Weekly Catch Up on Create and Craft

Afternoon lovely crafters I am writing this whilst in a field again, and it’s sunshiny! I’m currently baby sitting my friends dog who is such a big softy and scared of most things including lightbulbs! It’s such a shame as he’s a lovely dog.

Anyway, this week. I was in create and Craft on Monday with the fantastic Happy Planner shows. I love those shows and picked my new Planner for next year hurrah.

Tuesday I had the rest of my happy planner shows, then I had another play with the amazing Chameleon pens. I then popped the presenting hat on, and did the late shift.

Wednesday I was up early to walk the gang and then got in to prep my LLL. We had the brand new AALL& Create dies, which are so cool. Loved it. I loved my Marlene shows as well! We had the brand new calendar kit. It’s full of really exciting stuff. Such a good pressie.  I then did the late shift with my presenting hat on.

Thursday I was back in for the wonderful Craft Consortium - really beautiful collections. And then we were into a Stamperia one day special!! 2 nice big collections, which were such a joy to work with.

Friday was the rest of the stamperia hours. I then sat with our lovely buyer to pick Happy Planner goodies. It was the leaving dos of two of our great buying team, but I was so shattered I couldn’t join them. I was gutted. It’s rubbish seeing folk leave, but they’re young and have new adventures ahead!!

The weekend - I’ve not done too much really. I’ve been whacked, so all my stuff on the “to do” list kinda sat there. Annoyingly. Anyway, I’ll be with you this evening for my Facebook live, and I’m going to give you a sneak peak at the brand new stamps we are launching on Create and Craft next week.

I hope you’ve had a lovely week everyone, see you tonight xx

Catch Up

 Hi there,crafters happy bank holiday Monday. I hope you’ve had a lovely week.

Well, what did last week bring to that Crafty table? We had a really successful launch of our brand-new Art Inspirations fabric panels on our Facebook live (thank you so much). It’s so exciting to see what people are making with them. Unfortunately Mandy has declined to wear monster patches on her jeans. Rude. 😂😂

Monday was back on the road after seeing my mum and stepdad following their lovely holiday to Wales. Tuesday we had another brilliant dream day at Create and Craft which was really fun. Sadly the product didn’t arrive for the one-day special that evening so everything had to be changed , but it did mean I didn’t have to work till 10 pm which was result!

I did have a busy day on Wednesday however with the one day special then my Let loose shows featuring brand new Lesia Zgharda Stamps. I also had brand-new Stamps from our Erica, aka Stampanory. Absolutely adorable dogs. She captures the expressions perfectly!

Thursday was a day off but I did have one show where we launched the Reeves brand on Create And Craft - really good value for money paints..

Friday I was presenting. I’m really enjoyed it. I think I must be drinking enough water at the moment because I’ve actually got some energy! I’m putting it down to water! Who knows. But I hope it’s that cos it’s cheap.

And then Saturday -  party, it was such a lovely day with the girls. We went to field day in London and saw quite a few live bands, including Romy justice who were amazing! I maximised the food options and had a drink or two. Danced with lots of happy people and had thoroughly good time.

I’ve got tons of prep to do today for next week and of course our Facebook live this evening, which is currently as much a surprise to me as it is to you! But I’ll see you later 7 pm

If you’d like to join me on the Facebook lives, please pop over to my page

Xxx

Happy Friday!!

Well folks, I’ve no idea why my blog is only allowing me to type in the centre, but it is!! Let’s see what happens when I press post!’

I’ve had a smashing day today. The wonderful Ali joined our Hochanda family. It was so good to work with her again. She’s brilliant. Our fab Abs was in, along with the seriously talented Tracey. Our Dee was launching her brand new stamps as well this evening. She’s such a love - and another very talented person. We had a house full. Good innit!!

