Poorly computer

Blogging has been a bit absent, our computer has decided it's had enough, and given up on us, in reality more than poorly, kaput.  Thankfully I have  my tablet but no facilities to upload  photos from the camera.  We shall head off to the sales,(which seem to start at Christmas) and grab a bargain, so please excuse my absence of posting.

I hope you are all ready for Christmas, I did my last panic shop on Saturday like everyone else I expect. Now all the pressies are under the tree.
 However when we returned on Saturday, Milly had managed to open a box of Ferrer rochers  and ate 6 of them. Today some bodybutter had been opened, when I came back from Mustard seeds, it seems I am constantly re-wrapping and replacing.

 I am delighted to tell you there has been another sale of my bears,  the little koala  a cheeky smile. Such brilliant news, these sales have given  me such a boost, my mind is buzzing with ideas for 2013.  I feel so blessed.
 Louise x

Its been a while

 Well what can I say time just flies by, 2012 is in its twilight years.  But I have been a busy girl.  My dressmaking has taken a back seat, as I have been busy creating Ch*****as pressies.  Forward planning but still too early for me to say that word yet.  

Slippers for my friend

A hat for DD using up leftover wool, first attempt at fair isle, really enjoyed making this.  Pattern  peerie flooers on Ravelry, will definitely make another.  Socks another first attempt.  These are also for DD  the colours go lovely with her Dr. Martins that Santa will bring!!

My other news is that I have been preparing my bears for their visit to the Art & Rose Art & Rose Gallery.  I had to make a return trip with some presentation  boxes that I also made, of course I cannot just make a simple box, and have to complicate matters. By the time Id made the fourth one I was regretting my design.  They did turn out very well though.  They went up for sale at the weekend when they had an exhibition, for their 1st year anniversary.  Im really pleased to say that two bears have been sold and are making there journey to pastures new.  So Exciting!!

Tis the Season to be Jolly

All Shopped Up!!

The crackers are made  with added ottery tickets 



The tree is finally decorated

with the pressies tucked under

Now the fire is lit


and Milly's got the best spot!

And all is left for me to wish all my new blogging friends that have welcomed me,

"A Very Merry Christmas"

Ho! Ho! Ho! Hick!

Well as you can all see by my festive header I have completed the Nativity,  a builder kindly made me a stable and I painted it with Farrow and Ball "Straw".  Im so pleased with these little guys. Take a closer look inside

Ive also finished the other wall light shades, Im still in need of trimmings.(the shades dont fit so well on energy bulbs,they are too square)

Inspired by all the Christmassy blogs I been looking at, I decided to start thinking  about getting the tree down, after all time is pressing on and....

Santa will be dropping in soon enough!

I love putting the tree up, Opening the boxes and enjoying the ornaments as I rediscover them. 

fragile glass ones, some that belonged to my parents

  the Childrens handiwork

This one is 23 years old and was made by my eldest son when he was in infants. I went into his classroom for the day and all the children made salt dough decorations.

My favourite one of all has to be this little gnome. He used to have a banjo made of card , but I broke it while playing with it when I was small.

Of course there were breakages (Im known for being clumsy)

And also tangled lights to deal with.

What Joy!

discovering that I had bought these candle holders last year, Id completely forgot.

I still havent finished.  Of course it doesnt help whe you are distracted by your favourite Christmas Film and

Baileys tipple, Its traditional!

Cheers!!