SECC Glasgow

[Mrs Mac]

SECC Glasgow 23rd-26th October

We are on the waiting list for a space, hopefull I might here today, but even if I dont get in, this is the biggest craft show in Scoltand. Whos all planning on an early Christmas treat in October?

Any sponsors going?

[dipurves]

We're going through with a car full from Dundee :)

[Tontodollydog]

We are all coming along from Stewarton but still heartbroken Art from the Heart won't b there.

[Anne C]

I am going with some friends hope you get a place Mrs Mac, really want those Christmas stamps:lol:

[Elin]

Me!!!! Fingers crossed you get a stand Karen!

[carol57]

Us girls from Dunoon are going.Will certainly make a day of it.

[Mrs Mac]

Spent a long time on the phone yesterday and it does not look good for getting a space.

Was invited down to have a look behind the scenes but I have been there as a shopper and dont think that there is an big secrets I need to take 3 days off work to find out.

With the way trade is some one might pull out, she had 5 last minuet pull outs last time but does not think there will be any for October. There is a list of stands up on the web site for those who want toc check out whos there.

[Elin]

Karen would you be ready for a last minute pull out? It's a lot of work to get ready for.:( Shame you couldn't tout your wares in the carpark from a van!:lol::lol:

[Minnie]

Snap Elin I was thinking the same thing.
I'm going with Amanda and the rest of the Stewarton Scrap Dollies, must change my counter

[Mrs Mac]

Karen would you be ready for a last minute pull out? It's a lot of work to get ready for.:( Shame you couldn't tout your wares in the carpark from a van!:lol::lol:

Yipe an old VW camper van in hot pink:
or a old ice cream van with a musical horn:lol:

[Elin]

:lol: I even have a campervan stamp for your business cards to hand out inside!:lol:

[cindersmcphee]

I am going on Sunday, always take hubby to carry my bags

[Elin]

I am going on Sunday, always take hubby to carry my bags

:o! but then he sees everything you buy!:o Definatly a man free zone with me! Think Dh would rather die than go anyway:lol:

[JAZZY1972]

I am going with my friends Jayne and Vicki, I have never been before so I can't wait. Jay xx

[Pixie mac]

It can't come soon enough for me but may not have alot to spend come back from hols that week[I rite].A small time for the first time girls take a packed lunch.

[Quackas]

Im going as well.... cant wait woooohooooooo.... DD and I will be going with our pre saved budgets :D yayyyyyyyyyyyyyy :lol:

Am hoping realllly hard for you to get a space.... we can shove the 99p ones out of the way!!!!

[Mrs Mac]

I am going too........................we got stand :)

[leeann21]

im hoping to go, im just waiting on my rota coming in from work to see if i have the weekend off :wacko:

[Elin]

Fantastic!! See you there Karen!:D:D:D

[WeeHaggis]

I am going too........................we got stand :)

Are you bringing lots of stash Karen or just stamps?

[Poet Crafty]

I will be there - hoping to see you all ! I am seeing Karen I hope :) I think I will need to design a UKS badge or something :)

[Hevver]

I'm going on the Thursday and can't wait. There isn't any craft shops in the Borders so to be able to actually touch things will be fab!!

[Teaghen]

I'm going too :D not sure what day yet though

[Mrs Mac]

I will be there - hoping to see you all ! I am seeing Karen I hope :) I think I will need to design a UKS badge or something :)

:nono: I will be the one with the paper bag over my head (old UKS joke) but at least it will have some lovely stamping on it now:lol:

[Mrs Mac]

Are you bringing lots of stash Karen or just stamps?

Just stamps, but they say if we demo we need to have the other things to sell too. I would much rather pass the trade on to another stand as to demo I would need
acrylic block
stazon
pens
blender and then if we take it on to a card, trimmer , paper, gems, ribbon........

I might take the whisper christmas gift set as you are getting all three sets for the price on one, but its bulky and we only have a little stand.

I dont know, I have not slept much thinking over how to show them off, which ones to take, security, payments etc
:blink:

[Quackas]

Well Karen I will be there for a good nosy.... i would take more than you think you need. It get very busy and hectic :)

Im going to make a badge.. going to use my duck stamp and might do a robo name lol.... oh how sad am i!!!!

