Nige's HOT July Jalapenos!!!

[Bagpuss]

Well that is what he wanted the thread called LOL - his word and all that :D!

We are starting off July with a craft TSV in the form of a PINK Big Bite so get onto the website and have a look NOW is you have been wanting one but hated the tangerine colour!

[poppysno]

Jalapenos it is! News so hot you'd have to wear heavy-duty oven mits to handle it, and even then it would be too hot to handle! I can't actually remember what the news is, but I'm sure it will come to me...........

[jakjak]

Hi

Been good so far only got the TSV as couldn't resist it being pink and all the lovely eyelets as well!!!

[sugarplum]

I've got the big bite on chequehold and the case as I really like the 50 designer eyelets included that make it quite a good buy.
I sold my original tsv cropodile as I didnt like the restriction on where I could set them (sold it on that auction site and actually got more than I paid for it, go figure!)

[Bagpuss]

Still not bought it!

Nigel! You are very naughty! Asking for a hot thread and then forgetting what it was you had to tell us LOL! What has Rosemary got coming up to tempt us with in the future then? Noticed the Cloud 9 cat kit was in clearance - such a shame they are not continuing with it as it is a great kit to work with and I would have loved to have seen Rosemary's samples - if you still have them will you share on here???

[LeonieM]

I've put the Big Bite and the case/accessories into my basket, but will need to check it out in the next 20 minutes or lose it as it's very limited stock.

The question is, DO I NEED IT??????

[sugarplum]

If I only bought what I need I would be a lot richer!

[Wizadeborah]

I decided that I didn't need the Big Bite as I've already got the Cropadile and I don't like orange. But as it's pink, I've ordered it for my b'day from hubby!! (And for my sis for xmas!)

[jakjak]

If I only bought what I need I would be a lot richer!


If Only!!!! I keep promising myself that is what I will do and it last about an hour - if I'm lucky:D

[Bagpuss]

Gave in and ordered :lol:!

[Wizadeborah]

I can resist everything - except temptation!!

[wildranger]

Bagpuss you naughty girl! after holding out so long as well....:D I caved in after about 20 secs for the case tho....!

[sugarplum]

I converted my cheque hold on the BB and the case to my credit card. Even though I am a card maker rather than a scrapbooker the extra reach is a big plus and I decided I just had to have a matching case (those designer eyelets were too much temptation too)

[CraftyGal]

Gave in and ordered :lol:!

Yay Bagpuss! hehe

If you want a BigBite or a CropaDile get them soon. We R Memory Keepers has had to increase the price in the US by 40% because of a the increased price in manufacturing. Which means that once the UK supply has run out and more have to be brought over from the US the price will have to increase!

Lisa x

[Bagpuss]

That is how I convicned myself :lol:!!! In fact from what I understand a lot of goods that are made in China will go up as the minimum wage there has been increased - which means a lot of stash will be rising in price!

[Bagpuss]

Had confirmation that Zutter products are going up too from a shop with I deal with down here. At the moment they are doing the Round It All for £13.50 which they are going to honour on this delivery but when I asked outright I was told they are getting emails through putting up the prices - already heard about the DreamKutz and that is going up as will the Bind It All.

COOOOOEEEEE!!! Nige where are you??? Not heard much from you just lately what's up then??

[poppysno]

Sorry Helen - we had a couple of days away before the crazy London/Chicago period starts, so we just got home. What have I missed? Tell me....tell me

Anyone got an invite to this weeks QVC Customer Event? If you have, be sure to say hello to Rosemary and I, and don't miss her make 'n' take either!

I'm hoping you're going to see some great new products in Rosemary's shows before the month is out, I'm just not sure what's arrived yet. Her next show is Monday 14th at 3.00pm. I wonder....... I just wonder.....

[LeonieM]

Missed out yet again! What on earth do you have to do to get an invite for one of these things?

It's not fair ... :(

[poppysno]

From what I can gather, it's a random selection. Rosemary shops for loads of other types of products (beauty stuff etc), but has never been invited to one of their events. On the craft side I think 500 people are invited over the two days, but when you think of the size of the customer base, it's natural that only a small percentage of people will receive an invite.

[Bagpuss]

Leonie nothing here either :( I'll make you a deal that if either of us gets an invite we will invite the other???

