And On It Goes!!!

Well I did have some pics for tonight's post but I have forgotten to transfer them onto the gig stick.....what a berk eh?
So it's just a little chatty post.
The bathroom saga continues and we still have an unfinished job. After making an 'I'm taking no nonsense' phone call we did get the electricians here and most of that work is now done and the shower is in place. I have been assured that work will continue first thing Monday morning.......so we'll see.
It's really getting on me wick now as we have stuff everywhere. The contents of the under stairs cupboard is all over the lounge and kitchen, the landing is like an obstacle course since we moved the loo from in front of the telly and I have given up with the housework for now.
I'm down with yet another cold. That Ruby Doodle is very generous with her germs.
Ah well....there has to be an end to all of this soon...surely.
DD is very excited as her trip to New York is booked and she will be off on May 8th. I am excited too as she has promised that she will devote some time to crafty shopping. I haven't made a list as when she goes crafty shopping it's just like sending myself so it will be great to see what she comes back with.
Oooooh sounds like Mr Manic is putting the kettle on.......well done that man.
Thanks for dropping by.
Sheila-x-

Handbags At Dawn!!!

 Some time ago I sold the Sizzix die that made this handbag and then wished I hadn't. I found it a couple of weeks ago in the clearance section at Byrkley Park for four pounds so snapped it up and brung it home.

These are made using up offcuts of paper and more of the pesky peeloffs which just don't seem to be going down no matter how much I use them. I think I am just going to admit defeat and sling the lot in the bin.

Elsewhere at Manic Towers......work has come to a complete halt on the bathroom and I am seriously dischuffed. Apparently the electrician has broken his ankle and one of his staff has left. I know the builder has no control over things like that happening but his lack of communication really sucks big time. I am sending Mr Manic over tonight when he gets in from work to try and get things moving again.

Today I am having a day upstairs as I have no Ruby Doodle. There are inserts and packing to be done....yuck.......before I can start on anything new as my box of made cards is now full but first I have to clear up the mess Ruby and I made when I took her up to make a picture on Tuesday. That girl sure takes after her grandma in the mess making department.
Thanks for your visit.
Sheila-x-

Ooooh Funky!!!

 Just a few cards made with some of the Make Me A Topper range which is available from The Clipart Fairy.
All I've added to this first card is some paper I already had.

 I also added some flowers from my stash.

And of course some glitter.
Perfect cards for little girls......or big girls for that matter.

Mmmm........the peace is shattered as Miss Doodle has just woken from her nap so best go and get her lunch.
Bye for now and thanks for visiting.
Sheila-x-

Heart!!!

 

Just a simple card today using die cuts. The hearts are from a new Framelits die set. Circles are Sizzix and Quickutz.

Well it's been a lovely peaceful day here at Manic Towers. Mr Manic cooked a wonderful lunch while I crafted and then tonight we have watched the DOI final. Loved Jane and Chris's Bolero dance. Whenever I watch them together I get a lump in my throat and my eyes leak. I'm glad Matt won although I loved Jorgie too.

So what do I watch now on Sunday nights. We watched the first of the Titanic series and so far so good. I quite enjoyed it.

Tomorrow Miss Doodle will be here. I hope she is in a better mood than she was on Thursday. Bless her...she has another cold and she was really not herself. I couldn't please her because she didn't really know what she wanted so it was a very trying day. I think we might try and get out in the fresh air tomorrow and go for a walk with Smudge.

Thanks for your visit.

Sheila-x- 

Just For A Change!!!

 Some cards made with my new Cricut Cartridge 'Dude' which I had for Mother's Day.

Patterned paper is Costco and the plains are Basic Grey.

It felt so good to have a day upstairs today...and I am off up there again once I have finished this post.
I've cut out loads of stuff and really chomped through my bags of paper offcuts. With the help of a ruler and a bit of patience I have been able to use some quite small pieces.

We are still without a bathroom. The tiler left for a long weekend break by the sea at lunchtime on Thursday and with the grouting unfinished work has come to a halt. While the peace and quiet has been lovely......the trolling backwards and forwards to the cottage for showers and baths....not so lovely. Thank goodness we have a second loo outside.

Right......off to do more crafting as there is nothing remotely interesting on tv tonight.
Bye for now and thanks for dropping by.
Sheila-x-