Special Offers

Morning, who is feeling a little more human today, phew.  I will feel even better after a cuppa.  Fingers dont work so well at the moment but I am sure they will get warmed up in a bit.

So this is how we are starting the day today

As the paving stones have arrived, I think a little more will get done and maybe we shall have the start of a path today.

Stampin' Up! have some more special offers.  These offers only last a week so if you would like anything, please do let me know.

I have a little order going in this evening, a lady would like the the santa bundle and cant wait until the next Stamperettes order.  She says there are lots of wonderful ideas on pinterest for this so an order will be placed.

Off to start my day the best I can. Hope you have a wonderful Thursday and if you fancy a cuppa this afternoon, it will be lovely to see you.  Tracey x

Thank Yous

Hello from a very muggy Derby.  It was 18 degrees when I woke up this morning and the forecast is for 24 by mid afternoon.  I think I know a cool place to spend these hot hours.

Yesterday wasnt a good day for me nor the garden.  The garden path stones havent turned up.  The chappie went to order them on Monday for a Tuesday delivery to be told that they were not in stock.  They should have been delivered yesterday but they are not here.  He has been to the company this morning, still not arrived.  Hopefully they will come at lunchtime so that they can continue.  Never mind, it will get done when it gets done.

I had a very off day yesterday but not dwelling on it.  Today I am slightly better and by tomorrow, I will be better still so, if you fancy a cuppa and a chat tomorrow please, do pop in after 1pm.  Please dont use the front gate, you are best to use the gate by my car as the front will be a trip hazard.

As promised, here are some more thank you cards I have made with more papers and matching tags. I really cant believe how many 12 x 12 papers I have.

Tomorrow Stampin' Up! has some NEW special offers and I will share with you what they are, as soon as I can.

It is Christmas card club on Friday night, please do let me know if you hope to be there.  Nothing home baked from me I am afraid....cant manage that just yet.

Thanks for having a read and have a lovely evening. x

All change

Good morning. It is supposed to be 24 degrees today which is a tad hot.

Mr. UPS man walked all through the mud and stones yesterday to deliver a few parcels, bless him.  The orders have arrived, just in time for me to place another one tut tut.  I shall spend today sorting them all out, as best I can.  I am not the best today I am afraid, headache, neusea, tiredness and generally not very well.  Hopefully I will pick up as the day goes on.

If you have anything you wish to add to my next order, please let me know before lunch time tomorrow.

I am trying to use up lots of lovely papers I have so I decided to try my hand at different thank you cards this month, here are the first few.

I have teamed up so retired papers with some brightly coloured card.  Speaking of papers, I have lots of 12 x 12 at half price so if you fancy a visit, please get in touch.  I am also very happy to post it out too.  More cards will follow as and when I make them.

At 8.30 yesterday 2 chappies turned up to start the garden. At 8.40 a mini digger and 4 more chappies turned up and by 9.30 all the crazy paving was up and put in piles, the digger left.  At 10am a grab lorry came and started to collect all the blocks of crazy paving, he made a couple more trips.  At 2pm the hard core arrived and the path was starting to take shape.  At 3.30 it was down tools until today.  I was very impressed with all the work they have done on day 1.  Fingers crossed that they will clean the pavements before they leave today, that has let them down.

At the start of the day

 At 10.30 am

 At 4pm

That's it from me for today, off to have a quiet day, despite the workers being outside with their radio on full blast.  Thanks for having a read and wishing you a wonderful Tuesday.

Cable Knit Monday

Good morning. I hear the weather is going to be wet until around 9am and then it will get up to about 22 degrees today, so it will be warm.

Garden starts today, so excited and of course it is tablet day today, oh well, I will keep as busy as I possibly can.

I thought I would share a video with you today, it is the new embossing folder from Stampin' Up!, I hope this works.

 CABLE KNIT VIDEO

 Here is a link to Pinterest, with some samples, which are stunning. Just click on the link below

PINTEREST SAMPLES

 Let me know what you think, I cant wait to try it out when my hands are a bit better.  I have been going through my box of half makes.  Do you have cards that you have started but not finished?

I finished these two off which was made with the lotus blossom stamp.  I still have one of these stamp sets available if anyone would like to purchase it!

I had best get myself dressed and ready to start the day.  Thanks for a read and I hope you have a wonderful day, whatever you are up to.  Tracey x

Sundays Soup

I am not quite sure what happened to my Friday post but it decided to appear today, very strange.

I have had a good weekend so far, little pain, little energy so Paul took me for a wander around the crematorium yesterday followed by Marketon Garden Centre.  The fresh air was lovely but boy was I tired last night. It was early to bed and late to rise today which was fine by me.  Paul left home around 2ish and has travelled to Plymouth for the next 10 days...it has been a long time since I was home alone.

Have you seen all the wonderful creations on line from the new Autumn catalogue, there are some stunning projects.  I am not sure if I am allowed to cut copy and paste as I dont want to upset anyone but just go to pintrest and see what there is, amazing.

I have had a bit of a play and made a few new baby cards.

Loved making them and will pop them in my box to use at a later date. 

