Wednesday 30 March 2011

WOYWW... &...A Solemn Promise...

... to NOT mention every single time I blog that I am going somewhere in a months time... and I also promise not to waffle on alarmingly about my impending trip... but... I can't help but just say a ickle bit... well, you will indulge me... won't you??? There I was, sitting here (mm, not the best sentence construction there rofl) yesterday morning typing away on the blog when my email account did that little whoo/who noise that it does when a new email arrives... and in the bottom right hand corner of the screen were the message details... it said it was from Tim Holtz... I started to shake... like I mean... reaaaaally shake... because you see, I have been pouncing on my emails since last Monday... and then of course Lionel decided to go into major surgery at the weekend so that had me even more worked up in case an email arrived and I didn't get it... *pauses for breath* So... I calmly, ok, not so calmly... ok, I shook like a dog doing his proverbials and waited until the blog post was all done and posted... and then went and clicked the email to open... and I shut my eyes...




I know, I know... I haven't mastered seeing through my eyelids but... well, you know when you are watching TV and there is a gory operation scene and you kind of look but look away at the same time?? Well, that was me opening the email. So, this email... from THE Tim Holtz was actually in response to my application for Ranger U... and the email was... ACCEPTING ME!!!!! OMG!!!! Indeedily... I am going to Ranger U!!!! I am beyond happy, bouncy, ecstatic, over the moon, excited, fizzing and very nearly peeing my pants with the excitement and anticipation of it all!!!




So, the solemn promise in the title is ... promising not to talk about it every day... well, I could mention it in passing... you know, sort of... oh and it is now less than a month until I go to Ranger U... but I won't say things like that... nope, not me... much rofl Anyways... today is Wednesday... which means it is WOYWW hosted by the lovely Julia... click on her name to be whizzed off to her blog to see all the deets etc on how to join in with the event of the week in the diary of us bloggers... I had better get a move on... I have just remembered that I can't find my Passport and I am going to need that... you know... soon ;o)) *scuttles off to hide* Thanks for looking.. have a very goodly day!! TTFN

Hels x

PS.. just realised... I never said what the photo's were... well, after many comments in previous weeks about the tidyness of my desk, I decided to mess it up for you... I did... honest, I just grabbed stuff and popped it on there.. ahem... I hadn't left it messy at all... it was tidy so my New Year Resolution was, I mean IS, still intact... ahem....

And the other photo... some of you asked what 13-6 stands for on my arty book... that is my very special date... and then you asked what I did with all those tags I make... well, here are some of them in their basket... in there are the 12 Tags of last Christmas and some others I have been fiddling with recently... Right, I am deffo off now... have got a suitcase to find... rofl

72 comments:

Lesley said...

WHOO HOOOOOOOO to you!!!!
Congrats Hels.....you deserve it!!!
And i for one don't mind if you mention it every day!!!!

Val said...

Wow!!!!!!! This is just amazing. Well done you - so deserved.
Hugs
Valxx

Vicki Romaine said...

Oh I am so excited for you. PLEASE talk about your impending trip and the Ranger U. (I am turning the worst shade of green you ever saw with ENVY) I am fascinated with your work as it is and now I will never get anything done as i will be checking out your blog constantly. How exciting!!! Congratulations!!! WOW!!!

Sheilagh said...

WOW That is FABULOUS news...but I don't appreciate you making promises you can't keep.!! ;) There is no way you could post without mentioning it. Why would you not mention it, you wouldn't be you if you didn't share the excitement..would you?


Delighted for you

Hugs

Sheialgh

ellen vargo designs said...

Oh go on... talk about it non-stop... we can take it! We're SOOOO excited for you!!! And I can't wait to see you!!! Ranger U AND a week (ish) with me! WOOHOOOOOO!!!!!

Big, Ginormous Congratulatory Hugs,

Els xxxx :D :D :D

Netty said...

Wowee Hels, congratulations. Annette x

Joanne said...

