Despite waiting to go in hospital - which incidently, didn't happen 'cos they cancelled at the last minute!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - 'peg leg' made me this:
24 blending tools plus holder.He had already made me an 8 tool holder that sits on my work desk which he is going to alter into a 16 one. This means that I have 36 - one for each distress ink. I don't have to change the pads now because each tool has it's own.
Not only will it stand on my work desk, but it hangs from the ceiling when not being used. How clever is that
I worked out the cost of making 36 blending tools and 2 holders, including the foam pads but excluding the wood, which he already had, and it came to about £41.
The cost of 36 Ranger blending tools and 5 holders is about £280!!!!!
I think I did well there. We spent ages putting labels on the tools and
we even labelled all my distress inks too
Some of you have been asking me how I access my washer and drier after I showed you this photo last week
Now, for peeps at other craft rooms, pop over to Julia's, click on a name from the list and have a good 'ol nosey around. I actually managed 80 last week! Take care.
69 comments:
Chuffing chuff Joanne, I have a serious admiration for Mr PegLeg - isn't he clever! And... what a FAB idea! My spinner is featuring today ( I do not want to know how much I spent on it... mind you, I did get 10 tools for about £15 on eBay a while back... you know me, loving a bargain!!!)
Thanks for sharing... I have a dryer situation... so I got one of those condenser jobbies that means I donn't have to put it's nose out of the window - steams the room up no end though LOL x
Joanne so sorry his operation didnt go to plan!So creul too for anyone who is scared.Anyways hey aint he been busy ....Wow i shall put my order in now 16 will be just fine ...lolThey are absolutely fantastic aint he clever!wish my o/h was..no such luck!
Have great Wednesday hugs jude#3
Those racks and tools are amazing... what a clever Mr Peg Leg, the sky hook is particularly ingenious!
It's a pity the elephant can't stick his nose out through the wall instead of the window, then you wouldn't have to have the window open and could craft at any time!
What a genius idea - clever Mr Peg Leg! Hope he gets sorted soon.
WOW that blender storage is fabulous! I dread to think what one would look like if Steve made it hehe It would probably end up 6x6 FOOT He has no sense of guaging lol
Shame you have to move your stuff to do the washing, great use of space though
mandi x
Very clever. Must get around to trying distress inks. I only have two. Thanks so much for sharing.
Susan xxox #12
That's a brilliant spinner, and how clever to be able to hang it from the ceiling out of the way. Bernie #11
WOW! can you send Mr peg leg over here, I LOVE it, great idea to hang it from the ceiling :))
Happy Woywwing!
Jennie #23
What a brilliant spinner and what a clever man Pegleg is....and hanging it from the ceiling you can look up to see the colours....brilliant.
A x
Hi ya
wow i luv the spinner is he taking orders? lol fabulous work, im lucky i get to use the tumble at work,have great day, happy WOYWW sue,x (16)
Wow... peg leg should get an award. That is an amazing spinner and it hangs from the ceiling!! totally fab.
Sandra #58
Very very nifty storage indeed
C (74)
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You've got one handy dandy "Peg Leg" there Joanne! :)
It was great to see his fabulous creation today....hope all goes to plan real soon for the op
xoxo Sioux
btw....thought it was fab that I know someone who's dad did the guilding in the Tower Ballroom! Wow!
what fab storage! Poor you having to sit in the cold to craft though, brrrrr. Wouldn't famcy that today, it's too cold!
Hugs
Victoria (#55)
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Hey Jo...we can share #12! I'm not greedy! Susan xxox #12b :o)
Wow that's fantastic! And how clever to make it a hanging holder for when you want it out of the way :D (43)
Wow, love your blending tool storage, thanks for sharing. Carolxx
I love your blending tool store. What an incredibly clever idea!
My little bags you commented on are not bags yet. They are just wall-hangings or card toppers. I did think of bags, though!.
Have a good week.
Sue xx
Cool spinner! I always thing that to ceiling space is under utilized - but then I am tall. When MIL was here (she's about 5 foot nothing) I spent a lot of time fetching things down for her that were stored to suit me, in places like the top of tall bookcases, or above the kitchen cabinets :) At least in your craft room you only have to suit yourself! Well done Mr PegLeg.
