Still waiting Around!

Here I sit all broken hearted.....but this sentence doesn't end in the regular fashion!  The Electrician said he'd be here today...but, it's only 11am so it may still be early in the construction business.  I just sent him a text so maybe I'll hear from him soon.  I would love to have electricity today!  It will make the studio sooooo much better! 

Never heard from the flooring guy either.  He said he could save us 10% so I guess I'll just go to Lowe's and charge it on my Lowe's card and get 5%....better than nothing!

I have been doing a small bit of crafting for swaps.  I still have access to a bit of my stash for making Dotee dolls.  I'm hosting a series of Alpha Dotee swaps.  Just sent off A a couple of weeks ago and now is time to send B.  I didn't get a picture of A.  It was an Armadillo Dotee.  The fabric had armadillos on it and it was shaped like a half moon/armadillo. 

This is B for Bug!  It is really cute in person.  These pictures make it look really ugly!

I went ahead and made the C Dotee.  C is for Christmas!

Happy Crafting!

Kim

Just waiting around!

We are waiting on a quote on flooring from a guy Billy met.  He asked us to pick out our first and second choices and he could find something similar for 10% less than what we find it for.  I'm not sure they can find anything cheaper than $0.99 per sq ft.  But, here we sit waiting.  The neighbor who is building the cabinets is having a time finding the plywood he wants to use.  Hopefully Groom & Son Ace Hardware will get some in this week.  The guy who is going to do the trim and hang the bathroom door can't get to us until next week.  Hopefully, everything will be done by the first of March.

I bought some spray paint to use in the Studio.  I'm planning on using it to paint containers and such to be all matchy-matchy!

The left is Rustoleum Metallic Matte Nickle.  The right is Restoleum Smoke Gray

Restoleum Navy & Satin Classic Navy

This is from Krylon's line of Sea Glass.  The color is called ICE.

This one reminds me of frosted glass.  This was sprayed on an old Ball canning jar I found in Billy's shop.

I bought a few small containers from The Dollar Tree this morning when I went in to Canton to get the Travel Trailer registered.  We are going on a camping trip this weekend.  CiCi and I went out to check what items we need to restock.  She hopped up on the dinette while I was out there and was so stinkin' cute I couldn't help but take a picture.

Billy had to take the trailer to get it inspected so I could get the registration today.  To take it in we had to close it up like we are traveling as we normally keep it set up like we are camping.  When he got back he opened one of the slides and broke the clock.  Dang!  Now I have to go shopping for a new clock!  Rats! 

Well, happy crafting!

Kim

Good Day!

I've been kind of down about the progress of my room.  I understand the part about my life that thinks everything should be completed when I want it completed and forget there are other people with jobs and lives that just don't revolve around me.  But, sometimes I forget....actually, a lot of the time and this past week has been one of those times!  However, today was a good day! 

The A/C guys showed up this morning and put up the registers and the return air vent.  Everything should be good to go with that once the electrician can get juice to the room. 

The Electrician showed up and did quite a bit of work.  He put in all the switches and outlets and even hung the ceiling fans and the vanity light for the bathroom. 

After the trying week with the paint I'm glad to see this progress!  We are hoping to get flooring next week!  Woot!

Happy Crafting!

Kim

What am I gonna do today?

Today...I think I will rest!  "Larry" came by to check out the lumps in the walls.  Turns out it was poor craftsmanship by the framer.  "Larry" could fix it but, it would take a couple of more days to fix and even after that he couldn't guarantee we couldn't see the lumps.  Sooooo....we just painted a second coat over everything and hopefully all the goodies, furniture, and shelving will hide most of it!  Fingers crossed.

I should be at my neighbors working on the cabinets for the kitchen but I'm SORE!  HA!  Painting takes a lot out of an old woman!  Maybe tomorrow!  :-)

Happy Crafting!
Kim

Oh no!!!

Now that football season is over I say "GO RANGERS"!!!!!!!

This is Billy and I at the ballpark last season.

I'm so ready for opening day at the ball park.  It's kind of a tradition in our family.  We haven't missed an opening day in over 10 years.  Last year we actually had tickets to the game.  But, I really enjoy the tailgating most of all!  I'm really looking forward to it. 

Well, we had a little SNAFU in the Studio.  The texture dried over the weekend so we started painting yesterday.  We found we are not really very good at painting but, that really isn't the issue.  There was a problem with the tape over the butts of the sheetrock.  It looked OK before we  painted but after a little paint was applied you could really see the stripes.  I called the boss lady and she is sending the guy back to fix it.  I hope, hope, hope it doesn't take too long.  I've scheduled the electrician for Monday and I don't want to delay him.

Our neighbor is going to help (or rather, I'm going to help him) build the small cabinet we want to put in the kitchen area.  He came by yesterday and said he's ready when I am.  I hope I can get over there this afternoon after "Larry" arrives.

Happy crafting!  I'm really looking forward to start crafting again myself!
Kim

Texture Done!

Finally!  Tape, bed, and texture are done!  Next?  Paint.  Monday sounds like a great day to paint!  Here is a look at the texture.  The texture boss lady said it's more "modern". 

Honestly, to me, texture just disappears into the wall.  I don't walk into a room and see texture.  Oh well!  I know everyone is not me!  HAHA.

Headed to the daughter and SIL's in the morning.  We are going to a baby shower. Then home again on Sunday morning to get ready for the Super Bowl party at my Sister-in-law's.  I don't really have a favorite NFL team so....GO COMMERICALS!!!

Happy Crafting!

Kim

First Group Swap - Flower

I received my first swap from my Swap-bot.com group "Dotees for everyone".  The theme was flower. 

Happy Crafting!
Kim