Paperworld Part 2

So part 2, friends and artists galore!

These two need no introductions. Tim Holtz was his usual extraordinary teacher and demonstrator (I still think he is the best in the whole craft industry) and Dyan Reaveley of Ranger Dylusions. I always feel energised and inspired by her demos.

Pete was demonstrating for one of Sizzix distributors, Artemio, as was Debi Potter for CraftEmotions (which had some of my Sizzix dies on the wall, made me really happy!).

I also met two very important people from Sizzix USA. Jen Long, the die designer, and Kevin the actual inventor/engineer of the Big Shot! I literally didn't stop asking him questions about the machines and the scientific reasons why certain things work or didn't. It was brilliant! No photo though, I kicked myself very hard when I realised I didn't take any with them.

I adore Teresa Collins, she is truly inspiring! And Karola Witczak! Again talent and beauty!

I also met the beautiful  and talented mixed media artists that are Birgit Koopsen and Marsha Valk, But I didnt take any photos with my phone! URhh Love their work and it was the first that I met them. 

Diana from 100x100 Manualidades came by to look at the amazing samples and to  say hello to Elena and myself as well. 

I am teaching at her shop in March, looking forward to it!

And the fun and gorgeous Baerbel Born (She is much prettier in real life!). With Pete Hughes of course.

And the Sizzix creative girls, Elena Roche, myself, Katie Skilton and Debi Potter. A quiet dinner but oh so nice.

I didn't really walk the show except for a quick look round during my lunch hour or getting coffees for the team, so I don't really have other pictures to share, but it was a fabulous show!

Paperworld 2015! Part 1

Just one thing, its picture heavy! And unfortunately are all mobile photos so not great!

For this year at Creativeworld (part of the massive fair that is Paperworld in Messe Frankfurt) I was asked by Sizzix to work at their stand. As you know, I love Sizzix and anytime I can demo and work with their team I am in!

The stand was absolutely gorgeous, with two distinctive sides.

Pete Hughes was the creator of all the samples in one part, the section with all the different collections. He is also the designer of the Elegance collection of dies. Tim Holtz also came in to check in the booth and he kindly posed in front of his collection.

Pete created some stunning samples with Tim Holtz dies - which are so amazing! ...

... with Craft Asylum dies as well as Echo Park and felt! (love the potential of those Bigz Echo Park dies)

Pete can do wonder with Sizzix dies: pretty, Home Decor, layouts, mix media...

And everything in between. It aint fair that Pete is so talented. If he wasn't super nice as well, I would hate him! To be honest though, the Sizzix dies this year are so beautiful!

The other area was beautiful. Debi Potter put it all together and made all the samples with Sizzix dies. Her work is so stylish!

There were two make and take tables each with their own project. Elena Roche from Pega, Papel o tijeras taught a box made with the new Big Shot plus. Katie Skilton a felt brooch.

I was so excited to get my hands on a Big Shot Plus, the new machine from Sizzix. After four days demonstrating it, I am in love!

(Photo by Elena Roche)

The make and take tables were so busy!

Craft Asylum had its own section within the stand. I love their new dies! perfect for cardmaking!

Tomorrow more!