Saturday, December 22, 2007

2 days to go!!!

Finally I've managed to shake off the horrible bug that I had but now that has left me very behind with my Christmas preparations. Very little crafting has gone on around here for about a month!
I managed to squeeze in a few hours of making Christmas cards but that's about it!



(Apologies it was very late and dark when I took these photos!)

Off to take a blogging break over the holiday period. Have a lovely Christmas everyone and catch up in the New Year. x

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Aachoo!!

Still feel awful!!
Hoping this nasty bug will soon be gone - only 20 shopping and prepping days til Christmas, and I really couldn't afford to miss last weekend but the thoughts of hitting the shops were the last on my mind!

Not been up to much therefore not much to post about!
Although thought I'd treat you to a pic of my lovely new fabrics that arrived from Sew, Mama, Sew.

**GORGEOUS**

I managed to be sent these lovelies when I won the monthly gift certificate! I also love the little card they sent which has 50 fun things to sew and a cute little button! Thanks guys!

Saturday, December 1, 2007

Mountain and valley folds?

Thought I managed to escape the bout of winter colds and flu doing the rounds but oh no!! I feel terrible this morning. I could feel it creeping up on me last night until I could just about breathe!
After having such a good day yesterday I now feel awful!

Most of my do it yourself and craft projects are self taught. Some with success others need a little more practice. This year I've challenged myself to make my own Christmas cards. I've never really done the paper crafting/scrapbooking thing until yesterday. Went on a day course, learnt a lot of tips about using paper in your crafts and made this ...



It's such a cute little tin that I covered with paper and a few other bits and bobs and then made the matching gift card (that's where I learnt about mountain and valley folds - who knew!) The tin will be great for adding a little present or money.
Was hoping to start the Christmas cards today but feel awful so off to get a Lemsip instead!