I've already received some atcs, including from my PIF partner, the lovely Dolores (Cardarian)together with a gorgeous card too!
I arranged some swaps with some deskers who can't make the crop, which have also arrived - firstly from Angela (Felix theCrafty Cat)
and Zsuzsa who also enclosed some beautiful flower printables.
the big reveal - my rest of my atcs I'll be taking to crop for everyone
there's also a little message on the back
I went down a time theme - it being Whizzday of course - and friendship, because that is what we all are. and just varied the colours a bit and the clock stamps which both came from new Paperartsy sets I was dying to try out!
Not sure if I will take the Oxide sprays (in case of leakage) although they should be fine, but...
it will be ok if I put the in the case so they stand upright when the case is upright!
I do seem to use them more than anything lately, so it is probably best I do..
the most important bit - the train tickets - are on top of the pile!
Looking forward to visiting your desks and then some of you on Saturday! For those of you wanting your Kew fix, last week's instalment is here - Crop day will be the first Saturday I have not been to Kew since July last year!!
26 comments:
Gosh, you have received a lot of great ATCs. I only made ones for Julia, my PIF, and a few for the crop. Be sure to grab one, dear. LOVE what you made and all the brilliant ways people interpreted the 10th anniversary theme.
No number yet, don't even have my post finished, but you will find me, I'm sure! I suspect I'll be somewhere after you, dear.
I missed the swap, but great to see your treasures :)
Happy WOYWW!
Claire no. 2
Lovely atc's Helen, both received and ready for giving out.
Had a smile when I saw your pile of stuff to take with you to the Crop. Do you really plan on crafting in earnest? I know darned well I will spend my time chatting to everyone so will probably not take much and certainly not do much. See you Saturday - looking forward to it, it's been a long time since that day at Port Sunny.
Hugs, Neet 5 xx
Gosh Helen that is a lot of stuff! :-) I did very little when I was there last time - well very little crafting lots of chatting lol. See you soon. Anne X #9
Great ATCs all round Helen, I look forward to meeting you and swapping on Saturday. I've been packing too, but I've learnt from previous experiences to travel very light lol. Happy WOYWW. Sarah #12
Happy WOYWDW I always find like ou you don't use all the things you kake and need what ou do not lol. i am sure if that happense someone will help out,
Lilian B #13
Well, we recognise the sacrifice of Kew! as LONG as you don’t take thousands of photos on Saturday!!! Looking forward to seeing you very much. Your ATCs look splendid, when you mentioned theme, I suddenly wondered what mine are all about...talk about short memory!!
I would also like to say (before the ‘submit’ button gets the better of me again!) how lovely lovely your card was...and there was me going on about the die being so fab. I was right!! Thank you a decade. Xxxx
OMG with all the prep going on here I haven't even thought of taking something to craft!! I best sort something out even though I doubt any will get done.
See you very soon.
Hugs,
Annie x #14
Fab ATC's and I like your idea of the time theme - very appropriate. Just been and seen your Kew photos - Wow they are gorgeous (as always!). I love the alliums, what a stunning display -I've tried growing them several times in my garden over the years and they always fail to return the following year - sooooo frustrating. I also love your butterfly top too!
Hope you have a great week and loads of fun at the crop,
Diana x #18
Love the ATCs - and you used your favourite stamps too, yay! I like your optimism about packing for the Crop - I'm taking some crochet but know I probably won't do a stitch!!
Hugs LLJ 8 xxx
Hi Helen, I went for an assortment of colours too.Need to start gathering my stuff together later too. As you say, I'll take loads I don't use, and forget something vital. See you Saturday, Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #7 X
Wow, you're going to take all that on the train with you! Brave woman! It must be quite a long journey for you from Surrey. It would be lovely to meet you if I can make it (still not sure if I can). Lovely ATC's all over - thank you so much for mine, it's a beautiful addition to my collection, I'll just have to figure out a way of storing them - they will all be going on my blog next week after the crop. Have a safe journey! zsuzsa #23
HI Helen, if you do end up packing some liquids. Do you guys have zip loc baggies there? ( maybe put those into something like that that would catch the drips if they the handlers toss your bag?) Ooh Love the collection of happy you have received and the atc's look really cool with the clock gears on them. ~Stacy #27
That is quite a pile to take with you on the train! But I know you will have an awesome time and I look forward to the report. Your ATC's are lovely, great theme. And the one's you have received are lovely as well! Have a fun time at the crop! Lindart #30
I love your ATCs and the ones you have received. I look forward to meeting you in person at the crop - I need to start thinking about what I want to take! Happy WOYWW! Love & God Bless, Caro x (#15)
Hi Helen, Loving your ATCs and what lovely ones you have received.
Hope you have a very sturdy bag, or ideally a caddy for all your crafting stuff.
Off to check out Kew.
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Happy WOYWW
Sue #10
Hi Helen, I am smiling at the thought of you taking all that stuff and expect to see what you make/don't make Lol! If it's like when I go to our craft club it might not be much but I know you will have a great time and come back with some fab photos if nothing else. Happy woyww and thanks for the lovely comment over at mine. Angela x17x
Hi Helen, lovely ATCs. I took far more to the Crop than I used last year. Most of the time I was either chatting or eating cake! I did get a tiny bit of crafting done, so I will sort out something to take with me. Really looking forward to meeting you. Have a great week, Heather x #11
What fabulous ATCs! Pleased to see that you are organised for the off!! Don't forget and put the case up on an overhead rack - you may become 'Multicoloured H' Being brief - trying to get a few desks in before my back gives in! Hugs, Chrisx 31
I've been enjoying seeing the great ATCs! Your's are pretty cool, too! Have oodles of fun this weekend! Hope everyone shares pictures!
Thanks for popping by!
Carol N #25
Great haul of ATCs and other goodies. How fun! Dorlene #28
Definitely sums me up ... pack just about everything but leave behind the very thing I need! Don't think I am ignoring your beautiful ATC - am saving them all for next week's WOYWW after the crop just in case anyone wanted them kept as a surprise. Have a FAB day on Saturday and yes, will most likely be crafting along too but certainly missing out on chat and cake! Much love to you from Debbie xXx
Hi Helen. - Couldn't comment earlier as I spent Wednesday lying prone on the settee feeling VERY rough - however... here I am now. I feel very honoured that you are coming to stay here instead of your regular visit to Kew!!! Thank you. I think I had better empty the car boot ready for everything to fit in on Saturday!! Your case, Camilla has loads of things. No idea what Chris will be bringing, but as she is coming in the car with Adrian she isn't limited, then there is my stuff, some cakes to take as our contribution to the Cake Mountain...
You have made some lovely ATCs - I look forward to seeing them "in real life".
Travel safely tomorrow - see you at the station.
Take care. God bless.
Margaret #4
Looking forward to Saturday - weather looks good for a great weekend! xx Jo
Lovely ATCs you've received, Helen. I was unable to take part in this swap with too much other stuff going on and all the stress of my PIP application dragging me down health-wise too. As you know we've also been extremely busy with all the various family celebrations! I am actually really glad the pension as delayed, because it's meant I've got more money coming in than I would have had, and the lump sum as well, and it's all arrived at exactly the right time. Thank you for your good wishes for my PIP application. Today I completed the form in draft, and am having it checked on Monday by the AgeUK volunteer, and I'm hoping she'll approve of what I've done, and also that I have given them more than enough info that they won't call me for a face to face assessment, but I think I will have to face that unfortunately.
We love the Yum Sing Chinese restaurant! We always seem to end up there for anniversary celebrations! Getting extra food so we could pig out the next day too was great!
Happy belated WOYWW,
Shoshi #21
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