Women Connecting: Monday 21st March 2016

I was so delighted to be asked to teach again this Term at “Women Connecting”, at Church Of Christ - Richmond.

Women Connecting meets every 1^st, 3^rd and 5^th Monday of the month.

The cost is worked out based on the products used, my Class cost $5, the Class before was $12, and at that Class, we made a fantastic wooden Hoodall, which I will blog about soon!

On Monday night {21^st March}, we made a beautiful Shabby Chic birthday card, with a Bookmark attached, and matching envelope.

It was really great to teach the ladies new techniques, such as faux stitching, rolling the corner of the cardstock {and ensuring the faux stitching and stamping showing on the reverse of the roll}, ribbon pleating, and many other yummy techniques!

I also demonstrated the ease of using the Stampin’ Trimmer, the Trimmer Rotary Addition {and Perforating Blade - retired} and Simply Scored Board.

There was allot of stamping on this project, to make it look really vintage, and we used the “Timeless Textures” stamp set, which is my favourite stamp set from the Occasions Catalogue, and also featured the “Birthday Blooms” stamp set.

Here's a sneak peak at alllllllll the ingredients used to make this gorgeous card, and yes, there were 22 Pearls featured!!!

I made up 40 Kits, and there were 33 ladies there on the night.

Although there was allot of preparation, on the night, the night flew by!

Can’t wait for the next “Women Connecting” meeting, Monday 4^th April.

Storage Ideas With Kathe: The Warehouse: Focus Group

Last week I was shopping at The Warehouse, when I was approached by a tall looking fella called Blair, who asked me if I was a local.

As I live 3 corners from The Warehouse, I said that yes I was!

He then asked me if I would like to be part of a Focus Group, which started at 6pm {it was already 4.30pm, so I had to get my skates on with dinner etc}, if I did attend the 90 minute meeting, I would be rewarded with a $50 The Warehouse Gift Card!

Of course I said yes, because I have lots to talk about as a customer of The Warehouse, + the $50 Gift Voucher would come in so handy.

I asked the lady at the checkout to put all my goodies on hold, because I would be back later that night to pick up the goodies that I had decided I really needed to purchase!

The Focus Group was great, there were approximately 10 customers, and 6 The Warehouse personal, some from Head Office in Auckland, the Branch Manager, key personal from our local The warehouse, and of course Blair from Head Office too.

There were 5 topics we discussed, and we all talked one at a time, answering with our personal view on different topics, and subtopics, and the meeting was taped, so they could digest and deconstruct the meeting afterwards.

One of the most useful topics discussed was the Christmas Club, which I knew nothing about.

I seemed to be the youngest person there, and the only with a physical disability.   Blair had no idea that I walked with aid if a cane, as it was in my shopping trolley!

I mentioned that anything stocked below my knee line, I couldn’t see or access.

The width of the isles was too narrow for people with disability, and I had many other answers and suggestions.

It was a really great Focus Group, and I am so pleased as to how we as customers were listened too.

It was also really interesting listening to the staff, as they all genuinely loved working at The Warehouse, and would not consider working for another business.   One of the people there had been an employee of The Warehouse for 20 years!

Once the meeting finished, I dashed back to the Warehouse to pick up my goodies.

LOL and another couple of ladies had the same thought as we all laughed when we saw each other there!

On my list of purchases was the great Craft HoldAll by Craftwise called “Plastic Storage” {I purchased 2, as it was buy one, get one half price} some Craftwise Charms {again, buy one, get one half price}, as book called “Deadly Deceit” by Mari Hannah, a packet of Skittles Sours {my all time favourite}, 2 Cream Eggs and I also signed up for the Christmas Club!

Key Links:

The Warehouse, please click here

The Warehouse, Christmas Club, please ckick here

The Warehouse, Store Locator, please click here

Careers at The Warehouse, please click here  

All in all, Tuesday turned out to be a fab day!

Thanks Blair and the Team at The Warehouse!

An Open Letter To Revlon …

An open letter to Revlon …

I just sent the below email to Revlon, and their response was for me to call their Customer Services about this.

The outcome of the phone call is … well I have used the product, and maybe I should switch to a different formula such as ColorStay Liquid Foundation or PhotoReady Foundation.

Considering I spent $42 for a Revlon Foundation, that I reached the bottom of the pan on the 2^nd of usage, I am NOT impressed!!!

This was a big investment for me, as $42 is allot to spend on a Foundation for me, as I usually use Avon products.

The email sent  to Revlon …

Hi There,

Last week I purchased the new Revlon Colorstay 2-iN-1 Foundation {the new one on the market}, in Ivory.

I reached the bottom of the Compact on the 2nd day I used it!

When I went back to the Pharmacy, I was told I must be very heavy handed.

I pointed out {politely} that I am a {former} Make Up Artist, but was told not is these words though, but tough shit, and was suggested that I buy a MakeUp Brush for the remainder of the Compact.

I am NOT impressed!!!

All I ask is that the makeup Compact be exchanged with a Revlon Liquid Foundation.

I have booked in with the Revlon MakeUp Artist that is visiting Farmers Richmond late next weekend {Thursday/Friday/Saturday 31.03.2016 – 02.04.2016}, and can return the Compact to her then.

Best wishes,

Kathe.

So be warned, if you do decide to outlay $42 for the new Revlon Colorstay 2-iN-1 Foundation, be prepared to flush your money down the sink.

“Murder In The Potting Shed” … Murder Mystery Dinner, Yes Please!!!

“Murder In The Potting Shed” … Murder Mystery Dinner, Yes Please!!!

Looking for some fantastic entertainment + a meal on Friday the 1^st of April - April Fools Day?!!!

Then come along to the Nelson Suburban Club for a fun filled evening.

The event “Murder In The Potting Shed” … Murder Mystery Dinner is being organised by the “Garden Group” – which I now belong to.   And it is going to be a great evening!

The $30 ticket price also includes a two course meal (English based) being as the play is based on an English Potting Shed!

We have five of our members from the “GardenGroup” being involved in the entertainment, and balance of the Actors/participants will be selected from the audience. Oh my goodness … they had better not pick me!

It is going to be a fun night, and oh so appropriate being April Fools Day!

Tickets for “Murder In The Potting Shed” … Murder Mystery Dinner, are available at the Nelson Suburban Club Reception, or when closed at the Bar.

Hope to see you there, 6pm, Friday the 1^st of April he Nelson Suburban Club!

“Murder In The Potting Shed” … Murder Mystery Dinner, Yes Please!!!

My Daughter Made It Into The Local Paper ...

So anyone that knows me, knows that I keep my children out of social media, and I don't share photos of them on my website, or on any off my social media platforms.

So imagine my surprise today when I received an email from a friend about our daughter today!

I didn't even know she was at Nelson Intermediate yesterday {my hubbie just informed me that he signed the permission slip for the school excursion}, or even that her photo had been taken for the local paper!!!

"Waimea Intermediate year eight pupil JorjaRose Oldham, 12, in action at the Inter-Intermediate School Novelty Swimming Sports at the 

Nelson Intermediate School pool on Friday"

To read the full article, please click here

At least she looks cute and is having fun!