Mr. C knows what a fabulous studio and cutting table I have...after all he built it for me. He also knows where most of my tools are stored as he needs to borrow them from time to time for his workshop projects. (You do know I hide my good scissors!) Yesterday he said to me, "I need you to cut me some gaskets." Okay then. He hands me a roll of gasket "material". Now this is not fabric material like you sew with. It is a papery kind of material. I got out my tools and listened for my instructions. The very first thing he said was, "I haven't seen these scissors before!" Oops...busted. I thought real fast and said, "Honey, you always say you have to have the proper tools to do the job with." "These scissors are the proper tool to cut gaskets with." Then he reads the name on the scissors..."T!m Holtz" and knows I am hopeless about buying scissors.
I traced around the parts and cut them out. My new scissors cut like butta! Mr. C is liking my skills at cutting gaskets.
Many trips back and forth to the "Toybox" workshop and we have gotten the holes just right. Using his Dremel we enlarged and sanded the holes as my hole punches weren't exactly the correct size. You can see I also used my Fiskars Micro-tip scissors as they are easy to get into a tight spot and I am familiar with them. Now Mr. C can continue with his project. I haven't revealed it yet. It is a massive project and will take time. I will show progress soon. Thankfully I have a cutting table and tools that are versatile and able to keep everyone happy and busy with projects.
Somehow my days are very busy and I haven't gotten much done home-wise. Sewing and glittering and gluing have taken a back seat. I have many projects awaiting my attention. Soon...I promise myself.
Falling into Autumn is in full colorful leaves falling mode here. Cooler weather and we had some rain. I hope each of you are able to enjoy your surroundings and revel in the magic of Nature.
Happy Creative Hearts...
What a helper you are. My hubby always admires my tools when he needs something! lol
ReplyDeleteshare and share a like, lol, is that a carburetor gasket?
ReplyDeleteIts funny, I guess everyones husbands are the same. They all like our tools, but mine knows which scissors are for what. I have him very well trained. I have gone out to his shed as well and asked what each tool is for. I think I can take a test and know what they each do. LOL. Glad you were able to help. Ana
ReplyDeleteOne hand serves another! xxoo
ReplyDeleteSo nice to have a project being worked on with your 'room mate'!!! And to show him how well your tools work! Funny!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my, I am so happy I don't have to share my tools! But, what a sweet person you are to do so....OK, so I am on the edge of my seat...Can't wait for Mr C's big project reveal!
ReplyDeleteCarol
you work so well as a team, hope he appreciated your cutting out
ReplyDeleteI hope you hid your sissors back away at the end of the day. Is hubby making a kit carby any chance?! Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteI hope you hid your sissors back away at the end of the day. Is hubby making a kit carby any chance?! Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry, you two kids are a team for sure. I love the hidden tools. You have us in suspense now at what Mr. C is working on.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by and your congrats. I am still amazed.
Happy Weekend and Happy Autumn.
Hugs!
Hide those scissors. I am contemplating buying a new pair for fabric only. Don't know how many times I have done this and mine still get used for other things. Must admit I probably am the culprit.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the weather - beautiful as it is. I think Fall is one of the nicest and seems to be enjoyed in all areas of the country - in diferent ways.
Hugs
FredaB
So nice to read about the teamwork with your hubby. Always enjoy your posts and pictures! Wishing you another lovely fall day :)
ReplyDeleteNow that is what I call True Love! A couple that cut gaskets together! I too have a collection of scissors and I too hide the good ones! LOL
ReplyDeleteDeb
It's a bad sign when glitter has to take a back seat! lol!
ReplyDeleteI hear you on the busy, yet not really getting done what you hope : )
Your gaskets look excellent. I hope Mr. C realized how valuable having the right scissors for the job was....I mean, a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do...right? I am loving the look of those Tim Holtz pair.
I wish for you a lovely wonderful weekend...maybe even with some glitter ; )
Hugs,
Terri
I have warning written on my fabric scissors and they all know I mean it. Plus they are hidden away. :-)
ReplyDeleteI have a pair of those Tim Holtz paper scissors. They're the best! Of course since we moved I haven't seen them in a while. They must be hiding from me. LOL
ReplyDeleteHmm, gaskets. I see a very cool vintage car in your future perhaps. :-)
Hahahaha I had to Laugh Sherry, My DH was always borrowing my TH scissors too so I bought him his own pair. truth be told I now have TWO pairs in my studio. LOL
ReplyDeleteI also used to cut gaskets for my DH!
Hugs Lynn
I have to hide all my special tools from my husband, too, especially scissors. I found him cutting wire with my fabric scissors once and almost took his head off......;o)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meri
I thought I was the only one who hid the good scissors, lol! Nice gaskets you made though! ~Diane
ReplyDeleteOh Sherry, how funny this is. I hide my good scissors from everyone in the house also! Glad you were able to help Mr. C with his gaskets! xo
ReplyDeleteI can't make it without my Tim Holtz scissors!! They are perfect for everything!!
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Well that is one craft project I have not tried!!! Looks like you did an excellent job. Now put those scissors back in their hiding spot!!
ReplyDeleteWhatis it with all of you and scissors lol soo impressed with your skill too,
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