The Craft Room, Derby

Sunday

Mothering Sunday

Good morning. Woke up to sunshine today so that could mean a day in the garden for me. Christiana got me some long handled gardening tools so I may just put them to use today for as long as I can. Just a little at a time and by the time the 12 weeks is up, the garden should look lovely. I will keep you updated on the progress.

Half an hour in the greenhouse too today, checking things out, giving it a sweep and a clean. I am thinking of growing some salad and veg, not sure when these things are planted or how long they take but will check it out and send Paul out to buy some seeds.

Today is the Mothers Day and this is the card that I made for my mum. I have used a mixture of products, some card that has been in my stash for 13 years, some coloured Stampin' Up! card too. The inks are all Stampin' Up! as are the large letter dies. The stamps have been in my stash a while as well

I cant see my mum today but Paul took this card and some sweet treats around for me yesterday. I am in isolation currently, due to my immune system and the medication I take but I do hope she enjoys the gifts and card. Unfortunately there is nothing for mothers day from Cyprus. The postal system stopped a couple of weeks ago and whilst the girls tried to order on line, it didnt work as they couldnt check out. However Rob and Nat have given me a lovely little pot of plants, some chocs and a smashing card, thank you so much.

I will be finishing off some more projects later today, those that have been started yet never completed. I am finding it very theraputic. Of course the craft room is getting more sorted out and I am donating lots of things the Sinfin Nature Reserve Cafe. If you have craft items that you cant use/dont want, just send them my way and they will be sold to raise money for a very good cause.

Well I had best get breakfast sorted and start our day. Thank you for having a read and wishing you a smashing Sunday. Tracey x

Saturday

An early start to the weekend

Good morning and it is the weekend. Up early today, the birds were all gathered outside the bedroom window again singing their little hearts out. It is lovely to wake up to but so early? really? Oh well, I was awake so got up. Better than yesterday as it was 9.30am before I woke up and I felt 'off it' all day (that was the 3rd time this week I didnt get up before 9am...oh well).

The weather here is going to be about 9 degrees with no rain which is a blessing as we have a problem with our roof. When we first moved in we discovered water pouring into the bathroom from the roof and Paul fixed it. He checks the leak area out every couple of months when he clears the drains and gulleys. He went up into the loft earlier this week (as he is putting down boarding and some more insulation) and discovered some of the timber roof supports were damp and of a funny colour. They also seem to have had work done on them years ago...crikey. So we have a roofer coming today (one we have used previously) to give us his advice. Larnaca however are going to have 19 degrees so maybe the girls can get a bit of fresh air. Cyprus is on a more or less lockdown, Sophia and Katerina both go to work but not a lot else. Katerina has managed to shop for her and her dad but they are not going anywhere else apart from home.

The last of the honey bee cards from me for a while. I do want to play with these again very soon but we have lots of birthdays coming up and I have to finish off cards which will take me a while. I was inspired by pinterest for this card.

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Well I am going to go and make the most of today that I can. Thank you for having a read and I hope you have a smashing Saturday x

Monday

Honey Bee on a Monday

Good morning and a sunny start to the day, fingers crossed it will last.

We had a lovely weekend and the royal we have started the gardening. It was lovely to spend a couple of hours out in the fresh air and I do hope we can continue today by doing another little patch of garden. The greenhouse has some plants that we put in over winter and a few have survived. Some new seeds have gone in and have sprouted. We shall take a good look at that tomorrow and perhaps start potting up a few more seeds.

Lots has changed around the world over the weekend including Cyprus going on lockdown. The girls and the family are all well and safe over there, that is all we can hope for at this time. Both girls are still at work. We cant go and visit Aunty Jean in the hospital, although she is doing well and recovering, which is good news.

I have managed to finish one of the bee cards from last weeks Play Date

One of the dies was used as a stencil to create the honeycomb look, crushed curry inked and a dauber used to fill in the spaces. It is a single layered card, something that we dont do too often. If you would like more information about how this was created then please do get in touch. Details of how to reach me are below.

In light of the situation we have currently with the virus, I have taken the decision to postpone our crafty get togethers for a while. Some folk had said they didnt want to come along, despite all the measures we take. Some folk are classed as vulnerable as I am and a few folk are in the age bracket where they may have to self isolate. Instead of putting anyone at risk, by postponing the get togethers I feel that we are keeping everyone as safe as we can. I am still taking orders for crafting goodies and these can be delivered directly to you home for the usual £4.99 p+p. Alternatively, for those that have items delivered here, we can arrange for me to drop them at your home when I go out and about in the car. Payment would be made as usual, via bank transfer, paypal or upon placing the order. I do hope to carry on crafting and am looking at ways in which we can all craft together, remotely.

Thank you for having a read today and I hope you have a lovely Monday. Tracey x

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Friday

A playdate with the Honey Bees

It is Friday and I certainly have that Friday feeling. A bit of a lazy start to the day and will just stroll into lunch time. This afternoon I will get the craft room cleaned, with a little help of course.

We had a wonderful time in there yesterday playing with the Honey Bee Bundle from Stampin' Up! together with the Golden Honey 12 x 12 papers and lots of yellow and black inks/pens. These are the wonderful cards and boxes that all the lovely ladies made

Plenty of inspiration here and if you would like to find out more details about any particular card, just let me know and I will get the person that made it to get in touch with you.

I have a couple of these cards to finish myself so next week, I think we shall have a bee week. If you would like to purchase either the stamps, dies or the bundle, you can do so only by clicking on the link to the right hand side or just get in touch with me and I will help you. Alternatively, why not pop in to see me and I would be very happy to show you more.

Well I had best get a wiggle on. Thank you for having a read and have a wonderful weekend.