Monday 28 December 2009

Christmas over, Sale Day Giveaway approaching

Christmas was just lovely this year. We went to Sarah and Chris (daughter and future son-in-law) for Christmas this year along with my parents, Mark's mum, Kelly (oldest daughter) with her husband Jimmy , my two favourite little people in the whole wide world, Ronnie and Millie and my son Alex.....12 of us in all for Christmas dinner....it was a bit of a squish but so worth it if you can get all your family together under one roof for a day.

Ronnie is 3 and Millie is just 20 months. They were so good all day. Millie managed to eat her whole body weight in food....I have no idea where she puts it....she really does have hollow legs.


This has to be my favourite picture taken over the whole of the Christmas holidays, Grandad reading Millie's new book to her...those kids just melt me to slush!!!

Okay....Christmas over....now to the giveaways. As you know, classes go on sale on Saturday 2nd January 2010 which also happens to be the start of our January sale and as a thank you gift for your continued support, I have put together 33 goody bags. I know what you are thinking....33....really strange number....well, there is a method to my madness. To qualify for one of these, the first thirty people in the shop to either book a class or spend over £25.00, will become the lucky owner of a goody bag. If you are unable to get to the shop, you still have a chance to win one by leaving a comment here on the blog. We will randomly pick three winners after the 2nd January and will be happy to mail them to you.
So it's time to wish you all a very Happy New Year and I hope to see you on the 2nd.
Stay warm, Lin

37 comments:

Unknown said...

I might send John ... with soup ... to queue ... actually forget that ... I know exactly what he will say :0)
How cute does Millie look???

Happy New Year X

Trish said...

What a lovely Christmas you had - and the photo of Millie and Grandad is so adorable!
Oh, how I wish I could come into the shop. It's just too far for me this week though. Still, I can always hope I am picked here... Thanks for the chance to win!

P'tite Plume said...

It was an happy Christmas, and yours photos are cute! And I wish to you and your family an Happy New Year.

Sherry said...

Happy New Year to you all, lovely photos.

crafty creations said...

Gorgeous photos they are both so cute - grandad looks ok too :):):)

I can't get to the shop but would love to win a goody bag

Have a Happy and Healthy New Year

x Hilda

Elaine said...

Your shop is on my list of places to visit but too far this weekend!
Glad you had a good christmas - wishing you all a merry 2010!

Neet said...

Lovely photos and thank you for my receipt - I am coming on one of your weekends! Hip Hip Hooray!

Karin said...

The photo of Mark and Millie is great I can understand why it's your favourite photo.
Wish I could get to your shop for the 2nd but it's a little too far for a day trip. :)

Lynne K said...

So wish I could get to one of your classes. The projects look wonderful. I'll have to keep my fingers crossed for a goody bag instead. Happy New Year!

Electra said...

I can get to your shop if you open a branch in Canada...If you wouldn't mind...Happy New Year to you!

Jennie -The Artistic Stamper said...

Merry Christmas to you and a Prosperous and Happy new Year. looks like a good time was had by all:)

Anonymous said...

It must have been a wonderful Christmas. I wish you a healthy, happy and creative New Year.
Margriet

kjjc said...

looks like you had a reat day. Happy new year-wish I could be there on the 2nd but I'll be hanging on the phone

Elaine G said...

Your Christmas sounds lovely. How I would love to make it to your shop, but sadly it is too far away from me. The chance to win a goodie bag would be lovely though - so fingers very crossed!!

Elaine G

Andrea - Wales, UK said...

Lovely picture's Lin,the children always make Christmas special.

Please can you get back to work now as my ArtsyCraft application is waiting for you!!!

Look forward to seeing you in 2010, Happy New year to you all.x

Gillian McMurray said...

Can't wait to see all the inspiration you show us in 2010. I have a feeling the coming year will be creative for everyone.

Mole said...

Sounds like you really enjoyed your squashy Christmas!

Jane Moseley said...

Lovely christmas pictures...
Won't get to the shop as it's a little to far to travel... I would love to win a goody bag though.

xxx
Jane

Anonymous said...

Can't get to the shop but just want to say great photos and thank you for all your inspiration. Happy new year

Annette Goodey said...

Your classes sound fab - what a shame I am too far away to attend one! However, a goody bag would be very welcome! Wishing you good luck for 2010 and thanks for the chance to win.

Annette

Anonymous said...

Wish I could come to the sale, but I live too far away. Here's hoping I might be one of the 3 lucky winners

Paper Paradise said...

Great to see you had such a fantastic time and love the photo. The grandchildren do make Christmas so magical. Nothing can ever match the feeling! Happy New Year Linda, Sue and Paul x

Anonymous said...

If I could come, I would be there!!! But as it's a bit far for me to travel, I'll just add my comment and see what happens. In any case, even if I don't win a goodie bag, I know I have an order which will be in the mail soon!! HAPPY NEW YEAR and I'll be in touch very soon. Have been with the PIL and so have been TOTALLY out of touch recently.
Love to you all from me - Sally in France xx

Mole said...

Wishing you a very happy new year, Lin!

sam21ski said...

I wish I could come to see you and have a browse around your shop and pick up a few sale bargains, but alsas, you are just tooo far away, but thanks for the chance of a goodie bag though - so thoughtful

Happy 2010 xxxx

Kyla said...

I would love to get to one of your classes but being down in the south makes it difficult-still, with blogs and youtube videos we are able to try SO many different techniques. If my hubby stays still on the sofa long enough he'll be inked and distressed like everything else in the house! Happy 2010.

Jester said...

Could you open a satellite shop further south?!! Can't be at the shop but would love to win a goody bag! Happy New year.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for sharing those lovely photos Linda!
Wish I lived a bit nearer and could visit the shop!
Happy new year!
Alison xx

Lucy Edmondson said...

It is lovely to see your family Christmas with your grandchildren - it is priceless! Happy New Year!

Lucy x

Caz said...

Your grandchildren are soooo sweet !!!

Can't make the shop and or workshops :-( although my credit card is probably breathing a sigh of relief after all the Christmas spending!!! So I'll keep my fingers crossed for a goody bag instead.

Happy New Year

Caz
x

Karen said...

Afraid I can't make a visit to the shop or your workshops from down here in deepest Somerset - how I wish I could. Lovely photos and glad you enjoyed your Christmas with the family - nothing better. Thanks for the chance of winning a goodie bag - will be keeping everything crossed (even if people look at me strangely!!!! lol

Happy New Year to you all.

Sue said...

Hi Lin
I am not going to be able to be at the shop tomorrow but plan to give you a ring to try and get in the queue for booking! It's almost as bad as trying to get a GP's appointment!! Fingers crossed!

glynis said...

happy new year. am typing in lower case as i have broken my left wrist after a fall on tha ice. 6 weeks in plaster, so i will be learning to craft with one hand.

happy new year to you and your family

Daniele said...

I'm hoping to get to your shop this morning but just in case I don't make it due to bad weather I'll keep my fingers crossed for a goodie bag instead we have had our first fall of snow so heres hoping I make it
Happy new year x

helen said...

If I had a car, I'd be there!! The Christmas photos are so great, how cute do Millie and Mark look! See you at Stevenage.

Daniele said...

Hi Lin
So glad I managed to book the classes I wanted and being as my hubby treated me it was even better, thanks for offering to lend me your finished sample I have had a play with this and this is what I came up withhere is my frame looking forward to the new classes xx

kerry said...

My husband has made me a handmade card for christmas (yes he made me one !!!!) with some money to come and visit you again soon--but can't get for a few weeks yet. So Happy New Year.