PaperArts Christmas ESCAPE Chat Friday 30th December

[Fiona]

Chat here, you can mention Christmas but we won't be doing mince pies for refreshments!! Get those relatives to work and escape for the day. A fair few of you are signed up already!!

[Emma]

My and my brand new chocolate fountain will me there...

[Fairysparkle]

Fiona I really want to come but don't know how soon I can actually book in as I may have to be nice to DH first :o
Could you put me on stand by ??????? Please:)

[Carole]

My and my brand new chocolate fountain will me there...

Oooohhh Emma. Can I sit next to your fountain?? :lol:

Hope you can make it Lorraine.

[terri]

What time is the crop?

[Fiona]

10-5 Terri!! Lorraine, book online and then we won't forget to put you down whilst you are "working" on DH!

Chocolate Fountain in the car park please.... :o

[terri]

Oh - some one else here who will have to be nice to her DH! :) Let's see if I remember how too be nice to dh! :P

[terri]

Any classes?

[allyf]

I'll try and come just so I can try and steal the choccie fountain. :D
:-)

[Fiona]

No classes, just selfish cropping time and whatever else we feel like on the day!!

[Fairysparkle]

Well I booked and I informed him did not bother with the nice bit -yet:)

[Fiona]

Just wondering Lorraine, have you "earnt" your day off yet?!

[Fairysparkle]

:lol: Fiona think I have :D I will be there anyway and on the 6th :D

[Fiona]

:D :lol:Well done Lorraine!!

[JoolsG]

I'll be there too :) - no idea what I'll have to work on as I've not unpacked my scrapbooking boxes yet and probably won't now until we move in to our new home :(

Anybody got any photos they want me to scrap :lol:? If I'm organised enough I'll try and order some photos online so I have atleast something to do ...

[Jo Lucy]

I'm coming too!
Managed to eprsuade DH that he might want a 'day off' from me :lol:
Not sure what I'll be doing, but the sale sounds like a good enough reason to be there!
Shall I pack some Marshmallows & cocktail sticks?

[Fiona]

Poor Jules!! You'll be doing Christmas pics then!! Jo's got her place, Terri you have one on standby!!

Only 2 places left now!! Chocolate fountain will have to be in the car park or kitchen!!

[Fairysparkle]

*waves* to Fiona :D
Happy Christmas to all of you at PaperArts
I am so looking forward to doing lots of shopping on the 30th I think I will have quite a lot of Christmas money to spend :D

[Fiona]

I am doing my best, girls, to get my shipment in from the US on/by Friday, it has Fancy Pants Designs (http://www.fancypantsdesigns.com/products.htm) (Prima flowers you've never seem before to match) and AMM totes in it!! Ellison Big Shots are already here, and we have pretty much a full house. A few little surprises are planned too! :D

[terri]

The weather might be the biggest problem to getting there. ;)

I need to sort out some items to do while there, I always think if I forget something I can buy it while there.! :P

[Fiona]

I've got you down Terri, is bad weather coming this way? as it's bright and sunny with no snow now!!

[Carole]

We've had snow in Brum today, but not much. Fingers crossed there won't be any in Gloucs.

Mind you, I'll fit snow chains if I have to, I'm not missing out on new goodies :lol:

[terri]

Yes, more snow on Friday! ;)

[Jo Lucy]

Oh crumbs! Hope we don't get too much! (Snow, that is!)

[Fairysparkle]

I am so glad I booked for this I need it now :rolleyes:

[terri]

I'm looking forward to it, shop and crop - what more can I ask for? :lol:

[Fairysparkle]

Think I might be doing more shopping than cropping :) :rolleyes:

[terri]

Think I might be doing more shopping than cropping :) :rolleyes:

snap, I think I will be the same! :rolleyes:

[terri]

Not sure what I'll be doing, but the sale sounds like a good enough reason to be there!
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Is there a sale on?

[Fairysparkle]

Don't think there is a sale as such but there might be a few treats on offer :)

I hope :rolleyes:

[JoolsG]

I am doing my best, girls, to get my shipment in from the US on/by Friday, it has Fancy Pants Designs (http://www.fancypantsdesigns.com/products.htm) (Prima flowers you've never seem before to match) and AMM totes in it!! Ellison Big Shots are already here, and we have pretty much a full house. A few little surprises are planned too! :D

Oh, Fiona, you are spoiling us! I'm sure I'll just "have" to buy something, and you know me I never spend much :lol: :P :lol: - who am I trying to kid?

I'm sooo looking forward to this, I'm just praying now that my photos I've ordered arrive in time!

[Fiona]

A bit of snow today, new stuff is flying over today so I may get it tomorrow if customs cooperate, or should be Friday so you may all get bogged down in boxes!!