The garden project starts tomorrow, which is good news.  I shall be home to keep an eye on them but not able to do much more than that.  If you do pop round during the week, can you use the gate next to the craft room please.  I shall keep it open and if I am not in the craft room, just know on the conservatory door, I wont be far away.

Now with me taking this new medication, it does mean that my immune system is going to get lower and lower.  I have been advised not to be with people that may have an illness such as chicken pox, shingles, coughs and colds as I wont be able to fight these things off.  I do hope that everyone understands that it is a bit of a trying time at the moment and whilst I would love to see everyone, if you are a bit poorly, could you leave your visit until you are well again please.

Greenhouse is doing well, strawberries are really coming on, again.  The cucumber has gone mad and we have another 9 mini cucumbers growing.  The plum tomatoes have not done so well but my tomatoes are still turning red.

As we have quite a lot of tomatoes, I have made soup.  Thank you Jean for your recipe, it is lovely.  I shall be making more as soon as I can and freezing it, ready for Winter.  Paul loved it.

I have updated the front page of my blog.  Off to spend an hour or two pottering in the craft room.  Thanks for having a read and have a lovely Sunday x

Friday Feeling

Good morning.  A bit cloudy out there and the threat of some rain but that is okay.  I do like being outside even if I can do a bit of sweeping and tidying.  Not a lot of gardening happening at the moment but I am doing what I can.

Today I have woken up with achy painful hands. So I am hoping that today will be a good day and and I can do some little bits and pieces that have needed doing for a while.

The garden man is coming today, to finalise the plans for next week.  As I cant visualise things, Paul has drawn it all out, in the garden

What do you think?  I do hope we dont make any mistakes with this...rather nervous and excited at the same time. The borders are going to be a little bit bigger, we shall have a triangle ish shape as you come up the path and lots of lawn.

Have you had a peek at the new Catalogue, anything you really like?  I shall be placing an order on Tuesday/Wednesday should you wish to add anything to it, quite like a few little bits.

Off to potter as best I can, thanks for having a read and have a lovely day x

First of the month

Good morning on this first day of September.  I havent been in the UK for quite a while at this time of year so I am looking forward to seeing all the changes in the season.

Today I woke with a headache and the usual painful/swollen hands but no upset tum and feeling a little more human, which is good news.

I didnt do a lot yesterday and I dont think I will be doing much more today but that's okay.  We have marked out the front garden with stones and yellow paint ready for when the chappies turn up next week.  I did manage a bit of washing which needs to be ironed and I did venture into the craft room for a couple of hours...

Today SU have brought out a new Winter Mini Catalogue and, if you would like a copy, please pop in to collect one or let me know and I shall try and post one out.  Until you get your hands on an actual paper copy, here is a link for you to see what is new

CLICK HERE FOR NEW CATALOGUE

It is a smashing catalogue with lots of new and wonderful ideas.  If you would like to see some of the new products, ask a few questions or pop in for a cuppa and a crafty chat, please do let me know as the kettle is always on.

As well as the new catalogue, Stampin' Up! also have a few items on special offer

To see these items in more details, please click on the link below

SPECIAL OFFERS
I do hope that these links work.

Thanks for having a read and wishing you a lovely day.  Tracey x

Wonderful Wednesday

Good morning and what a fresh morning it is out there.  I already have a line full of washing and another load in the washer.  I do hope it doesnt rain.

So I took my first lot of 6 tiny tablets on Monday and boy, how poorly was I.  Although the little blighters are really little, I struggled to swallow them, they seem to stick in my throat so the last few were taken with milk, followed by a bag of crisps.  I was fine until around tea time and then I went downhill very fast.  Yesterday was an off day and Paul stayed with me in the afternoon.  Headache, nausea, mood swings and very tearful, I guess I have to wipe Tuesdays off for a while. Paul cooked me bangers and mash with onion gravy to make me feel better, bless him.

I got up today with a headache, which I have taken a pain killer for and usual pains in hands/fingers.  I can still get out of bed unaided and I can still potter so, all is well. It could be a lot worse so I shall soldier on.  I know a lot of people who take this medication are extremely ill so I shall feel lucky if these are the only symptoms I get....until next Monday when I do it all over again.

Last night, for some fresh air, Paul and I marked out the front for our new lawn, which is due to be laid next Monday.  It is rather exciting.

Another couple of cards that I made with pretty papers.  No sentiments as yet as I dont know what they shall be used for.  I will put the sentiments on when I need them.

If all goes to plan, I shall be in the craft room this afternoon if you fancy calling in.  I am sure I can make a cuppa and if you fancy a bit of a craft, bring your things with you. 

Today is the last day you can order the Thoughtful Branches Bundle.

If you would like this set please, do get in touch before 3pm as that is when I shall be sending in a little order and, if you have any bonus days vouchers to redeem let me have the codes to deduct £4.50 off your order.

Off for a little potter, thanks for having a read and have a wonderful Wednesday x

Happy Bank Holiday Monday

Good morning, and what a lovely day it is out there, even if it has rained.  No plans today so we shall just take it as it comes.

