Good morning from a slightly drizzly Pembrokeshire. Since coming back from our weekend in Oxfordshire/Warwickshire (EV Festival at the National Motor Museum on Saturday, followed by shopping in Leamington Spa - found the CraftWorks shop! - and visiting my mum in Banbury a couple of times), I have amazingly been sleeping for at least 8 hours per night. Thought it was just from being tired from the travelling, but now I am thinking it is because we are keeping Milky the Cat out of the bedroom (she still has an occasional flea on her). Usually she climbs around on me in the night and wakes me up constantly. Perhaps my sleep issues were that simple?!
The main reason for being here on this Wednesday (What is On Your Workdesk Wednesday) is to share my crafty space. If you would like to join in, click HERE.
Crafting - I have done nothing since last week. The piles of new crafty stash have grown, with another delivery from Create & Craft (some scissors and photo corners, which I ordered a while ago). I will do an unboxing video of it all either today or tomorrow, and then add a link on here. Here are the piles - plus the bag of goodies from CraftWorks (they had a job vacancy for an Assistant Manager - I would love to work in there!), some of which is presents for grandchildren. (The jigsaw is the one passed onto me via Cindy.)
These are the cards we made at my last craft workshop - lots of inky/embossing fun (the glorious dark blue is the new Distress Ink, Prize Ribbon).
Finishing off the Ikea Kallax started yesterday evening - and I got half of one of the pegboard inserts done. Only another 3 to go!
I am not going to promise anything for next week, but hoping that the end wall of my craft room will be finished, all the new stash played with and put away, and the jigsaw started. However, life is very busy with the last rush to get the rental house renovation finished before the end of the month. We have ordered the kitchen/worktop/flooring for delivery next week (thank you to Howdens for their exceptional service). Carpets were measured up for yesterday and paid for, and most will be fitted in 2 weeks time (our fantastic local branch of Carpetright saved the day). New front door ordered. The builders and electricians have been there full-time and got a lot done. Unfortunately, not all will be complete before my stepdaughter needs to move in (stair carpet not arriving until September, plus gas meter needs to be moved outside), but we are still really proud of our progress considering all the delays getting the keys. If anyone in West Wales needs an incredible builder, then Mark Roberts is your man (he organised the renovation of the Farmhouse and also the Cottage at the farm). We also have a lot going on with our farm business, so time in my craft room is mainly taken up with work on the computer.
Health update - I do have arthritis in my feet. I have stretching and foot strengthening exercises to do every day, plus going back to have orthotics fitted soon. I have to wear either trainers or walking boots (even in the house - I have some house trainers), or my walking sandals in really hot weather.
One last thing - we are selling Mr T, our campervan. Would really appreciate it if you could share my blog post on your social media. We were told that campervans were selling really fast, but I think we have missed the main rush. He is better equipped than most vans of his size, and will be fantastic for anyone who tours in the winter. Here is the BLOG POST.
Keep Crafting!
Ali x
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14 comments:
Hope the orthotics help with the arthritis when they are fitted Ali. Sounds like things are progressing really well with the rental house. Great new stash. Look forward to hopefully seeing the finished end wall in your craft room next week. Stay safe and happy WOYWW. Sarah #5
I’m glad that your trip across the border went so well and that your mum is ok, you were quite restrained int he Craftworks shop then, lol!! The cards you made at the workshop are great, that dark blue is really lovely! Glad all your renovations have been relatively problem free, it’s good when you have work people you can rely on.
Hugs LLJ 6 xxx
Hi Ali, I’m very tempted myself re Mr T! He looks very well fitted out. Good luck with the fleas, they can be such a pest. Cats are allergic to closed doors anyway.
Love your cards, especially the inky blue one.
Good luck with all the building works and miaow from Bella and Gracie to Milky. Take care and happy WOYWW
Hugs Lynnecrafts 4
Fleas - reminds me of the time I washed a dog for a friend and he was full of fleas which all ran to his neck because of the water (I was avoiding his head as she said I had to). Ugh!
