Monday 14 May 2012

Excitement...

... You know, at my age it doesn't really take a very lot to get me excited... and I have been ever so patiently waiting for this little beauty to arrive in the Room of Stash so I allowed myself a couple of celebratory squeaks and squeals. What it is? It is only the brand spanking new Studio 490 Scrapbook Organizer from Blossom Bucket. It is a birthday pressie from Grim and I am even happier that he has allowed me to have it now and not having to wait the next 30 days has made my life better (and he is because he won't have to listen to me whinging on about it being my birthday... very soon!)



When I got to The Stamp Attic yesterday morning it was there... waiting for me... and I had to really pull myself together to actually set things up instead of playing with it and ignoring all the lovely ladies who came along to get inky with me. So a big, big thank you to Wendy G for getting this in for me... and to Wendy V for designing it and just knowing that this is what all us crafters need. I was going to wait til WOYWW to show it off but... erm... I couldn't wait lol


As well as the excitement of the new storage, I also had a lovely, fun day so a big, big thank you to all the ladies who put up with my waffle all day. And... whilst I am saying thank you's, here's another big, big one to CazzyFifi and MiriamFifi who took care of drinks orders meaning that everyone got the right drink, with the right amount of tea in it and the right amount of milk. (I just cannot make tea!) And, finally... the piece-de-resistance of the day: Kate's Crumble. So, a few weeks ago I spies Kate and Wendy having a natter on yonder Facebook and they are on about this totes-amazeballs Apple Crumble that Kate had made for them. So, because I am a pig (self confessed even) I says "ooh can you make one when I come over next pretty pleasings?" And Kate said "yes". And... she did... oooohlllaaaa-chuffing-laaallaaaa. I would happily admit that I am a bit of a pudding conisuwer, I do love a nice pud. And I can honestly say, this is the bestest Apple Crumble I have ever tasted... just the right amount of apple and the perfection of the crumble topping... and the even thicker than normal cream.... nomnomnom. What makes it even better is that I ate it whilst crafting and standing up so it was actually into minus calories!

That there pic is of the ladies... you can tell by the look on Caz's face that she was ready for home rofl... bless her, she puts up with a lot....
Right then, I had better get myself moving, I have got a part finished tag I am making for tomorrow's blog post. Thanks for looking... TTFN

Hels x

15 comments:

Aquarius said...

It would appear you had a good weekend and thanks for the tip about eating standing up = no calories - love it!! Enjoy your exciting pressie.

Miriam said...

Fab day as usual... thanks for the entertainment!!!!

Redanne said...

Oooh you are a luck girl getting one of those storage thingys by Wendy V. Hope you will show us what you are going to keep in it. Very, very nice indeedy. The apple crumble does look very nice. Anne x

Sue West said...

Looks like you had a fab day, and that crumble looks totally yummy. I've just been checking out your upcoming workshops, and what do you know, I'm away in France when you have your Studio 490 extravaganza. :((
Hopefully you'll do it again at some point.
Sue xx

Artyjen said...

If it tastes that good then there surely are no calories....is there? Or at least none you should worry about!!! LOL
xoxo Sioux

...the yorkshire fox... said...

...super looking prezzy all we need now is to see her loaded up! and early too, lucky girl...you can't beat a good crumble with lashings of cream...Mel :)

Julia Dunnit said...

Well I'd be surprised if you've got enough stuff to put in that. No really! A good day all round then, you're obviously great value, gal!!!!

Est xxx said...

Great storage look forward to seeing what you put in it.
The butterfly stamps you "need" are from Cactus Annie...gorgeous aren't they...details are...CACTUS ANNIE
64 Flag Lane North, Upton Heath, Chester CH2 1LE
01244 382707
cactusmediastamps@gmail.com
Hope you manage to get some :-) xx

Jenny Marples said...

Can't believe you could nag Grim that much surely?!!! Good tip about the calories - going to eat standing up forever!! Can't wait for your tag. Hugs, Buttons x

Caz said...

That was a "oh no-another wicked willie moment!!!!" face!
I will now get my own back by nagging Wendy to post the photo of the apple crumble being consumed!!! Mind, it was a BEAUTIFUL apple crumble!!!
Brilliant day as normal - looking forward to the 490 session next month!
XXXXX

craftimamma said...

Sounds like you had one fabulous weekend Hels. A pressie you really, really wanted (and early too), good company, inkiness AND that delicious crumble. Good job my OH wasn't there or he would've snaffled the lot ......... it's defo his favourite pud. Looking forward to seeing the tag.

Hugs
Lesley Xx

Joanne said...

Food, fun and frolics, can't ask for more - except - what is going in that basket??
Hugs Joanne xx

Zuzu's Blog said...

Your cake stand thingy looks cool.. whats it for? what you putting in it? I would have just run home and started filling it up instantly and abandoned the waiting crafters LOL. yelled "BRB" as I ran out the door.

I hope your birthday works like mine.. if I get presents early, people feel sad for me that i have nothing to open on the day from them, so they get me something else LOL.

whyducks said...

Wow crumble and crafting and gifts, what a perfect day!

Shazza said...

can't wati to see what this thing does Hels?? I love apple crumble, you have made me want some NOW!!
x

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