How long has it been.................

My, I didn't realise I had been away from blogging for so long. Things have been bit hectic in our house. Each of us has been ill. Hubby started it all off, with the flu/cold like bug that knocked him for six. I followed shortly after and was ill leading up to xmas, then early hours of Boxing Day DS went down with the sickness bug. This has made him very poorly. Today has been the first day over the xmas holidays that we have felt anything like normal. As you can imagine not much of my Xmas Journal has been done, but I have been printing off each day religiously and intend to complete it in the new year.

To try and cheer ourselves up we went to the cinema Friday afternoon to see 'The Golden Compass' it is a lovely film and would recommend it.

Today I have been stamping some of my 'Sugar Nellies' ready to colour. This is about as much as I have been able to muster. I was so looking forward to having some crafting time this xmas holiday, but it just hasn't happened. At least everyone seems to now be over the worst in this household so I can look forward to more crafting in 2008 I hope. Hope everyone had a good xmas. X

A bit behind.........

I am a bit behind with my Xmas Journal, actually way way behind. Here is day 2 'All about the weather'. I printed a snowflake from http://snowflakes.lookandfeel.com/ onto acetate and placed it over my journaling. Papers are BG Figgy Pudding. The Journaling reads:-

OH, THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS……….

Winter weather should be cold, frosty and even snow occasionally.
I can remember as a child having a good sprinkling of snow at least
three of four times during the winter. Every year we would be able
to make a snowman, throw snowballs and have a wale of a time
making snow angles. These days we hardly see it at. These things I
enjoyed as a child are sadly not enjoyed by my own son, who is 9
years old and only made a snowman twice!

Weather today, is wet, dull & dreary.

Must now get on with the other pages........................

Sorry,

Havn't kept up with my Xmas Journal. Monday I was given the news at work, that they where making me redundant. Finish date is 30th March. Had a suspision that this would happen, and was half expecting it, but it has still come as a shock. Coming to terms with it now, bit aprehensive to what the future will bring, but hopefully I will have more time to craft than what I have had these last few years. I will be bouncing back soon, and will catch up on my journal. I keep looking at all the lovley things you are creating. Love them all. X

Been busy today.....

making my Xmas Journal. Decided to use a 8x8 BIA chipboard cover and pages. I have covered the chipboard with BG Dasher paper. A few sheets that where left over from last year, but I have bought some of the lovely BG Figgy Pudding to use for the pages inside. I started the cover earlier in the week but finished it off today. I am going to keep my pages very simple I think because I know I am going to struggle to keep up with all the journaling. December is always busy for us, what with present buying, xmas parties, school christmas activities etc that I struggle to remember all the good things that Xmas brings. I am hoping that my journal will help me reflect on Xmas and focus me on the important things.

Didn't realise..............

How long I have been away. Life has been throwing a few challenges out at me. I have been having a pretty bad time at work. I am currently going through a re-assessment for a reduced number of jobs. We had two weeks to complete a form detailing your achievements, this form is then submitted and then you just have to wait for them to make their decision. I will know my fate on Monday (3rd Dec). Will I have a job or will I be surplus to requirements and leave the company end of March! My mood has been very up and down, like a roller coaster ride.

On top of this we have been decorating! The kitchen refit was started back in June and has only just been completed today, with the fitting of the floor covering. We have also decorated the living room and had a new carpet fitted in there as well. Now these are complete I may be able to do some more crafting. I have joined in Shimelle's 'Journal your Christmas' class. I saw so many lovely journals on people blogs last year, it inspired me to join in this year. Not sure I will be able to keep up and do a page for every day, but I am determined to have a great time. I will try my hardest to keep this blog up to date, hope you will stop by and have a peep now and again. X

26 Years..............

Today 26 years ago I married this guy. Wouldn't change a thing over that time. He is just the best. XX

No Time.........

No time this weekend for crafting. Busy Busy weekend we have had taken up with DS and his indoor bowls. Saturday morning is his indoor session at Beccles. Saturday afternoon taken up making things for the buffet table for the Summer outdoor presentation evening. Then today he had an Ozzie Pairs competition at Browston Hall. Poor old Mum has been taxi driver most of the weekend. Have had a good time though supporting DS in his sport. Hope to do some crafting during the week. Still have quite a few Xmas cards to make and time is running out!

More Christmas cards...

It has been a bit manic in our household. Monday I was at a funeral. My DH Great Aunt Betty. She was such a character, but had 94 good years. Rest in Peace Betty. With that and last night attending parents evening at my DS school I have had no time to share my newest card creations. Again they are very simple (but that is my style), again using Penny Black stickers, with red cardstock and papers from my 6x6 DCWV christmas printed paper pack. Four cards in less than an hour.....quite quick for me. Hope to share more with you soon. Have a great day whatever you are doing. X

Had some spare time...

So I made some cards. Normally on Thursday evenings I go to Linedance lessons. The lesson this week was cancelled at short notice so I made use of that time and made some quick Xmas cards. I used some Penny Black snowman stickers I bought last year in one of the sales. Grape coloured card and some beautiful grape glittered snowlakes on card, that I bought in Aspects, in the Mall, Norwich earlier in the week. Hoping to do some more crafting this weekend........

Busy day..............

But no crafting I am afraid. Have spent most of the weekend doing chores around the house and garden. Really please with what we have achieved. The garden is looking especially lovely. Wonder how long that will last........Hope to share some cards & scrapbooking soon.