Hi everyone, I’ve not been around much crafting - had a very busy week plus as I’ve already mentioned, I’ve just not been enjoying crafting as much recently. So yesterday I went on a little adventure which I hope will kickstart my crafty mojo, with a visit to Lavinia’s new Dreamatorium in Ruthin for their opening weekend and Spring Extravaganza.
What an amazing place it is! The building itself is beautiful and it has been decorated in the most magical way with huge attention to detail. As well as plenty of space for both crafty supplies and home/giftware, there is also a huge new workshop area where the DT were demonstrating. It was absolutely wonderful to watch a few demos, chat with Tracey Dutton and some of the lovely DT including Jo Rice, Sarah Anderson, Emma-Jo and Amanda Branston, and say hello to staff old and new including Annja, Noni, and of course the obligatory hugs from Jack!
So far as craft goodies were concerned I was really bewildered by choice. I was actually reasonably restrained in buying new stamps, as this time I focussed on getting the new colours of Elements inks which I decided I needed only after they had sold out online … but happy days the staff had reserved some for the new shop’s opening weekend! Of course I did also buy a few new stamps … and a couple of pens … and a couple of glues and paper products!
All in all I had a fabulous day, and congratulated Tracey on this amazing event which is clearly the result of a huge amount of hard work by her and her team.
Here are a few pics - I’m not in any of them, but I do actually appear incredibly briefly in Emma- Jo’s 4pm “live” on FB yesterday, so I was definitely there!! Hope I’ll be back before too long with something I make with my new stash!
Take care, and thanks for visiting.
Hugs,
11 comments:
Certainly looks like a magical visit
WOW - the new Lavinia premises look amazing and magical. TFS. xxx
what a lovely way to spend a weekend- thanks for sharing the photos, they look amazing.
xx
WOW what a fabulous place and look forward to seeing your new makes. I know how you feel too as I haven't been enjoying crafting much lately, my latest ones have been made a while ago and just needed finishing off and been undecided where I go from here tbh.
Carol x
How wonderful that you were able to visit Lavinia's new magical place and it looks absolutely incredible!
Thanks for sharing the photos of this magical place. Hopefully I will get a chance to visit Ruthin sometime this year. Enjoy playing with your new crafty goodies.
Liz xx
It certainly does look magical, just wish I lived nearer. I've not had much time for crafting and blogging lately and also decided I needed some new Elements inks after the were out of stock, lucky you getting them, hope your new goodies inspire you - I need a catch up.
Avril xx
How wonderful to be able to visit this magical place. Hope it is successful in re starting your mojo xx
How delightful Pauline to be able to visit that magical place. It's on my wish list for later in the year. Thank you so much for your comment on my blog - I was so desperate to say something when you were Guest Designer for SSS too x
OH! My goodness, you entered Fairyland, you must have had a ball. Beautiful photos. x
Hi Pauline
What a fabulous time you must have had .. .. .. well done on the restraint!! Sounds like you will have a nice supply of new goodies to play with though. Have fun!
Everywhere looks amazing - and super magical.
Love and hugs
Jules xoxo
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