Hobby Crafts, NEC, Birmingham

If you are visiting Hobby Crafts at the NEC, Birmingham we have moved stands and can be found at Stand K1. As you enter, through the main entrance for Hobby Crafts, turn left and we are about 3 stands over.

We have some lovely new bits to tempt you with and Julie will be demoing so be sure to stop by and say hello.

Off to the NEC

Off to Birmingham in the morning to set up the stand for the Hobby Crafts Show at the NEC. I really should take some pictures of what the hall looks like when we all arrive and then stages of setting the stand up and how it looks before the doors open to everyone.

If you are coming be sure to stop by to say hello and see me demoing with all the gorgeous Craftwork Card products. We have some new bits and pieces too just to keep everyone happy!

Workshop 6th December 2008 in Horley, Surrey

I am holing a Card Making Workshop on Saturday 6th December 2008 from 10am through to 1pm at St Wilfrids Church Hall, Horley Row, Horley, Surrey RH6 8DF.

Treat yourself and take a morning out of the crazy build up to Christmas and spend your time making some beautiful cards and a great gift for someone special. Not a Christmas card in sight!!

All materials needed to create the projects are included in the special price of just £12 for this 3 hour workshop.

We will provide tea, coffee and mince pies to get us all in a festive mood and there will be items to buy, if you wish, after the workshop.

Places are limited so book early to secure your seat. Email me at julie8hickey@aol,com and I will ensure your place.

My Little Superstar!

Well actually he is not so little now! Owen has tonight gained a brown belt in Karate this is one down from a black belt! It was great tonight to see some old friends back at Karate and for both Merv and I to see Owen in action. He is really very good, really crisp clean moves - I know Im a little bias but even the Sensi said how good he was when he graded him. Well done Owen we are all very proud of you.

I have now sat on a bench in a cold gym for four years to get this far only to be told tonight that I now have another 4 years to go to the black belt as they only grade and get a tab once a year now! I think Owen may have to start doing double classes and I will drop him off.

Keep up the good work Owen and one day when Brian is ready to retire you should be ready to take over and run the club, like you said you want to.

Friday 7th November at The Glitter Pot

This Friday 7th November I will be demonstrating Craftwork Cards Christmas goodies at The Glitter Pot from 4pm onwards.

We are having a fun Christmas shopping evening and the shop is staying open until 9pm.

Why not pop in for a mince pie and some festive inspiration? It will be lovely to see you all.

Been stamping

I have had a lovely time stamping and made these cards. I love using just one colour like the green card and adding a touch of pink sheer ribbon to the brown card. Of course the glitter glue and crystals just finish them off, really simple but I think they look fab.

Vote for Us!!

Please take the time to visit the Craft Awards website and vote for Craftwork Cards and myself - it would be so lovely to win.

I know its great to be nominated and I really appreciate everyone who did vote for me in the nominations and to be a runner up is brilliant, but just for once I would really like to win.

Craftwork Cards are up for the following categories: Best Retail Outlet - North East, Best Show with The Great Northern Papercrafts Extravaganza, Best Website, Best Craft Blogging site.

Im up for: Best Overall Designer and Best Crafts Beautiful Designer

Thank you to everyone who has voted and to everyone who does.