[Floppy]

Hey everyone, seeing as most of you are going to the SECC in October, I was wondering if any of you had been to the one in March of this year? I bought some lovely handmade mulberry flowers from a stand called Purple Elephant. Unfortunately they don't have a website and are not on the stand list for this show in October. I am having trouble finding anyone who sells the same flowers, and as I am running low, I am desperately trying to get some more! Do any of you remember that stand? Does anyone know where I can get the same stuff from again? I was so looking forward to stocking up at the show but was really disappointed when I checked out the lists of exhibitors and they were not on it! Any help is greatly appreciated!

Floppy

[Elin]

Hiya Floppy. Welcome to UKS!

I can't quite remember the shop but were they prima flowers in a bottle? Or aunty sarah's bloomers (http://www.sarahscardsltd.com/shop/213/254/index.htm) or angel kisses (http://www.scrappingangels.co.uk/zencart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=165_176) ones? Many of the sponsors have these ones.

[craftycuthbert]

Hi Floppy, did the stand also sell stamps? If so I have the details of the website but since it is non sponsor I don't want to get into bother posting here... gimmie a shout

Heather

[elaine1000]

Just stamps, but they say if we demo we need to have the other things to sell too. I would much rather pass the trade on to another stand as to demo I would need
acrylic block
stazon
pens
blender and then if we take it on to a card, trimmer , paper, gems, ribbon........

I might take the whisper christmas gift set as you are getting all three sets for the price on one, but its bulky and we only have a little stand.

I dont know, I have not slept much thinking over how to show them off, which ones to take, security, payments etc
:blink:

Doesn't matter if it is a little stand, I'll still sniff it out, Karen! :P Look forward to seeing you there... :rolleyes:

[Floppy]

Hi Elin, thanks for the welcome :)

Unfortunately they are not either of the ones you suggested! Although they could be similar ish to the angel kisses...I have a photo, which would help...is it ok to post it here?

Hi Heather, As far as I know they didn't have a website, and I don't remember seeing stamps but can't be sure! I hadn't yet tried stamping in March so wouldn't have been that interested in stamps...I will be at this show though!

Flops

[Elin]

Floppy yes! A photo would help. Have a go but I'm not sure if you can post one until you have had more posts so keep chatting !

[Poet Crafty]

Hi girls

FLOPPY - Purple Elephant, I actually spoke to the guy who owns the stall and he explained to me they are actually based in the far east (I think Thailand) and only make a couple of UK trips per year so they are only avail through the shows. This is the only show I saw him at though. Hope this helps and explains why you can't track them down, I hope they are there this year as well.

OK, I will wear my crop badge so if no one says hi I will be annoyed !

[Floppy]

I think you might be right that I need more posts first but will have a go at putting on a photo later!

Poet Crafty, I think we are talking about the same guy here! Glad someone remembered! I seen some of the same flowers in someone's ebay shop ages ago and they said they were from Thailand too, so that makes sense...Unfortunately I can't remember who's shop it was and can't seem to find it again! Maybe they'll be at the craft fair next year...I have been so looking forward to stocking up and will be really disappointed if I can't get any in a couple of weeks :(

Suzanne

[scotgal]

Can someone point me in the direction of a list of the stands please?

[skye38]

This is it here
http:/www.ichf.co.uk/exhibitors_list.php?show=49
hope this works

[scotgal]

hmmm... no can't get that to work

[wombat]

maybe this will work

http://www.ichf.co.uk/exhibitors_list.php?show=49

[Annette25]

I'm going with a bus load from Ellon. I've never been before so don't know what to expect. Are there bargains? Are there classes? Any tips on how to spend my time?

[maggiemae]

No classes - ocasionally there are some makes & takes but these are few and far between. Quite a few stands have people doing demos. Some stands have offers on but in recent years these have been less and less. Basically it is just good to go and see a huge range of stash in real life rather than photos online.
Its normally very busy at the weekends - if you are having lunch there I recommend going earlier or later than normal to try and beat the rush. There is usually somewhere you can sit if you take your own packed lunch with you.

There will also be demonstrations in the craft theatre - see attached schedule

[Annette25]

Great tip about the packed lunch. I hate being hungry! We're stopping on the way up the road for a high tea but I'll need something to keep me going, so I'll make sure I have some snacks with me.

