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This is intended to be mainly about my crafting stories, as a personal record of what I do. However, I interpret crafting quite widely, not just paper crafting but other things too. I have a butterfly mind and like to change from one thing to another depending on what I feel like on a given day - knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, cards, baking and several others, including my favourite right now, parchment, both traditional skills and Groovi, very relaxing and calming to do.

I have decided to put some structure into my blog so that each day will have something of a theme.
Monday- for Mindfulness; Tuesday - Tidy Up Day; Wednesday - What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday; Thursday - Technique and Tips; Friday - Finish Off Day; Saturday - Start Something New; Sunday - Anything Goes
These themes are not hard and fast and will be changed if I feel the need.

Friday, 22 March 2019

NEC Postscript

I did intend to show these photos yesterday with the rest of the NEC shots, but decided against it s that post was already a marathon.  Not too many here, just a few of Linda Williams running one of the free Groovi Make and Take sessions for Clarity.  They were very popular, as always, and fully booked very early each day.



It was good to see so many new people trying the craft for the first time, some looking very doubtful to begin with.


From what I saw, everyone really enjoyed themselves, and several went off to the stand afterwards to set themselves up with the Starter Kit, the best way to go to begin with.

No more NEC photos to come.  Promise!









There was one person on the Clarity stand that I completely forgot to take pictures of and that is the lovely Lou Withers.  I think I was too busy talking to her and watching her build up the layers on her work, mainly using the Viva Decor paints and pastes.  Really fascinating.  Thanks for all your tips, Lou.

3 comments:

Lynne Bishop said...

You were engrossed in Lou's work. I would have watched longer if Fred had not been with me. The make and take was popular and there were a few newbies when I did mine. X

Jane said...

Thanks for sharing again Maggie.
It's a shame you didn't get any photos of Lou but I'm sure that she would have been in her element with paint and pastes etc. She is naturally talented and a truly lovely person with it. I'm lucky that she lives near me and we do see each other quite regularly which is great now especially as she's on the clarity team.
Have a good day.
Love and hugs xxx

Glynis said...

Pete enjoyed the day as much as I did and so I think it's on the card we will make it to more shows in future xx. I've visited Lynne's blog today too and left a comment. I do have a different name on there there though (long story about being trolled).