The delivery arrived!!
Yesterday I finished the latest boxes and frames, wasn't sure about them in artificial light but happy with them now they are in natural light.
I also played with some gnome stamps that were a free gift. The ink was a bit blurry and I couldn't find my fine liner pens so used some oldish felt pens. But they are fun and I will have another go with better materials.
This morning was a 'Groundhog Day' moment when my delivery was cancelled for the third time for the same reason. I emailed the company and said if it didn't come today they could cancel it. They phoned me almost immediately and said they would make every effort to get it to me today. I kept the phone in my pocket and went out and did a bit of work in the garden. I split a few plants and put them in the front garden then cleared and hoed the original bed in the back as it had gone rock hard. It has been pretty neglected because I have been working on the front and new areas in the back. I got two phone calls to say the bins were definitely coming today, I didn't get my hopes too high. But it did arrive, unbelievably heavy but the guy did get it upstairs for me. Very well packaged and I should have taken a photo before I struggled to get it in position.
There was no bracket inside to hook the bags into so thought I would try and get some stick on hooks to put inside.
I told Darren I may go up to Freeport and he offered to take me. We had lunch together up there then he went home and I called in at the craft outlet. Abi was on and is much better now, she had been really poorly. I went into the Poundstretcher shop and found some stick on hooks, then I walked home. Hadn't worn a coat so it was a bit chilly, but I missed the rain shower which was good. Called in the Gift Shop and the otter I have had my eye on was half price!
The hooks work to hold the bin liners and I really do like these bins, which is good as they were quite expensive and took a while arriving!
I have been playing with a couple of die cuts, the robin that Tina bought for me and a spiders web that I sent for and it arrived today.
So much craft stuff around, need to clear some away!
I do like the effect those waxes give. You could easily mistake it for being metal. I look forward to seeing one of the frame with a hand painted picture in it. Maybe the vicarage?
ReplyDeleteI’m sure you’ll find use for the gnomes. They are very silly, but very nice too. The spider web dies are extremely you and I’m sure they’ll get used on lots of things.
So pleased the cabinet finally arrived. I think it was well worth the wait as it looks very good quality. The hooks were a great idea too. Thinking on your feet I think it’s called, and you’re good at that 😊 It almost seems a shame to put rubbish in them.
All in all a good day for you, and lunch with Darren too. You’re spoiled. Shame the tidying away spoils it all. What you need is someone to follow you around and clear up after you.
Very pleased with th bin cabinet, will do my best not to make it dirty!
ReplyDeleteI like the effect of the waxes too and what with the 3d cards and the boxes they should get well used, only small tins but you use th tiniest amount so not likely to run out any time soon.