Mary Anne (7)
fab spinner, hope He gets his new date soon, and recovers before Christmas,
dx
Well that is some spinner or what. Fabulous job and so creative. Hope the appointment comes soon. Yes I know how much dabbers are I buy one everytime I go to the Craftbarn, Have a good day.Big Hugs JO.xx*24*
So well organised! I wish I had so many ink blending tools... I only have one. Thanks for your comment. #66
Wow, that's brilliant! Very impressive - love how it hangs from the ceiling when you're done. Had a giggle to myself when you said you have to move everything to get the washing done! Maz (65) x
Amazing way to save space. My crafting place is in the small dinning room, so I know how you feel, when you have to move everything.#30
what a wonderfully creative and practical idea.
be blessed
from Angela #69
I love the spinner peg-leg made. He's very handy. You have proven that true crafters can find a space to craft regardless. I hang my clothes on my clothes line in summer and vent the dryer into the house for heat and humidity in the winter. I'm not sure that would be good for my papers, though. Got a kick out of your calling it the elephant nose. It really DOES look like one! Happy WOYWW (#8)
Hi Joanne
WOW do you think I could borrow Peg-Leg??? lol, I just said to my hubby oh wow this ladys hubby has just made..... he looked at me like duh!!! geeeees
It looks fantastic!!!
Joey (17) xx
When Mr Peg Leg does go in hospital (fingers crossed it is soon over with and all is well) you could send him out to crafters all over the country to make them those fabulous holders he has made you. Only for him to recuperate around the country of course.
If only I had a Mr Peg Leg - you are so lucky. Thanks for sharing the pics.
all the lovely things that DH makes for you - I'm jealous! Hope he gets his op soon! i have a question for you (or even all your followers!) I have stamped an image using 'Archival Ink' black but when I come to colour it in using 'promarkers' the black runs into the colour - I've let the archival dry overnight and it still happens - any ideas??? as I'm starting to get really p****d off now!!!
Mr Peg Leg is a genius! I am sorry they cancelled his opearation, I am sure he would like to get it done already!
Thanks for visiting me!
Happy WOYWW!
Mr Peg Leg is seriously talented - love those stands!! I like the way you can store is from the ceiling too!! Hope he gets a new date for the op soon.
Best of luck to the talented Mr Pegleg - do hope he gets sorted before Christmas. Brilliant bit of creative handiwork.
Sorry Mr Peg Leg's op was cancelled, but I'm so full of admiration for his fantastic creation - a real WOW!!! How lucky are you!!
Thanks for already stopping by my desk today.
Sherry (105)
That is one serious blending tool holder...Wow...Kirsti (98)...x
You've got yourself a cracker there - that's just simply amazing. Wow. And the blender tools look sturdier too - I only have one, from Ranger, and the flipping handle keeps falling off. Am seriously impressed :)
Carmen #101
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wow such a blessing to have so many blending tools and someone who will make you an organizer for them. Happy day.
Genius - I married a man with no practical bone in him at all and no interest in his wife's crafting efforts for that matter. He never nags mind bless him.
Genius piece of craftsmanship! Where can I place my order haha! Mr Pegleg will easily have a big head if he see's the amount of comments he has regarding this masterpiece! I especially love that it hangs from the ceiling!
Sam x
Blimey! Your Peg Legs a reet wonder when it comes to spinning storage solutions! What a great idea! My Mr lavinia whinced just looking at it & asked him to maybe make me one! He's now vanished to somwere else in the house hiding!
Lavinia
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WOW, that spinner is amazing! You are a lucky lady!! #104
Government healthcare has us scared to death over here (literally)..God bless you. It's so hard to get psyched up and then told not now.
Love storage but oh my...where is the dryer?
What a gorgeous storage rack you now have for your distressed ink applicators. I have just the one and it drives me mad swopping the felt over each time....I think I am going to get one for each colour like you. Thank you for sharing your workspace with me this week and also for popping past my desk xxx
What a neat holder for your ink tools! Gotta love the DIY men in our lives who can make us these great things. I feel for you not being able to use your craft room in winter. Mine is in my basement and it is too cold for me during winter so I do everything in my bedroom.
