December is here…

and I am starting my 2009 Journal Your Christmas. I have designed the numbers for each day , quite simple but it does the job.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have also designed my own digi card to send to friends round the world and of course to anyone who reads this.

Web down

Our connection was down most of Sunday and into early Monday so no post, shame I was doing so well with daily posts.

 

Still I got some crafting done. I made all the gift tags for the prezzies and today I made some more for MIL to use. I also wrapped all our gifts and the table gifts we have as well. Then we finished the decs so now for some pictures.

 

First our tree, much the same as last year, 

no new ornaments either. Reminder to self to try and find some this year.

 

I made the tree surround some years ago but it always makes me smile, here is a close up of some of the snowflakes.

 

I can’t remember how long it took to make but it was fun.

 

 

Then there is my favourite candle, it was a gift from my cousin who is no longer with us so it is extra special, apart from being beautiful.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I also spent some time making a Christmas card for Chris, it is mainly stamped with just a few peel offs. It is not difficult to make, just leave me a comment if you want to know how and I will explain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have been looking for ideas for his birthday today, I want something that is a bit unusual and masculine at the same time – any ideas would be great.

Deck the halls

yes we have decorated the house so my craft efforts today are all tied up with that. I have put out the little boxes I made 2 years ago and the snowflakes are waiting for me to decide where they are going,and how. I haven’t taken any pics yet but will do so tomorrow and post them.

Sketch time

After a hectic morning in London, working, and a nice afternoon at the cinema watching New Moon, i am trying to get some sketches done for a couple of LOs and 2 cards I have to do for family.

 

I can do both those in front of the TV which is where I plan to be for the evening.

Look what I am making today

I got this a couple of weeks ago to make a container for table gifts. I have made the boxes for the gifts, all little novelties like you would get in crackers. I think it will make a change from the usual silly jokes and hats that tear as soon as you put them on.

 

http://www.kandcompany.com/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=0&idproduct=5931

 

I am also still trying to decide what to do for my Christmas Journal this year. I will be following Shimelle’s journal Your Christmas with additions from Jessica Sprague but I keep changing my mind on the colour scheme. I will sit and play with that while I watch the TV tonight, maybe get some inspiration from all the Christmas ads on now.

 

Finally Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends in the US, have a wonderful day and enjoy whatever special meal you have.

A no craft day

Yes for the first time in ages I will not be doing any crafting at all today. I have been really busy at work all day and we are going out tonight to visit a friend that we haven’t seen for several years.

 

It feels quite strange not to be able to add anything at all here. Hopefully things will improve tomorrow. In the meantime I will post a link to a project I want to do

 

http://dollysdreamings.typepad.com/dollys_dreamings/2009/11/free-class-and-announcing-new-project-.html

 

I have just the tin to use and plan on something for DD

I am really tired

I have had both grandsons here today and they have worn me out. I did manage to get some photos though.

 

This one of both of them , I just love the

hand on the knee look!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   This beauty of Gary has to be my favourite and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

this one of Connor.

 

This means I have all the photos I need for a little project for MIL for Christmas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I also got my delivery of Bazzill today, now I have no excuses at all.

A digi day

I have decided that I need to collect all my digi stuff together and sort it in so I can find stuff when I want it. This all came about because I wanted  to get some templates done for Journal Your Christmas which I am doing for the second time. Last year I did all digi but this year I want to do a hybrid journal. I knew I had some seasonal embellishments tucked away somewhere but with access 2 PCs and a laptop I had trouble tracking them down. So armed with by external drive I got them all in one place. I was quite surprised at the amount I had too, something for every occasion and, with the aid of colourising in Photoshop I probably have all I want for now. Not that I will stop looking and downloading.

 

I am going to spend the evening trying to sort a bit more and then get those templates doen.

A birdhouse and some monograms

I made my first wishing house from a project I got from here, all in Basic Grey and, thought it needs some refinement I am quite pleased with it. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I also made some monogram tags for Christmas presents. BG again I am afraid!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More work to be done on the snowflakes later if the electricity stays on so I have enough light. It has been really stormy and thinks keep flickering!

Finally I have been crafting

I got to spend all morning and most of the afternoon sorting out my space and it is now useable at least.

 

I forgot to take a proper before pic so took this which just shows the space I had

as you can see I had to move the keyboard to use it. Now I have this

and have room for my printer, Craft robo, embossing machine and my photo printer which has been hidden in a cupboard for ages.

 

I still have more organising to do, the area to the left of me is cube storage and has all my paper and cardstock, books, tools and things. This will have to wait till I get my new unit for my inks and powders.

 

it is quite possible that other things will move as well but, right now, it is working well. I have spent a couple of hours on a project which I will possibly finish tomorrow and it was so much easier to work.