Hello friends
Some photos of how the studio/shop ready is ready for the opening 'do' today.
My lovely Mum helped me tidy up, clean and set everything out.
Top priority is a glass of something bubbly and chocolates!
I've gone for 'pink drinks' - (that would be wine not milkshake!)
keeping with the Spellbinders pink theme.
keeping with the Spellbinders pink theme.
The tables are set as there is going to be the opportunity of making felt flower brooches.
Some of the new products on display.
The window is a little more Spring-like but even the daffodils are refusing to flower!
I appreciate it may not suit everyone - very dependent upon your crafting needs.
I'm always happy to share with you details of new products so you can make decisions -
a sort of virtual 'try before you buy'.
I'm always happy to share with you details of new products so you can make decisions -
a sort of virtual 'try before you buy'.
Janice made a very valid point - remember the dies that match the blanks and bezels
are beautiful dies on their own, proportions are ideal for card making
and there is those butterflies - who cannot love butterflies! :)
are beautiful dies on their own, proportions are ideal for card making
and there is those butterflies - who cannot love butterflies! :)
Today I would like to introduce you to John Lockwood - his blog is here.
John has created some truly beautiful cards using Spellbinders and he has also written
some particularly nice words about me...head swelling moment!
And...John lives in Spain - he gets that rare thing called sunshine!! I am SO jealous.
Thank you John for getting in touch.
Okay...so far I've only eaten three Cadbury Buttons eggs (in 2 days!) ...that's good for me!
Special Easter greetings dear friends.
Special Easter greetings dear friends.
Morning Christine, I just wanted to wish you luck for today, hopefully I'll get to attend a class in the summer when in the U.K. I hope it all goes well, Thanx for the link!
ReplyDeleteJohn x
P.S. you are right its quite sunny here at the mo....
GM Christine, I'd love to be there with you today, everything looks so lovely (especially the choccies). And you made me feel positively SAINTLY - have refused the temptation for chocolate so far (but probably will succumb by Sunday, latest Monday)
ReplyDeleteGo for it, girl.
Rose
Wishing you all the very best for a wonderful 'do' day Christine. You've worked so hard and deserve to reap the rewards of your labours. Sounds like you are burning off so much energy chocolate is a need not a want! Hugs, Jenny x
ReplyDeleteI hope to try and get there if this snow stop in my part of kent
ReplyDeleteif not good luck Melanie
Hi Christine.Your studio looks so inviting and i'm sure it will be a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteJust read Johns blog and also Wendy next door. It's good to know other people out here in Spain are crafting and following your blog.
Val in Spain xxx
Hi Christine,
ReplyDeleteHope you have a super day today, the presentation looks lovely, especially the choccies.
Have Fun
Chris X
Have a great day Christine, you and your family have worked so hard to get to this day.
ReplyDeleteHave a fantastic day christine, the photos look great ! The visitors are in for a real treat im so jealous. Have lots of fun xx
ReplyDeleteHave a fantastic day christine, the photos look great ! The visitors are in for a real treat im so jealous. Have lots of fun xx
ReplyDeleteGood morning Christine
ReplyDeleteEverything looks set and very inviting for your 'do' day! The chocolates look yum!
Hope you have a fantastic day and receive lots of visitors.
Have fun!
Janice x
Wishing you lots and lots of succes and fun today!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your opening day!!!
If I lived more closeby I would have certainly dropped by!
Hugszz,
Yvonne
Hi Christine, Good luck for today I am sure it will be great ,you work so hard to get everything perfect.
ReplyDeleteI have just looked at John's blogg,his card is lovely and you deserve all the comments he has given you, you never let us down. Take care and have a lovely day. x.
Hi Christine. Best of luck for today and the future. Wish I lived closer so that I could join you. Enjoy yourself. Take care.
ReplyDeleteWow!The studio looks great Christine, wish I could pop along to join in the fun.Have a super day, hope the sun shines for you :) xx
ReplyDeleteYour shop looks lovely Christine. Wish I lived nearer.
ReplyDeleteI always look at John's blog, 'cos I know him, and he makes some lovely cards. His next door neighbour Wendy is my sister.
Good luck today Christine the chocolates look particularly yummy! Susan x
ReplyDeleteHi Christine, your studio looks wonderful..wish I could be there, but I will be in spirit! Have a great day, Carole Z XX
ReplyDeleteHi Christine
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very successful day today and a wonderful Easter. Just wish I lived closer so that I could pop in and enjoy the day with you.
Barbara
Hi Christine! Wishing you a wonderful day, the shop looks fantastic! Enjoy!xx
ReplyDeleteWow! the chocolates look yummy, but even more yummy.... are those BEZELS I see there?
