Hello, Crafters.
I’m sorry but I don’t have a video to share with you today. Hubby and I normally do a big shop at the supermarket every six to eight weeks, with hubby keeping us supplied with fresh food, which he buys during his lunch break from shops near his office. We’ve been watching the panic buying at supermarkets and decided to switch to online shopping!
Unfortunately, by the time we’d made this decision all the supermarkets had stopped taking new online customers! That left us with no choice but to go out shopping yesterday. I told hubby which supermarket I wanted to try first and then he planned the route we would take to try other supermarkets after my first choice. A part of me was looking forward to seeing what a decimated supermarket looks like!
I’m considered to be in the high-risk group because of my health issues, plus I’m no spring chicken! To stay as safe as possible, I wrapped a fleecy-type scarf around my neck twice, making sure it went over my nose and mouth on the final lap! It was a bit like a topless balaclava if there was ever such a thing! LOL! Sorry, I digress! As we were driving to the supermarket I was looking out to see if people had shopping bags, and did they look as if they had shopping in!
My confidence was building as we saw more and more people with bags of shopping. At least they were finding some things they needed. For all I know it could have been dog food but I’m an optimist and I began to feel more positive about our trip to the supermarket. As we pulled into the car park, I guessed it was about sixty to seventy per cent full. We parked up and made our way into the store!
I couldn’t believe what I saw! The shelves were full, and there was plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables – it was amazing! I was half expecting to see fights and squabbling, pushing and shoving, but no, none of it! It was just like a normal visit! Hubby made us head to the gluten-free aisle first and we did start seeing some empty shelves, especially the toilet rolls and kitchen rolls, but not many.
The gluten-free section had enough basic food for me, even the items that the store was strictly rationing. We worked our way around the store and were able to get most products we needed. As we were approaching the toilet roll aisle for the second time, supermarket staff had just started stocking up the shelves again – no panic, no arguing! It was as much of a pleasure that supermarket shopping ever is! LOL!
It was a very successful trip, so I can stop worrying about food for quite a while! After we’d arrived home with all the shopping and put it away, we sat and had a cup of tea and chatted. Eventually, I went upstairs to put the rest of the shopping away in the bathroom. I walked into my studio and started having a great tidy up! I’m not sure where the time went but t was time for dinner!
After dinner, I decided to spend some time crafting and made these three Thank You cards using the spotlighting technique. There isn’t really much to say about the technique except that I die cut a circle out of each design from the Flowering Foils Designer Series Paper and used my Stampin’ Blends to colour them in. After I’d adhered the main piece of DSP onto the next layer, I adhered the circle in position making sure I lined it up correctly.
All churches in the UK have been closed for the foreseeable future because of the pandemic. It is Mother’s Day but that will be subdued as all pubs and restaurants have been closed, except for takeaway! It is also an International Day of Prayer, which for us will be at midday. Apart from not being able to go to church, I’m glad I don’t need to worry about food for quite a little while, so I’m very hopeful about getting back into my routine!
I hope you are coping with the pandemic and your supermarkets have now returned to normality! That’s it from me today and I look forward to being back with you tomorrow. In the meantime, stay safe and stay well and happy crafting.
JanB. xx
Morning Jan
I found your msg very interesting and I’m so glad you got your shopping. We are self isolating and my daughters and a neighbour friend have been doing our shopping. Unfortunately yesterday my daughters weren’t so successful although they got most of our requirements. One of them took photos of all the empty aisles. I couldn’t believe it. They had to visit numerous shops to get our small amount of shopping. However, God bless them, they managed to deliver their cards and flowers and wine and chocs for Mother’s Day. At arms length unfortunately so I couldn’t give them a big hug.
Which supermarket did you use?
I was very interested in your routine. You seem to achieve so much. Do you spend lots of time making your lovely cards. I would love to see your timetable. I never seem to get as much time undisturbed as I need. My hubby is amazing he cooks and shares most jobs but he has health issues including having just had his second hip replacement from which, I might add, he is making incredible progress. In amongst all this we are having our bathroom refurbished and I’m hoping that the two tradesmen don’t decide to isolate before it’s done.