Funny thing was I was wondering about that event this week and hoping something might turn up! Mind you my Dad says a lot of post from this area has ended up with him for sorting so there might be hope yet!

Been away - OK that's allowed seeing as you work so hard - just tell us next time LOL!!

[spurs]

I dont mean to sound bitter, as I have never been invited to the eclusive gathering, but rather than treat a small percentage of customers why not treat all of us who order from qvc with a free postage day or half price postage or something similar.

Anyway who is going, please tell and I would love to know what haoppens at them?

[LeonieM]

From what I can gather, it's a random selection. Rosemary shops for loads of other types of products (beauty stuff etc), but has never been invited to one of their events. On the craft side I think 500 people are invited over the two days, but when you think of the size of the customer base, it's natural that only a small percentage of people will receive an invite.

I do appreciate that, Nige - but I've heard stories of people getting invites year after year!!! Surely that's not right!

[spurs]

At Ally Pally last year I got chatting with someone who had been to several craft events at qvc and she seemed surprised that I had never received an invite.

[poppysno]

Lol - well as far as I can remember, there have only been two proper ones in London and a much smaller thing one year in Liverpool way back. So I'm dubious about people having been repeatedly invited.

[spurs]

Poppysno

Good point, just goes to prove you cant believe all of the people all of the time!

[Bagpuss]

When is it Nige? Maybe the invites have not gone out yet?

[sugarplum]

When is it Nige? Maybe the invites have not gone out yet?

Fraid they have, Not that I got one :( but there is a thread on the crafttelly forum about it and a few folk have already had invites

[sugarplum]

I recently bought the powerplate tsv and just had to post the link to Dawns "blooper" about JJ buying her one (its about 1minute in )You can really hear the crew cracking up sorry its not strictly to do with craft but it made me laugh
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukdetail/ViewOptions.aspx?viewOption=watchvideo&item=586101&country=UK

[Bagpuss]

Classic!!! Just love it - punches looked good too LOL!

[jakjak]

My big bite has arrived [well on Saturday actually] and it is loverly now my case has arrived and all those beautiful grommitts am really glad I decided on both as don't think you could have bought all the assessories cheaper than what they cost together in the end

[LeonieM]

I'm still waiting for my case. :(

[poppysno]

Hey hey - where have you all been? Oh yeah, it's me that aint not been here aint it! The QVC event was last Thursday and Friday, and we travelled to London Wednesday. Hence you haven't been able to hear my dulcet tones for a while. But I'm here now - what was it you wanted to know? Was it about tomorrow's show, or craft day on 26 July, or Rosemary's show on 3 August? Go on, you have only to ask and I'll be happy to, erm, be evasive! Till then, here's a copy of an email I sent to our (rapidly growing list) a few moments ago:------

Just a reminder that Rosemary is presenting an hour of scrapbooking products on QVC tomorrow - Monday 14 July, at 3.00pm. First thing Tuesday she flies off to Chicago with Joel and her dad for a week to a major trade show to suss out loads of lovely products for our shop and to show on QVC, and then when she returns there's craft day on 26 July, when she'll be on air at 1.00pm and 9.00pm. We think you won't want to miss those shows!

Also, our workshop programme until the end of August is now available - email me at crabapplecrafts@aol.com (crabapplecrafts@aol.com) if you'd like to receive a copy. One of my (many) jobs while Rosemary's away is to sort out the Christmas workshop programme, so watch out for that, coming to your PC in the next week or so! Or maybe I'll go fishing instead (shhhhhhh - don't tell her I said that, heheheheh)

That's all for now.

Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, Nige

[mandijane55]

oooooh me me me me....christmas workshops me me me me me NOW!!! :)

[spurs]

Nige is it me or am I right when I say that the schedule for qvc 3 August doesn't show a Scrapbooking program?

[Moonground]

Just came on to say thank you for the email reminder re Rosemary's show tomorrow.

I am doing holiday at home rather than going anywhere (skint). Hubby has gone to visit his mum as she has hospital tests early in the week. If it wasn't for Rosemary's show all I have to look forward to is my dentist appt tomorrow morning :-(. (oh and going to the bank to pay a bit off my credit card ...am finding anything re money very depressing at the moment). I am hoping that dentst will be able to do something with tooth without resorting to a crown (expensive) as it is crumbling. I know I need to lose weight but everything I have eaten or drunk today has given me indigestion/stomach pain.

Sorry for moaning. I really cam on to thank Nige for cheering me up a bit.

Anyway Nige, I think you DESERVE to go fishing at least once whilst Rosemary is away. All work and no play and all that.

Wishing you both a safe journey tomorrow.

[Moonground]

I just had a look at QVC's TV Guide and I couldn't see a scrapbooking show on 3 August either.

Maybe QVC will update thier TV guide soon.

[poppysno]

You're right - 3 August is something that's provisional at the moment, another of my jobs while Rosemary's away, to check it out! I'll keep you informed

Off for the train now...........

Enjoy!

Nige

[poppysno]

Hi - we're in the studios and I just realized that Susan aka thegirliehouse is going to feature. I'd hate her to miss it. If you know her please could you pet her know? Many thanks. Big smile for you all. Nige x

[wildranger]

the opening shots for the show are great, it's nice to see you all (and pussycat) Well done, fame at last!!

[Bagpuss]

OOO did not know the new video was on! Off to have a look as I recorded the show!

BTW Craft Clearance Hours on 30 July at 9am, 12pm, 4pm & 5pm with the final hour at 9pm!

[Bagpuss]

Where you all gone then????
Have a look at this (http://www.craft.co.uk/showthread.php?t=629) thread for new things coming up and some more news from Nige!

[Moonground]

[QUOTE=Bagpuss;6940]Where you all gone then????
/QUOTE]

Hi Bagpuss

I just popped on to find out what's going on ... and the answer seems to be "not much". Other forums I go on are very quiet too.

However, we all know that Rosemary Merry (and lots of other TV craft personalities/craft suppliers) are in Chicago at the moment and Nigel is probably out with his fishing rod (of course, to give him the benefit of the doubt,he might be knee deep in paperwork), so it is safe to give the forums a miss and get on with crafting. It may just be this credit crunch though. Or maybe it is just BBQ/summer party time (can you tell I don't do BBQs).

I keep telling myself, I must not spend, I must not spend, ... I must not ... oh blast, I can't pass up THAT bargain. Tooth needs crown AND root filling (why can't he just pull it?) oh dear, my poor flexible friend is buckling under the strain.

How are you doing at the moment ... I think I remember you saying you were getting a new job? Have you started yet? I've been hearing a lot of rumours about Craft Central, which is a shame.

All the bet

Stephanie

[poppysno]

Hi - I wish I could say that I've been fishing a lot but it's been sooooooo wet! I've been once for two hours! Rosemary is having a fantastic time and has seen loads of exciting new goodies for both the shop and QVC. The trade fair finishes today so I guess I better do some cleaning! Hey - guess where the trade fair is moving to for 2009.......................... Florida!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woooooooohoooooo!

[Moonground]

Hi Nige

How is the cleaning going?

Will you be accompanying Rosemary next year then?????

[Bagpuss]

That is a definite trip for you then LOL!!!

Yes Stephanie I have got a new job working in Customer Services for a large food company.

[poppysno]

Hi Stephanie - the housework is underway but quite how Georgia has managed to spread so much stuff around is beyond me........... I mean, how many bags and sets of clothes does she need to ....................... (walks off mumbling to himself in a very Rosemaryesque fashion)

Ooooooooo - Florida is my second home. I don't need much of an excuse to go zooming off over there. I can feel a plan for an extended holiday coming on - heheh

[Moonground]

Ooooooooo - Florida is my second home. I don't need much of an excuse to go zooming off over there. I can feel a plan for an extended holiday coming on - heheh

:):) :) :)

Go for it Nige. Something to look forwarxd to!!!

[corrine]

I'd love to take my three boys to Florida for a holiday, maybe in a couple of years time. When's the best time of year to go and wheres the best place to stay?

[Bagpuss]

Nige had you not noticed that Georgia is FEMALE!!! She needs LOTS of clothes - just wait until she gets a bit older and you see how much she has to pack then to go Florida LOL! And as for HANDBAGS well personally I am wondering where she has hidden all her shoes LOL!!!!!

[poppysno]

Hi Corrine - my favourite time is October - it's still hot but much less busy. And definitely get a villa with a pool - absolutely no doubt about that.

Helen - it's not so much the quantity but more like she's just grabbed great armfulls of everything, thrown them into the air, and left them where they landed! Amazing! Ok, I can feel panic setting in now - I better go do something about it - big R lands in just over 12 hours - Yikes!

[sugarplum]

I'm glad to hear October is a good time to go as I am trying to arrange a trip for October 2009. Have been trying to persuade DH to go for ages but he flat refuses so have decided to leave him at home and take DS with a friend and her 2 boys. Its a bit mind boggling trying to suss out flights, villa, car and park tickets but I'm getting there.
Hope to try and suss out some craft shops while I'm there too.

[poppysno]

I can't believe your hubby wont go! It's fantastic - everything is. The sun, the eating, the shopping, and Disney - the chance to be a kid again! If you can, fly into Sanford because it's less hassly. That means flying with BA or Mytravel. Get onto the Dollar site and rent yourself a car. Loads of sites do park tickets so that's easy. And villas aren't bad too - around £500 per week. Wow - I'm getting all excited for you!

[Bagpuss]

LOL just the thought of Florida makes Nige go weak at the knees!

[suedee]

And the best bit of CHA moving to Florida is they are opening it up to non trade for the last 2 days - so the likes of us normal peeps can go!

[Bagpuss]

OMG that sounds like a very good reason to get on a plane!!!!!

[spurs]

Sorry have I missed something is CHA moving to Florida? When and where?

[mandijane55]

Nige are the Christmas Class dates around yet, I popped into the shop yesterday and heard sme chat about an acrylic christmas tree class.....but couldn't see anything....
Spotted that the sale starts next week....:)

[suedee]

CHA Moves Site of Summer Show

The Craft & Hobby Association (http://hobby.org/) (CHA) announced it is moving its summer show (http://www.chashow.org/eweb/StartPage.aspx) to Orlando July 28-30, 2009, followed by the first-ever CHA Consumer Show July 31-August 1, 2009.


HTH

[poppysno]

Hello hello

So that's the plan is it? A big craft.co.uk jolly to CHA next year!

So what do I have for you today? News soooooo hot it’s gonna burn straight through your oven mitts!

Rosemary is presenting two hours of scrapbooking products on QVC Craft Day on Saturday 26th July at 1.00pm and 9.00pm. The product line-up is finalised and we’re really (really) excited about what you’re going to see. Both of her hours are crammed with great products and I hope you’re going to feel spoiled for choice! My two favourite kits are the fifth item in each hour. Know what that means? You have to watch BOTH hours to see what I’m talking about – mwahahahahahaaaa! But I think you’ll agree afterwards that it was worth it.

Can I also just remind those who are local to our shop, that our half-price sale starts on Tuesday 29th July at 10.00am. We’ve already set aside oodles of great stuff that you can get at a bargain price, but between getting home from London on Sunday, and the end of Monday, we’ll be putting many more products into it. It’s got to be worth a look!

And finally, we hope to be publishing our Christmas workshop programme along with the start of the sale on Tuesday, and I’ll be emailing it out to you. The programme will run from 1 September until mid December and we have some really great cardmaking and scrapbooking projects in store. Any bookings made during August for workshops on or after 1 September will attract double loyalty stickers, to be given on the day of the workshop.

And finally finally, don’t forget Rosemary will be presenting a very special TSV on 30 September. Ooooooooooh!

Big smile for you all

Nige x

[LeonieM]

I'm glad to hear October is a good time to go as I am trying to arrange a trip for October 2009. Have been trying to persuade DH to go for ages but he flat refuses so have decided to leave him at home and take DS with a friend and her 2 boys. Its a bit mind boggling trying to suss out flights, villa, car and park tickets but I'm getting there.
Hope to try and suss out some craft shops while I'm there too.

I'm your expert when it comes to craft shops in Orlando!

Michaels are brilliant.
JoAnns are even better (!)
You can get some excellent deals at Wal-Marts, too.

[mandijane55]

Nige are there any photos of the acryllic christmas tree class I was hearing about in the shop.......???

[Wizadeborah]

I've read that the September's TSV might be Cosmo Cricket. Could it be the same as the one on QVC US ? http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail
I'm supposed to be camping at the weekend so will miss ALL of craft day - is it wrong of me to wish for rain?

