So we are back from our little jaunt to Ally Pally yesterday .... I remember why I stopped going now, too many people and too much barging about...anyone would think the products were going out of production!!!
It was a lovely day weather-wise so a gentle walk up the hill from the station was in order, to a misty view across London, not worth photographing so here's one of Ally Pally itself
We tried the arm out-stretched self portrait shot in front of the building but it wasn't working!!
It was just too busy in the hall itself so no more pics from the day, but here is most of the stash I bought
A selection of clear stamps...we seem to have a tree and bird theme going on here!!!
There didn't seem to be as much choice with the stamps ...only a trace of Penny Black and hardly any Hero Arts!
A pad of yummy Tim Holtz co-ordinations card with a Kraft core...oh yes KRAFT :) A Christmas vine embossing folder, holly leaf punch,yummy buttons and I thought I would try a pack of the new fine nibs for Promarkers. There are also some funky die-cut Santas, acrylic buttons and strips of calico/cotton too.
A selection of adhesive pearls in gorgeous colours and a cheaper version of Nestabilities in a fancy bracket shape...I've tried this companies shape dies before so thought I would try these too :)
and what I really wanted to get, a large guillotine as my Carl Rotatrim is just rubbish now. This will take 12x12 easily and has an extension arm for longer measuring so Hannah can use it too in her scrapbooking... it's very sharp and will definitely be out of James's reach!!!
Well that's about it apart from a bit of adhesive, some lovely packs of A4 card to use as card bases and a few memento teardrop inkpads :)
I'm itching to get using it today but I will save it until later and in the week when the house is empty :) Lots of jobs to do today ...making up for the day out yesterday!and I need to catch up with my blog hopping too!
I'll be back in the week, thanks for visiting X
great haul Jenny! crafting goodies make me happy :)))
ReplyDeleteWhat a lot of lovely goodies - I look forward to seeing what you make with it all!! Lovely photo of Ally Palace. Used to visit there often!
ReplyDeleteOh, Jenny, looks like you had a beautiful day outside AND shopping! Enjoy your new goodies...they do look fun!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun day of craft shopping! can't wait to see what you create with it all!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a great day at Ally Pally and got some scrummy new stash!! Thats the only problem with craft fairs, their always bursting to the seams & you're hearded around like cattle!! Looking forward to seeing wehat you make with your new supplies.
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Wow Jenny~
ReplyDeleteSuch great goodies - You folks are so lucky to have a place like that..Here on the big island we do not have such enormous stores to buy our crafts from... I do mines on line to get good deals.... Can't wait to see what you will be doing with all of them.... Of course more crafting....
Oooh, lots of yummy stash! Glad you had a good day. x
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ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous goodies you bought!! Can't wait to see them in action.
Funnily enough there was hardly any Penny Black or Hero Arts at the NEC in March either!!
Love Jules xx
Wow what a stash. Must have similar taste because I bought three of same stamps from Harrogate (Little Claire/Red Gingham and hero arts tree). I agree about the crowds its manic and gets frustrating, Sunday was better at Harrogate, much quieter. Enjoy using your new stash.
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Super set of new stash goodies! Have fun playing. x
ReplyDeleteI can see some fun ahead for you!
ReplyDeletelooks like you had a fun day Jenny. Always fun when you have money to spend. Love seeing your choosings. Let us know how you like your new trimmer.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo of Ally Pally Jenny, and your new goodies look fab - hope you get to play with them soon :o) Lisa x
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous photos of Ally Pally and that is some haul! I see quite a few holiday stamps and can't wait to see what you do with them. I would love a guillotine but will have to wait 'til Damian is much older. ;)
ReplyDeleteThe kraft core is FUN!!!! I've been cutting, sanding and embossing mine like it's going out of style.
ReplyDeleteSounds you had a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing the pics of your new staff. Can't wait to see your new projects with them.
ReplyDeleteGreat stash haul! Thanks for sharing. I thought about going but just couldn't face it after a day in London Thursday then Aberystwyth and back Fri/Sat with older son:). Oh well, I'll have more pennies saved by the time the NEC comes around...
ReplyDeleteLooks like it was worth battling with the crowds for your stash! Looking forward to seeing what you create! Becky x
ReplyDeleteOh what a lovely haul! I went to Ally Pally earlier in the year, it took me three hours to get there, but was so worth it! I saved myself this time as I'm going to the show in Birmingham in November, and haven't told hubby yet! Can't wait to see what you create with your new stash!
ReplyDeleteWow! It looks like you had a great day! What a brilliant haul :-)
ReplyDeleteApologies for my lack of hopping too, it's just manic round here at the mo, I will be stopping by again soon, I promise ;-)
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Hi Jenny, Oh lucky you lovely day out and crafty shopping mmmmm lots of gorgeous goodies:0) I look forward to seeing your wonderful creations, Gay xxx
ReplyDeletep.s Thank you for sharing your brilliant photos x
Well it might've been a bit crowded for comfort but you've certainly come out with some stash there! I'll look forward to seeing what you make with it all! Vx
ReplyDeleteOooh new stash - yummy :-)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you do with it now.
Tara x
Ooooooh!!! I'm so jealous! What a fun trip (except for the barging of course) and I can't wait to see what you do with all your stash - especially that Tim Holtz paper! :)
ReplyDeleteI really like those adhesive pearls! I just bought one yesterday and I just can't get enough of those pearls :) Awesome goodies!
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Oh, what a fun bunch of treasures. I love to see people's 'hauls' -- thanks so much for sharing yours!
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Hi Jenny! I have missed being out here in blogland! I love hearing about your haul. The other day, the postal truck brought me quite a haul too. Now if I just had some time to use it!!!! Love that trimmer! What a fun time you must have had on this outing. Wish I could have come with you.
ReplyDeleteOh Jenny what wonderfull goodies bet they are all well used by now i have never been to the Ally Pally its too far for me but know what you mean about the crush its the same at the NEC so stupid and we have all said we are not going again as its no longer a pleasure Luv Sue x
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