JYC Day 7 - Making Her List, Checking It Twice!

So much to do, so little time!

This year I wanted Christmas to be organised and stress-free - ha ha ha! I'm now convinced that those two words don't exist in my world! I still have SO much left to do, so maybe a To Do List is in order:-

1. Finish making Christmas Cards and get them in the post

2. Finish buying pressies

3. Buy wrapping supplies and start wrapping pressies already bought

4. Clear living room so we can get the tree up

5. Presents and cards for teachers

6. Visit the Christmas Tree Festival at Christ Church

7. Photograph the local lights

8. Food shopping for New Year's Eve

9. Clean kitchen ready for Christmas cooking

10. Make Gingerbread House with the boys

11. ENJOY CHRISTMAS!

JYC Day 4 - Christmas Shopping

I don't know why, but I can never feel festive doing the Christmas Shopping. Maybe it's because we schlap around the same shopping centres and into the same shops which we go into all year round. Yes, they make great efforts with decorations and such, but it just doesn't feel special for me.

Next year, I plan to book a Christmas Shopping Weekend to one of the Christmas Markets in Europe. They look so amazing and festive with all those stalls displaying their wares - I look at the photos and can almost smell and taste the gorgeous, edible goodies ... wonder if they are taking bookings for next year yet?

Journal Your Christmas 2011

Hmmm - so far, not so good :-( JYC2011 started over at Shimelle's website on 1st December ..... it's now the 9th and I've only just completed the first page. I know that this project is designed to have no pressure, but I'd like to at least get my thoughts down on paper, even if the pages aren't actually crafted. So, I intend to spend today catching up on the prompts, and adding my thoughts on here. So, prepare to be bombarded with blog entries ;-)

Attitude of Gratitude

Well, September came and went .... I started my Learn Something New Every Day album, completed the first 7 days and that was it :-(

I'm a little disappointed with myself, but I guess life just gets in the way sometimes. So, I'm a little wary about starting another longterm project ..... but I'm going to give it a go anyway!

So, I'll be joining in with Attitude of Gratitude 2011 over at PrecociousPaper. I'm planning to tie it in with a bit of bible study as well, so November should be a truly uplifting and thought-provoking month.

If you'd like to join us, pop on over to the PrecociousPaper blog ;-)

LSNED!

Well, in line with my topic for September, I've signed up for Shimelle's Learn Something New Every Day class (I'd totally forgotten about this class when I decided on my topic yesterday, so it would be rude not to take part really, wouldn't it lol).

It starts on Thursday - and I've only got one pupil that day, so I'll have LOADS of time to play!

If you fancy joining us, check out the details at Shimelle.com!

Topic of the Month

I thought I'd add a little structure to my blogging ... and crafting. So, as of September I'm going to choose a topic each month to scrap, use for my cards, photograph etc.

So, my topic for September is .......... New Beginnings.

I'm thinking new school year for the boys, scrapping the photos I took for the beginning of my new career in March, birth photos of our gorgeous Niece Freya. Wonder what else will spring to mind during September??

Feeling Blue!

No .... not me lol. Mo's Digital Pencil are running a new Challenge called Feeling Blue - make a card using the colour blue.

I used my new Scalloped Circle Nestabilities to make the easel card and I'm really pleased with the effect.