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Good morning and its going to be a cooler one today, slightly.  It seems that the rain is coming tomorrow, never mind.

Me, apart from my hands being awkward and still and a little painful, that is it.  Phew so a day to try to get back to being human.

This is how we are starting our day on the front of the house

It was nephews birthday recently and this is the card that was made.


I have visitors this afternoon in the craft room, always great to see crafty friends, in fact, crafty friends are the only friends I have *giggles*. If you are in the area this afternoon and fancy a cuppa, please pop in.

More items on the Special Offers for this week.

More details can be found if you click on the link  HERE
If you would like anything, please let me know as a little order will be placed over the weekend.

Thanks for having a read and have a wonderful day x

Auntie

Good morning, a little more human today but still not the best.  I believe that as the day goes on, I will improve.

The workmen came yesterday and made a great start on the the paving and it is starting to look good, we did however make a few changes to it last night and I am not sure what the chappies will say when they eventually turn up and see what we have done.  Can you believe that a young man who was delivering a leaflet this morning, actually went and kicked the stones, spoiling the pattern?  I was just opening my curtains and I saw him grrrr.  They have still left a mess outside on the pavement and road and these are both damaged.

This is how we started the day today

Well I managed to get a few things from the Stampin' Up! clearance yesterday but not everything.  We shall have to see what turns up but a big thank you to Claire who helped me with this.  I wasn't able to do it on my own.  I think she is turning into my Tuesday PA.

It was Aunty Vals birthday last week and here is the card that I made for her.

That's it for today, thanks for having a read.  If you fancy a crafty chat and a cuppa (which you may be making yourself), why not pop by tomorrow afternoon?  I will be home and a little more human. Have a lovely day x

Catch Up

Good morning and what a beautiful morning it is out there.  It was lovely and fresh went I put the rubbish out, so much so that I had a little wander around the garden, just really looking at the flowers with that morning dew on them....wonderful.

Hope that you have had a smashing weekend and just where did it go?  Katerina called me on Friday via face time, from a beach in Cyprus with her sisters and cousin and friends.  I love modern technology as it lets me chat to them, hear them laughing, see the sunshine and be a part of their day, all those miles away. So lucky.

I managed to drive myself to the hospital on Friday to have blood tests, that is the first time I have driven in a while and to honest, I dont think I could drive too far or for too long but blood tests have been done.  I have to go again in two weeks.  Never mind, this is all supposed to be helping me so I will give it a chance.

It was Christmas card and chatter get together Friday night and again ladies, it was a lovely night. Thanks to everyone that came as you made it special.  We put the world to rights, caught up on all the  news and the time just flew by.

Saturday Pam picked me up and took me out for the day.  We saw some amazing views as we drove quite a way through the Pennines.  Again the sun was shinning and it got quite warm.  Crafting shopping was involved of course and we had a great day out.  It is so nice to escape the four walls of home, although I do love my home, it was wonderful to be out. I took quite a few photos and when I went to download them yesterday from my phone, they weren't there.  In fact, none of my photos for a couple of days was there.  I rang Paul but he couldnt help, I was on the net, turn phone off, then on.  Do all the updates etc. etc. but no luck.  Pam did suggest going back to take the photos again.  Well last night, early morning I woke up and wondered *did I have too many photos on my phone* So I have just had a luck. Imagine my surprise 2018 photos OMG.  I shall start to delete some later today, opps.

The garden today doesnt look any different today as it did last Thursday because the chappies didnt come back Thursday afternoon.  They turned up at 9.30 Friday morning to tell me that they had spent an hour at the walk in center as boss cant walk and they have referred him to the Royal for an X ray, which is where they were going.  I know they aren't coming today so let us see what Tuesday will bring.  What a palarver.

I am struggling to craft, as you can imagine but, I have been doing some kits and this is one that I have made

Right, I had best get drinking that water, ready for the day ahead.  I shall be pottering should anyone fancy a cuppa, up to about 3pm and then I am best left alone until Thursday, opps.  Hoping you have a lovely day and if you made it reading it all until the end, have a lovely day

P.S.  Check the Clearance rack tomorrow morning, early and should you wish to purchase anything, dont forget to use SEPTEMBERS hostess code for anything less than £150 x

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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