Sunday 14 December 2014

Busy with Christmas!

Hello all and I hope your weekend has been going well? A lovely frosty start and crisp winter sunshine yesterday - and grey clouds and rainy today! Sigh. Think I prefer the frosty one lol!

I've been busy trying to get the last few Christmas cards finished and written - and have kept repeating the mantra to myself that I must start making my Christmas cards earlier next year so that I don't have a last minute panic! I seem to have so many ideas, stamps, papers, etc., and then nowhere near enough time to do all the ones I have to do! I think the problem is that I find it hard to get inspired for Christmas creations when the sun is shining and the weather is still warm!  Anyway, I thought I'd share a couple of the 'quick' cards I've been doing - although when I start playing with papers, etc., the process is never that quick....


This one uses papers from LOTV and a sentiment stamp from Chocolate Baroque. The 'stitching' stamp is also from LOTV. The ribbon, snowflake charm and bell are from stash - and yes, the card does actually 'tinkle'! 


This card also uses the LOTV papers, with the LOTV recipe stamps. I've added some distress inks, ribbon from stash and a sentiment stamp from Chocolate Baroque.
So quite simple cards, but I think they look ok.

I'm also busy crocheting (never enough hours in a day...) making a bag to order and I also made some cute stripy wristwarmers and sent them down to my daughter as I know she always likes to be snuggled up warm! 


I've used some scraps of Stylecraft dk wool, and added a scallop edge to the top.


Very difficult to photograph one-handed whilst you're trying to pose a hand in a glove lol! But I've got a pair too, and I have to say they are cosy warm - and I can still use my phone or find things in my bag! 

Anyway, I hope you enjoy the remainder of your weekend and that you're a bit more organised for Christmas than me. Although Poppy the Cat is enjoying having the tree up - it's definitely good for hiding under and giving baubles an occasional bat! 

Back soon,
Kim x 



11 comments:

  1. My goodness you have been busy Kim! Love your card with the recipe inserts, such a fun idea. I did start my Christmas cards early this year (though not as early as I wanted to), but then stupidly listed them all on Etsy thinking I might sell a few extra, sold all and even made some to order, so now I'm crazily trying to finish the last ones to send for myself lol. The wristwarmers look fab, it's been so cold here recently I've had to break out the mittens!
    Hope you have a wonderful Christmas
    Linda :) xx

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  2. Such gorgeous creations Kim. I am so boring I do make my Xmas cards all through the year. I do send so many so I have too.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  3. Gorgeous cards Kim and your crochet wrist warmers look fabulous, I love the colours.
    Sue xx

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  4. wow, you've been so busy!! beautiful card and wrist warmers, such a good idea xx

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  5. Two fab Christmas cards and I love the wrist warmers, hugs, Colette xx

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  6. Hi Kim, I love your card and I love, even more, the recipe within, always think it's a little bonus somehow...anyway, I feel exactly the same as you on the card making business, always the same, I actually thought I had it sussed this time, but here I am, in a fix with not enough cards and alot of nice stash...how silly is that..lol...xx

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  7. same here, each year I think I'll make a few Christmas cards each month -do I ? no it's always December before I even start lol. Love the wrist warmers, could do with them right now xx

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  8. Your card is beautiful, I love the idea of the recipes inside! The wrist warmers are gorgeous too! I love it when you share all your wonderful makes!
    Hugs
    Gina x

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  9. Two fabulous cards - love the papers!! Those gloves are wonderful, could do with some of those now that the colder weather is here, my hands are always cold - inside or outside! Have a great weekend.

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  10. Fabulous cards! And those gloves are very cute. Merry Christmas! Cindy

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I love reading your comments - and thanks for taking the time to leave one!
Kim x