I am extremely tired but have had a good day. i inherited my mothers knitting machines and attachments plus loads and loads of wool on cones. the wool will need winding into useable amounts as it is all on cones. i have put the wool up into the attic for the time being out of the way but we are going to put some boards up so that i can store some other bits n bobs too. we will do that shortly. we went to homebase and had a quick look and then for breakfast. then went on to the range Bb u have a lot to be responsible for. i have bought several bits and bobs for my crafting including some stamps some buttons some wool to continue another blanket i have on the go. i have asked for a die cutting embossing machine or some funds towards as my Christmas pressie as this will fit in with a lot of other bits and bobs i already have. it will help me expand my range. next year for me will be as far as possible be a hand made Christmas but i want to make birthday cards and things like that too. i have bought a couple of items which i quite liked i.e two snowberry wreaths can be used on walls doors or as a centrepiece on a table. i have also bought two faux deer antler candle rings also for the table. i have also bought two button heart wreaths as well. i also bought some green buttons to have a go st making my own all part of the homesde christmss plan. putting up bits ss i find them. i did see quite a few lovely things there.
i didsat down to watch sound of music for a little while and now i am cream crackered. it is cold out tonight but it is warm in the house. i am going to get an early night. catch u soon. pattypan x
p.s. i also bought two bottles of cotes du thone red wine for stockpiling for making the van d'orange for next christmas. this will be made when the seville oranges become available.
I do like the range, there reduced craft section is always worth a look, I hope you get your die cutting machine they are a lovely addition to have as a craft tool, dont get an electric powered one, its just not worth it and are so easy to use, if possible get a big shot they are one of the best out there also the X cut one is very good value for money, :-)
ReplyDeleteI have a sissix big shot at the top of my wish list and a couple of dies to go with it. Most of my Christmas gifts are hand made and that will be stretched to all next year. I do not make so many food items as there will only be a handful of people here and I do not want to start the New Year with a fridge and freezer full of left overs.
ReplyDeleteHi Pam the Sissix big shot I have had a go with as my friend let me have a play - we have a girlie crafting day every so often and I had not really understood the potential behind such a piece of equipment until she let me loose. I tend to do a lot of foodie items because extended family and friends often drop in so it does tend to go quite rapidly and it makes a useful pressie a jar of this or that for someone who does not do any preserving. I need a bigger kitchen though. Hope you have a lovely Christmas. Pattypan
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Hi Dawn I can see it could get quite expensive in there for me lots of lovely goodies to create with. I have had a go with a Big Shot as my friend has one and now has an electric one too. As I have the arthritis I was thinking of the electric one but I think I am going to have to go and have a look and also catch up with my friend to see what she thinks of the new electric one. I can see all sorts of potential.Trouble is I need more time! Hope you are keeping well and are all ready for Christmas. Sadly I am not despite a lot of hard work. I have a lot of sorting out to do. But hey ho as long as I get to do a bit of crafting I will be happy.
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