Ally Pally Day 1. And some handmade Blog Candy xxx

Ally Pally Day 1. And some handmade Blog Candy xxx

Hi there.

Thanks for popping in. And thanks for visiting our new Clarity Stand at Ally Pally if you did. I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed myself today. More than usual. Maybe because it wasn’t so packed, so we were able to enjoy more relaxed demos. Lovely visitors and more room to move. It seemed quieter than usual. Now I’m not sure whether the new layout of the stand helped that, or whether the overall footfall was down. Who cares?! We had a cracking day, and an enjoyable one.

Here’s one of the little canvases I made, using the scrap elements from the Happy Couple Die

And here’s the card I made at the same time.

This particular Designer card is from the  Shenandoah Range. 

I thought one of our friends here in Blogland might enjoy receiving this little canvas & card to match.

So let’s have a little caption fun. See the two little birds? One up in the tree, and the other on the ground…. what are they saying to each other? Pray tell us below, and then on Monday, I will pick a random winner, who will receive both pieces. I may even sign the little canvas, if you like.

Time to go eat . Early night. Tired. Happy tired though.

Love & Hugs,

Barb

xxx

80 thoughts on “Ally Pally Day 1. And some handmade Blog Candy xxx

  1. The one on the floor is saying to the one in the tree:
    ‘Hey babe, let me know if you see the cat from next door !’ Bird in tree replies ‘Ok, dear, just the one from next door?’

    Glad you had a lovely day x

  2. They’re both beautiful . I’m going to try and have a go at this myself . Glad your first day went well. I think the little boy bird up in the tree is saying to his girlfriend “come on sweetheart you can see the world from up here” x

  3. Evening Barbara! So glad you’ve had a great first day. Let’s hope tomorrow is just as good!
    I’ve had a great day at Maria’s workshop in Preston… 4 beautiful projects and good company too!
    Have a good evening and sleep well.
    Love and hugs xxx

  4. Lovely card and canvas but I’m no good at captions.
    It is possible that the more open stand just made it feel less crowded. It may be busier tomorrow.
    No wonder you are tired with a 2hr drive each way on top of all the work entailed in this event.
    Hope Dad, Dave and Steve are all feeling better. Have a good nights sleep tonight.

  5. Hi Barb, glad you had a happy day, that is what is most important. And glad your new stand worked well.

    As for the caption, brain not firing on all cylinders today. Will this do
    The wee boy bird on the ground is jumping up and down shouting “what can you see, what can you see”. The wee girl bird in the tree says “come up and see for yourself, or are you a chicken…”

    Hope you have s good sleep and an even happier day tomorrow xxx

  6. “Hello, is this the right way to Ally Pally?”
    These are gorgeous Barbara 😍 have a good rest & see you tomorrow! x x

  7. Glad it went well Barb although I am not surprised. Lol.
    Bird in the tree – “oh c’mon there is only one piece missing!”
    Bird on the floor – “I’m telling you – I have looked everywhere!!”
    Xxx

  8. Bird in tree say come up here have a look what’s going on over there quick you might miss it. Glad you had a great day so wish was coming love are visit but leg just not up to it so next time just have to do a internet order to cheer my self up love hugs in joy your ev ning and good nights sleep ready for round two love joy xx

  9. The bird in the tree is saying…I can,t see no hurricane coming in….the bird on the floor is saying…..oh well no panic then to get to Noah,s ark…….

  10. After many years of marriage the little bird on the ground turned her eyes upwards and said, “When I look up there will you be.” The little bird in the tree turned his eyes downwards and said, “And when I look down, there will you be also.”

  11. Hi Barbara and team, been to Ally Pally today.
    Love the new Clarity layout brilliant it was easy to see everything thank you.
    Bird in the tree is saying have you been up here and looked through the stain glass window at Clarity Stamps display, bird on the ground said yes it is brilliant, everyone looks so happy.
    Mary x

  12. Sorry I am missing the Ally Pally but will be going to the NEC in November😄
    As I’ve just come back from Cornwall my caption would be “I can see the sea and the surfs up”

  13. Hi Barbara

    Pleased your first day at the Ally Pally went well. Sometimes it’s nicer to be a little bit quieter, I think you can relax and enjoy it a bit more.
    I do hope your dad, Dave & Steve are on the mend. Xxx
    My caption is:
    Marvin (bird in the tree) “Kylie, Kylie”
    Kylie (bird on the ground) “Yes Marvin, what is it now? you know I’m busy looking for worms”
    Marvin “Kylie, I can see Barbara’s bird table from up here, and guess what we have for tea tonight?”
    Kylie “Oh Marvin, I do hope it’s something yummy, I’m famished”
    Marvin “It’s cake Kylie, cake!!”
    Kylie “Well what are we waiting for, better get a wiggle on!!”

