On 26th October I went to the Hobby Crafts fair in Glasgow at the SECC. At first I was sorely disappointed as I went into the first auditorium and it was stalls and stalls of handmade crafts such as jewellery, bags and gift items. Just as I was about to leave in a huff I … Continue reading Homemade Christmas Cards
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Christmas Gift Wrapping
I usually make my Christmas present wrapping paper themed, and this year's is very homemade and red. They look really nice and are very simple to do (and quite cheap if you have lots of arts & crafts material lying around). My Christmas presents so far (I'm far too organised..) A close-up of one of … Continue reading Christmas Gift Wrapping
Merry Christmas
This year is my first year spending Christmas the traditional UK way, instead of the Belgian way. In Belgium (or at least in my family) Christmas eve is far more important than Christmas day – which is seen as the more sombre religious day and/or the 8 hour 6-course meal meal with the whole family. … Continue reading Merry Christmas
Happy St Nicholas!
Ok so it was yesterday, but I only got my parents present in the post today, and OMG my mother is sometimes a genius. She either in this case knows me well, or had a freak moment of buying something truly amazing: behold, the most garish, glittery, pink poodle Christmas decoration in the world!! If … Continue reading Happy St Nicholas!