day to go?

Thanks
Lyn

Some take plastic but they have a minimum sale amount (usually £10 or more), so best to have plenty of cash. It also avoids queues at the card tills. I've never gotten out of there for less than £200 (cash and cards combined) and sometimes much more than that!

I take a small bag on wheels and I try to be very, very careful with it to not bump into people or block anyone. In the stalls, it's more trouble than it's worth, but I'd never be able to carry everything without it. Especially THIS year, if I go, as I'm just getting over surgery and not supposed to lift or carry ANYthing heavier than a bottle of water! People will just have to growl at me (and they DO sometimes).

[maddiejane]

I was thinking of just taking some of my less bulky shopping bags. my trolley on wheels is abit dilapidated (sp?) so dare not take that! Plus i am now taking hubby so he can carry stuff aswell now:)

[scrappylyn]

I was thinking of just taking some of my less bulky shopping bags. my trolley on wheels is abit dilapidated (sp?) so dare not take that! Plus i am now taking hubby so he can carry stuff aswell now:)

Hmm - take hubby?

Pro - he can carry everything
Con - he'll see how much I spend!! :blink:

[maddiejane]

Mine was paying so would have known anyway :D

Hmm - take hubby?

Pro - he can carry everything
Con - he'll see how much I spend!! :blink:

[scraplori]

Just popping in to say Hi to everyone! We will be on Stand 20. Am so looking forward to the show. It so fab and well organized. Soooooo much to do in the meantime though! We have had heaps of goodies coming in over the last couple of weeks, (I haven't even finished pricing it all) and we have loads more arriving this week. Assuming it arrives in time, we will be bringing the latest yummies from Tim Holtz, Autumn Leaves, Basic Grey, Maya Road, Fancy Pants, Bazzill, Prima, Making Memories, Teresa Collins, Round It Alls, Fiskars Treading Water Punch, Ali Edwards' new book, Elsie's Recipe Box and that is just a taster! And Christmas will be in the air at Scrap Revolution!

Advice
Someone suggested bringing cash and that is definitely the best advice as it is so much quicker - so less standing in queues and more browsing time! Also we sometimes have problems with our CC machine at the really busy times and so cash becomes the only option.

What day to come?
Saturday is very busy - so if you want to avoid the rush then aim for Sunday. But if you want first dibs on the new stuff Saturday is when you will get the choice. Peeps do grab what they want the minute they see it cos they know it will be gone by the time they get back.

Wheely totes - they do take a lot of room and I would imagine they would be cumbersome to manage in a crowd so only bring one if you have to - another idea may be to bring a couple of 12x12ish bags with shoulder straps as they don't weigh you down so much. If you are driving there, you could then unload them to the car. I have seen many hubbies who come along as bag carriers! LOL! Or if you are coming with a friend you could take it in turns to offload to the car. HTH.

[cockneycrafter]

I am going on the Saturday with my dd1 and can't wait...this will be my first visit to alley pally so don't know what to expect. but i'm getting really excited now!!!

[clueless26]

I'm going on Saturday!!! I will try and make a badge this week that says UKS on it. I will probably be wearing my pink scrapbooking shirt that says Work is for people who don't scrapbook... so give me a shout if you see me!

[aliscrapper]

I'm going on Saturday too - my first visit - getting really excited!!!!

[clueless26]

I've been going for a couple of years now... love it...still find the one in April a bit better. It is true when you find something you like get it because if you go back to get it... then it will be gone!!

[cockneycrafter]

I'm going on Saturday!!! I will try and make a badge this week that says UKS on it. I will probably be wearing my pink scrapbooking shirt that says Work is for people who don't scrapbook... so give me a shout if you see me!

I will be wearing my uks badge so will look out for you .......love the T-shirt where did you get that from....i would love one of those (giggles)

[leigh11]

there is an australian company that has some fabby t-shirts, key rings, magnets, mugs etc here (http://www.beyondscrapbooking.com.au/) !