A reallly fantastic storage rack for your distressed ink thingies, I've only got three inks and no applicators, but use a bit of sponge...one day Thomas! Have a Happy WOYWW
((Lyn)) #54
That spinner is a work of art. The wood looks fabulous. Beautiful as well as really useful.
Marilyn
How clever is that ! fab spinner ! Hope you get to do more crafting than drying washing this week !
Ali x
The ceiling. Now why didn't I think of that!!!! Love Mr peg legs creation. Are you going to patent protect it?
how clever is that not only have you saved loads of money it can be stored on the ceiling.....amazed
hugs
Clever man...what an excellent job!
Wow wow wow what a great storage idea and all made by Mr Peg Leg how clever - thanks for sharing x #127
WOW how fantastic is that holder and blenders. Distress inks are next on my list of things to get. At the moment I use just plain ink and cotton wool hehe #128
has your DH ever thought about selling his creations. They look fab. Imagine even thinking about hanging it from the ceiling too - inspired!
Hope he gets the op rearranged soon.
have a wonderful wednesday.
caroline #2
Jealous? Who, me? :lol:
Mr Pegleg is quite obviously a genius and he could probably turn over quite a nice little profit making and selling those applicators and storage racks to eager crafters! :)
Thanks for sharing.
Ali #87
Now that's a cool blending tool holder! So clever. It sure is convenient to have a blending tool for each Distress ink - envy over here!! I only have one... sigh.
I could have sworn I left a comment earlier today the gist of which was that is that your husband is a genius and your inking storage is brilliant. Elizabeth #44
OOoh I like your blending tool holder. Yes , your hospital system must be very much like ours!
Thanks for your lovely comment.
Kelly #134
Hi Joanne, sorry to hear about your hubby (pegleg?) not getting in for his op. We are having similar issues here in Australia.I am also a fan of Burmese cats and Tim Holtz. Our cat is a burmese cross ( no idea what with), she has a very unique character, my husband calls her catdog. Her name is Sparkles but she should be calld Miss Miaow. She announces her arrival wherever she goes, very talkative. Thanks for your comment, blessings Hilde
Ohh what a fabulous creation and so clever to make it 'hangable'! Mr Peg Leg could make you your fortune from these ...!!
Afternoon, Lovely exciting work area I do love your tool holder, it is fab! Trying to catch up and have a nose at everyone's work areas.....thanks for sharing. Big hugs JO xxx (33)
Mr Peg Leg has been busy with his wordwork and has done you proud. The tools and stands are FAB. You've both done well with the labelling as well. Thanks for sharing your workspace with us. Best wishes, Kym xxx (WOYWW No 42)
Super tool rack indeed and a bargain too. Clever peg leg...sorry to hear the hospital cancelled, is so annoying when that happens.
Can i ask, what is housing your inkpads? they fit just perfectly.
Wow, peg leg is clever! Will you have to call him something else once he does get to go to the hospital?!
Alison x
So sorry to hear the OP was cancelled..lets hope it's re-arranged soon. Mean while fabulous tool holder, he's very clever your 'peg leg'! Thanks for sharing..Esther xx
Wow! What a clever storage idea and lucky you for having a very handy hubby!!
Jenny x
Well, kudos to Mr Peg Leg for his amazing handyman skills!! He not only saved you a heap of money but bettered the real product!!
OK... I could not stand having to move everything to get to the washer and dryer... I would never do any washing!!
Sorry to hear about the cancelled appointment, that is a bummer!!
That rack is cool.. it looks great. I can't believe you have to move all that stuff to do laundry.. wow I have two boys at home all I do is laundry it seems like. Thanks for the comment on my blog.
Hug
Shirley Pumpkin #47
Fab spinner!
Hope he gets a new appointment soon.
Hugs
Maarit #96
Can I place an order for the blending tools and storage unit? It totally rocks!
On my blog (thanks for visiting) you said that you're "just an amateur crafter who sometimes makes something lovely and sometimes wishes she hadn't bothered". I just wanted to say that I don't think you're an amateur. We all have pieces we wish we hadn't bothered making!
cheers, rachel #125
Absolutely amazing tools & stand.xx
So sorry to hear DH's op was cancelled at the last minute, that is so unfair. Hope it isn't too long before you hear again.xx
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