Lovely to ‘speak’ to you Jan. take care
Jan V
Hi, Jan. Apart from shopping yesterday we have been self-isolating since last Tuesday – we went to my daughter’s for dinner Monday evening. Hubby has to work from home now as well, which I’m really pleased about. We can’t get registered for online shopping – none of the supermarkets is taking on new customers, so my daughter who has a regular weekly slot is going to add any extra bits we need on to her order. She lives a ten-mile drive from us so it’ll be easy for her to drop it off on our doorstep! We were shopping in Sainsbury Kiln Lane, Epsom. What part of the country do you live in? Stampin’ Up! is my full-time job and I have a team of demos, problem is I never know if I’m working or playing! LOL! I pleased your husband is making a good recovery from his op. God bless you and your family. Stay safe and stay well………. and your two tradesmen too! xx
Lovely cards, Jan!
I am so happy to hear shopping wasn’t an issue for you.
I am in BC Canada and people have gone nuts. NO toilet paper! Or serviettes, Kleenex tissue, eggs, flour, beans, rice. The fresh veggies and fruit are here though.
Yesterday was my last day of going out to shop. I am ordering online from now on.
I am 70 and I have my 94 year old mother living with me. I am taking no chances!!
Hoping you and your dear hubby stay well.
Many thanks, Candy. We cannot get registered with any of the supermarkets now because they just cannot take any more new customers. Yesterday was our last day shopping as well. From now on my daughter is going to add our bits and pieces to her online order. She lives a ten-minute drive from us so it’ll be easy for her to drop off on our doorstep. Apart from yesterday, we have been self-isolating since last Monday when we went over to my daughter’s for dinner. Hubby has to work from home now which I’m really pleased about! God bless you and your mum, and your wider family. Stay safe and stay well. xx
Beautiful cards Jan. I came over to your blog when I got up this morning when I didn’t have a video from you to watch while enjoying my coffee before church. That is my EVERY Sunday start of my day. We are also scrambling for needed items, and have just been issued a Stay at Home order from our Governor, starting tomorrow (Monday evening). It’s just crazy right now. I’m thankful you are doing well and staying healthy. Thankfully we have our addiction to keep us busy. Prayers to you both, thanks for all your videos.
Many thanks, Barb. I sent out an email via YouTube apologising for no video today and not everybody received it. My husband is a subscriber who signed up for notifications as a way for me to check how and when actions happen and he didn’t get an email. Unfortunately, I don’t know why this happened but I will try and find out to avoid this if I ever need to send another email. We are truly blessed to be crafters. I’d go stir crazy if I had to rely on TV and films! I’m planning on keeping my videos coming, and my blog! Many thanks for your support, it makes everything I do worthwhile. God bless you and your family and keep you all safe and well! Happy crafting! xx
Lovely! I’ve never seen this technique before. I’ll definitely try it.
Many thanks, Katherine. With this technique, you could die cut two or three circles and colour them! It just means a smaller sentiment! Enjoy! Stay safe and stay well. xx
H Jan
I live in East Yorkshire a little village near the market town of Driffield. I love the village. Everyone is so friendly and caring. Definitely a God blessed village. There are lots of young people only too happy to help by shopping collecting prescriptions etc.
I’d love to be able to make cards all day long.
Good wishes and take care
JanV. Xx
You live in a beautiful part of the country, that’s for sure! There’s a lot to be said for village life. God bless you and yours and stay safe and stay well. xx
Thank you for sharing your beautiful cards. We are in the same position in Canada. However, we are not saying the CHURCH is closed at our place of worship Services are suspended remember to pray . We the people are the CHURCH. Prayers for all around the world Take care and God Bless. x
Hi, Jeanette. If I’d been grammatically correct I should have said our CHURCH building was closed, or that our services have been suspended. Like you, our congregation is our CHURCH. Our pastor and deacons are making sure we can still enjoy sermons, prayers and songs, albeit it remotely. Please take care and stay safe and well. xx
Jan so glad you had a good day of shopping. Here in Texas so often the shelves are empty. I am going out tomorrow and Wednesday to see if I can find enough to do us a while. They are talking shutdown here.
Love your emails with your cards.
Stay safe and healthy.
Etta
Many thanks, Etta. Today has been our first day of a partial shutdown. Unfortunately, so many people still don’t get it! I think a total shutdown is going to be the only way to get through to these people! I hope you’re successful with your shopping! Stay safe and stay well.xx