Stash In The Attic

My new fad..................Eddie Stowbart spotting!

 

I know some people think I am a little wacky but I just think that having lots of different and sometimes weird interests makes my world a brighter & happier place. If you must judge me, blame my mother-in-law for its all her fault. She mentions this freaky little cult to me back in December when she was visiting. I hadn't even heard of Eddie Stobart. I know I'm bound to have seen the trucks on the road but I was totally oblivious to their existence, probably looking at the clouds in the sky, oh and the road ahead, instead. Then there was the TV series on Channel 5 which I watched from about the 3rd episode. From then on I have been totally addicted to spotting these trucks and yes, collecting the names. How I haven't had an accident by now is beyond me as when I see one of those babies - I simply HAVE to get the name. And if by some terrible twist of fate, the truck is on the wrong side of the road or it’s too dark - well I simply have a fit! All my friends, work colleagues and family think I am insane but the funny thing is they're all at it now too! I often get girls names shouted at me when I walk in the office in the mornings and I did have a rather disturbing voicemail left on my phone the other day. A very deep slurred male voice simply said 'Muriel Jane spotted M11 9.30 this morning'. Ha-ha I am going to change the world and convince people that Eddie-spotting is cool.............(I know I have my work cut out here) I have to admit to being an official 'club stobart' member now. I have lots of spots to update on the website and I'm sure I will move up the ranks pretty quick as Martin spots loads on his travels. Here's a photo to whet your appetite and maybe tempt you into looking out for an Eddie next time you're on the road

 

 
What a beauty! There is one called Sarah Jane but I haven't spotted her yet!

 

Onto other things. I celebrated my 34th birthday back in January.

 
How did that happen - I mean how can I be 34??? I feel about 22 & certainly act it the majority of the time. Debbie came down and bought me some beautiful flowers & the cutest little cake which we had a great time demolishing. I got lots of lovely gifts and some money which I put towards the Mulberry handbag I bought myself just before christmas. I had to have it after seeing Cheryls at work and I had to have it right then. I figured I could get it & then put all my Christmas & birthday money into the fund for clearing the credit card bill. Here she is - a Leah Hobo in Oxblood - very roomy and squishy and I *love love love* it.

 

 

Cards and bits!

So here are some of the cards I've been making - most of the ideas were stolen from online youtube videos demoing things to do with the cricut cartridges so I can't accept any of the credit!!!

 
So these two are really cute - I love the little skunk which was an idea from Robynstamps and I am desperate to get hold of her punny - licious set. As you can probably tell from the photo I had to write my own greeting - not great but hey, it adds to the home-made feel!

I have knitted my first ever hat for a friend at work to take on his skiing trip. He seemed to like it, but it still hasn't stopped people in the office taking the mick out of my hobby (two others have asked for one though)

It was a bit tense as I did think I was going to run out of yarn but luckily I had just enough and the bobble & tassles can be added later!

Other things I have been knitting are socks and a cowl (which I wear all the time - much better than a scraf - no ends to contend with). so my challenge this year is to finish quite a few things off - 3 pairs of socks, one wrap, long cardigan and a shawl. I still have a list as long as my arm of other things I want to start but shall resist the temptation and only start something new when one thing is finished!

This christmas I finally finished the wall hanging I had started the year before. AND I actually managed to get it on the wall before christmas was over - well it is the season of miracles!

 
 
It is a work in progress and I will add more embellishments over the next few years till it is bling-tastic! For now there are a few beads and buttons here and there and a bell or two!

Here are a few other cards.

 
 

Have a good weekend!!!!

Still making - just not been posting!

So lots seems to have happend since July!!! Our holiday to the Maldives was FAB

We went back to Kanuhura and had the most relaxing time. We celebrated our second wedding anniversary out there which was just perfect. I can't believe how the time has flown. I have been quite productive with things other than paper crafts - but all that is changing since my good friend Debbie has reignited my love for my Cricut. She has bought the expression and I treated myself to some new cartridges and have been playing and watching lots of youtube videos for ideas. I must say so far I have scraplifted most of the cards but I am having such fun making them

Christmas was great. Just Martin and I at home this year. We had a very relaxing time - too much food & drink of course - and lots of great presents. My best present had to be my iPad which I am crazy about. I use it all the time instead of the PC or laptop and love that I can take it to work with me & always be able to get online, email etc. I do love my iPhone but after getting the iPad the screen seems titchy! Over the Christmas & New Year period I made a case for my beloved gadget out of some scrummy fabrics

 

 
 We went to see Michael Buble at Wembley which was fab and the supporting act Naturally 7 were just awesome. I now have 'Wall of sound' as my ringtone :-) How they can make those sounds with no instruments is beyond belief!!!!!!!!

 They really do have to be seen to be believed. They are 100 times better in concert & I will definately be queuing up for tickets when they're back in the UK.

I will be back tomorrow to upload more of what I've been making - but to end with, here is the scrummy heart shaped pizza I made after our friend Mark got us hooked on making them - it came out as a heart shape by accident because I am rubbish at rolling out pizza dough but I liked it!