Nice cards - I didn't know the blue was so dark but i can manage without it, I think.
Good luck with the construction work - look forward to seeing it later.
Hugs, Neet 10 xx
Your camper van looks very nice and I wish you success with the sale.
It funny you should say that about sleeping and the cat. The beds are narrow in the caravan and one of the dogs is normally by my feet and I wake up in pain and have to get my feet out from under the quilt and rest them on top. Last night Red was on Dennis’s bed and I slept comfortably all night (apart from when Red needed to go outside!). I have to admit my feet hurt at home too so Red is not to blame entirely! Have a great week Angela #9
What a very good read today! Good luck selling the camper . Great about the sleep wish I could! Have a good week . Helen #2
Maybe most people are away on their holidays at the moment which is why you're having problems selling Mr T, he looks really useful. Nice cards too. Look forward to seeing what's in the boxes too. Wishing you a very happy woyww. Hugs, Angela x14x
You sound really busy, ali. So sorry about the arthritis - that must be really painful. What exciting boxes ready to be unpacked! I love the cards you made, too. The new ink colour is lovely, isn't it. Thank you for your visit. The oncology news is good - no chemo required!! However, the other treatments sound pretty unpleasant, but I've just got to get through it all. Thank you for visiting - you'd be surprised just how delicious the chilled Gazpacho is. Give it a try! I didn't think I'd like it, either, but it's brilliant. I'm glad you like my new die-cutting/embossing area. My new storage system is going to revolutionise things for me after the horrible chaos previously which really put me off using quite a bit of my stash. I laughed at the thought of Milky lugging great pigeons around - reminds me of our old Beatrice when she was young, trying to force rabbits through the cat flap, that were as big as she was! Kitties can be really gross at times... I bit the bullet and got myself a cheap laminator from Amazon - under £20 and it looks really good. I'm going to have some fun with it.
Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi x #11-ish (don't know exactly - Lunch Lady Jan booked me in because I can't get on Julia's blog today - blocked by Norton.
Good luck selling the camper van, I’m sure it’s next owner is only a phone call away.
I could feel the pull of entering the craft shop, it’s like entering Father Christmas grotto as a child haha
Have a good week
Lynn 13
Sometimes it’s the simplest things that are the solutions, I hope that not having Misty in the bedroom continues to aid a consistent sleep pattern for you. It certainly helps to have unbroken sleep.so good to see the puzzle doing the rounds, it’s a fun one to do, I wasted hours on it!
Having feet problems is so annoying... I twisted my foot weeks ago and still have difficulties with walking. I'm glad to hear you slept well, keeping the cat out as a solution - who'd thought of that?! Today is sunny and bright overhere in the Netherlands and I hope your day/week is the same! Thanks for stopping by my blog yesterday, it was good to 'see' you! Hug from Holland! Marit #7
I love those cards where it looks that you have just added squares from your ink pads and then stamped over. I may have to borrow that idea!
Happy WOYWW!
Stay safe and keep well!
Susan #27
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I was hoping to get some of that Prize Ribbon ink today. I really need a darker blue! Hubby and me were discussing what we were going to do today then I remembered that I'm house sitting two dogs (at the moment) I've taken my laptop with me in the hope that I can connect to Julia's blog here, as so far this week it's been a bit hit and miss! I don't think we have a craft works near us...we have The Works, which sometimes has some really cheap 12x12 paper pads and further away, The Range and Hobby Craft. I was there last week but they didn't have Prize Ribbon at the right price. Some were £5 and others over £7, alot dearer than my not so local Craft shop. We are thinking of going back to caravaning, most of the ones we've seen so far won't fit pasted the guttering beside the bugalow. Anyway!! have a great crafting week, Happy Late WOYWW (Lyn) #26
Fun cards, and oh my yes but a good night's sleep is essential for normal functioning isn't it? Enjoy your tower of stash, once you get aroubnd to it, and good luck with the orthotics. Good luck with the van sale! Ours went in a flash (years ago, but still...) so hope you get a quick, full price sale.
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