    Love & Hugs
    Xxxxx

  14. I think the bird on the floor is saying ” get down here now and help me get the dinner instead of sitting there watching the world go by”
    Glad the show went well

  15. The stand was brill………… so much easier to wander around but I do think the Show itself was quieter this time around 🙂
    Little bird on the ground calls up to the one in the tree………. “You still wingin’ it?” C xx

  16. Hi – lovely to see you all again – the new layout was fab!
    The bird in the tree is saying ‘come up and see me sometime’

  17. First time at Clarity Stamp stand today.! Loved it. Spent far more than I should have!
    The bird on the ground is saying
    “Let me know when Barb leaves, I want to get her autograph”
    Bird in the tree says “ Who are you kidding, you can’t fly THAT fast!”

  18. The bird on the ground said “What are you doing up there? We are supposed to be meeting on the ground, for a worm & bug picnic!” His girlfriend replied “I’m watching a human wedding, It’s beautiful and they look like they’re having so much fun! I just heard the man say how happy he was that Barb is his wife, at last”. The bird on the ground could see how happy his girlfriend looked, so he said “I want us to be that happy….Will you marry me?”

  19. Glad day one went well, I bet all your visitors went away happy.
    My caption would be:
    Bird on ground: I can’t come up today my wing hurts.
    Bird in tree: awww hang on I will come down and give you some tweetment. …!
    Sorry couldn’t resist! Xx

  20. Evening bloggy friends, hope your Saturdays were happy and crafty. I was helping with fabric cutting for my Mum’s new quilt. Xx

  21. Glad you had a wonderful day at AP and you can do it all over again tomorrow lol
    As for the little birds 🦅
    Bird on floor. Aka Dave
    Barb I bet you have perfect Clarity from up there eh
    Bird in tree Aka Barbara
    Yes Dave we are definitely branching out.
    Take care hugs T xx

  22. I think the bird in the tree is saying, ‘Come on up! This tree’s amazing. It’s fresh cut!’ Glad you had a great day. Hope to make Ally Pally one year.

  23. The bird in the tree is saying “told you I could see Clarity Towers from up here.”glad you had a good day,will be there tommorrow.lilian.
    .

  24. Spent too much today on your stand. Great layout.

    Bird on the ground says
    “Let me know when Barb is leaving, I want to get her autograph.”
    Bird in tree “ Who are you kidding, even you can’t fly THAT fast!”

  25. It’s a big thumbs up from me for the new layout at Ally Pally – a great idea and much more “user friendly.”
    Was lovely to see you all and have time for a chat.
    Here’s hoping tomorrow will be as relaxed for you.
    Take care and have fun xxx

  26. Glad you’ve had a good day at Ally Pally, and that it hasn’t felt too frantic.
    I love this die, and given its original purpose, the only captions that feel right to me are:
    “To have and to hold from this day forward…
    … To love and to cherish”
    Enjoy the rest of the show.

  27. “Thanks mate, that’s really good luck, pooing on my head. It will have pure clarity now”
    I don’t think that’s really good but hey hoy after the family feuding today that’s all I can do. Roll on Sunday

  28. So glad you had a good day.
    The bird in the tree is saying “I will have to go higher if I want to peek into Barbara ‘s studio to see what new things are in the pipeline “
    xx

  29. Hi
    Went to Ally Pally today the stand was much better much more room to move around and it was nice to have to demo stations.
    The bird in the tree says to Dave done below come up and see me but Dave say sorry but I’ve done my back in. Sorry Dave home it gets better soon.
    Ruth

  30. Hi
    Went to Ally Pally today the stand was much better much more room to move around and it was nice to have to demo stations.
    The bird in the tree says to Dave done below come up and see me but Dave say sorry but I’ve done my back in. Sorry Dave home it gets better soon.

    Ruth B
    Ruth

  31. I love this die I love the two cards I made with it just waiting for my clarity card blanks and envelopes they just waiting to be delivered via the post man .
    The bird on the branch is tweeting to the bird on the ground come sit with me and watch the clouds pass by

  32. So pleased your day went well Barbara. The overall opinion seems to be that your new stand layout is approved of – well done.
    I don’t do captions but bird in the tree is saying” it can’t be my turn again to clear up, I have only just got here and the view is great”
    Pleasant dreams. xx

  33. The stand looks great. Ally Pally is a bit too far for me but it looks like a fabulous venue. I am glad the day went well and you enjoyed it.
    I think the bird on the ground is saying ” Of course you can do it. Shut your eyes, flap those wings and jump”
    The bird in the tree says “Will you catch me?”

  34. Glad you had such an enjoyable day.
    Bird on the ground is saying “I’ve spent all the day pecking that heart out for you and you still won’t come down. Would have been better off at Ally Pally grooving with Barb!”

  35. I’m glad you have had a good day today Barbara and that the new layout for the stand worked better. Hope tomorrow is good too. My caption is: Bird in the tree saying to bird on the ground “No I’m staying up here, there’s a big river running through this paper and everytime I sit down there I get soaking wet, at least up here it’s drier.”

  36. Hi Barbara
    Glad your day went well. Now we were wondering if it might be quieter because of the train strike, we are planning on leaving home early in case everyone is driving there. See you tomorrow. Now for the caption, bird in the tree is saying ” left a bit, right a bit, there, it’s there underneath that leaf. Honestly why can you never find something that’s right under your nose!” The bird on the ground just grunts and raises eyes heavenwards!
    Love Diane xx

  37. Glad Ally Pally is going well, I would love to attend but I’m up Norf!
    The bird on the ground says Mabel, that ain’t no pear tree. Mabel says that’s OK, I ain’t no partridge.

  38. Hi Barbara, good to hear the Show is going well and the new layout is working. Sorry I can’t be there to see Clarity in action. Really pleased to hear your Dad is better, but sorry about Dave and Steve’s misfortunes. Best wishes to all.
    One bird says to the other “Have you seen the latest Tweet? They’re having a Hop at the Ally Pally!” and the other replies “Are you dancing?” “Of course, I am the Rockin’ Robin!”

  39. Morning Barbara, glad you had a first great day at Ally Pally. I really would have loved to come but am in Germany atm and my boyfriend and I are only returning to England tonight. Sadly, I missed out on Ally Pally completely this year but hope to come again in 2019! Have a great, fun and successful 2nd day at Ally Pally today. Love to you, Dave and all the team. You’really all doing a fab job! Xxx

  40. Hi Barbara, the bird on the ground is saying. “Sorry love, I forgot the key again”.
    I’m new to the blog and You Tube Tuesday. I was wondering do you ever do show in Republic of Ireland? I have relocated here and I’m sure your products would be a great success here. Best wishes. Lesley x

  41. Hello Barbara – Bird on ground is saying “next time I’m going to be lookout “- bird in tree replies ” yeah, well you had better learn to fly first” Lots of love Donna X

    1. Bird in the tree: “Oh my! What a fine cock you are Dave”
      Bird on the ground ” I’m standing tall and proud for you my bird!”

  42. Bird on ground says
    “You don’t really want me to fly up there do you? ”
    Bird in tree say
    “But you will if you truly love me won’t you?”

  43. Bird in the tree, to bird on the ground, “have you got that takeaway ordered yet Dave”?….Or, as in the song. “I can see clearly now”, it must be Clarity. Sorry if that song is stuck in your head now. Safe journey home and hope everyone in your family is fighting fit soon.

  44. Hello Barb, glad that you are enjoying Ally Pally. I think the caption should be “Mrs Woodpecker says to Mr Woodpecker, I love you too dear, but they may be a bit annoyed with you carving up their trees” Take care all. Bx

  45. Really enjoyed the show, your stand looked great and so much easier to see everything, I thought it was quieter this time too. Bet you’ll be busier today. Lovely card and canvas.
    Bird in the tree says ” Aren’t you coming up” one on the ground says “No not tonight, I have to wash my feathers”. Sorry not much good at captions. Safe journey home tonight.xxx

  46. Glad you enjoyed your day thoroughly – I’m sure those craft shows must be exhausting for the presenters, as it’s tiring enough as an attendee. As for your little birds:
    “No offence love, but you should see the state of your undercarriage from down here!”

  47. They are both beautiful designs Barbara.

    A little bird sat on the ground
    Beneath a beautiful big tree
    Said to his friend sitting way up high
    Come down and sit with me.
    His friend said no way thank you
    I’m safe up here in the tree
    Away from that very hungry cat
    That is always after eating me!

  48. Bird on the ground – Is there enough room on the naughty branch. My basket is a bit full.
    Bird in the tree – Yes, but you need to hurry up. I can see hundreds of people with those picot dies in their baskets, and they are all heading this way with their toast and dripping.

    Hope all your invalids are getting better. This crafting is not only addictive but dangerous. xxx Maggie (Silvercrafter)

  49. Hi Barbara, mum and I had a fab time on Sunday at Ally Pally. I noticed it was a lot quieter, but that suited me because I brought my 94 year old mother (Mavis) who was thoroughly taken by your kind gift of making her a card using the above design.
    It has taken pride of place on her dresser …she always smiles looking at it.
    I will attempt to replicate the same style as soon as I get a little break…being my mum’s full time carer is quite full on, but she’s worth it .
    So the quieter setting suited my mum’s reaction, she’s not very settled among strangers in big crowds….

  50. Hi Barbara,
    ich habe eine Frage: Kommen Sie wieder nach Deutschland zu HSE? Ich vermisse Sie sehr.
    Sie haben ganz tolle Ideen und Techniken. Ihre Demonstration finde ich immer wieder erfrischend und inspirierend.
    Ganz liebe Grüsse
    Ihre Charlotte

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