[clueless26]

I got it from a shop in the Ohio, USA called Archivers. It is made just for them and they have quite a few different ones. I'm going to have my mom get me a couple different ones next time she goes there.

If you ever go to the US look out for that shop as it is one of the best shops for scrapbooking!!

[germgirl]

I was wandering around the house this morning, when I was suddenly struck by the thought that Ally Pally was today! Seeing as it was 11 am and I wasnt dressed, I got really grumpy, thinking I'd missed it.
Fortunately, I was wrong :)
So, see you next Sunday! I've managed to save £120 in £1 coins over the last few months, so thats my spending money (I'll change it up for notes, I wont be lugging around coins!)
I'm very much looking forward to it, I've got no list and nothing I particularly want apart from some 'greetings' stamps. but I bet I'll easily spend my £120 :)

[clueless26]

I was wandering around the house this morning, when I was suddenly struck by the thought that Ally Pally was today! Seeing as it was 11 am and I wasnt dressed, I got really grumpy, thinking I'd missed it.
Fortunately, I was wrong :)
So, see you next Sunday! I've managed to save £120 in £1 coins over the last few months, so thats my spending money (I'll change it up for notes, I wont be lugging around coins!)
I'm very much looking forward to it, I've got no list and nothing I particularly want apart from some 'greetings' stamps. but I bet I'll easily spend my £120 :)

Lol I nearly thought the same thing on friday as I drive past Ally Pally every day on the way to my work and I saw people going in and out and thought OMG it's this weekend and my tickets haven't came yet!! I was freaking out and when I got home I had my tickets in the post and realised that it was NEXT weekend so my nerves soon calmed :)

[darm]

i am going Saturday too :) we have organized a big coach laod of us to go which is cool. see you all there

[whoopidoo]

Jackie that's roughly what I've got saved. We went to EuroDisney in the summer hols for a couple of days and I was grumbling about the price of souveniers. My OH said 'how about what we don't spend we split and you can take yours to Ally Pally and I'll buy a few birdy bits.' You guessed it - we came home with a fridge magnet between us and change the euros back for this! :lol: :lol:

Leigh I love the fridge magnets on that site! :lol:

[misteejay]

I'm going on the Saturday with Mum...she'll be sat in a little blue disabled scooter and I won't be far away :D

[Kay2]

I'm going on Saturday too! I'm going to try and get a UKS badge made, but if I don't I'll keep an eye out for the rest of you. I'll by with DD2 who will probably have a sulky look on her face! lol

[hot potato]

Looks like there's loads of us going on the Saturday, so hope to see some of you.I'll look out for UKS badges. If anyone wants to join us for coffee we meet at 3pm on Saturday in the cafe nearest to CTM stand(half way down the hall on left hand side) we like to show what we've bought and root out the goodies......Janina

[beaver]

Some of us are going Sunday most of the Ruby snippers will be there

[germgirl]

Just had a brainwave and invited my dads partner to come with me :) she scraps but doesnt live near a decent craft shop and she never shops online - she'll be like a kid in a sweet shop!
I'll apologise in advance now to anyone she knocks over in her shopping frenzy :)

[noctrl]

May be invest in some reins then, or you will be constantly having to locate her. You see it at eveyshow, the pepole having converstaions with complete strangers because the person they were talking to have darted off to grab something!!!

[JaneH]

May be invest in some reins then, or you will be constantly having to locate her. You see it at eveyshow, the pepole having converstaions with complete strangers because the person they were talking to have darted off to grab something!!!

I've seen first-timers walking around looking shell-shocked. :lol: Last time I was standing in the queue waiting for the doors to open and talking with two women (who came together). One of them had made 'a few cards' and the other had made only one. The latter asked me 'What is scrapbooking?' I nearly choked! I explained as well as I could, then just shook my head and told her to take a deep breath when she got inside and go slow. I always wonder how those two made out! ;)

[kipper]

last year i took a friend that i had got into scrapbooking and she was the same, very shocked and didnt really know where to start, i am taking her again this saturday but she is more prepared, ooh it sounds so close when you say this saturday, getting very excited as i have been saving for quite awhile and have a few pounds to spend,cant wait.katharine

[kipper]

hi does anyone know if any of the sponsers that are going are going to have any of the lovely riffraff shapes, esp trees and birds, not sure if this in right place, just wondered if they taking to ally pally

[sweetpea555]

I couldnt tell you sorry kipper....