[TeaJenny]

I usually spent most time talking to Dyan at Art from the Heart - shame she wont be there. I can go to Craftology anytime. Craft at Home was good last year, but I am not convinced I will go...havent any cash anyway!!

[debs35]

i go every year with my daughter but sadly i cant go she's 8months pregnant and she's been trying for years this is her second baby and only because she had pcos which was stopping her i dont want anything to happen if we go but there is always next year and i wanted to get the gold and silver mirri card which was only 10 sheets for a £1-00 and im still using the lot i got last year
rae
ps good luck to everyone who's going

[debs35]

i go every year with my mum but sadly i cant go im 8months pregnant and ive been trying for years this is my second baby and only because i had pcos which was stopping me i dont want anything to happen if we go but there is always next year and i wanted to get the gold and silver mirri card which was only 10 sheets for a £1-00 and im still using the lot i got last year
debs35
ps good luck to everyone who's going

[scotgal]

maybe this will work

http://www.ichf.co.uk/exhibitors_list.php?show=49

Thanks Pam :)

[Mrs Mac]

Well girls I have spend a day packing for the show, have no idea what the show is going to be like but I had better pack my slippers and plenty chocolate :)

5 days of fun and games ahead for us, we travel down on Wednesday to set up and then a mad dash around Glagow for anything we have forgotten.

I will be delighted if anyone stopped by and says hello

[Hullabaloo]

Poet Crafty,
Me and Poohface will both be there on saturday. we're so excited it's quite sad really!! Poohface has saved up all her birthday cash but as payday and my birthday are BOTH on the following Thursday it looks like I'll just be carrying her bags!! If you need a ticket give me a shout. (Same if if you fancy meeting up.)

[Elin]

Karen you'll definatly need your slippers!:lol: I'm coming with pals on Friday. Can't wait!

Have a safe journey down. Are you stopping somewhere nice?

[Mrs Mac]

Elin,other side of the river on paisley road, swallow hotel , but its just a bed for the night as I dont think we will be fit for anything else:lol:

[Elin]

Great for falling into bed then!!

[Quackas]

Im planning on going on Saturday with DD :) she has some money and wants stamps :)

Will no doubt be over to play at your stall LOL

[dipurves]

DD and I are going with some friends on Saturday so no doubt we will see you there :)

[sunic]

I'm going on Thursday with a couple of friends, only problem my car is too small, one friend can't drive and the other is a bit unsure about driving in Glasgow. So we are taking hubby's van woohoo a trasit van full of goodies!!!:lol: :nono: :rolleyes:

[sam c]

I'm going tomorrow yay!

[skye38]

I am going tomorrow can't wait !!

[peggiey]

I'll be there Friday morning bright & early

[Corrina]

I'll be there Friday morning bright & early

Oh that's a shame as I'm going with Sunic in the van so there might not be anything left to buy.:ph34r:

[Hullabaloo]

Ooh Let us know if there's anything fabulous that we simply MUST have!!

[DanityDoll]

i'm going on saturday with my friends jay and jaynee, i can't wait!!! it''s my first time going to the show and i am excited!!!!

[Corrina]

i'm going on saturday with my friends jay and jaynee, i can't wait!!! it''s my first time going to the show and i am excited!!!!

I'm so sorry but there definitely won't be anything left for you to buy,B)but Peggie, Hils and I can show you what you all missed at the crop, :lol::lol::lol:

[DanityDoll]

I'm so sorry but there definitely won't be anything left for you to buy,B)but Peggie, Hils and I can show you what you all missed at the crop, :lol::lol::lol:

haha, thanks for that!!! :lol: if you buy it all i will just have to hijack your car on the way home and steal it all :ph34r::ph34r::ph34r: :lol:

seriously tho, have fun!!!

[Magwi]

I usually spent most time talking to Dyan at Art from the Heart - shame she wont be there. I can go to Craftology anytime. Craft at Home was good last year, but I am not convinced I will go...havent any cash anyway!!

Thanks Donna. :thanks:

We, Craft at Home, are at stand D05 this year. We have lots of great offers on Cuttlebug and Bind-It-All, and Lindsay Mason will be with us Friday and Saturday demonstrating new Christmas stamps. All this and so much more!

Hope to see you all there.

