Ally Pally - and a demo'ing debut

Just got home and had dinner, from a great day at Ally Pally (not even put my feet up yet, that's dedication for you!)

Had a great time demo'ing for Leandra and Paperartsy, even if I did feel sick before I started.. but it was great... we'll start at the beginning though!

 Leandra demo'ing with the Bistre powders... yes, bought some...

 an early PAtwit tea break.. l to r  Jo, Alison, Hazel, Claire, Lucy and Julie Ann.   Lin was hiding and we'd lost Kirsten...

 the gorgeous old organ at the end of the hall

 the lovely and uber-talented Alison Bomber (probably a mistake to watch before I had my turn...)

 she was doing fab things with embossing and Hot Picks..

 Hugo was making his debut too, first time at a show. Courtney was having a quick demo herself..

 Alison was up after Alison B.. doing some fab tags

 the watching Twits!

 then it was my turn... tissue masterboard with the new Limited Edition Frescos.. thanks to Kirsten for taking all these whilst I was otherwise occupied!

 Lucy, Julie Ann and Sarah watching me

 Emma was demo'ing next to me, and Claire is looking through my journal

some sample tags I took with me

Lucy is being my glamorous assistant, holding a wooden heart which I'd painted, whilst it dried..

 then I tore up my tissue background and glued it onto the heart (thanks for the idea, Lin, it worked a treat!) think this is the quickest I've ever used anything I've bought at a show, lol!!

 Heart finished, it was onto some more tags..

 Emma was still working next to me, unfortunately I didn't really get to see what she was doing! Bistres were involved though!

 I took control of the camera, and took this shot of the girls from the demo side of the desk!

Oh, and YES it was very odd working standing up...

 final tag I made with some leftover paint, and Darcy's snowman .. I gave this one to Jo.

 then it was off to the pub for a drink (much needed) I didn't notice Kirsten with her tongue out!!  Lauren Hatwell is next to Lin - was great to meet her too.

 then home, and unpacked... these are the tags I took with me - together with a candle I'd decorated with stamped tissue and Darcy's stamps.

 the demos from today

 may have to get some more of these hearts!

and some goodies...

and some more...
Won't be spending (probably) tomorrow... will just be watching Sunday's demo'ers!!

Thanks girls for your encouragement, and Lin, I really hope the video didn't work.... it was great fun - so a big thanks to Leandra for giving me the opportunity to do this!