Sunday, July 15, 2012

:: Scrapbook and Paper Craft Fair ::

A few weekends ago I went to a scrapbook and paper craft fair with my Mum and two of my sisters. The fair started around 9am, so we decided to arrive around 8:30am because from past experiences we knew the line up could be quite big! When we arrived the line up was huge! There was probably already 150-200 people there before us! And boy oh boy, some lovely little old ladies can be quite vicious when it comes to scrapbooking! The elbows were out in full force!

Okay, not really, but there was some surprising pushing and shoving ... all for some stamps and glitter glue! Never get in the way of a lady and her craft, haha. Our main objective was to find my sister some stuff to use in the album/journal she is making her little one. And, obviously, I couldn't resist buying myself some stuff ...

I am in love with my new washi tape. My washi tape addiction is seriously getting out of hand, but it's just so versatile! I can't wait to show you the washi tape thank you notes I made for my sister's Baby Shower and my future sister-in-law's Kitchen Tea. They're so cute and seriously so simple.

PS. For those of you who are wondering the outcome of all my tests a little while ago - my surgery is booked for the 6th of August. I have to have part of my small intestine removed. I will be in hospital for anywhere from three days to a week, depending on my recovery. From there I won't be able to drive for at least a month, I won't be able to do anything strenuous for another six weeks (no gym etc), and it will take around three months to be able to start eating normally again. But I'm actually really excited about the surgery, because I'm looking forward to not feeling sick all the time!

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16 comments:

  1. Tracey @ Bliss Amongst ChaosJuly 15, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Ooooh, I love craft fairs! But way too easy to spend a pile of money I don't have!
    Good luck with your surgery, Jasmine!
    Hope it goes really well, and you recover quickly!
    xx

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  2. Gemma EalesJuly 15, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    amazing buys, i love it all! wish i could find somewhere like that to buy all my crafty desires! hope your op goes well too :') xx

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  3. kJuly 16, 2012 at 1:19 AM

    aw i'm sorry you have to have surgery, but if it helps that will be wonderful! and you can have some down time to make some mail :)

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  4. Maria ♥July 16, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    I love your new washi tapes! My friend wants to start scrapbooking too. All your new things are awesome. I hope you're well & you won't be sick all the time soon!

    Best wishes :-)

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  5. BonnieJuly 16, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    This makes me miss scrapbooking. I used to have so much fun doing that.

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  6. Karina PachecoJuly 16, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    I love everything that you got!!! You are my craft soulmate! :)

    I will pray that surgery goes well and that you recuperate fast. I am happy that you will soon feel better again. Love you and can't wait for our Whatsapp & Facetime date! :)

    xoxo

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  7. Lucent ImageryJuly 16, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Looking forward to seeing your baby shower and kitchen tea creations my dear! So cute about the vicious old crafty ladies, hee hee! You know my love is with you for this operation. x

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  8. KimberlyJuly 16, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    I went to the craft store this weekend, but have not been able to find washi tape. --I'm so glad you have a diagnosis and a plan to make everything okay. My thoughts are definitely with you. :)

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  9. MeriJuly 17, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    last fall, when I had surgery (emergency, not planned) it was because my intestines had twisted upon themselves, cutting off the tissue and it died so had to be removed. They took about 10 centimeters as well as a valve near the appendix, and then last month I ended up having another surgery when something similar happened. It's scary, but I have to say after the recovery I felt better than I had in quite some time. I hope that you find some relief from your surgery, and at least you won't be scared wondering what's going on! If you want to talk about it though, let me know. I've been to every Gastro Intestinal doctor in the area it feels like :) Good luck!
    P.S. during my recovery time I had a LOT of time for crafts :)

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  10. FeliciaJuly 18, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    Scrapbook fair sounds like fun! I want to start buying some punches, as I don't have any. And though you know this already, my prayers are with you about your surgery! xx

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  11. AllanaJuly 18, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    Wow, sounds like you have quite a journey in front of you but I am so glad you have a solution to your illness!
    Love your new supplies - yay for stationery :) xx

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  12. Niina - My Paper ChaosJuly 19, 2012 at 4:06 AM

    You got some great stuff! I love the washi tape :) I need to get some myself!

    And good luck with surgery Jasmine!

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  13. GracieJuly 19, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Eee! I love everything you bought. The glitter glue is pretty, the gems sweet. I just love that you have some great bits for crafty pleasures. I'm sure the thank you notes are so adorable!

    P.S. I hope the surgery goes well. x

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  14. MarianJuly 28, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    It looks like you got a lot of neat craft supplies--love the tapes! And good luck on your surgery. :)

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  15. MarinaJuly 28, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    I love those stamps!! And I hope we will hear from you again before surgery!

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  16. ClaireAugust 1, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    only 5 days to go...i'll be thinking of you! x

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