[sam c]

just back, really great, some good stuff all round especially Craftwork Cards YUM!!!! Spent loads!

[sunic]

Good time had, I would say there wasn't as much scrapbook choice compaired to card stuff but thats the status quo. Nice to meet Mrs Mac and bring home a good deal on her stamps.

[Corrina]

just back, really great, some good stuff all round especially Craftwork Cards YUM!!!! Spent loads!


Me too and as Sunic says, Mrs Mac was lovely. Craft at Home was good too, great day but cream crackered now. Have fun those who are going tomorrow or at the weekend.

[sugarplum]

I had a great day too but my feet are killing me It was nice to say hello at the sugar nellie stand. Strangely enough I hardly spent anything this time (not like me) but I got in one of those dithery moods and just couldn't make up my mind about anything. Too much choice I agree there were fewer scrapbooking stands and a lot more bead and jewellery making ones

[Mrs Mac]

*big waves* hi girls well I couldn't believe the news tonight, all that flooding in Glasgow!
I hope everyone got home safe, traffic was pants coming out at night and so much raod works.
Carfwork cards were lovely and so were the girls on the stand, thats were I spent most today................tomorrow it might be something else.
Did say hello on the craft at home stand but I dont think its the girls on UKS that were there.

one day down, three to go :)

[Elin]

Karen you're supposed to be on your own stand!:lol:

[Slayer Emma]

Last minute decision but I'm coming down tomorrow (Saturday) I've booked on a coach trip which picks up near my house thankfully. My Mum was going to meet me there but can't now, so looks like I'll be on my own!

[g61]

Going tomorrow with a friend and friend's friend... I have a short list, not planning to spend much, but will enjoy being able to see, touch, stroke, even *smell* so much stash in one place again! Can't wait!

[Minnie]

Were not going until Sunday. Never been on the last day before anyone know if it's any quieter?

[DanityDoll]

i am quite excited to see what this show is all about, even if i dont get to buy much!!! :lol:

[Susan]

Just to let you all know the car park has now gone up to £5.00!:angry:

There are extensive road works round the SECC so just take your time and follow the diversion signs you will eventually get in:lol: but tonight I waited 25 mins to get out onto the motorway, hopefully it wont be as bad tomorrow!:wacko:

[carol57]

Had a lovely wee day. Space to move around and have a good rummage.Spent a fair bit on bits and bobs but overall really happy with the show.

[Poet Crafty]

LA

Hope you both have a great time. I have lots of problems at home at the moment, so don't know if I can go any more :( No doubt I will see all your goodies at the Dec crop if you havent used them all. Have a great time

Aud
xxxxxx

Poet Crafty,
Me and Poohface will both be there on saturday. we're so excited it's quite sad really!! Poohface has saved up all her birthday cash but as payday and my birthday are BOTH on the following Thursday it looks like I'll just be carrying her bags!! If you need a ticket give me a shout. (Same if if you fancy meeting up.)

[Tontodollydog]

No Lynn _ i don't know if it is any quieter - I guess we will find out x

[Elin]

Another happy bunny here. Thoroughly enjoyed myself today and spent lots.

[peggiey]

We went through last night and got stuck in traffic. We stayed in the hotel at the SECC - it was our wedding anniversary yesterday & we went out in the evening.

This morning I was there just as it opened. Lots of nice stuff. As usual spent a lot at craftworks cards - MME laundry line & Coredinations. Also got the Tinkerbell cricut cart - couldn't resist.

One stall has 20% off BIA pieces if you buy 3 - can't remember the name, begins with Ayr???

Bought my lucky dip for the christmas crop ladies.

Have fun tomorrow everyone

[Elin]

That'll be Ayrcraft!

[Slayer Emma]

I took £100 out the cash machine today - I hope it's enough :lol:

[Minnie]

We will Amanda! Road works oh great I feel road rage already:lol:

[Floppy]

Ditto with the road rage :lol:

I'm hoping to get there tomorrow, but have to do stuff in the morning and have a feeling I won't get there until Sunday now :(

What is the average amount people are spending at this fair? Money is a bit tight here at the mo and I have a wish list as long as my arm! :lol: I know I won't get even half the stuff on my list...:rolleyes:

[TeaJenny]

Thought about going today but as its blowing a gale and lashing rain decided not to bother - not after the flooding in Glasgow and the gridlocked traffic yesterday!!
Have got a £25 voucher for local LSS so going there instead.