Oh blow the photos, I can't see them anyway through my tears of joy for you. I am soooo overjoyed for you - and me - 'cos that wonderful experience will rub off on all of us who follow you - and I am truly so very happy for you.
Whoohooooo!!
Hugs Joanne xxxx

Sarah said...

That is just fandabbydozy. You really deserve this and I've often thought you should be bestowed with that wanted Ranger title. Waffle on every day about it I say...Wow - you must be walking on air!

Sarah

Linda M. Cain said...

You ROCK!!!! YAY! I'm hearing from several friends that they got the same email!!!!
You will have soooo much fun.

Congrats Hels, you so deserve it!

Linda

Lori said...

Congratulations, Hels! Well deserved, and it will be a total blast!

funkycrafter said...

Yahoo! congratulations. although i was certain you would get in, it is great to hear the good news.

Karen said...

Soooo exciting!!!!! If anything could make someone see through eyelids, it's that kind of news. And I implore you to talk about it every day, even many times a day. And then blog about it while there in excrutiating detail so that those of us less fortunate may at least experience it vicariously. Congratulations! That's wonderful.

voodoo vixen said...

Aaaaw, Hels, that is wonderful news and I know you will have a ball and learn loads of lovely stuff... Alfie will miss you though so you'd better remember to bring him something lovely back!!
Seeing how the lappy died... did you get my thank you email for the parcel that arrived? It arrived!! Yahoooo, thank you so much!!

sandra de said...

Congrats, congrats, congrats. You can talk about it all you want .... so pleased for you as it is so deserved.

Erin Glee said...

Congrats, Hels! This is wonderful news! How many days until you go? And minutes? C'mon, you can keep us updated every ding-dang time you post~this is BIG!

jude said...

Congratulations hunni you so well deserve it !Couldnt have gone to a more talented creative person...Lucky old you....Amazing.you will have fab time be creative get new learning curve come back and show and teach us!What more could we ask for !
So excited and happy for you hunni!Just dont pee your pants when you get there!!!....lol youve my day!
hugs judexx

Jennie -The Artistic Stamper said...

oooh I didn't know.. not at all! rofl! Congratulations, you will have a blast! Now to write my shopping list out....btw the desk looks tidy :)))
xx

Dragon said...

That's really great news and I am not a bit jealous!!! Would like to apply next year and might just do... Meatime will just listen to you go on!! Have a great week
Frankie
xx

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Well here we are with another WOYWW!and how very exciting for you Hels well done! no need to say have fun, huh?
thanks so much for sharing..
Shaz in oz. x

Helen said...

Hey!!! Congratulations.... you will have a ball!
Desk looks pretty good too, considering!

Bernice Hopper said...

Congratulations. I'm sure you will have a fantastic time

Kate said...

congratulations :0) Lucky you, im sure you will have a fabulous time there.
Kate x

Annie said...

Huge congrats to you. Wahoooooooo
You mention it all you like cos your excitment will spread to the rest of us :-)
Hugs,
A x

Lulabelle said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am a shade of shabby shutters, lucky you!
Talk about it all you like, it will be like we are all coming too!!!
Your desk is still far too tidy though!

Fliss said...

Wow Hels, fantastic news!!! You lucky thing and I can see why you're so excited cos I would be too.
I've gone an alarming shade of green too lol and will quite understand if you go on about it.
xx

Marjo said...

Congrats! Sounds like you will have loads of fun. Thanks for the peek and sharing. Have a great WOYWW

Hugs Marjo #22 oops thats 23

Neil said...

Wowee!!!!!!! Congratulations on that. I'm thrilled for you. Enjoy EVERY MOMENT of the experience and share it all with us folks. I'm not suprised you got accepted, I'm more suprised that you managed NOT to hint that you had applied!
Well done you. Love your desk, especially the tags!
Have a fab day! (And waffle away)
By the way, if Victor wants a break while you are away, I have room next to my Cuttlebug......

Anonymous said...

