Well we have managed to survive to the end of week 1 of Project Horrendous (as The Doc has nicknamed the Bathroom and Downstairs Cloakroom refurbishment ) without too much mishap. We were missing the basin units which didn't get delivered with the rest of the items last week but thankfully they arrived on Tuesday morning early morning delivery. (These early mornings are killing me as they start 8.30am)
The old bathroom suite is out and the new one is in situ (filled with water at the moment )whilst it seats in and levels out!!!! Wall tiles are almost nearly all on ( they ran out due to having to cut more than they thought would be needed for the sloping walls) but fortunately it is a new tile design and the tile company has more of them in stock so the rest will be picked up on Monday. The floor tiles are down and grouted and have been left to dry so they have had a day off today. We have been bannished to the dinning room this past week as the contractors need to use the upstairs landing for working in. I have manage to get quite a few photos of work in progress once they had left for the day.
I haven't been able to get into my craft room much whilst all this has been going on but some new stamps and pens I ordered arrived in the post so I was able to have a play with them downstairs without making any mess.
The stamps are from Art Impressions Water colour range and I have been watching their videos on my Ipad on how to use them. I'm quite pleased with my first attempt using The Barn stamp and various foliage to make the background. I haven't used the same colours but I think it looks the part.
Not sure what I want to do with it yet so have just placed a purple card framework in front to pick out the barn door colour. I'm going to try the Rose cottage next.
22 comments:
This is so gorgeous, Mrs. A.
I really like the look of this. It is so soft and pretty and homey feeling.
We always had a horse farm from thetime I was 10. I love the look of old barns and this is such a lovely one.and
Home remodeling projects are never easy but the are very rewarding once completed. Love your watercolored barn. Thankfully you were able too craft.
Hi Valery, I love the image and your colours, it's all just beautiful, Kate x
Lovely work on the barn, nice you got to play while all the work is going on. Lucky you could get more tiles.
I'm curious to see the "Project Horrendous" :D. Surely this isn't a easy time for you.
Lovely watercoloured card, beautiful choice of colours and the purple of the frame matches perfectly with the door of the house!
Hugs
I'm glad you've survived the first week of the renovations. I love your gorgeous card and the wonderful stamp that you've used, it almost make it feel like spring.
Sue xx
Project Horrendous does sound pretty horrendous but will be so nice when it's finished! Love your image, it's beautifully coloured and the purple frame is perfect! It would make lovely wall art! Take care! xxx
A gorgeous card. The watercolour effect looks wonderful with this lovely stamp. I should imagine this is a peaceful and calming way to pass the time during Project Horrendous xx
I love your water-colouring Mrs A, such a beautiful image and the colours are gorgeous. I hope the upheaval doesn't last for too much longer but I'm sure it will be worth it in the end.
Lorraine
Am on a bit of a painting kick myself at the mo so will now have to go check out those stamps!! (And no am not offering to come and help with Project horrendous!)
You've made a lovely job of the barn. Like the purple frame and I would simply leave it as it is cos I think it looks great!
Gorgous creation Mrs A. Love the scene and super colours with the splash of purple. Fingers crossed work carries on at a swift place and you get back to your craftroom soon xx
Wow, great coloring!
xxx Margreet
This is absolutely stunning! Glad you squeezed in a bit of crafting time to relax!
Hi this is a stunning card. Take care. Hugs Jackie
Oh my! Renovations are always "fun", right? Hope the rest of it goes smoothly for you! I bet a little coloring was very therapeutic! Your barn scene looks lovely!
your card is so beautiful, I love colours you used.
good luck with the renovation!
have a great weekend.
Gorgeous Mrs A and the colours do look brilliant in the purple frame. The tad of purple on the image is a really lovely touch against all those lovely green colours and it all just gels so well.
Kath x
Oh wow Mrs A what a beautiful water-coloured scene it looks good enough to frame I love it
hugs
lorraine x
Hi Mrs A, this is such a pretty scene and your watering colouring is fantastic! Love the lilac border its the perfect accent. Good luck with the bathroom renovations, will be lovely when its finished ! :) Donna ♥ x
Wow, this is gorgeous. It deserves to be framed and have a place of honor in your home. It looks like you did this freehand and I am so impressed. I hope your bathroom project is moving along at a good pace. You will love it after they are finished and out of your way. Hope to see pix of the finished room.
Hi Mrs A
Absolutely marvellous. This definitely deserves to be in a frame.
Wondering what pens you have used to create this beauty.
Best wishes.
Ang x
Fabulous scene! So pleased things are moving along so quickly in the renovations dept. Do check those additional tiles are the same batch number, we had issues with that company a few years ago when they hid some different and old batch numbers amongst a deliery,tinkers!
Hugs
Di xx
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