Friday 4 January 2013

Exciting News....

...how on Earth I have managed to keep my trap shut is beyond me... you know how I love to talk!  Anyways... I have exciting news!  Darkroom Door have just announced that there is a brand new Creative Team for 2013... and... *pinches self* I have been asked to be a part of it... and of course I said I would have to think about it... for about 2 milliseconds and I am happy to say... I am now part of this fab team!  To visit Darkroom Door, CLICK HERE, and if you fancy having a look at all the amazing art on the blog, CLICK HERE. I am SO chuffed to be asked and ever so honoured to be a part of such a fab team!  Thank you to Rachel Greig for asking me... I can't wait to get started now!  In the meantime, here are a couple of things I made last year as part of my Snazzy's DT using the fab London stamp sets:

Paper Blocking & Texture Stencilled




A vintage stylee card - LOVE that scene




A London blue sky, complete with patchy clouds


In other news... the Room of Stash tidying is still coming along.  Ah, I bet you are thinking "she has been prevaricating again and has done nothing...."   Well, I have actually been doing it... only I got a bit carried away and instead of starting with the really messy bit, I decided to have a clear out of some of my storage drawers (which needed doing before we moved, I said I would do them once we had moved... and never did.  We moved nearly 3 years ago rofl)  I have, thus far, filled three binliners, am on my fourth and I now have 2 drawers empty (hurrah) which means I have more storage, so the crap stash on the floor will have a home!   I have also tidied out and organised the desk drawers that have been filled, filled and more filled with bits and stuff and rubbish and junk.... so they are all neat!  I know! Get me!  It is one of those mammoth jobs that a few hours ago I was thinking "oh what have I started?"  But am now thinking "I am virtuous and organised and I too will have an orderly Room of Stash... "  *well, until I start playing in it again lol*   That is the plan anyway.  Watch this space because I will be blogging pics of the finished (and sparkling) room and I am giving myself a deadline - so tomorrow... there will be pics!  Also in other news... did I tell you I am going to America, the Land of the Cheesy Chester Cheeto?  I am not sure I mentioned it (snort) and it is now.... SEVEN DAYS til I leave these shores!  A few peeps have asked how long it will take me to get there.  Well, I, being not made of monies, am going by a most circuitous route, leaving from home at about 6am and getting to LA at 19.30 ... not bad on the face of it, save for they are 8 hours behind.  *I have tried to do the maths bit and confooosed meself so I will let you work out the real time etc lol* I fly to Minneapolis first and then onto LA, just call me jet-setter rofl   Anyways, I best get a move on, I have to get this room done!   *a late night ahead methinks...*  Thanks for looking... TTFN

Hels x


48 comments:

http://blog.timetocreate.com.au/ said...

How fantastic for you Hels. Darkroom Door rocks! I am sure you will have a wonderful time with Rachel and Steart - a great reason to come for a visit to Aus! :)

ellen vargo designs said...

HUGE Congrats to you hon! Can't wait to see how you rock out the Darkroom Door! So happy for you!

Love & Hugs - Els xxx

Kirsten said...

Brilliant news, what a great start to 2013 for you. Many congratulations.

Sheilagh said...

Congratulations you will be fabulous with Darkroom Door!! Will The Room of Stash be revamped before you fly away? ;0) Have a Great Time.

Hugs

Sheilagh xx

Helen said...

Congrats on your exciting news, good luck, you will be great with Darkroom Door! Hope the tidying is going well...!!

nancyd said...

Congratulations Hels, you must be over the moon
Great start to 2013. Nancyd xx

Carole Z said...

Fab news Hels, got an admission that I had never heard of them before, but I just had a look and wow! What have I been missing...gosh Anaheim for CHA and it'll be Oz next! Carole Z X

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Hels, Congratulations on being part of the Darkroom Door Design Team of 2013, no wonder you have been buzzing, I know it must have taken it's toll having to keep your mouth 'zipped', you have been busting to tell us. You so deserve this accolade, Hels, good luck in your new venture, can't wait to see what other goodies you come up with now.
Well done with the Room of Stash.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Marleine said...


Hi Hels,

Congratulations. Your year has started great. Will look forward to seeing the darkroom projects. I just love their stamps. X

Anonymous said...

Hi Hels. WOW, lots of good news today. Great news about Darkroom Door. Many congrats, you will be great on their team.

Looking forward to seeing the pics of new tidy room and off the America hey. I'm very envious.

Val in Spain xxx

Maggie said...

Congrats Hels, Darkroom Door are some of my fav stamps looking forward to seeing your take on them
Have a lovely trip to LA and Happy New Year...better late then never lol!

Lisa said...

Great news and a brilliant place for you to share your great work too.

A great start to 2013 for you too

Lisa
xx

Terry said...

Hey there Hels, its just AMAZING what a fabulous news. Thank you for sharing and I just know you will do just fabulous I am so happy for you. Hugs Terry xxxx

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

Congrats to you Hels! I've not heard of them, but now will visit!!! Congrats on cleaning up as well!

Netrix said...

Brilliant news chic, looking forward to seeing more fab creations, you deserve it x

Words and Pictures said...

Fantastic news... congratulations! Love the DD stamps, can't wait to see what you get up to with them!
Alison x

nannapat said...

Congratulations Hels - Darkroom Door abviously know talent when they see it!! I love their stamps & can't wait to see what you produce with them. Well done you!! Pat x

EmmaT said...

Morning Hels. Congrats on a new DT for the new year. I love darkroom door so mixed with you i can't wait to see the results. Emma

Jenny Marples said...

