Felt Snowman

A winters afternoon being creative and moments later there are some frosty felt snowmen. Super cute and easy to make, these felt friends are going to be perfect winter warmers as card gifts this year.

Frosty the Snowman made by @GlitteredPink

Jazzy Felt Gingerbread Men

Earlier this year I set about making some felt gingerbread men to give as gifts this Christmas (Don't mind me I'm a Gingerbread man) . To jazz these up a little (and partly because I have run out of red ribbon) these gingerbread men look ready to P A R T Y!!

Felt Gingerbread Men made by @GlitteredPink

Felt Reindeer - hands off he's mine!

I am a massive fan of making things from felt, and getting a head start this Christmas I was searching for new characters to make and create. Browsing the web I came across http://gnathalie2.wordpress.com/category/attempted-sewing/ the super cute blog with a fab reindeer felt template. 

Felt reindeer made by @GlitteredPink

This template was more complex than my normal 2 piece but I thought I would give it a go....I love love love this felt reindeer and I think he is too nice to part with so will be taking pride of place on my tree instead. 

Christmas Cat Cross Stitch

Another little cross stitch pattern completed...one more down in the run up to Christmas. I've done something I have always wanted to do but never been brave enough and plucked up courage this week to do this cross stitch on the tram on the way to work. Yes I got some funny, inquisitive looks but I don't care! I am embracing my skill as it is something to be proud of. I'm surprised you don't see more people doing it.

Christmas Cat Cross Stitch b @GlitteredPink

Christmassy Cat Cross Stitch

Christmas Cat Cross Stitch Pattern

My plan is to make this into a Christmas ornament which can be hung on the tree. I am going to give to my fiances mum with her Christmas card in honor of the new member of the family her new kitten Legolas. I'm not a massive fan of cats but this pic does make me go arrr...don't you agree.

Legolas

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In other news I have stumbled across a couple of new blogs today which I have been inspired by. Another craft item to add to the Christmas list is this Christmas pudding pinata, found on http://peasandneedles.blogspot.co.uk/ I think it will be great fun to do with friends and family this Christmas, as long as no one gets injured!

Snowman Cross Stitch

Take on snowman cross stitch kit, 1hr and 1/2 later and voila!! 

This took me about 1hr and 1/2 to do when I got home from work tonight in between having my tea and watching telly. It was the perfect break and down time to have on a Monday night before netball. I'm chuffed with the results and how quick it was to stitch. 

Snowman Cross Stitch Pattern

 

Snowman Cross Stitch

My plan is to do a couple of these between now and Christmas on my hour tram journey to and from work...I will not be embarrassed about sewing in public. It's a skill I need to be proud of and embrace with pride!

Christmas starts here!

'tis the season to be jolly!

Today was the Christmas light switch on in Sheffield city centre. The atmosphere was electric and people seemed happy to be out even though it was a cold and blustery evening! I love the twinkle that is Christmas and the smells coming from the eclectic Christmas market. 

I went home and snuggled up, ate popcorn and watched Home Alone! Home Alone is quite possibly the best Christmas film of all time! The countdown starts here...37 sleeps!

Movember challenge!

A good friend and colleague is showing her support by doing the 30 days Movember challenge. 
Helping with tash fun, I've created a little mobile tash especially for her...the only decision is which was to wear! Tashtastic!! 

http://uk.movember.com/