[fionaken]

Went on Thursday and had a great time. Managed to spend some money too!!

[catseyes]

Went yesterday(fri) the traffic was a nightmare so was finding the way with the car into the exhibition centre,as usual entrance is closed. But found the main hobby all to be excellent and nice to see some new stalls too,spend what i took and could have spent more for sure but just back from holiday.Travel safe if going today with the high winds and stuff.
hugs susannah

[Corrina]

We went through last night and got stuck in traffic. We stayed in the hotel at the SECC - it was our wedding anniversary yesterday & we went out in the evening.

This morning I was there just as it opened. Lots of nice stuff. As usual spent a lot at craftworks cards - MME laundry line & Coredinations. Also got the Tinkerbell cricut cart - couldn't resist.

One stall has 20% off BIA pieces if you buy 3 - can't remember the name, begins with Ayr???

Bought my lucky dip for the christmas crop ladies.

Have fun tomorrow everyone


Wasn't the MME laundry line lush? I got the green and only saw the pink later, but didn't get it, wish I had nowB).
I didn't know about the lucky dip, what do we spend please so I can get organised?

[Minnie]

Not sure how much I will spend Floppy probably too much but Lorna3348 and I have been saving at work since the last show so it wont hit my bank balance hopefully.
I would think you would spend £50 to £100 what does everyone else think?

[DanityDoll]

oh my gosh i had a FANTASTIC day, i really enjoyed it :D :D and spent lots of money hehe!!!

[Tontodollydog]

I think I won't be spending as much as I did last year :(

[Minnie]

Well you are missing your favourite stall Amanda:(

[Teaghen]

Went today and had a FAB time, didn't spend too much :D it was lovely meeting Mrs Mac and getting my hands on the new Nellies :D

[Mrs Mac]

All home safe and sound?


I loved it, great banter with the girls, very sore feet, had lost the Sugar Nellie Fizz by late Sunday and I am realy sorry if you visited after we were all fizzed out. I can not tell you what hard work that was and I am full of respect for the folks who do shows all the time.

BTY for all of you who need to update your piccy ( Tracey thats you :lol:) and maybe I could not put a name to the face, I am so sorry but it was lovely to meet you all and hear such nice things about your sugar addiction.

Loved Craftwork cards, my fav stand. Stopped wandering about so much on Sunday as my feet were sore even in my slippers and folks would ask me questions on other stands, I should have taken that lovely apron off:rolleyes:

We had never done a show before but other stands says that it has been quiet, Sat seen the most people in the show but not spending as much they said.

[Elin]

Glad you're home safe Karen. Waould you do it again then?:D (has fingers crossed!)

[Mrs Mac]

Nope Elin I dont have to :)
Other stall holders were keen to get exclusive rights to take SN on the road to all the shows so once that contract is signed I will not have to.
A few new retailers in your area too keen to stock them in their shops. So lots of sugar about :)

[Theresa M]

Well done on the show Karen, yes, it is blooming hard work.:lol:

[Mrs Mac]

Where were you Theresa? Did Jan say your were on holiday down south?

[Elin]

That's fab news Karen!:D:D

[Theresa M]

No didn't go this time, we were away for half term.

[WeeHaggis]

No didn't go this time, we were away for half term.

Probably worked out cheaper for you to go on holiday ;)

I enjoyed the show this time - went on Sunday morning expecting to be in and out in half an hour. However it was quite quiet and we didn't leave until after 1 o'clock!

Lack of crowds meant the chance to get a proper look at stuff.

Nice to see Karen and Jacqui (notwithstanding the comments about dirty weekends away in Holland made to my mum!!!).

[Mrs Mac]

Nice to see Karen and Jacqui (notwithstanding the comments about dirty weekends away in Holland made to my mum!!!).



:lol::lol: .............did she believe me:blink:

Poor boy at the hotel asked what we were doing at the SECC....pole dancing I said................he went pink:P

[WeeHaggis]

:lol::lol: .............did she believe me:blink:

Poor boy at the hotel asked what we were doing at the SECC....pole dancing I said................he went pink:P

Course she believed you - it's not like I come back from Holland with any projects completed!!!

:lol: