Our wee Xmas

Well hello there, and welcome to our wee Xmas!!!

I went for a wander and cut some greenery, for centre piece which I thought turned out ace! I even managed to sort out the sewing cabinet at the back there, and make it festive like!!

For dinner we had lamb.... with this marinade YUMMY.... I will defo be having it again!!

Frazer had no problem with it either!!!
How cute is he in his wee hat!!!

I loved our Xmas morning, it was filled with bubbles and laughter...

And of course the we had to have the part of the day, when the boys had lots of fun with the box!!!

I was truly spoilt and got a go cutter, I really can't wait to get all the festivities done and dusted... I do enjoy them, a-lot but a GO cutter!! roll on normal routine says me!!!

So how was everyone Christmases???

I hope they were filled with happiness and family

xxx

2010 Advent Blog~a~long #7

So..... Here I am I've been up since 5 am, and not through choice!!
Yes the youngest is teething..... Can you tell?????

I would have to say NO!!
I mean look at the wee brute now! Running around having a good old laugh to himself! Amazing what the blessed calpol can do huh!

Well if anything, I have manage to got my chutney and cranberry sauce tubs decorated,


What do you think??
I am happy with them, could have done better bows, but hey it's very early!

Today me and the boys will be going to see Santa Clause, my friend will be picking us up, and I'm very much looking forward to it. I'm sure I'll share that later on. It turns out I still have say 30 mins of tidy time so I might get the hall done now... Aided with a Starbucks Christmas blend coffee!

Do you have fab plans today??

xxx

2010 Advent Blog~a~long #6

Well hello there, how is everyone? I hope you are all filled with festiveness! I can say I most certainly am, between the cards arriving in the post and all and the Christmas Carols in the in the shopping centers... I love how the boys have brought the magic back!

Today has been great, I got a wee run round town, my friend Pauline came for a quick coffee and last but most certainly not least.......

I got my cranberry sauce finished.

Also I got my undelivered mail and it was my secret Santa gift.... I am bursting to open it, but I love a surprise, so have put it under the tree!

I was playing around with the camera again... Think I might just be getting the hang of it! Either that or my boys are just too cute!! (sorry gush gush!!!)

So to the end of a rather ace day..... Cheers.... (I say with my cup of coffee, which I hope will aid me in my tidy up needed in the hall! wish me luck!)

xxx

2010 Advent Blog~a~long #5

So today has been filled with washing, drying & a lot of ironing..... And I mean a lot! I am Oh so glad to see the end of it for today! I am also glad the electrician came and fixed the blessed dishwasher..... Yes the hippie in me hated it, but yes time is short in child rearing, and if a machine can do a job, then I'll be paying the electric to aid it!

So with my gained time I got my chutney done, and there is a little more than expected so ALL my friends really will be getting chutney!!


I have to say the boys were very quite....
While I was making this lovely chutney.....

It turns out the wee devils, had every jacket, shall & housecoat in the house on the floor to
play hide & seek!

And I had to add this one as Frazer is just too cute!

So what have you guys been up to today?

xxx

2010 Advent Blog~a~long #4

Today has been a very successful day, we ventured out (in a taxi) to my local shopping center, I managed to pic up some tubs, for a boxing day chutney & a cranberry sauce I will be making tomorrow. I reckon, that they are going to be a fab extra gift for all my friends this year. I'll see how they go down and I might do a chutney every year! Handmade stockings and chutney for everyone I say!!

Before we headed out I got the boys wrapped up and had a bit of fun in the snow, and some drain sorting, as they were very blocked.... Check out all that ice!!

Also I got the opportunity to have a quick photography moment... I love the pictures I got they look ace!

All-in-all I very much enjoyed my day of prep-ing, playing & relaxing... And find it very Happifiying that all 3 can be done in the same day.

Hope you all had fab days

xxx

2010 Advent Blog~a~long #3

So it was another day filled with the white stuff, and is still as I type this post falling!

My street got a visit from the snow plow today and even got a bit of grit!
I have to say I was super excited, as I was able to get down to the shops!
I wasn't lying about needing the bread and milk yesterday.... It was quite a hike back up and the drivers were a mixed bag, some were very nice others were just plain rude. I mean I was pushing a double buggy, let me tell you it ain't a easy task in this weather!

Before we headed out, I got the boys to work on the Christmas cards...
I love letting them get all arty, think I might keep one for my memory box.
Very chuffed with them... and what little mess they made!!

how are your preps going ??

xxx

Snowy sunset

WOW
That's all I can say...

Yes it's cold, I can't walk with my buggy, I have no bread!
BUT
I mean there is more than enough of other supplies,
And a sunset like that.... Well here in the UK it's not very often, and should in my opinion be enjoyed!!

xxx

I just had to share!!

As the title says I just had to share....

I have been lusting after this dress, ever since the catalog came through my door.... It's so cute and I would say forgiving to the lumps and bumps. I have been on quite a vintage colour pallet for some time, so when I seen this almost rose coloured crushed velvet I thought of my lust worthy dress! I have another dress to finish first (and have sworn myself to a fabric shopping ban.... Well at least till I get my WIP/UFO pile down a little!!) But this little rose dress will be made for the party season.

Are you making anything nice for you for the festive season???

xxx

2010 Advent Blog~a~long #2

So I have the tree up..... Wooohooo, I feel so Christmasy now!

I have found a new lease of life when it come's to the 25th of December...

The Boys have brought Santa Clause Back....
I have really enjoyed the last 2 Xmases, but this year Frazer will get more out of it . I have most of the shopping done, but am going to a bit more thrifting to see if I can find any more vintage loveliness...

Although I might just be pushing it as I got the red Ribbons & Santa's for my tree! I have lots of other bits to show you but I have no photos of them yet.

Do you see the wee Thomas stockings on the sofa.... They are my first attempt at free motion quilting, I will be getting them all put together some time this week and get them hung..

So how are your preparations going??

Do you have a Garland to buy/make? Why not make one with Tif's tutorial all you need is a jumper!!

xxx

2010 Advent Blog~a~long #1

So I have found a way to share my Christmas prep, be that decorating, making wrapping. Basically I want to share the fun and document the wonders of my wee family Christmas 2010. I like this blog-along as I am NOT posting everyday I shall blog when I have something to share! xx



Click on the pic to see more details!!

So this link is a bit late for this year but I had to share!!! The ever lovely Tif form over at Dottie Angel .... has the cutest bunting.... I have so many arm chair covers I need to make use of!!
If you don't know Tif already go on over there... You need to know her!!!

As for this year..... I will be making this for my friend Ewan if he likes it I have just sent him a link. He's a artist and has no where to put his paint brushes!!

My Christmas decorations are coming down from the attic tonight or tomorrow so I shall have a tree to show you soon!!

How is everyone's prep going???
And do you have any links or ideas for presents for men????
I have got quilt and pj's a stocking but as for other gifts I'm stuck!!!
HELP

xxx

PS thanx Selina for the link

Day 15---Crochet & christmas

Well hello there

Hows your day been????
I done a bit of internet shopping....

I picked up these.......
What are they you say huh?!?!?!?!
They are the snappers for inside Christmas crackers!!!


I also met a friend for coffee today.....

I have been enlisted to crochet the a couple of cardies, not to sure about the quality of the baby blue..... but the navy blue looks great OK. The gray and red are for a pram blanket!! When I will find the time I really don't know, she's not due for 6 weeks so wish me luck!!!!!!

xxx

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Day 14---Making my own traditions

So I am just back form, a super quick jaunt up town!!

I seen these and could not resist....

Advent calenders for the boys.... Think I'll fill the pockets with little chocolate coins.....
I love the thought of a bit of tradition... What better way to start but with a Advent calender that come out every year... it can grow with them!!!

I also got some new Xmas fabric, cord & fun fur!!!!

I will not be going anywhere near any of these lush fabrics till I have finished @ least a couple of these projects!!

xxx

Yo-Yo creative space!!

Firstly
WELCOME BACK KIRSTY!!
this week is just a teaser for a Xmas tutorial that I am making just now.....

So here it is my yo-yo yumminess....

I should have the tutorial up by Sunday....

check out more creative spaces over here

xxx

Creative fun fun fun

Well hello there
How's everyone doing on this rather muggy Wednesday night ?!?!?!?
I have been trying to take many a good picture, for my wee Facebook shop.... see over there to the right.... Go on have a nose..... maybe you could like me too!!!!!
Yes a shameless plug!!!!!

OK enough of all that!!
My creative space...

I have a few crayon rolls made up....

A few more on the cutting table......

My wonderful granny Mattie gave me all her buttons a while ago, and i have been having a rummage through them........

Also i have been gathering Xmas cotton & notions.
Thought I'd give you a wee peek!!!

Check out more crafty folks here!!!!!

xxx

Bookmark love!!!

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I have been doing a lot of Xmas surfing and have to say
ONE PRETTY THING
is a great source of inspiration here's
"just a few of my favorite things"!!!
See what i done there!!!

Xmas tree decorations
Recycle a plastic bag?
Recycle a old book?
Paper tear drops
Crochet tree
Snowball

Wreaths
Wool wreath
Card holder wreath

Kids craft
Kids wreath
Stones
Cards
Jars

Have you checked out the
HANDMADE XMAS CHALLENGE

XXX

Creative stock

Hey there peeps

So hows your Wednesday night/Thursday going???

Mines is going well, not to much on this week creative wise, but it is all prep for my first ever Christmas stall in the local craft fair!! Any ideas on best sellers???? Would love to hear about them!!

This is my crayon roll belt, 22 good to go happy with them but, I will be tinkering in the next few days to come up with a different pattern....

And i have to have a little craft for my bag don't I!
This is also going to be going in to my craft fair stock!


I'm having a fab giveaway to celebrate my 170th post!!!
If you fancy a peek!!!

Check out other crafty bees here!
xxx

my handmade christmas challenge, aka hmxc

so folk's have you seen this?!?!?!!?
Tracey over at knicky knacks has got the idea of..... super efficent xmasness!!!!
and i have to say
I LOVE IT!!!!!!

link love here

i have to say i am one of these people who is in fact maybe a bit too eager to get it all done by november..... but to say i dislike the busy busy stressed stressed peep's about town in December is the understatement of the year!!!! also i took the challenge of the utmost kind 2 month's in 2 day's ago (aka22.05.10)!!! so this work's for me on so many levels......

so in this week's installment is my pjathon!!!!! i plan to make lot's and lot's of matching pj's for the boy's...... i am however still waiting on my machine aka adam getting fixed so till then i will be marching on with my granny mattie's shall trim & finn's blanket

check out more xmas readying peep's here!!!!

xxx