Friday 7 October 2016

Smiles on Friday

Happy Friday Smilers!

Another week gone so I'm linking up with Annie on her Stitch in Time blog where she invites us every Friday to share things that have made us smile during the week.

I think I probably smiled a lot this week.  It's been very busy but mainly with good things.

I visited my friend Jacky a couple of days ago.  She's recovering from a replacement knee operation and I'm sure she'll soon be feeling like a new woman when all the pain has gone.

On Sunday I went to the craft show at Stoneleigh with my friend Wendy where we both spent more than we probably should have.  Here is what I came home with plus a lot of double sided tape and other essentials .

We met up with Di who hosts The Snippets Playground challenge and Mrs. A who hosts The Butterfly Challenge.  It was wonderful to meet them both in person.   We certainly had a good natter and I'm sure I smiled a lot too!

I hope you'll all enjoy a happy weekend.

29 comments:

Stamps and Paper said...

Wow what a lovely selection of crafty goodies Barb...look forward to seeing what you make

Anne

Annie said...

Oh how lovely....its ages since I met Di....such a lovely lady so I know you will have had lots to smile about.
Thanks for sharing your smiles.
Hugs,
Annie x

Pen Sunshinepen said...

What a great day you had Barb, wonderful. x

Unknown said...

Ooh I'm loving all your goodies! Some gorgeous does there! Love the bird on a branch! Look forward to seeing you use them! Have a lovely weekend :-)
Lucy x

brenda said...

I'm glad to see you shopped with restraint Barb (ahummmm) and I've heard several reports of what a good time you all had.

B x

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A fabulous selection of goodies to play with Barb. Glad you had a lovely time. I'm looking forward to the NEC at Birmingham next month for my crafty fix.
Lorraine

shazsilverwolf said...

Hi Barb, isn't it great to get to a stamp show, and meet up with blog friends?It looks like you came away with some great stash too. Thank you for all your visits and lovely comments, by the way.Good luck with the stash busting! Hugs, Shaz xx

Krisha said...

What a fantastic haul of new goodies to play with! Looking forward to seeing all the pretties you make with them.

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Hi Barb, no wonder you smiled lots so would I if I had all those lovely things to play with. Thanks for the visit to mine and hope you have a lovely weekend. Happy crafting, Angela x

Swissie said...

So good to read about your smiles, Barb! I am so happy for your friend Jacky. All the best for her!
And all those goodies for you! Wow! Enjoy! :)
I wish you a nice weekend!
Liv
Xx

cuilliesocks said...

Brilliant new stash Barb, new creations on the way!!. Pleased to hear you had such a great time and meeting friends, Kate x

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

How many fab goodies Barb!!
...I always spend too much for crafting, but I'm not alone in blogland ehehe :D But there aren't craft show in my zone, so I buy online and it's less fun!! :) I'm sure that you have had a fab time with Di and Mrs A!!

505whimsygirl said...

Hi Barb,
I'd say you have lots of new treats to play with! How great to meet some wonderful new crafters. I met Di several years ago when she and Len were in New Mexico, USA. We got on the minute we saw eachother.

Your friend will be so happy with her total knee replacement. I've had both of mine done now and am so happy I did. The last one was a little over a year ago and it still bothers me a bit but they say it takes about 18 months to fully recover. Tell her to keep up with the physical therapy.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs,
Kay

Neet said...

There's nothing like a bit of retail therapy to put a smile on our faces. Especially crafty goodies for a crafter. Enjoy!
Hugs, Neet xx

Erika said...

Wow that's a good stash hall Barb, I shall look forwards to seeing what you make with them. No wonder it made you smile. It looks like heaven.
Have a super weekend, hugs Erika. x

rachel said...

Its good to smile barb...and its definitely been a smiley week for you! Hugs rachel x

Princess Judy Palmer said...

All that good new stash would be sure to put a grin on my face as well.

Unknown said...

Hi Barb - that's a great haul of stash! Hope you have lots of fun using it all - can't wait to see what you make with it all.
Hugs,
Bev xx

Janice said...

It looks as though you had a really good spend up Barb, I look forward to seeing your new makes!
Janice x

AlisonC said...

Sounds like a good week and lovely to meet crafty friends. You are going to have so much fun with your new stash.

Liz said...

Oh WOW! What a fabulous selection of crafty goodies! You're sure to have lots of fun with them all - can't wait to see what you make. I'm off to a Crafts 4 Crafters show next week with a friend. I hope we can find lots of bargains too. xx

Robyn Oliver said...

Happy Friday Barbara, wooooow what a super haul, oh you did have fun, now you must use them - that means crafting not housework. Great to catch up with like minded friends and do hope your friend has a quick recovery. Enjoy your weekend hugs Robyn

Greta said...

Looks like a great haul! I know you must have had a great time!

Di said...

Wow Barb! You sure did a good bit more shopping after we'd had our chat! Enjoy playing with everything and be sure to show the results 😊

Hugs

Di xx

Bonnie said...

Sounds like a really fun day, Barb!

PJ said...

oooh how fun new stamps/accessories to play with.. That's wonderful. Very happy for you. I always spend way to much when I go to a craft store. I tell myself no, and then some how it just happens.

Pat said...

What a lot of lovely crafting goodies Barb and how great to meet up with Di and Mrs A. I love your make and takes that you showed on a previous post. You obviously had a wonderful time. x

mamapez5 said...

You have lots of lovely new stash to play with now. How wonderful - a craft show and a meet-up with like-minded friends. It is always a tiring day but very rewarding. Sorry i am late visiting this week, but I made it in the end. Kate x

Donna said...

Wow... that IS a lot of stuff!
Glad you had a good time. x