Beaded Bracelet Class

Now, I tend to be allergic to just about everything when it comes to bling, so I decided that making my own could be the way to go - if only I knew how.
My local craft shop has a very full timetable of classes and yesterday morning I signed up for one on making a white seed pearl and crystal beaded bracelet (and earrings).

I have to say that it was remarkably easy, very enjoyable and completely addictive. Oh dear, I see another pile of stash developing already!
Hope you like the results as much as I do and also some of Vanessa's alternative choices of bead combinations too.
In two weeks time we are going to make a matching necklace - watch this space.
Take care.

Mrs Bucket!

For the novice blogger like myself, getting to grips with Photobucket was yet another challenge in the slow and sometimes painful process.
But it did bring a smile to my face when I logged in and realised that my account is R..... Bucket!
Almost immediately, scary visions of Hyacinth sprang to mind.
The social-climbing snob and her candlelight suppers, who insists her surname is pronounced Bouquet, from the BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances
For those who never watched the show, or those who enjoyed it and need a reminder:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/keepingupappearances/index.shtml
So from one Mrs Bucket to all the other Mrs Buckets out there,
Take care.

QVC Outlet Store, Shrewsbury

Well yesterday was truly a Shop Till You Drop Playday!
I've been to the QVC UK Outlet Store in Shrewsbury a couple of times before and yesterday it was time for a well overdue return visit.
It's about two and a half hours drive from my home so we set off at 7am!
It's always a bit of a gamble as you never know what they are going to have on the shelves, so quite an adventure really.
I left my friend browsing the clothes rails (70% off Outlet Store Price) and headed straight for the craft section! LOL

First thing I spotted were some Anna Griffin Craft Totes. I have loads of her stuff but had thought this set was expensive at the introductory price of £44.76 plus p&p.
They were marked at £27.41 less a further 25% and appeared to have most of their contents too.

Next up I spotted another favourite designer, Heidi Grace - Baby Girl kit - now I really should have bought two of these as they were priced at £3.99.












So the goodies are in the car, we grab some lunch and hit the charity shops.
I saw a really nice blouse in the window of the Scope shop and as luck would have it they agreed to undress the mannequin and it fitted perfectly £3.50.
Then another bargain in The Works - a Dena Designs 12 x 12 scrapbook for £5.99.
Last but not least, in Boots, No 7 Time Resisting Day Cream has changed to new formula, so original stock reduced to half price, also on three for two and extra points. What a result!!!
Can't wait for the next time.
Take care.