ReplyDeleteYour studio/shop looks gorgeous and I look forward to my next class (just need to sort out when I'm going to be free)
I hope you have a fabulous day and wish I could be there!
Have a wonderful Easter weekend
Nikki x
Morning Christine,
ReplyDeleteGOod luck today i am sure it will be a huge success. Will raise a glass for you later.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Good luck for today, your shop looks amazing I am sooooo jealous that I'm too far away to visit! Love Carolyn x
ReplyDeleteMorning Christine,
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful day everything looks just great.
Wish I could be there, but I have family coming.
We have snow flurries a the moment hope it clears soon.
Lydia
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Morning Christine. You and your mum have been busy. Everything looks wonderful, wish I could call in
ReplyDeletePopping across to Johns blog now
Xxx
Morning Christine. You and your mum have been busy. Everything looks wonderful, wish I could call in
ReplyDeletePopping across to Johns blog now
Xxx
The sun is shining for you, it's going to be a fabulous day, enjoy it, I would love to see that big proud smile on your face today, everything looks very inviting!
ReplyDeleteHave the best day ever !
Huge happy hugs,
Sandra xx
Hi Christine, hope everything goes well for you your presentation looks very nice, don't eat too much chocs love Jean Z xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Christine, good luck for todays opening do'. Gorgeous sunshine today and my first tulip is flowering amongst all my daffodils. Emma
ReplyDeleteHi Christine,
ReplyDeleteI will be in Gravesend later today, I will have hubby with so might not be able to play but at least I can show him that I don't have every die that exists...LOL.
Just so you know, I will check your blog everyday, even if I know you might not have blogged.
I have to say, I have no idea how you find the time to blog everyday with all that you do, you have your London Job, shop/studio, your online shop, TV appearances , Spellbinders designer, and a family home to run with teenage children. Do you ever sleep?
See you later
Sally x
Hi Christine
ReplyDeleteIm sure all will go well today,just enjoy
Ive just read Johns blog ,and will go back to read more later
Have a great day and save a choccy for me please .
Take Care
Elaine H X
Good luck for today, my friend, you deserve it all your hard work has paid off, I hope to see you later x
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day today Christine you deserve it. Those chocs look delish! (but don't you be eating too many)!! Remember the figure. You and your Mum have made a lovely job with the display.
ReplyDeleteVal C xx
Oh Christine, you great big teaseer showing us the special chocolates on offer for the 'do'.
ReplyDeleteWishing you every success with the opening today, will beeze over to Johns blog now - cant be teased any longer. C B W Carolyn x
Morning Christine best of luck for today hope you get lots of people attending those chocolates look too good to eat. John's blog looks great. Have a great day today and a good Easter xx hazel
ReplyDeleteHave a fantastic day. Wish I lived closer and could call in to say Hi and see all your hard work for real. Enjoy love alison
ReplyDeleteHi Christine enjoy your day and relax,everything looks fantastic,can you beam me some chocs., and some bubbley lol
ReplyDeleteWishing you many years of crafting and lots of joy,John has a great blog and all he said about you are true.
Big Smiles
Ita
Good wishes for everything today and always - Happy Easter to you and your family
ReplyDeleteHi Christine - best of luck and good wishes for today - I would definitely be there..... everything looks so tempting!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter
Hugs
Heather W
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Hi Christine, glad I was able to join you today at the official launch of your shop. I am sure that you will be a great success. Have a good relaxing rest of the Easter weekend. Janice xx
ReplyDeleteHi Christine
ReplyDeleteThe shop is looking lovely and I especially like the chocolates lol! I have to say too that my eyes went straight to the swirl on your display, I just love swirls (probably as much as you love butterflies. I am sure the shop launch will go brilliantly today. Save some wine and chocs to have when you can relax.
Chris
Hi Christine, I,m Wendy and live next door to John Lockwood. You shop looks great, best of luck. xxx
ReplyDeleteHello Christine, I'm really hoping and am very sure that you have had an absolutely fabulous day. Your studio looks amazing and is a credit to all the hard work that you and your family and helpers have put in. You deserve to be successful and I really do hope I can visit in person sometime this year. Just waiting to see what dates your classes are going to be held so I can plan my trip/overnight visit to Gravesend.
ReplyDeleteI've also had a look at John and Wendy's blogs today. Lovely projects on both and how nice to be living abroad and crafting at the same time.
Good luck.
Toni xx
Hi Christine, What lovely piccies today, I hope your grand opening went really well, those choccies look so yummy.
ReplyDeleteGood Luck to John, his words are lovely.
Lots of love from Patricia xx