God im so excited...... i dont kno how much to take at all really i dont want to take a bit and then not have enough but i dont want to take to much and spend it all lol.... decisions decisions!

And its next week ahhhhhh im excited so much hee hee i feel like a child on christmas eve lol...

Leona x

[Emmyloo]

I'm going on the Sunday this time, I cant wait!!! Its just after my birthday too, so will be spending lots!!! Am taking my younger cousin too, who's into cardmaking - I cant wait to see her face!!!!

[beaver]

How can i book any of the classes and what are they? sorry nice but dim lady hear

[leigh11]

How can i book any of the classes and what are they? sorry nice but dim lady hear

there aren't any this time :(

[sarahm]

I have just got my ticket for saturday, just need to make my shopping list now.

[cockneycrafter]

Not long now !!!!!! Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[fiona2277]

ok really stoopid question but I will be able to buy tickets when I get there wont I ??? only just realised that Mum thought I had ordered them and I thought mum had ordered them but neither of us has and its proberly too late for the post to get here now??

[whoopidoo]

Think so - think by ordering online you got a discount but can still buy on the door :D

[fiona2277]

phew!! was getting worried then!! thanks

[leigh11]

yes, you can still get them on the door :D

[vikki@CaptureTheMagic]

yes, you can still get them on the door :D

what is your countdown ticker to? I thought it was to AP but now I can see it isn't :)

[leigh11]

to my first retreat :D :D :D

[Lynnda]

I am getting so excited now, we are travelling down on Friday, send DS to grandmas having a weekend away!!
I am not sure my OH really knows what he has let himself in for.
Hope to see lots of faces to go with the names from the forum

[vikki@CaptureTheMagic]

to my first retreat :D :D :D

aaahhhhh :)

[leigh11]

:lol::lol::lol:

[clueless26]

I am so excited it almost feels like christmas. Having 2 things happen so close together is too exciting for me.... and them both being crafty related it so great... roll on sat and the 1st of oct!

[aliscrapper]

My OH said to me "I just hope you won't be disappointed" (as I've never been before) D'oh - he just doesn't get it - loads of stalls selling fab stash - how could I be disappointed!!! lol!

[leigh11]

My OH said to me "I just hope you won't be disappointed" (as I've never been before) D'oh - he just doesn't get it - loads of stalls selling fab stash - how could I be disappointed!!! lol!

i can definitley say--you will NOT be disappointed :D

OH may be when he sees the credit card bill tho :lol::lol:

[Legoluce]

Getting quite excited now. Although a bit too excited!!

I had a really bizarre dream last night... I dreamt I went to the show, went all around but forgot to collect some stuff i ordered from vikki and didn't get round the whole show so I was all confused about how I missed loads of stuff!

You know the Making Memories noteworthy range has the die cut 12x12 sheets in the nice shapes etc? In my dream shops were selling acrylic stamps in those diecut shapes so they were these huge stamps! How mad is that??

And then I had to go back the next day to collect my order!


Vikki, I pm'd you regarding a question about the stamps I asked about :)

[vikki@CaptureTheMagic]

:) :) Have just replied to your pm :) Only 4 days to go :) :)

[harrysmum]

We are all like kids waiting to go to a sweet shoo. hmmmmmmmm wonder if anyone is going to have the new MME lines with them!!! ???

[Legoluce]

I always feel so inspired after AP because of all the products and it really puts me in a scrapping mode with the build up and then the lovely stuff you take home. I seem to get more excited each time!