I’m now packed and ready for the weekend. Trotting off to Brighton!! Whoop whoop. I’ve got a workshop on Sunday (spaces still available if you fancy joining us - just drop Mandy an email to:   lpandajm@gmail.com ).It’s the last one before the new year. Gosh, that makes me realise how close Christmas is!! Gulp.

Right, that was a quick update wasnt it.

I hope everyone has a lovely weekend, and I really hope you are all safe and not effected by the terrible floods.

Xxxxx

Hellooooo...

It’s been more than a while since I posted on my blog. I honestly didn’t think the last time was February however! Good grief, where has spring and summer gone! Well, that’s that, the leaves are turning, and the rivers are bubbling away over their banks - and the heating is on.

You find me with just Dave the dog to keep me company. Sadly I had to let my beautiful Dylan go, which broke my heart, and I know Dave has missed him. He was 14, and really struggling to walk. But those eyes, still bright and happy. It’s such a tough decision isn’t it. I had him since he was born, so 14 years of happiness, which absolutely makes the sadness of his passing utterly bearable. Dave is loving the extra hugs, and the longer walks. He’s even taken to barking when he’s excited, which used to be his brothers job!

Work is still fantastic. I love my job. I’ve had a number of one day specials, which have meant I’ve been able to work with Jane Davenport and La Blanche goodies. I’m incredibly lucky! My Let Loose shows are still going strong, and we have introduced quite a few brand new companies to Hochanda, which is always exciting.

My stencils and grey board shapes 

Let Leonie Loose AALL and Create 

Leonie Pujol designs stamps and stencil and grey board

Let leonie Loose - Colouricious 

ODS Jane Davenport

Leonie pujol designs stencils stamps and greyboard

Of course, we also have very exciting news, our website is up and running! Mandy has sussed it out and is adding stock all the time. I hope you can pop on to have a nosey. If there’s anything you would like to see, just drop us a line. You’ll find the web site here 

https://www.leoniepujol.com/

As usual, I’m going to promise to try and keep my blog updated.....fingers crossed xxxx. Happy crafting folks 

Hochanda workshop with Lou and Me!!

Reflection

So, today, we should have been celebrating my son, Jacob, 11th birthday. 

It often puts me in a quandary as to whether I should share this on public media, or keep things private. I really respect people who keep their private lives private, and question my reasons for making things public. However, yesterday at the craft show in Stevenage a lovely lady came over to see me who had lost her husband just a year ago. He used to drive her to the show, but this time she did it alone. The drive, the show and faced those overwhelming emotions. Which is such an achievement. Personally it meant a lot to me, as she told me she had watched me on tv and decided if I could smile and get on, then so could she. And in that moment I realised the potential of sharing - not just the good times, but the struggles, the hurt, and the loss. We all go through it, and if we can give a little comfort, inspiration or just a feeling of unity then that is a very positive outcome to something that has the potential to break us.

So, here I am. I definitely don’t seek sympathy. I’m okay. I’m sad, and cry (a lot!!), but I’m okay. This time the void Jacob left seems a little deeper, a little wider. It is accentuated because I am still grieving my sister, and her upcoming 40th birthday just breaks my heart. And of course, there’s always more to each story. The details which make grieving more complicated than it should be. 

All this said, I trundled downstairs with my dogs, Dylan smiling away even though his arthritis makes first thing in the  morning a bit of a struggle. He made me smile. The day is looking beautiful. I’m going seeing my friend, and then have work from home, but it’s playing with graphic 45 (I know, work right!!). So, although the sadness lingers in my heart, it can be also be filled with gratitude, love and joy.

To my readers, thank you. For those messages. For coming and seeing me at the shows and being so kind. But also, for sharing with me. It’s important isn’t it, after all, we’re in this together. And maybe that’s the most important reason I write this, to remind you you’re not alone, because sometimes it does feel that way doesn’t it. It’s going to be okay. 

Now, let’s get those dogs out and enjoy some blue sky therapy xxxxx

Workshops for 2019