Somehow I managed to finish everything on my work table and get it all packed in time to leave for CHA on Friday morning. It's a strange thing: Friday was yesterday...... and yet I am now in LA and some 18 hours after leaving Brisbane, it is once again Friday...... and about the same time as it was when I left Brisbane. Ah, the wonders of crossing the international date line! If you're lucky enough to be attending CHA (and I know there are a few of you out there), pop by the Silver Creek Leather booth (#1325) on the first day of the show (Sunday) from 1pm - 4pm whilst I'm demoing with the fabulous Real Leather Jewelry components and Sof-Suede Lace. You'll see how easy it is to weave a simple but elegant lattice bracelet even if you don't have any jewellery making skills.You've got to love a project like that! And I have it on good authority that there is a bracelet kit to be given away, so do stop by for a look and discover this very clever and unique range of j......

A big hello to all the lovely crafters who stopped by the Stamp Antics stand at the Scrapbook and Papercrafts Expo to say hello and check out what Friendly Plastic is all about. I hope you picked up lots of valuable pointers and are inspired to create your own wonderful Friendly Plastic projects. But what's that, I hear? You didn't get enough Friendly Plastic info on the weekend! Well, don't despair.... you can get more. Why not get some hands on experience in a class situation where you'll learn how to work with Friendly Plastic first hand. The Lumpy, Bumpy, Spotty and Dotty class has sold out, but I'm doing a repeat class on the 22nd June so you don't have to miss out on learning how to make this fun and sparkly bracelet. Give Stamp Antics a call (3393 3022) and the girls will be happy to book you in. Can't make it to the classes? Well, for members of the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre , you'll be able to come along for a session on Friendly Pla......

This weekend the annual Scrapbook and Papercraft Expo is on at the Brisbane Convention Centre and you'll be able to catch me demonstrating how to work with Friendly Plastic each day at the Stamp Antics stand (Saturday and Sunday from 12pm - 2pm and all day Monday). Not sure how to use Friendly Plastic? Then stop by to see all the basic techniques being demonstrated and pick up some tips that will have you working with Friendly Plastic like a pro in no time. One of the things I enjoy doing most with Friendly Plastic is making jewellery, but Friendly Plastic is also a great product to incorporate into your scrapbooking and cardmaking projects. Check out the album of samples at the stand for some fun ideas. And of course, it's your chance to ask questions, so please do... I'll be happy to answer them. I hope you'll stop by and say hello and maybe start your new adventure with an old crafting favourite. See you there! If you can't get enough of My Tutorials and you want......

This past weekend I've spent in Newcastle teaching workshops at the annual City Meets Country Stamp Camp . And what a lovely weekend it was spent with such a nice group of people who warmly welcomed DH and I. It was Brian's first experience at stamp camp and not being a crafter, he thought he would have a restful long weekend and just pop in and out of the workshops as he pleased. But before he knew it he was working in the shop and helping with the workshops! It was surprising how quickly he picked things up and he really got into the swing of things, much to the delight of the campers. And it was non stop fun from the moment we arrived and set up shop (with a lot of help from Wilma and Tara) and assembled the kits with the help of Tara (what a little speedster she is!). The product we featured over the weekend was Friendly Plastic and regular readers of my blog will know that it has become one of my favourite mediums. Whilst it's been around for a very long time it's ......