Snow Fun

My babies having fun in the snow yesterday!  Emily was there too and had a go on Edward's sledge, only I'm not allowed to post any photos of her.  Trust me, she had a great time too.

It's lovely to see Chloe having such a great time.  She can be quite a timid dog at times and is very wary of new experiences - especially those that involve her getting cold and wet!  But she LOVED the snow so much.

Take care in this weather. Thanks for dropping by.

Michelle x

Yummy Scrummy

I've been busy today making some cards with the new Dark Chocolate and Mint Yummy Scrummy papers from Craftwork Cards. They only arrived this morning and I was desperate to have a go with them. I bought two versions - foiled with silver and printed with white. I didn't fancy the gold foiled ones. I have only used the silver foiled ones today - making eight cards (two of each design).

I particularly like this flourish/scroll paper.

Lots of dots - with Elegant Messages foiled in silver.

Tomorrow I want to have a play with the Grape and Grey papers (also Craftwork Cards) - so watch this space!

Edward has been out playing in the snow again - a little bit of sledging with an old tray from the garden - he had great fun.

Well, dinner is almost ready - Mark is cooking a roast gammon joint with some sort of citrus, rum and raisin sauce - sounds interesting - can hardly wait!!

M x

(Inspiration - Craftwork Cards)

And more snow!

This was the view from my front door this morning around 7.30. Needless to say I am at home having a snow day. I expect we will be off again tomorrow as the snow hasn't let up so far today. Have spent the morning taking down the Christmas decorations, drinking coffee and eating stollen and trying to watch the series of Emma that I recorded before Christmas - bit of a blow to find that I don't have the final episode (I have high hopes of BBC Iplayer).

M x

Christmas Eve and Christmas Cupcakes

Well, we have finally got there. The house is clean and tidy, the presents are all wrapped, the decorations are up and some Christmas cooking has been done.

And finally . . . the snow is melting! I thought I would show you the lovely photo of our Pyracantha covered in snow, that Mark took earlier in the week. It really makes me feel Christmassy. I actually feel in the mood now, particularly as everything has come together well today.

And here are the results of my cooking labours today - Christmas Cupcakes. They are vanilla flavoured with Christmas coloured icing. Edward and I had great fun with the decorations. I am a big fan of edible glitter now, so no doubt all my cupcakes in the future will be suitably sparkly! I can feel another trip to the cake decorating shop in the New Year for further supplies!

Fingers crossed that Father Christmas looks kindly upon me and brings me a new camera tomorrow - I really hope so. Emily's camera gives such great results and is much easier to use. Edward is hopeful too, as I have promised him my old one if I get a new one.

I like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a peaceful and happy New Year.

Lots of love

M x