Sale will be for Crop Atendees, a bit ad hoc depending on what I feel like on the day!! Certainly ends of patterned papers, an offer on books.......etc

[Fairysparkle]

Can you give me more info on the Totes Fiona in case they arrive as I am fed up with sainsburies bags to cart to crops :)

[Fairysparkle]

BTW will happily help you unpack boxes ;)

[Carole]

I'll happily dive into some boxes too :P

[Fairysparkle]

Isn't Fiona lucky to have so many willing helpers :D

[terri]

2 more nights! can you tell I'm looking forward to it! :lol:

How much are the amm totes, thinking of a green one :rolleyes:

[princessmowgli]

I don't have any layouts but I'd love to try a paperbag book. Would this warrant a space at all or is it scrappers only....I won't mind if that's the deal.

Sonia

[terri]

I was thinking of doing one paperbag book - It's still scrapping. :)

[Fiona]

Paper Bag Book=scrapping, in fact any paper activity is fine (eg cardmaking) Ring tomorrow though Sonia to make sure we have space.

AMM totes will be £25, we have the new matching shoulder bags at £25 coming too!!

AMM totes and Shoulder Bags (http://www.ammwholesale.com/eMaster/ECommerce/General/BrowseCategory.aspx?CategoryId=349)

[lojo7868]

sorry to high jack ur threads girls don't shout but need to bend fiona's ear :) i have just placed an order with you :) and was wondering when i would be likely to recieve it, ,
Hugs
Jo x

[princessmowgli]

Well if there's space I hope to see you there. I mentioned it to OH earlier in the week & he was up for some Daddy bonding so I'll double check & check back in. Fiona is there any room left at the Inn???

Sonia

[princessmowgli]

Fiona you type faster than me LOL. I'll give you a call tomorrow, thanks.

Sonia

[Fairysparkle]

Oh dear those totes seem rather pricey thats too many of my vouchers :(

[Fiona]

Jo, your order should go out tomorrow!!

[Fairysparkle]

If I don't spend £100 in one go will I get vouchers in change Fiona :)

[lojo7868]

Thanks fiona for your reply :) xx

[Fairysparkle]

OK apologies in order sorry for trying to gain info on totes when tiddly and thinking they are £90 when you said they were £25 :rolleyes:
Promise I will be sober when I arrive at the crop :D

[Fiona]

LOL Lorraine!! Yes of course you will get change in vouchers, no need to spend in one go as the till just prints out the change in more vouchers, technology :D!!

Ahh now we know which DH is yours then, there were several voucher buyers on the Friday before Christmas!!

[Fairysparkle]

Brilliant Fiona :)
My DH thought that was early shopping too and it was the only thing he had to go out and get as far as pressies go :rolleyes:
Got vouchers from my Bro too but he was an online purchase :)

[princessmowgli]

Yipeeee I managed to get a space. Have to root around now for stuff to bring! I only plan on doing paperbag books & spying on what everyone else is doing....oh & buying from the shop of course ;)

See you all there.

Sonia

[Fairysparkle]

Don't forget to introduce yourself with your UKS name too :)
I am packed and ready to go :D

[terri]

I was going to be so prepared for the crop, things packed up in bags ready to do etc. I think it will be the normal last minute pick up the photos on the way out!

[Fairysparkle]

Well I have packed embellies, some paper and some photos so will see what happens :)

[terri]

If I got off here it would help! :lol:

[Fairysparkle]

Ah yes:) As you might guess I find it difficult to break away from UKS :rolleyes:

[princessmowgli]

Well as I've not been to a crop before, other than the paperbags & paper/embellies WHAT else should I bring.

OK my basic tools, sticky stuff, lunch, cash...me
Are there tools to use??

Sonia

[Fairysparkle]

There is a sizzix and quikcutz there with alphas and some punches and lots of friendly scrappers who will lend you stuff too :)

[princessmowgli]

Can't wait. Looking forward to seeing you all IRL.
Off to play top trumps Bratz style AGAIN!!!!

Sonia

[Carole]

Looking forward to meeting you too Sonia :)

If you forget anything, one of us will be able to help. Despite my intention to travel light, I shall no doubt end up bringing the kitchen sink again.

I've already got a shovel and some blankets packed - just in case :blink:

[Fairysparkle]

Its just started to snow here :o

[terri]

We have snow too!

[Jo Lucy]

It's been snowing here for the last hour. It has settled, but there is a clear bit on our little road. I hope the big roads will be OK.
I have some leftover page kits from another crop I went to, and a couple of CJs I should be working on, but I will probably bring most of my stash so I can do whatever I'm in the mood for. I can fit most of it in a 'Stanley Robox'; Fiona, would there be sufficient room to park this next to my table space? Thanks. Looking forward to meeting you all.

[Fiona]

Stanley can come too, although we are full tomorrow so only one Stanley per person and absolutely no kitchen sinks (Carole!!)

[terri]

Fiona, is it snowing where you are? and is it possilble for you to update it tomorrow morning, so I can check it before setting off. I will be leaving the house about 8.30. have to take dh to work first.

