Making cards - Ideas for a card craft beginner (part 2)

melissa75_2

Not long got back from the N.E.C (6.45) and I'm exhausted.. Had a great time though - everyone was lovely!
It was mainly card making stuff that was there and not so much scrapbooking stuff, but it was lovely looking at everything. Gemm - you'll have a fab time, I could have done with more time there but I had to catch my train back!
I was really impressed with the Daisy and Dandelion decoupage packs (a lot of stalls had them). I bought a forever friends one recently for 3 quid and there was enough stuff to make 4 cards. But for the same price in these dandelion packs you get 4 die-cut decoupage sheets (2 designs on each) and 4 sheets of backing paper - so in all enough to make 8 cards!! I also got a few packs from the lili of the valley stall (3 packs for a tenner), and in these you get 16 die-cut images and 4 sheets of backing paper. I stocked up on double sided tape as it was quite cheap.
There was also a stall where everything was a pound - dovecraft paper packs, packs of card blanks or 12 products for a tenner (it was called crafty cards). Rainmac and I really liked a stall and they have a website if anyone wants to check it out: www.craftworkcards.co.uk. A lot of their stuff was really different a little bit pricey, but it was worth it. We got 50 scalloped card blanks and envelopes (square cards) for 5 quid, and some lovely geisha images. I'll be looking at their website to see what else they have. Can't wait to play with all of my stuff.

bunbun2

melissa really pleased you had a good time at the NEC:j it sounds great...next time! have a good rest this evening (I bet you need it!) and enjoy looking at all your stuff!

Gemm85

melissa75 wrote: »

Not long got back from the N.E.C (6.45) and I'm exhausted.. Had a great time though - everyone was lovely!
It was mainly card making stuff that was there and not so much scrapbooking stuff, but it was lovely looking at everything. Gemm - you'll have a fab time, I could have done with more time there but I had to catch my train back!
I was really impressed with the Daisy and Dandelion decoupage packs (a lot of stalls had them). I bought a forever friends one recently for 3 quid and there was enough stuff to make 4 cards. But for the same price in these dandelion packs you get 4 die-cut decoupage sheets (2 designs on each) and 4 sheets of backing paper - so in all enough to make 8 cards!! I also got a few packs from the lili of the valley stall (3 packs for a tenner), and in these you get 16 die-cut images and 4 sheets of backing paper. I stocked up on double sided tape as it was quite cheap.
There was also a stall where everything was a pound - dovecraft paper packs, packs of card blanks or 12 products for a tenner (it was called crafty cards). Rainmac and I really liked a stall and they have a website if anyone wants to check it out: www.craftworkcards.co.uk. A lot of their stuff was really different a little bit pricey, but it was worth it. We got 50 scalloped card blanks and envelopes (square cards) for 5 quid, and some lovely geisha images. I'll be looking at their website to see what else they have. Can't wait to play with all of my stuff.

wow sounds like you both had an awesome time

I've seen some of the lili of the valley stuff and quite fancy some bits from there so its good to see they have a stall!

the stuff on that craftwork cards website looks yummy as well, think I may need to take out a loan ready for sunday :rotfl:

bunbun2

hope you have a fab time Gemm - sounds like you will! let us know what you get:D

CT19720

Hi Melissa,

Glad you and Rainmac had a good time at the NEC today. Hope you enjoy yourself when you go on Sunday Gemm85.

Does anyone know if this kind of show is ever on in London and if so when? The NEC is too far for me to contemplate going on my own, but wouldn't mind going to one in London.

Melissa, I've used craftworkscard before and not only do they have fab prices, the quality of the products and service is great, and delivery is very quick.

melissa75_2

Ct19720 - I'm sure that this same show is on next at the London Olympia. I'm not sure of the date though, I'll find out if you want. I've just had a look on that website, postage is normally 3.95, but for this month its 1.95, so I'll definately be ordering.
Bunbun - I do need a rest!!
We met up with Furrypig too, she was lovely - she had brought us all presents and they were so thoughtful - so thanks Furrypig!!!!
Pinkladymel was also there and was a fountain of knowledge as always, and I met two ladies from the thrifty thread - Oona and Kirsty, they were all fabulous.

bunbun2

melissa75 wrote: »

Ct19720 - I'm sure that this same show is on next at the London Olympia. I'm not sure of the date though, I'll find out if you want. I've just had a look on that website, postage is normally 3.95, but for this month its 1.95, so I'll definately be ordering.
Bunbun - I do need a rest!!
We met up with Furrypig too, she was lovely - she had brought us all presents and they were so thoughtful - so thanks Furrypig!!!!

oh melissa another website!!! I have ordered from there before and was impressed with what I got. I did think postage was a bit steep but now you have mentioned it is reduced for this month...

CT19720

melissa75 wrote: »

Ct19720 - I'm sure that this same show is on next at the London Olympia. I'm not sure of the date though, I'll find out if you want. I've just had a look on that website, postage is normally 3.95, but for this month its 1.95, so I'll definately be ordering.
Bunbun - I do need a rest!!
We met up with Furrypig too, she was lovely - she had brought us all presents and they were so thoughtful - so thanks Furrypig!!!!

Yes please, if it is no trouble to find out the dates, that would be great.

Thanks

melissa75_2

Ct19720 - I'm not sure if its the same one that we went to, but this show is on really soon, its sounds like a biggy too as Dawn Bibby is going to be there.
http://www.eco.co.uk/visitors/whatson/consumer/2009/stitch-and-craft-2009/

CT19720

melissa75 wrote: »

Ct19720 - I'm not sure if its the same one that we went to, but this show is on really soon, its sounds like a biggy too as Dawn Bibby is going to be there.
http://www.eco.co.uk/visitors/whatson/consumer/2009/stitch-and-craft-2009/

Thanks very much Melissa, it's next weekend, so may have a look and see if I can sort something out.