How are we a third of the way through may already?

Well? Anyone know? This year is going surprisingly quickly, considering how days can seem so long. I'm on a week off now and was going to do some DIY, but I've missed the boat and everywhere is on hold for paint deliveries.

Anyway, at least I've got plenty of craft stuff to do. I've sorted out my room and reorganised some stuff, making me realise just how much I have. Whether that stops me buying more stuff? I don't know.

I've finally finished page one of the stitch.

The strange thing is, even though I marked the halfway point according to the chart, it looks like it wasnt accurate. Thankfully theres enough room on the left hand side, but only just.

I also finished the second victoriana box I had. I glued various resin pieces onto the box before painting it red on the outside and black on the inside. I then coloured the resin pieces with silver or gold wax, and added a few more pieces on the lid and the inside.

One non craft photo this week. This is the carvery received today from the Griffin. And yes this is for one person!

Dont worry, there was gravy!

Until next time

Ems

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