It's the start of another week I'm going to try to approach it a little more cheerfully. The snow - for now - is gone and that, at least, makes me a little happier. It is still grey and horrible but at least I can get out and take a walk - albeit a muddy walk, but it's out! On snowy days I really miss walking. Anyway, this week I have lots of projects to get done. I am happy to report that I am finished with my Mum's calendar! Yeah! One big project down. I am going to start working on one of our holidays in a small album for her to send with her package. I have the photos and the album so now it's a matter of picking out the photos, embellishments and stories to go with them. This is where the travel journal I kept while on holiday helps. I can look back in there to help jog my memory.
I think I have all my Christmas cards done. I found up some decoupage die-cut sheets and have been having lots of fun making them into cards. As soon as we get some decent light I WILL take photos!
Daughter and her boyfriend have finally managed to get up the fence around their garden. She sent me a lovely video of the dogs running around for the first time. It was lovely to see despite not being there. Sometimes I really love modern technology.
How is everyone coming with holiday projects? Do you make lots of things or just a select few? I usually just make for people I know will really appreciate it. Which reminds me - middle son just gave me his list and a knitted scarf from me is on it! I made him one last year and he loved it. Makes me quite proud.
To end on - last week I took another walk in the park I visited at the beginning of the month. It was amazing to compare the same view.
November 3rd
November 29th
Oh, wow! Such a contrast in the photos! I keep forgetting how soon fall ends and winter arrives in the Midwest!
ReplyDeleteI am behind with my holiday projects! It is taking me longer to do them than it used to! I did finish another gift, today, though, so I'm making progress.
It seems to go from one extreme to the other. Good luck on the holiday crafting!
DeleteThose pictures are beautiful. I'm not making too much for Christmas, both of our daughter's and their husbands are in the middle of buying land or a farm so they asked for cash to help with that. I picked up a few litle things at art shows etc. for them. I will be creating some food however. I wanted to try something fun this year and have "An Italian Christmas Eve" - I'm not Italian - I'm a mix like most Americans - Native American, German, French, Irish, English (Kincaid was my mother's maiden name - decendents from the family name Sterling) maybe you get that being from England. I have been looking up recipes to try and of course blog about. Have a great day! I'm packing up crafting supplies and bring out Christmas decorations.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like fun!
DeleteIt's good that you know your family history. I always did English things for Christmas but this year I just don't feel in the mood. I think I'm just dwelling on the fact that daughter won't be here.
Wow, both beautiful. I like to make a lot of my gifts including food gifts for friends and neighbours. Thankfully I am just about finished.
ReplyDeleteYou are ahead of the game! I always feel like it sneaks up on me.
DeleteI've not done so much making this year just a couple of things for the house and some gift tags. Next year I am determined to do more.
ReplyDeleteYou can guess which of those two photos is my favourite...yes the snowy one...lol.
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I've slacked off this year too. I am already thinking of goals for next year
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