Well why woudn't he pick you, you're an amazing crafter! Congratulations & enjoy! We will too, for you're certainly going to show us even more awesome projects!

Jona Panesa said...

congratulations!!! you really deserve it. your work really rocks!!!

Maggie said...

Whoooo Hooooo Fab news how can you sit still to type on the blog!!!! you can waffle all day everyday about this if you want - will we be seeing a countdown to Ranger trip appearing on your blog ROFL; So pleased for you and by the way I'm going a very unattractive shade of green :-).
Good Luck
Maggie
ps hope you find passport 'tis a long swim!!

Barb Cady said...

You lucky lucky girl! Talk all you like, I want to know all the gorjus details! Oh wow, I am so pleased for you, it will almost be like going myself as I read all your the delightful news! Smashing Hels! xx

Kat said...

woooow!!!!! well done you,
I am so excited for you,
you will have an amazing time,
& you deserve it,
learn lots, then come back & enspire us with all that lovely knowledge,
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Kat x.

Fuchsia said...

OMG !
congratulations you lucky Gal .
Your desk always looks cool to me

Julia Dunnit said...

Well now you actually seem to be using your desk (!!), I think you totally deserve a place at Ranger U - in fact, I'm a bit surprised tha tyou aren't a graduate already. Anyway, you name and place drop all you like girlfriend....I'm perfectly sure that we're all thrilled skinny for you!

Cath said...

Well done you will have a great time, just remember to take the camera so we can get a daily update.

When are you going to put the countdown on your blog? lol

Cathx

HeARTworks said...

Well I can see the news that you were accepted to Ranger U has not excited you one bit! I mean if you can hold off writing about it every single day.....am thrilled for you!
Patsy from
HeARTworks

Charli said...

Wow Hels, so so very happy for you!! You deserve it.

And feel free to go on and on (and on and on) about it - I would if it were me!

Nice to see stuff on your desk too.

Enjoy the anticipation and excitement, I love your waffling!

Take care,
Charli x

Anonymous said...

Congrats. I'm jealous, even though I've been to Ranger U! I'd go once a week if I could.

I think you should mention it frequently, but randomly, just to keep us all on our toes.

cheers, rachel, #64

kerry said...

Fantastic news Hels -- well deserved too. You will be a credit to them. Have an amazing time.

Kate said...

You can't give us half the details and then say your not gong to talk about it amymore!! Where is it happening and what workshop thingys are you taking????

** Kate **

Zue said...

I was coming to your desk next and then there was a comment from you.

Thanks!!!

You do seem to be 'a bit over-the-moon'! You will have an amzing experience, but you know most of the tricks already don't you? I remember the little book we made of differernt DI techniques..I think you could probably teach him a thing or two...I hope he is as excited about meeting you as you are about meeting him!

Take care and have fun!!
Sue xx 84

Artyjen said...

I'll be following your journey to Ranger U every step of the way.....gotta live vacariously sometimes!!! LOL
Huge congrats
xoxo Sioux

Karen said...

WOW what fabulous & exciting news, congratulations :)
Have a great WOYWW,
Karen #79

Morti said...

WTG Hels - congrats muchly!!!! And your desk looks fably busy this week too......

Karen said...

Not at all surprised - you so deserve a place - but green with envy!
Want ALL the details, or as many as many as you're allowed to tell!

Liverpool Lou (Anne) said...

Ooh Hels, how absolutely fabulous! Great news ;-)
Love the starry project below, fab flower :-)
I have put it on the SS post but putting it here too, just in case -my entry for SS looksee
Anne xx

Cauliflower Cupcake said...

Aren't you even the slightest bit excited about your impending trip??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well done - Am so jealous - keep us informed.
Happy Day
Rebecca (41)

Barbra Otten said...

Congratulations! That was a hilarious post, I was laughing all through it!

Candy C said...

Hels....I am so excited for you!! Such a well deserved honor to be bestowed on YOU!!! Your work is amazing!!! <3 Candy

Art By Wanda said...

