Poppy Appeal

Each year the nation expresses its support for The Royal British Legion's work through the Poppy Appeal.

Thinking and honoring of all who have served for our freedom.  

 

Christmas Cards

It's beginning to be feel a lot like Christmas..yay!

When buying a cup of tea earlier today the cashier wished me a 'Merry Christmas'... now hold up, stop right there we are in November! Now I love Christmas but that is too early for me! When I questioned this he replied saying 'well it's exactly six weeks today till boxing day', he had a point making it 48 sleeps till Christmas day...yipee! 

Filled with this Christmas cheer, I had a sudden urge when home to watch Home Alone (quite possibly one of the best Christmas films of all time), drink hot chocolate and to make Christmas cards. Well I ended up watching Gossip Girl instead (my favourite TV program) and I've run out of hot chocolate but I did make some Christmas cards. 

Sketched out in pencil first and then covered over in a gel pen, these cute little cards where simple and cheep to make and add a personalised touch to the festive season. 

Christmas Tree - Personalised Handmade Card @GlitteredPink

Star - Handmade Christmas Card @GlitteredPink

Nanas like you are a precious few

I can't express how much my Nana means to me. Growing up my parents separated when I was three and my Nana (my dad's mum) was a rock. She has always supported me and been there for me. Every Saturday my dad would pick me up and I used to enjoy going round to her house on a Saturday morning for peanut butter and butter on toast with a cup of very weak tea before my dad took me swimming or out for the day to the likes of Tatton Park.

She is the only grandparent I have really known. My Granddad (my mums dad) lived in Northern Ireland and unfortunately passed away while I was in my teens. My Nana's husband died before I was born and I have never met or will meet my mums mum, it's a long story. My Nana is the next closest thing to me after my fiancé and my parents. I don't know what I would do without her.

Living away I don't get to see her every Saturday like I used to. She is only ever a phone call away but the art of sending a letter is not one to be missed. This Sunday I am sending her a letter to update her on the exciting things happening and to also send her a little something to remind her how dear she is to me. I gave her one of these gifts when I was a child, unfortunately her house suffered from a burst water main and things where ruined. She expressed how she missed losing this so I decided to send her another.

The verse reads:

This is a very special gift

That you can never see

The reason it's so special

It's just to you from me

Whenever you are lonely

Or even feeling blue

You only have to hold this gift

And you know I think of you

You can never unwrap it

Please leave the ribbon tied

Just hold the box close to your heart

It's filled with love inside

Card made by Gilli Reeves www.adornmentuk.com

Send your Nana or grandparent a card today. Let them know how much they are loved.

Movember!!

Happy November or should I say Movember! In aid of Testicular Cancer, men will be showing their support this month by growing tash's. For those of us who can not sport a tash you can show your support in many other ways and thanks to the high street there are lots of pieces of moustache merchandise up for grabs, New Look in particular have loads!!
Here is a little something which I made earlier this year for a friend for her birthday, she is a major fan of the tash!!
Cute and simple don't you think?!

Think Pink Friday!

Today is Think Pink Friday in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Our office was awash with pink, with everyone taking part in its pink honour! The think pink friday fuddle with sweet treats and donations being made to a good course, had extra sparkle with people stepping up the baking creativity for all things pink!

These eye catching little fairy cakes were irresistible, and tasted scrummy!

Show your support!

Home Sweet Home

Home is where the heart is and this week we will be viewing properties in search of our first time home. I'm excited about finding my 'castle' our 'kingdom', something which we can call and make our own! Budget and pennies...that's what is important now!

In the mean time this little gift is for a dear friend and her new home. This hand stitched heart, with 'home sweet home' message and cute heart shape button on the centre back, is a thoughtful gift which I hope she will love.

FRONT: Home Sweet Home - Heart @GlitteredPink

BACK: Button Detail - Made by @GlitteredPink

All in a Bloom

I fell in love with these flowers when I went shopping on Saturday. The shades tie in perfectly with my decor in the flat (I love a splash of pink and lime green)!

Bought from an independent flower man at Sheffield market, these flowers where not only a bargain at £6 for 4 bunches but have definitely brightened up my weekend!   

Not normally a fan or carnations, these flowers have an extra wow with the paintly, tie dye look (a big trend for AW13) J'adore!