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
Click HERE to go to my Unboxing video.