[leigh11]

i'm not sure what is happening on sat now :( Just been informed by DARLING HUSBAND that he is doing overtime this weekend AAAAARRRGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH
so looks like i may be bringing a very 'lets touch everything' 5 year old with me :(:(:(

[whoopidoo]

I'm not sure what's happening as I have had a tummy bug since the weekend - initially thought it was food poiseningbut have since found out my bil has the same thing so me and bubba are laid up making smelly noises :( I'm meant to be driving my dad to hospital for keyhole surgery on his knee at 7.30am tomorrow too! Oh I hope it clears by Saturday!!

[leigh11]

fingers crossed for you hun :wub:

[amcmen]

Does anyone know if there will be someone seling Technique Tuesday Stamps? I am after the Skin Deep pack! Thank you.

I will be there on Saturday and Sunday at the Clevercuts/Stamps Away stall, do some and say hello :)

Anna x

[Legoluce]

Hope everyone who is ill/facing complications etc gets to go! Fingers crossed for you all!

[Wisher]

so0000.....who is going to be there on saturday??? and am i right in thinking we can place an order with a sponsor and pick it up at the show?

[leigh11]

yep--you can with CTM (Vikki :D)

I'll be there on Sat (whether i'll have company of the 5year old kind is still unknown :D)

[Lynnda]

I think most stands will be happy to bring product for you if you contact them. it must be easier than try to guess what to pack

[vikki@CaptureTheMagic]

so0000.....who is going to be there on saturday??? and am i right in thinking we can place an order with a sponsor and pick it up at the show?

Definitely = and thanks Lesley :) If there is something specific you are after, particularly with regards to individual papers and/or items of low stock levels, this can be a good way of securing what you are after. If you want to order online with us and pay and collect and the show, then please select payment by cheque and note which day you would like to collect in the shipping comments box :)

[vikki@CaptureTheMagic]

PS and please if possible do this before close of business on Thursday to enable us to process it in time :)

[acampbell]

you lot made me sooooooo jealous me sil werent going as we didnt really need anything me and sis are now going on sunday and i just had to tell someone who understands my excitement but i only hav a few days to prepare a shopping list but im sure thats enough time never been on a sunday before so am looking forwrd to it being a bit calmer
anne

[aliscrapper]

you lot made me sooooooo jealous me sil werent going as we didnt really need anything me and sis are now going on sunday and i just had to tell someone who understands my excitement but i only hav a few days to prepare a shopping list but im sure thats enough time never been on a sunday before so am looking forwrd to it being a bit calmer
anne

I understand your excitement! It's all I can talk about and my OH keeps looking at me blankley!:lol:

[harrysmum]

I understand your excitement! It's all I can talk about and my OH keeps looking at me blankley!:lol:

same here!!!!:rolleyes:

[chocolate_ee]

Definitely = and thanks Lesley :) If there is something specific you are after, particularly with regards to individual papers and/or items of low stock levels, this can be a good way of securing what you are after. If you want to order online with us and pay and collect and the show, then please select payment by cheque and note which day you would like to collect in the shipping comments box :)

One of everything please Vikki !:lol:

[starbeval]

Is anyone going on the Sunday planning to meet up?
I'd like to say hi to other UKS'ers :)

Sue

[harrysmum]

One of everything please Vikki !:lol:

what she said!!! :)

[Legoluce]

This week feels sooo slow....

[maddiejane]

The only thing on my list really is a making memories precsicion (sp) trimmer. Haven't found any of the sellers with any yet though:(
I do want some Nestabilities too but as my 1st trip i am just looking forward to going anyway!!

[darm]

i have nothing on my list but am soo excited, never been before :) money money money lol have a feeling i dont have enough....

[Legoluce]

Would quite like the fiskars threading water punch thing if I see it anywhere. Already ordered stuff from CTM!

[vikki@CaptureTheMagic]

Would quite like the fiskars threading water punch thing if I see it anywhere. Already ordered stuff from CTM!

Lucy, we have the punch too - do you want me to put one aside with your other bits :)

[vikki@CaptureTheMagic]

One of everything please Vikki !:lol:

It could be arranged .... some kind of special deal perhaps??

[leigh11]

One of everything please Vikki !:lol:

:o only one--surely you need 2 of all the yummy papers :lol: