So, yesterday saw the welcome home celebration that marked the end of the All Counties Craft Challenge for Maisy and myself but what of the challenge; did we succeed?

So, yesterday saw the welcome home celebration that marked the end of the All Counties Craft Challenge for Maisy and myself but what of the challenge; did we succeed?
With the challenge entering it’s final few weeks you may think that it would have been easy going from this point – think again!
When last I left you I had just return safely to mainland UK and was heading into slightly rocky weather and had more workshops to do.
Many, many surprises were in store for me over the next few days.
So, if you’ve got your cuppa at the ready I shall began my wafflings.
Well, it took a lot of organizing, one heck of a ferry ride and two days of creativity but the Shetland All Counties Challenge Workshops happened!
Read More »Since I last saw you more workshops have been taking place around the UK as part of the All Counties Craft Challenge, first up was Handmade at Helen’s, a fledgling craft shop in Dumfries.
Read More »Sheesh – what a busy few days! Managed to pack more in this week than I think I’ll ever manage again.
Ready for your All Counties Challenge Diary post?
Then buckle up my beauties because we are off for a long old drive.
You may have heard a strange noise earlier on today – it was me squealing with glee.
Why? Read on to find out …
Read More »With just under six weeks to go, things are starting to head towards a climax for the All Counties Craft Challenge – you’d think that that would mean a slow wind down with a final few workshops wouldn’t you?
Well, no. Still going bigger and better as each week passes.
Fancy a catch up on this week’s activities?
Hallo diary readers, how are things with you? Good I hope…
This last few days have been as busy as ever, with much going on around the country during the All Counties Craft Challenge.
Fancy a catch up…?
Packed a lot in again during the last few days so are you ready for the next in the All Counties Craft Challenge dairy?
Good, do read on then.
When last we parted I was off to do a bit more work on the Create and Craft TV channel before heading onto the next workshops.
Due to finishing quite late and having to complete a three hour drive up to Preston in Lancashire I ended up having to use a lorry park as my overnight accommodation; the first of several over the next few days believe it or not.
Here is what my glamorous view looked like.

To cap it all it even started snowing making for a quite chilly night.

Good job I have two 13.5 tog duvets to keep me cozy during the nights.
Was going to ask one of the lorry drivers if they fancied sharing some body warmth but thought that that might not be taken in the way that I meant it so decided not to.
Anyway, sleep over and it was off to Hunkydory HQ – The Inspirations store in Preston.

Followers of this diary will note that I have been here before however the store had had a makeover and unbeknownst to me this was their re-opening celebration – also unbeknownst to me it appeared that I had been volunteered to cut the ribbon with the lovely Anne-Marie!

Store founder, Anne – seen behind me in this image, was keeping a close eye on the day as were the lovely and friendly team of ladies that keep the store running like clockwork.
What you don’t see is that there was a press photographer and a large crowd standing in front of us – nervous much!
Anyway, time to crack on with the workshop.
The reason that I had been invited back was to host a couple of days on the Scan N Cut so off we went!
The thing that I love about these classes is the concentration faces when the ladies are working through a challenge – hehe!
Thanks for taking the time to catch up. See you again soon!
J :)
Hallo and welcome to Part 2 of this two-part All Counties Craft Challenge diary post – so much happened I had to split up the post to keep load sizes down!
Right, ready? Let’s go…
Hello All! I think that you will get the idea from the title of this post that it has been a varied yet exciting time on the challenge recently.
If you’ve got your weekly big brew ready, let me waft you back a few days …
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