Monday 2 April 2012

Daisy Bracelet/Handmade Monday

It has been a kind of up and down weekend for me - in a way literally! Continued with the ceiling painting and have almost finished the second coat - ran out of paint and unfortunately ran out after Wicks was closed.  Didn't want to get paint from somewhere else just in case it is a slightly different colour (even though I am painting the ceiling a magnolia colour not sure if different places have a slightly different shade) so will need to get more today.

Also, Saturday morning found a leak on one of the pipes in the bathroom - a really awkward (isn't it always) one behind the toilet so have been emptying this little bowl which is collecting the drip all weekend.  Unfortunately where the leak is I can only fit a shallow bowl so am a bit dreading going to work and having to leave it till I come home tonight - it will definitely overflow.  But there really isn't a lot I can do - I don't have enough time a lunch time to cycle home and back so will just have to leave it till 5.30pm.  The plumber is coming tonight (fingers crossed) and I'm hoping that's the only tradesman I'll need!

Saturday morning I helped out my friend who has a kilt shop - this was really good fun and interesting learning how to measure for kilt size. There are lots of tartans to learn - they have 65 of them in the shop!

I haven't got a lot of makes this week - been working on things but this bracelet is really the only completed item:


This is what it looks like on - very spring like I think - having said that, the forecast is for snow today! (Can't believe it after the lovely spring weather we have had over the last 2 weeks.)


Anyway, better go and check the 'drip' then get ready for work.

Pop over to 1st Unique Gifts to see what everyone else has been up to this week - and have a great week and a good holiday weekend.  We have Friday and Monday off so will be a nice break.

Mich :)

15 comments:

  1. As you say, Mich, definitely an up and down week for you. I agree, I do think different paint manufacturers have slightly different shades - even if the name is the same. The bracelet is very pretty - goes with the spring weather we have had (hope not the last). Hope you have a good week and not too leaky.

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  2. yes, paint colours are different from different manufaturers, even the colours you think of as standard, like white. Hope the drip gets sorted. And I LOVE those daisies! So bright and cheerful and happy! :-)

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  3. Good luck with the drip. We had a leak in our bath in our old house in a really inaccessible place. My husband was too big (for big, read fat) to get under the bath to sort it out so we had to wait for our skinny plumber to come and mend it!
    I love the bracelet - you may have inspired me for some more felt jewellery again (I think you may need to be on commission!!)!

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    1. lol Mrs Pink at the description of your husband!

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  4. Not more leaks must be the season, we have had 2 so far and just found another! Love the daisy bracelet like you reminds me of warmer weather

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    1. Hop hope you get the leak sorted out!
      You're right, the bracelet is lovely and spring like. I love daisies for that reason!
      Have a great week!

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  5. I love the daisies,very summery!

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  6. Love the bracelet - very pretty

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  7. Did someone mention leeks? oops wrong kind ;) hope your plumber gets it sorted for you. Maybe next week you will have a better run of luck :)

    Drew

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  8. love your crochet bracelet, lets hope it will attract the nice sunny weather and shoos away cold and rain :)
    sorry to hear about your leaks at home. i know the pain, we live in an old house where water leaks in the bathroom and kitchen happen far too often! hope you will manage to sort them out soon!

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  9. Kilt construction is fascinating. Good luck with the leak!

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  10. What a pretty bracelet, that would look great with a white or yellow summer dress. I hope you get the leak fixed. x

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  11. I love daisies, always so bright and cheery and yours are beautiful. The yellow centre sets it off lovely.

    Jan x

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  12. I would wear the spring bracelet! I love it

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  13. Been away all week and slowly catching up on everyone. These bracelets are lovely. Love the ones on the previous post but this has to be my favourite one. hugs Mrs A.

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