Hels, I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited for you!!!! Woohoo Ranger U!!! And you really should mention it EVERY day :-))

Hettie said...

Go Get it Girl! Well done! That is fantasmagorical news! So chuffed for you. Don't mind if you mention it at again. I am not jealous at all! No Sirree!!!

Twiglet said...

Not too sure what it is but if anyone deserves a crafty treat you certainly do!!

Spyder said...

whoooo hoooooohooooo! What a fabulous Wednesday iot is, locky you!!! Go on, shout it out loud!! How fabulous!!! ..oh love all your stuff too!! Happy WOYWW!!
((Lyn)) #51!

Spyder said...

sorry I was so excited for you I spelt things wrong!!

karen said...

Wooooooo Hoooooo!!!
Congrats Hels!!! You are the Queen of all things TH already so I can't wait to see what happens now!

And please mention it every day and then once you get there you must document everything (well, what you are allowed to, don't want you getting into trouble, lol) and post as soon as you can!

I am so happy for you and you so deserve it girlie!

xoxo
Karen

Anonymous said...

Oh go ahead - crow from the rafters - let us live vicariously thru you :) Have a fabulous time and then come back and show us all the crafty goodness....

Mary Anne

Penni said...

OMG WOW How amazing is your news !!!?!!! Soooo deserved too. Congratulations.

Hugs
Penni
x

PS Great desk too !!!!

Kyla said...

Wow, lucky you. Well deserved-post as much as you want about it-we will all eat it up-especially photos whilst you are there.

Congrats
Kyla

MaggieC (Silvercrafter) said...

Even if you don't talk about it every day, please tell us every gory detail afterwards in glorious technicolour, with photos (lots) of every second.

Kirsten Alicia said...

Yaaaaaaayyyyy!!! I am thriled for you Hels, you talk about it all you want. It is a dream of mine to attend Ranger U one day, so I want to hear ALL about it.

shirley said...

WOW! Congratulations!
Looking forward to hearing all about it!

Hilda Gale said...

Wow!!! Hels, many congrats and very well desereved - please do mewntion it daily, its the nearest us mere mortals can get!!!!!

okienurse said...

WOOOHOOO Hels glad to hear you got into Ranger U! Love all the pictures of your desk. Thanks for sharing. Vickie #83

okienurse said...

WOOOHOOO Hels glad to hear you got into Ranger U! Love all the pictures of your desk. Thanks for sharing. Vickie #83

Anneliese said...

WOOHOOOOO ! ... you are SO going to love every minute of it :D :D .. do you know if there's anyone else going from the UK with you ?
well done Hels ... FABBY news :D x

Lynlee said...

Congrats to you!! How exciting!

RosA said...

Wow, that sounds great! Love all the shelves on your wall!

The Crafty Elf said...

Oh My Goodness. You've earned the right to go on and on and on. We can live vicariously through you so don't stop now. Congratulations! Enjoy....everyone else would. Thrilled for you.

Kezzy said...

Oh hels how fantastic, you really deserve it your artwork is amazing. When we went to TH workshop and i met you i was more excited to see you then TH!!! I couldnt work out why you was participating in the workshop and not running it lol. I cant wait to see all the pics that you are going to take (hopefully!!!). Xx oh p.s. loving your desk as always.

Elaine Harding said...

Belated congrats! Only just got round to catching up with WOWWW - was prepping for a prelaunch that same day so didn't have time to nosey! Cor! what aMAZing news!

peggy aplSEEDS said...

congratulations! how exciting for you!

Elizabeth said...

Congratulations Hels, belatedly I know but still heartfelt. No wonder you are shaking with excitement - who wouldn't be in the same circumstances! As for the promise not to mention it too often, well, I don't think so!!! BTW, you'll never convince me that your desk is untidy - even if you have chucked a few items on it for reveal purposes :) Love the basket of tags. Elizabeth x #96

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