[Wizadeborah]

OOPS! That link didn't work!

The item number is F04279.

[poppysno]

Hi Mandi - not yet. I've given Debi and Heather a couple of weeks 'off' to to produce the Christmas samples. I know what's planned tho..........it's grrrrrrreat!

[mandijane55]

I NEED to know when that class is up....I really fancy it....hope it's at a weekend......

[Bagpuss]

OOO love the sound of that tree! Can you not do me a kit and send it in the post Nige LOL!

[LeonieM]

Got my "While stocks last" album set.

I love the "Summer Surprise", too, but can't justify buying any more.

[Hannah2]

I got those two too.....

Too many nice things in this hour.... no fair :mad:

Especially as I dont have much time at the mo to do any scrapbooking, just seem to be acumulating my stash :rolleyes:

Chills n thrills kit looks lovely too (586621) but I have the Brenda pinnick christmas kit and havent even opened it yet :eek: so cant really justify more christmas stuff.

Thats what i am trying to convince myself anyway.

[poppysno]

Rosemary asked me to thank you all for the texts you're sending in. It's really kind of you. The best is yet to come, so keep watching! Nige

[Hannah2]

Oh no Nige not more........just been doing my bank account stuff and it is looking very sad.

Need to make sure i can pay for the rest of the scrapbooking weekend and have something left to live on (just been sorting out capping my fuel bills... yawn yawn).

Hey ho, can always remove stress by scrapping.

Will do my best to watch at 9pm, or should that be not watch so i dont spend any more ? Decisions decisions.

Oh, by the way, Rosemarys hair looks lovely. (not that it doesnt usually).

H2 x

[poppysno]

grrrrrrrr - I'm covered in glitter!!!! You know the kirks folly presented who blows fairy dust at the cameras? I've made the mistake of sitting in her chair. Then I rubbed my face. I mean, Rosemary and Leonie are laughing at me! Heeeeeeeeeelp!

[mandijane55]

*waving to Nige*

[poppysno]

Waving a glittery hand back!

[Hannah2]

Can I wave too :p (no waving smilie :()


ooooohhh go on camera Nige and then we can see you glitter in lights :D

[poppysno]

I'll just stick to waving - Heheheh - but watch out for flying glitter!

[poppysno]

ok - we reshuffled to make room for an oto. Watch out for my fave - item 4

[mandijane55]

oooooh that holiday kit was nice......

[mandijane55]

ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh cool boxes

[mandijane55]

lol......great pic of nige in that acrylic album

[LeonieM]

I must admit, I haven't seen anything that's really grabbed me this hour so far.

However, I have been scrapbooking most of the afternoon/evening between eating ...

:rolleyes:

[mandijane55]

I liked the acrylic albums.....

[mandijane55]

ooooh I like that flocked HG paper....

[mandijane55]

ooooooh I really like that paper

[mandijane55]

I'm a bit fed up of chipboard......is that just me....??

[mandijane55]

oooooh I thought it was a good hour....I really liked that holiday kit....did you hear helen on????......

[celfyddydau]

Missed it! I was at my sisters earlier and her and a friend were saying either

"oooh I want that" or
"Got that!"

[Bagpuss]

:lol: loved the same as you MJ! It is even harder when you see your own pics on the papers but I have not used the stuff I got last year yet so really cannot justify any more. I still love my chipboard as you might have gathered.

[poppysno]

heheheheh - as soon as I heard 'Helen from Kent' I knew it was you. Well done anyway - you came across well. Rosemary was less sure at first, so apologies if she sounded A little vague. Mandi - glad u liked so much. Now, about that acrylic Christmas Tree class.....

[wildranger]

I heard you too, I wondered whether it was you Bagpuss, i suppose i expected a big yawn first! you did come over well!:)

[mandijane55]

Nige....you have to at least let me know if that tree class will be at the weekend.....give me a fighting chance.........

[LeonieM]

That is so weird! I had the whole hour on - and don't remember that at all!

Mind you, I was sitting at my PC 5 feet away from my aircon unit and 15 feet away from the telly, so it's not surprising.

I heard you on the last time you called in, though!