[Fairysparkle]

Think the snow will have gone by tomorrow morning:)
I will try to get DH to get me there promptly so I can get one of my fav places and I will try not to take up too much room

[terri]

Over an inch thick here. The main road is about 300 yards up the road. Can you tell I hate driving with snow around! ;)

[Fairysparkle]

Oh dear Terri hope the rain comes and wahes it away for you in plenty of time :)

[Fiona]

We have a bit up here in Minch, but I will try and update in the morning, it's usually less down in the valley!!

[Jo Lucy]

Stanley can come too, although we are full tomorrow so only one Stanley per person and absolutely no kitchen sinks (Carole!!)
Thanks Fiona! I'm just off to try to be organised & only pack what I need ( :lol: ha ha! :lol: ).

[Carole]

*takes kitchen sink back out of car*

Traveling light then :D

Snow has cleared here and it's raining so I'm on my way :D

[Fairysparkle]

Its flippin pouring here and very windy not nice at all _ safe journeys to all :)

[Christine]

Save me a place please Carole, Helen and I are running a little late this morning and I haven't even managed to get in the shower yet

[Fiona]

tipping it down with rain...good day to be indoors and scrapping!!

[princessmowgli]

Just printed out a map, off to make my lunch now so see you all soon.

I will be there, if I'm a little late seat me somewhere 'nice' please ... for the new girl :unsure:

Safe journeys to all, it's very windy out there!

Sonia

[Fairysparkle]

Thanks to everybody for a lovely day :D
I met some lovely new people and caught up with some lovely "old" people
I still have vouchers left too :)

[terri]

Thanks to every one for a brilliant day. :)

[Fairysparkle]

It was lovely to meet you Terri and hope you had a good journey home :)

[Fiona]

Thanks to you all, and the mystery washer uperers are very appreciated by us!! Thank you.

Sorry about the chaos with the delivery, but it was worth it to get those AMM totes at last!!

Crop and class next Saturday with Corinna, and also Friday night crop too!!

Happy New Year!!

[terri]

Yes I had a good journey home thanks, did phone dh to tell him the traffic was bad! :rolleyes:
nice to meet you too. :)

[princessmowgli]

I had a lovely day too. Not much work done but lots of playing & faffing about!
Thanks Fiona for the lovely raffle prize & making me feel at ease. I met some very lovely & talented scrappers, thank you all.

Sonia

[Fairysparkle]

Can't believe how easy it was to get on with Teri and Sonia I am usually much shyer than that with new peeps :) We will get you scrapping soon Sonia :)

[Jo Lucy]

O little town of Brimscombe,
how still we see thee lie;
Above thy deep & dreamless sleep,
the Concordia van stops by.
And in thy dark streets shineth,
an ever scrapping light,
The ladies down at 'Paper arts'
are stroking totes tonight!

Thanks for a super day, Fiona, I got so much done :D
It was great to meet so many lovely peeps in real life. A big thank-you to all those on my table who put up with my continuous "What do you think of this" -type questions, and to Chris for her help in choosing CS for the A-Z: now I can get excited about actually doing it!

[Fairysparkle]

A round of applause for the poem Jo :D
It was lovely to meet you too and everything I saw that you did today looked FAB :)

[Jo Lucy]

Why thank-you, Lorraine *bows*; I loved the pictures you used today, sorry I didn't get a closer look, but the LOs you used them on were lovely too. :D

[Fairysparkle]

Lorraine *bows* back thank you for your kind words :)


BTW I LOOOOOOOOOVVVVVEEEEEEEE my new tote :wub::D

[Carole]

Thanks for a brilliant day again Fiona. I especially liked the bit where the scrumptious new totes arrived :D

Nice to meet you Sonia, and great to see everyone else as well.

I actually got one and a half layouts done. This must be a record for me :P

[Fairysparkle]

Glad you are home safe Carole :)
It was such fun delving into the delivery boxes wasn't it :D:D:D
And what a fab Birthday pressie you had ;)

[Carole]

I do like deliveries. It's just like Christmas :lol:

Yes, fab Birthday present indeed. We shall all look very posh at the next crop, won't we :D

[Fairysparkle]

Don't know about that Carole as I told H I wanted a wheelie tote and he suggested an old lady trolley bag :blink:

[Eeyore]

Thanks from me too Fiona for a fab crop and to all the scrappers for great company :D
My tote hasn't been noticed yet by the finacial officer !!!!! {dh} ;)
You know ....the tote I have had for ages!!!!!! :lol: :lol:
I had a great time it almost made me feel 'normal' whatever that is!! only 4 days and counting!!! 'til I get the house back ! :D
Happy New Year everyone

[JoolsG]

Just want to add my thanks for such a great day - it was much needed. And I am even more please because I actually managed to complete 2 whole LO's, oh, ok, one was started at the previous 2 crops I've been to BUT I did finish it today!!!

I had a fab time, meeting up with old friends and making new ones and as for the tote - my financial officer noticed it as soon as I walked in the door - I think he goes on red alert when I go off scrapping for the day!!!

See you all again in the New Year :D