It is that time of year when we wish all of our loved ones a very merry Christmas.

I am so very thankful for having a wonderful family and great friends. My thoughts are with all of the families that have said goodbye to loved ones this year. A couple of days ago my husband and I were just picking up a few bits from a near by town. The town was Wootton Bassett and the time was just gone 1p.m. The people of the town were moving away from saying goodbye to our latest fallen hero, (who had been flown into RAF Lyneham). It makes me realise how very lucky I am that my children are happy and healthy and I am loved by an absolutely fantastic man. I count my blessings every day and even though money is in shorter supply this year I know I am rich in other ways. God bless to everyone who reads this and I wish you all a Merry Christmas.

What a real bad blogger I am. No excuse. I have been doing a few crafty bits but as most of them are for presents, I can't post pictures until Santa has been.

I am settled into my new job. I am still working in the school where I ran the After School Club but I am now a Teaching Assistant in a lovely class. (Reception and year 1). We have just finished our performances of the Nativity. What fun, dressing and undressing nearly 30 shepherds. The only mishap was an angel falling off stage but he was OK as he landed on some shepherds!!

A few weeks ago we had a Stampin' up demo at our craft club. There was so much lovely stuff, I decided to become a demonstrator. On Tuesday my kit arrived. Absolutely scrummy. I haven't had time to play with any of it but this weekend is just for crafting after we have finished decorating the house with the Christmas decs. It will give you a laugh when I show you our tree this year. It is very me. Short and dumpy!!!

Making a few bits for Christmas. I will post pictures when there is better light. This is a little bag to hang on the tree with smarties inside.

I went to the craft club again last Wednesday and took a project in for show and tell. Some of the girls liked it so much that I am doing a class for them in December. Got to save tins now for the projects. These were cut open using a tin opener from Pampered Chef which cuts the lid off without causing a sharpe edge on the can or lid. It also creates a lip so you can stick the lid back on.

Have been busy making Christmas cards and other things for the festive holiday but can't put it on here as it would spoil the surprise for my family. I have just found out that there is a craft group that meets very close to me so I popped over there on Wednesday. There was a lovely bunch of ladies there and chocolate cake. I WILL be going back!!

Guess which team won the football on Sunday? Yes, our youngest sons football team finally won a game. First time in nearly 2 years!! All of the parents and team were so happy. Me and another mum had promised about a year ago that we would do a cheer leading dance if they ever won. We are now barred from supporting by our sons!!

Here is some pictures of the cards I made using the absolutely gorgeous stamps from Lavinia Stamps. The stamped images are really crisp. There are 3 in this set and cost £8.50. Well worth the money.