sugar and spice

Oh my !!! you are being positively spoiled.... We have ANOTHER GIVEAWAY...YAY...I hear you scream :) :) Yes, you may do a happy dance :) :) This time it's the wonderful WOW Embossing powders, now you know that I rate these among the BEST IN THE WORLD, and if you didn't know that... I RATE THESE AMONG THE BEST IN THE WORLD !!! As usual, it's not hard to enter all you have to do is leave a comment and tell me what's the weirdest thing you've ever embossed, don't worry if you haven't embossed anything weird, just leave a comment anyway !! Please do NOT run to the zoo and emboss a penguin, as, whilst that would be weird it would also be very cruel :) :) Shipments are on their way from CHA, so don't forget we have our MAHOOSIVE PAPER SALE on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th March, ALL 12' x 12" loose paper/card is in it...init !!! Anyhoo's I'm feeling on top of the world as I've just tidied my craft room, only to mess it all up again, but ...

What a fab few days !!! I've just come back from the Birmingham Trade Show ( A little different to California LOL!!!) I was working with the wonderful people from WOW Embossing Powders, now you know how much I LUURRVE these powders, and I got to teach with them all weekend...... Toot Toot !!!! They really know how to look after you, they kept us fed and watered and fed us a bit more and then a bit more LOL!!! so that was me sorted !!! I met some wonderful people from their Design Team, especially Rachel. Hi Rachel (waves hand) I won't deny it's very hard work, especially for an old bird like me, but it's also a lot of fun. Now to get organised in the shop and prepared for Amy's weekend of workshops, there's only a few places left on the Saturday now, so if you want one give us a call :) :) Still got a bit of prepping for the Wedding show on the 12th March, so with that in mind I better get my finger out :) Hugs Marion xx

Julie Kearney !!!!!!! (Insert loud applause) !!! Congratulations Julie, you've won some gorgeous buttons...YAY !!! If you could send me your address, then we'll get them whizzing out the door to you Happy days Marion xx

Well..... how chuffed was I to be asked to join the brand new FANTASTIC RIBBONS Design Team....well let me tell you I was very chuffed LOL !!! Those of you that know me well, know that two of my passions are Ribbons and Buttons (you only have to enter my shop to see that), so when I opened my box of gorgeous ribbon lushness I was sooooo excited to see buttons as well as all the yummy ribbons - buttons, you can ink them, stamp on them, glitter them, emboss them, just about do anything to them - love it!!! For my first project I was asked to make a hair accessory, I went straight into panic mode as I don't have any girls, therefore I have no Alice Bands etc, unless my boys hide them in their drawers !! BUT... I did find a Kirby Grip - I think it's one of the girlfriends ... Shhhh !! So I decided to make a scrummy big lush flower from the wired ribbon (another reason to love wired ribbon)  and what's better than wearing a big lush flower in your hair, receiving it on a car...

.....And, I've got so much to tell... But first off, the Wedding Show on QVC tomorrow (15th Feb) has been cancelled until 12th March, but don't worry there's an outlet show in it's place, so go grab yourself a bargain !! I was away for three weeks and at the time it didn't go quickly but now I'm back it seems like it flew by... why is that?? !! While I was away nina arranged a whole weekend of crafting with Amy Shaw (of QVC) you can choose either Saturday 3rd March or Sunday 4th March, each day will have different projects and you get a jumbo stamp from Woodware :) :) you will make 12 cards in total (each day) and the days will be full of technique, hints and tips, each day costs just £45.00 for the whole day, places are filling up so get in quick, you can call and book on 01268 530933 No sooner am I home and then I'm off again to teach for WOW Embossing Powders in Birmingham this weekend (bit different to California, but hey ho !!!) So any of you retaile...

Hi Everyone Hope the snow's melting, gutted I missed it as I LOVE snow, but nina sent me a fabbi photo of the shop!! Well there's no snow here in Vegas, just sunshine and LOTS of machines.... Fruit machines oh yeah and buffets LOL... Well it would be rude not to !! It's quite empty here by Vegas standards, which means you can drive up the strip in 10 mins or so as opposed to 40 in the past !! Took a few shots whilst whizzing along, so they're not brill but it will give you a perspective of the place. Saw The Cupcakery and just had to have a cupcake each. I thoroughly recommend the lemon one. Mmmmmm can still taste it, maybe 'cause I've still got crumbs round my mouth LOL. The Centerpiece at the Bellagio was impressive, as usual !! Oh and check out the worlds largest chocolate fountain!! For any men reading this, thought I'd throw in a BIG truck, well part of it anyway !! Hugs Marion xxx

And.... Well you never know. Sorry the posts have been a bit light on the ground of late, but that's mainly due to me being a complete tighty... You'd think in this day and age of technology wifi would be available without a cost..... But NO... The Marriott wants to charge $15.00 a DAY. Seriously, that's gambling money LOL We're off to downtown Disney today for our last day in anaheim and then it's off to Vegas. Whoop whoop !!! Had a lovely relaxing day yesterday at a local park, seriously check out the bad hair day on the ducks!!! Check out the mahoosive strawberry waffle with just a little cream, bear in mind it was on a 9" plate !! There's another picci here of the girls in the WOW booth. They were having a miserable time as you can see Then last night saw us meet up with an absolutely fab girl by the name of Donna Valdez, I met her on Facebook and a friendship formed from there, we spent 5 hours at the cheesecake factory with her discussing every...

So today saw the end of the CHA WINTER show, and I've got to say it was so much fun !!! I've been coming to these shows in the states for around 6 or 7 years now in the hope of finding amazing new companies (and I think I may have just done that.... Shhhhh) and over the years I've made some amazing friends so it means the show becomes one big reunion... It's so lovely :) :) We have another 4 days in sunny California (sorry i heard the weather isn't so great there) and then we head off to Vegas.. Woo hoo !!! Not sure when I'm next going to get Internet access so I'm going to leave you with some inspirational pieces that made me go oooohh !!!