Aches and pains.....well I am walking unaided in the morning which is good.  My fingers take about an hour or so to get working and I cant take a tablet after breakfast to ease the pain today.  As I am starting the new medication, I cant have my pain relief.  I have been told to drink lots of water to help with any headaches I may get so it is a glass an hour.

On Saturday Paul took me to the Sinfin Nature Reserve for a cuppa and a bacon buttie.  Really, it is the best way to start the weekend.  We then did a few chores at home and had Rob, Nat and the girls round.  We are all planning a holiday together next year.....very exciting.

Yesterday it was a potter day, catching up with chores and then I met a new friend, Anna, who spent a couple of hours with me.  She cant wait to meet everyone else.

I am on Street Life, an internet site where you can help your neighbours and they can help you.  I have found it to be really good.  Last week we were after a 1 tonne builders bag, to put the stones in and store and after a day or two, I got 2 offers of bags.  So I got some tomatoes from the greenhouse as a thank you for the bag.  I have now asked for a cribbage score board.....Paul and I are loving playing cribbage but the digital scoreboard is not very good.  Fingers crossed that I can get one.

Pippa went home but she had a great time with us.

All the stones have just about gone from the front and this time next week, chappies will come to start digging up the crazy paving.

We thought we had discovered a man hole cover buried underneath the stones but fortunately, it is just a great big slab of concrete and patio slab.

 

Here are a couple of tags that I had a play with yesterday afternoon.  The red and white edged ribbon is available in the new winter brochure which starts later this week.

 

 If you would like a copy of the new book please, do let me know.

Right, off to potter best I can, thanks for having a read and have a wonderful Bank Holiday Monday x

Friday Feeling

Good morning  All the windows and doors are open and it feels fresh and summery.

I have been sorting out all my Stampin' Up! 12x12 papers and if you want to grab a bargain or two, please pop round.  I have them laid on on the craft tables, ready to sell.  This is just about all the crafting related projects I have been able to do this week.

We went to the hospital on Wednesday and I had an injection whilst I was there to help ease some of the current painful symptoms I have.  I am also starting the new medication on Monday and the prognosis is, that if I can tolerate this new medication, within 8 weeks I should be able to get back to some kind of normality.  This has cheered me up no end. I will have to have blood tests every 2 weeks and I will have to be closely monitored for a while but just to think that I wont wake up with these pains and be able to do things that I took for granted will be wonderful, so, fingers crossed.

The joiner came and put up a new door on Monday, he cleaned up all his mess, was extremely polite and respectful and he is happy for me to give out his phone number for any carpentry/joiner work that you may need doing in the derby area.  It is Neil Lowe and you can reach him on 07967018192. I really cant recommend this chappie enough and we will be having him back to do some more work for us.

The shower man came too and he changed the lever on the shower, for exactly the same one??? Lets see what they say about it.  Paul's arm is a lot better now, thank goodness.

I have managed to do lots of pottering, tidied up the greenhouse and other little bits over the week but it has all made me extremely tired, oops.    Last night Paul and I reminded ourselves how to play crib....it is addictive.

I saw a pack of wonderful 12 x 12 papers whilst I was sorting mine out and I couldnt believe that I haven't made any cards with them yet,  as they are smashing.  So I sat for a while and made one or two,

This is the first, it does have a lot of glitter but you cant really tell.  I hope to finish off a few more as and when I can.

Well, its time to feed the dog, we are on dog sitting duties for another couple of days and then we hand her back.  Thanks for having a read and if you fancy a bacon buttie and cuppa tomorrow, Paul is taking me down to the Sinfin Nature reserve around 10am.  Have a lovely day, Tracey x

Mondays Post

Good morning, mr weather man says 18 degrees, showers around 9am and then just a cloudy day.  I guess I can get the whites washed then.

I cheated, last night I was so achy and so tired, I took a tablet before bed and wow.  I slept from 10pm right through till 7.30am, I turned in my sleep, I moved pillows and I could put the sheet and quilt on/off as I needed.  These are things I haven't been able to do for weeks.  This meant that I woke up with niggles this morning rather than pain.  I have had my usual tablet after breakfast but I do feel so much more human today, whoop whoop.

The joiner is coming this morning to sort out the bathroom door, that will make it posh and finished when painted. 

We have myra, the shower people coming this afternoon.

Paul got this injury a week or so ago and he wrote to them to see if they have had similar incidents and if they have modified the shower levers to make them with a rounded edge rather than a sharp one.  They want to come and take the levers away but I wonder what they will replace them with?

Phase 1 of the front garden has started. 

We are removing the slate from the front as we would like to use this around the side of the house, outside Pauls Studio, once he has finished it.  We looked at purchasing some new slate but at £180 a bag (I think it was for a tonne) we decided against it.  Well instead of the gardening chappies taking it all away, we have a week to bag it all up and put it to one side for a few months.

The borders are tidy although they do need a bit of a hoe again.

No cards today although I am in craft room sorted out lots of bits and bobs.  I may be able to make one or two later today, when fingers are in full working order.  Thanks for having a read and have a great Monday x