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apart from that we are closer to have a mover/storage company sorted. Once that is done and we know how much it is gonna cost, we can plan everything else we need to do during July...like having the car fixed (not essential, but would be good to have done it before the long drive to Orkney, not to mention we have a VERY good offer on having what needs to be done done), going to the dentist (we have managed to get an NHS dentist, and want to go before we are moving as we don't know how long it'll be before we have an NHS dentist again), go to Paris for a weekend to see Sabeel's sister before we move.

And, that is only a few of the things we need to do...

Other than that I have not done any stitching for a while...I got my cardmaking stuff out yesterday, and did some stamping and painting...I made a card for a friend. I really need to get a proper permanent ink pad...only have cheap pads that are just not good enough for a "professional" look...i used chalks with a paintbrush and water, and that was fun, apart from not having enough colours...only the basic ones...not fun enough:)

I am trying to try a variety of things...the biggest obstacle is my own creativity...I just don't have any faith in it...:( I know I am very good at following patterns of all sorts, and I can use templates and so on, but to finish off a card in a nice way I don't really feel capable...don't know why...

I need to sit down and properly follow instructions (including proper measurement!!!) to finish my little projects off as mini pillows, needlebooks, pincushions or something similar...I look at instructions and do things as they say, apart from the bit where I am supposed to MEASURE!!! Don't know why that is sooo difficult for me...can someone explain that to me?

I am hoping to have some finishes by the weekend...just gotta get my finger out...lol

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  1. mdgtjulie21 June 2011 at 02:26

    Would love to see your card, Ylva. I bet it's lovely! I'm not a very creative person either. I'm great at following a pattern someone else has charted, but I can't draw up a new design. I hope you manage to get everything done that you want to get done, especially the car. Good luck getting the movers/storage companies sorted! I will say a prayer for you.

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  2. Wolfie26 June 2011 at 13:22

    I will take a picture of the card tomorrow, together with a picture of the flower I am making for the nurse at work. She asked me to finish it for her. It is on canvas (feels like plastic) and is done with wool...NOT my favorite thing...I think it will get better after the 13th when I finish work...I will be on holiday up until my leaving date of 31st July. Once I finish work, I will start working on packing...I think I am going to do a proper inventory list of my crafty things...that way I will know what I need to get and what I already have...lol

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