Happy New Year.

Well everyone the time is near- A new year, a new beginning.
I for one am looking forward to a new year, and am hoping for a much better one. Out with the Old and in with the New.... my mum used to say and its very much the case for me this year.
Im going to be making lots of changes albeit gradual, Ive learnt many a harsh lesson of life this year and the biggest one is that life is to be treasured and lived!!! So this evening I will be making a toast to the future, hopefully a much brighter and happier one.
Once again I thank you all for the support and kindness you have shown me, I wish you all the very best for 2011 . Let it be a year of love, happiness and prosperous for us all.
Much love
Dawn xxx

Christmas Wishes.

Merry Christmas Everyone,
I wish you all the very best of times with your loved ones. This is the time for family and friends to get together and celebrate, it is a time of year I love. I adore the sparkle of the season, the warmth and special glow of all the lights. Its a time to catch up with all those people that you have been forever promising too and never got round too...... To eat and drink too much, over indulge and be happy.
It can be a sad time thinking of those we have lost and whom we will never share such special times with again..... But life is for living and loving those we have got in it- so I wish you all a very special Christmas and hope it brings all you desire and hoped for; Peace, Joy, Happiness, Love, lots of smiles ,hugs and chocolate.....
Thank you all so much for your support, kind words and love that has got me through this year and a big thank you for all my Christmas cards,Atc's and gifts I have recieved -I am working my way through them sending replies,so please bare with me.
As a little thank you from me do check out my shop blog where I have just put on a Christmas Blog Candy with a little help with my friends at Kanban- http://www.dawnbibbydesignstudio.blogspot.com

Well that just leaves me to say Goodnight,Godbless and have a Wonderful Christmas,
much love
Dawn xxx

My Workshop Weekend - February 2011

Hi Everyone

Amy has just called me to let me know that my workshop weekend on the 12th & 13th February is allready fully booked!
Therefore, I have decided to REPEAT this again on the 26th & 27th February!!

So, if you want to book for this new date - ring Amy in the shop now on 01254 356501.


Love


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Christmas is coming.

Well it is not far away now..... 12 days to go! Today I plan to start wrapping and write my shopping list, I still have so much yet to do. Ive been busy making Christmas cards and ATC's to send out to all of you that send them to me. Still a lot to go,I also want to get up the rest of my trimmings(been a little busy at my shop so behind on that) also can't find them all-so frustrating.
I must say I'm ready for a little rest, this year has sure been one of my worst so roll on 2011...
Best get ready to go shopping , too much to do
take care
love
Dawn xx

Saturday !!th and Sunday 12th December

Just a quick note to remind you that Amy and I will be in the store this weekend, plus members of my crafty crew. We will be giving you the chance to make some last minute Christmas cards, pick up a few tips for new techniques and have a few crafty hours of fun . Complimentary refreshments including hot mulled wine and mince pies and off course chocolates.....
Do come along and join us if your in the area, lots of special instore offers and gift ideas too.
hope to see you there,
love
Dawn xx

Update from my Store!

As a thankyou to all of our customers this year, we have put together lots of amazing offers which are available at my online store http://www.topazcrafts.tv/ or instore at my Design Studio in Lancashire! So wherever you are, you are not going to miss out!

So, here goes...........

ONLINE OFFERS

FREE P & P on all orders over £10!!
Yes, we are doing free p&p on all orders placed online from today until the 18th December (which is our last posting day) – So, order away because everything is free p&p!!
Plus, spend over £25 online – Receive FREE p&p and also a FREE Goody Bag of my own design label "Dawn Bibby" Products worth £5!
Just type in CHRISTMAS in the promotional code section when ordering online and it will deduct the postage charge automatically – Simple!

INSTORE OFFERS

If you live close by to my store in Lancashire, these following offers are available to you:
Plus, of course, you can make use of our Hubbies Hideaway – where there is tea, coffee, newspapers & tv for the menfolk – Whilst you can shop in peace with a warm glass of mulled wine!!

Spend £25 or more and receive a FREE £5 Gift Voucher for use on your next visit to us
(Voucher valid until 25th January)

PLUS INSTORE,
ALL Kanban Topper Sheets - BUY 2 GET 1 FREE*
ALL DB Papers & Card Stock - BUY 2 GET 1 FREE*
ALL Christmas Stock - BUY 2 GET 1 FREE*
ALL Wood Mounted Rubber Stamps - 50% OFF
(*the cheapest will be free)

On top of all that – if you are looking for a bit of time out and fancy sitting down for an hour or so making a couple of Christmas cards with a hot mulled wine or brew................
Why not come along to the store THIS WEEKEND!
All this weekend we are having a full weekend of demonstrations & Make n Takes!
Yes, not just one day – but two days!
Demonstrations and Make and Takes with Myself, Amy & The Team making last minute Christmas Cards together with being there for any advice for your crafty dilemmas!
We will all be having a play with lots of different tools and techniques – so why not bob along and join in the fun playing!!
All make and takes are FREE, but if you would make a small donation to the East Lancs Hospice in our box instore, we would truly appreciate it!

ALSO, we are putting together for you all now CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS for your crafty friends – or maybe even yourself!!
If your partner is still asking “What do you want for Christmas??” - Tell them to have a look at our website later on this week where we will have a dedicated CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS SECTION with gifts ranging from £5 to £50! All of course with free p&p don’t forget!

We will also have a GIFT SECTION set up instore too this week with a Wrapping Service – for inspiration or hinting!!!

Hope to see you this weekend


Dawn
X

Snowy Days.

I'm so cold!!! I really do not like the cold.... it looks lovely on postcards but not when I'm in it...
I've had an incredibly busy week, tuesday was a very long day 5am start to get to Qvc and not home until 12 midnight. Then up early to film new promo's with the Qvc crew at my home on wednesday, continued on thursday.. Then today (after a little lie in)I arrived at the shop to find out Amy is poorly and can't prep and teach her classes tomorrow!! So my afternoon and evening has been spent designing cards and prepping tomorrows classes. Just hope the snow doesn't stop folk from coming. Bang goes my day off putting up my christmas decorations.
I'm in the shop Sunday too, I will be doing make'n'takes again so if you are in the area come and join me. Its been lovely the last 2 weekends to chat to many off you and sit and craft at leisure. It is much quieter now in the shop, the same every year in December. I guess most people focusing on general shopping and christmas gifts ( hence not so many crafty shows on Qvc too)they move over to more jewellery and electrical. Which is understandable. Gives me a little rest too... Anyway means I have far more time to chat and show you more things If you pop in the store!!
Well I had better go eat and get some snugging in with my babies,
take care and keep warm
love
Dawn xx