Soooooo pleased for you Hels!! What a year 2013 is turning out to be already!!! Looking forward to seeing your projects for this amazing company. Hugs, Jenny x
ps. IMPRESSED with the clearing up!

Kaz Hall said...

Whooohooo!!! So happy for you Hels!! You so deserve it!! Can't wait to see what you create!! On a scale of one to ten.....how excited are you??! I'm bursting for you xxxx

Kaz x

Godelieve said...

Fabulous news!!!

Julia Dunnit said...

great news. Of course they asked you. Enjoy. If you ever finish clearing and tidying........

shirley said...

Congrats Hels! Can't wait to see what you create on Darkroom Door :)

snazzyoriginal said...

Huge congrats xx Darkroom door stamps are wonderful, great designs & fine details. Can't wait to see what you make xx

Redanne said...

Many, many congrats Hels, so very pleased for you. When you did those items for Snazzys I went out and bought the stamps and love, love, love them! Really looking forward to seeing the work you do with their products. Brilliant news and well done on starting the Room of Stash....... Hugs, Anne x

Craftychris said...

ooh congratulations! I love Darkroom Door stamps - am so looking forward to see what you do for them. Am looking forward to seeing your tidy room too! Love the London makes too xx

Annie said...

Congratulations Hels....you deserve this DT position. Have a fab time in the Us and your room of stash will still be there when you get back. ...so if its not finished its not important huge hugs
Annie x x

Joanne said...

So so pleased for you, fantastic news. I had the honour of meeting Rachel last February and she is such a lovely lady. Cannot wait to see your creations. About this LA thing though, going to anything special then!!!!!!!!
xxxx

Val said...

Massive congratulations - if anyone deserves an accolate like this - you do! You will blow their socks off!
Bigs New Year Hugs
Valxx

Connie Mercer said...

A BIG congrats!!! Looking forward to seeing your lovely creations using DRD stamps!!!

Karenliz Henderson said...

Congrats! I'm so excited for you! I love Dark Room Door products and read their blog all the time. It's just hard getting their products here in the states! Congrats again!

Inkypinkycraft said...

Hels, congratulations you will be amazing!! Trace x

Marjie Kemper said...

I'm over the moon to be joining you at Darkroom Door, Hels. 2013 is going to be a great year! Wishing you much success in the Great Clean-up Finale, too. xx

Kimbo said...

Congratulations Hels on this fantastic news. DD are my favourite make of stamps so looking forward to your creations x

Carol Plume said...

congratulations Hels you really deserve it! enjoy your cheesy cheetos.....see you when you get back xx

gayle said...

Congratulations Hels! How exciting, they have some fabby things to play with :) enjoy! xx

rachel said...

fabulous news Hels - can't wait to see what you do Hun! Hugs xx

Barb Cady said...

Congratulations Hels, fantastic news I'm so pleased for you....enjoy! X

TAM said...

Fantastic - love their stamps, love your work - what a brilliant combination - look forward to seeing your projects.
Take care xx

Michelle Webb said...

Awesome Hels, we both have the same blog post title, and we both have exciting news, cool eh. Well done for getting on the Darkroom Door DT, they are fantabulous stamps, I love em!Have a brill time in the US too, I'm about to book a trip NYC, so equally excited. Happy New Year Hels. Michelle x

Gillian .... said...

Eeek how did I MISS this! Mahoooooosive CONGRATS hun, you will be a FAB assest to this DT, loved your samples from last year. Here's to a creative year ahead ... and with the CHA excitement ... how you haven't self conbusted (is that a word lol) before now I don't know! Huge congrats and big hugs .... love form your FCM .... uhhhhahhhhhooooahhh xxxx

Suzanne C said...

Congrats Hels! I am very pleased to be designing with you on the DRD team!

donna said...

Oh, Hels
I wish I was in LA. I Used to live, there but no more. in Kentucky now.
I have in laws still there. They are 3 hours ahead of me, when it is 6 am in ky, it is 3am in L.A.

I wish you well on your Journey.
Congrats on the Dark Room Door, I will have to check it out.
Be safe.
donna in Ky

sara j said...

What is IT about the first of the year that bites us all with the organization bug? I spent about 12 hours working in my art room and even labeled everything (which was a bit scary but damn it I kept opening the same drawer thousands of times and still not finding what I was looking for!). Any way CONGRATULATIONS on the new design team (which I'll have to go check out as I have never heard of them before) and have a safe trip to the states. Love your blog....it always makes me smile which I so appreciate!

Gillian said...

Well done Hels, can't wait to see your work! I have already posted on their blog. xxxx

funkycrafter said...

Congratulations! will be looking forward to you Darkroom Door projects. Too bad it isn't summer or i could drive to Minneapolis and share some Cheesy Chester Cheeto's during your layover. But a 4 hr drive one way in the winter is a little risky in this part of the country. Hope you have a great trip. will be waiting to hear all the details.

funkycrafter said...

Congratulations! will be looking forward to you Darkroom Door projects. Too bad it isn't summer or i could drive to Minneapolis and share some Cheesy Chester Cheeto's during your layover. But a 4 hr drive one way in the winter is a little risky in this part of the country. Hope you have a great trip. will be waiting to hear all the details.

Susie Campbell (Sue Smith) said...

Hi Hels,
You're blog and artwork is a feast for the eyes! Congratulations on joining Darkroom Door's CT. I'm so excited to be working with such an amazing group of talented ladies. Can't wait to see your DD artwork in 2013!
Susie C xx

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