Oh, and it's nice to see older pics of Grace at last! I was getting fed up with the baby pics! hahahaha

[Bagpuss]

Nige has had a new CD but those pics you saw yesterday are still 18 months old! I am promised that new ones are on the way though and I know he has started to use them as I have seen the kittens on there.

[poppysno]

Hi again Mandi. The first weekend is Sunday 7 Sept, and then Saturday 18 October. Maybe others too. It's a full day class and it's £30.00. I hope to mail the schedule out on Monday evening.

[mandijane55]

Nige, are there any pics of what's included....I really fancy it....but I'd like to see what I'll get for £30...
The Christmas Canvas album class last year was lovely, I'd love to come and do something again.....

[poppysno]

Nope, not yet.

But when did I ever let you down............... ;-}

Debi will be doing this class so you know what standard to expect.

[mandijane55]

OK.....thanks Nige

[Bagpuss]

OH NO!!! All day class run by Debi - after doing the canvas album last year I just know it will be stunning and I really cannot come up this time :( No chance of getting her to make me a kit up and send it to me with instructions is there????

[Bagpuss]

Must say Nige you are looking very beautiful at the moment LOL!!!

[mandijane55]

I was thinking that Nige's hair is looking particularly pretty at the moment....

[mandijane55]

Did you see the pic of Nige in the acrylic album yesterday.......very 'manly'....LOL

[LeonieM]

What with the trailer and everything, I thought we saw rather a lot of our lovely Nige yesterday! Shame he wouldn't come on again for a quick hello like he did one time previously.

[spurs]

Busy all day Sat, so I've just finished watching the scrapbooking programs. Some really nice items, of course the ones I might have bought have already sold out. loved the acrylic albums and some lovely papers and embelishments. Wasn't it good to see some new things

[Bagpuss]

Leonie that was very lucky to get him on that time - it was conspiring with Catherine Huntley that did it! I sent her an email and between us we cooked it up so that he would have to come on air LOL!

Agree it was a good weekend with Rosemary and I loved the acrylic albums too - DD was thrilled to see so much of herself too!

[spurs]

Nige

Why did Scrapbooking have to loose 10 mins or so to show the die cutting machine which had its own program later in the day?

[LeonieM]

It's an expensive piece of kit, and they probably hoped to catch the scrapbookers who would probably not tune in for the later dedicated hour.

If I thought I could order it, use all the papers up and then send it back within the 30 days, I would!

But of course, I didn't say that ... :rolleyes:

[spurs]

Leonie I wonder if anyone has tried that?

[mandijane55]

:) :) :)

Happy Bunny here......just been to the crab apple sale and got some dies for the cuttlekids machine I bought for the kids.....bargain.....

[poppysno]

Hi - we're just back from a two day break. So much to catch up on - only around 60 emails. Sigh........... never mind eh. Glad you enjoyed the shows though. If you liked those then you'll love September. And boy are bookings going well for our Christmas workshops - 130 in three days! Phew!

[poppysno]

From an email I sent to our list just now:

Hi De Hi ............. (no - don't say it, I know it's tempting!)

I just wanted to send you a quick reminder that this is the first weekend of our 50% sale and there are loads of goodies in it. In fact, we had so many products in it that we couldn't fit it all in, and have been adding to it each day.

Also, I should mention that we've had 130 bookings for our Christmas programme since we first published it four days ago. Of course, there are lots of places left on all workshops, but if it continues at this rate you're going to have needed to have booked early to get onto the ones you hoped to.

I'm behind with emails so if you emailed in the last few days, as quite a few of you have, I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

And finally, I had an email from Brenda Pinnick yesterday about her November visit ............. more on that soon .......... (oh I know, I'm just a big tease............. heheheh)

Have a great weekend.
Nige
Crab Apple Crafts

[Bagpuss]

Can't wait for Brenda's visit - hopefully we are going to meet up! Do you recall the competition she judged last November that I was lucky enough to have won? Part of that was that she was going to do a LO for me - sent her the photos and given her free reign so she is going to do something wonderful now for DD!!

Hope you are having a busy day with the sale Nige!

[LeonieM]

Oy! It's August! :D

[Bagpuss]

Sorry been kinda busy and not well!!

[Bagpuss]

OK new thread is here (http://www.craft.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7376#post7376)