sugar and spice

An inch and a half.... that's all we were allowed to use on our project for this months (just snuck in) design on the Fantastic Ribbons Blog. Now,  I love ribbon and the more the merrier, but oh no, not this month !!! my initial thought was a ribbon tree, I made these some years ago and taught them in classes, much to the disgust of some of my students, you shall remain nameless Lyn !!!! LOL, but I spied Kirsty playing around with one, so instead went for the safe option of a card....I know YAWN, YAWN...but you never know it may inspire someone to keep all their little bits of ribbon :) :) Hugs Marion xxx

I was asked while in the States recently, if I would do a couple of videos for Tear Mender Glue and the answer was, of course, a resounding YES !!! I love the stuff. Not only is it a fab fabric glue that should always be on hand at home but, it's an amazing glue for the craft industry, it makes fabric flowers in seconds and any excess on your fingers just rubs away - no trace !!! love it !!! So sit back and enjoy a couple of quick and easy tutorials.... and this one ..... Enjoy Hugs Marion xxx

The days to our Fabulous Sugar and Spice Customer Market Event...Are you coming ??? This is your chance to grab yourself some amazing bargains at unbelievable prices.. WHEN ??? Thursday 2nd August 4pm - 8pm Saturday 4th August 10am - 4pm The boxes are of goodies are piling up... We've got everything, from stamps, to papers, to multi packs, to kits, to scrapbook albums, to flowers to punches...These girls have had a good clearout and it's all for you to fill your boots with at fabbi dabbi prices - here's just one that's caused a LOT of interest So put a note in your diary and MAKE A DATE !!!! See you there Hugs Marion xx

Well, in a few hours we'll be up in the air on route to London :( :) sort of happy/sad !!! Why is it that even though we're panicking as our suitcases are full to the brim and rather heavy I might add, that we still whizz into the mall to pick up a few 'last minute bits'. Hope the Virgin ladies are in a happy mood :) :) Anyhoo's, we had to make one last trip to the Cheesecake Factory, well it would be rude not to!!! I had my favourite sandwich there, (chicken salad, but this is no ordinary chicken salad) They call it a sandwich but it fills you up like a three course meal !! To wash it down I had a rather yummy raspberry lemonade drink. I couldn't eat all my sandwich so I wasn't allowed a cheesecake, but Rick let me have a spoonful of his Red Velvet Cheesecake.. I probably couldn't eat all my sandwich as I pigged out beforehand on the gorgeous malt bread... Oh my it's delish. So with bellies full we will make haste to the airport and pray for su...

Well, CHA Summer is nearly over for another year. I whizzed round yesterday making some yummy purchases, bumped into some lovely peeps, had a little chat and giggle, as you do !!! And took lots of photos, so in no particular order, here goes ... Hugs Marion xxx

Yesterday was all about the set up. Lots and lots of work and just when you think "we're never going to finish" it all comes together and you take step back and think WOW !!! Tania done an amazing job on the US and UK flags, made entirely out of embossing powder tiles... Of course !! Suzy's class was fab and everyone got to take home a heap of goodies. It was a really long day and we didn't get to eat till 10pm. So no picci.. But trust me, it was a delicious sirloin steak with green beans and garlic mash.... Nom nom !! Today I'm working in the booth doing make and takes, so Ricky is the official buyer for Sugar and Spice Crafts today :) :) Hopefully i'll post some pics of the show tomorrow. Hugs Marion xxx

I'm really sorry to share this with you, but it's been 98 degrees today... Seriously, I know you want a bit of sunshine but that's just a tad too hot !!! So this blog is all about food... Here you go Cynthia.. LOL I'm sharing a Ruby Tuesday salad with you along with some mini sliders (they're only about 3" across) but very tasty. Rick had some rather yummy chicken breasts, 3 in fact, all flavoured differently. Now look at the size of his ice cream, but he ate it all. Now, if any of you have started or are starting to think about opening your own business, one thing you must consider is a name for it.... So how funny is this donut shop !! What were they thinking LOL !! Right off for dinner soon... Yup more food. Hugs Marion xxx