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Hi, Welcome to my Blog. I'm an eclectic kind of crafter delving into many pots. I am just about managing to keep up my Scrapbooking Diary (usually about 6 months behind), plus any cards as required. I have a new found love of Watercolour and Bible Journaling plus recently Faith/Art Journaling too. I've challenged myself to make an art journal page a day for this my 60th year. Previously I've also dabbled in ATCs, Tags, Altered Books, Mixed Media, Décopatch, Knitting, Crochet, and Embroidery amongst other things. I live in Surrey, UK with my husband, our son has left home now. For exercise I usually play Badminton and go Ballroom and Latin Dancing. I also like walking/Geocaching and sometimes do a bit of Bouncing on my Rebounder (mini trampoline). I have been learning to play the harp for the past 10yrs. I am now officially retired. I am a born again Christian, currently worshiping at my local Vineyard Church.

Wednesday, 18 December 2013

WOYWW #237 - One Week To Go...

Christmas is nearly upon us, so come join the fun at Julia's infamous blog hop.

I have been making purple decorations for my tree. First a beaded house, then a purple sheep then a bird. I even bought some more felt!




My craft group have been doing an ATC exchange for Christmas and these are my ATCs received so far.





The ATCs are sitting on a couple of Ikea wide framed mirrors which I intend to alter "one day".

I have also made a card for my uncle who shares his birthday with my son on Saturday! 91yrs and 15yrs respectively! I have made my son a card too but can't really share that yet...

19 comments:

Helen said...

Love your tree decorations! I haven't made anything useful this year (although as you can imagine, i don't have space for a tree...!) Have a fantastic Christmas, and hope to see you soon. Helen 28

Scrapcat 1 said...

The tree decorations look fabulous. I love all the atcs you have received they look so festive. The car you have used on the card looks very vintage I'm sure your uncle will love it. Thanks for sharing, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Tracy #41

sara j said...

The first thing I noticed on your desk was all those lovely colors of felt. Yummy. And being partial to purple to begin with I thought your ornaments would be cool. But they really are! So cute. Great job. Wishing you a joyful Christmas.
Sara j #46

Neil said...

Good morning
Just popping my head around the door to say hi and wish you a very happy Christmas.
Thanks for sharing your workplace.

Neil #20

Karen said...

WOW!!!!!!! I adore those purple decs you have made my lovely!!! xxx

Peggy Lin said...

They are so cute!! Great job. Wishing you a joyful Christmas and happy new year

Krisha said...

Merry Christmas BJ!
Love the purple decorations.
Krisha #23

Elizabeth said...

Hi BJ, your purple tree ornaments are brilliant! And the card for your uncle is perfect for a man of his mature years. Still trying to catch up with the ATCs - should be easier now that my room is looking more organised. Seasons greetings to you and yours, Elizabeth x #45

shazsilverwolf said...

Love the card for your Uncle, and the purple tree ornaments, that bird is ace! Lovely ATC's too- busy lady. Wishing you a Happy and Peaceful Christmas and New Year, from me & my Beloved Hubby. Huge Christmas Hugs, Shaz #44 xx

Ali H said...

Love your ATC collection in particular ! Great to have shared this crafty year seeing your projects on your blog - hope you & your family have a wonderful Christmas ! Ali #40

Christine said...

Beautiful Decorations! Well worth all the effort.
Smashing ATCs as well.

Bishopsmate #52

Julia Dunnit said...

Very fitting to use purple on your tree, such a royal and ecclesiastical colour..and they're reallllllyy pretty too!! Aren't the ATCs lovely, somehow, they've all turned out the same colours, how useful for OCD purposes!!

Unknown said...

I like those purple ornaments for your tree. You did a great job on the ATCs. Happy Birthday to your uncle and son. #6

Darnell said...

Great desk and great creations, BJ! My guess is that you really, really like purple!! Happy WOYWW and Happy Holidays!! Hugs, Darnell #10

ddazzled71 said...

Beautiful ATCS and I am loving all your gorgeous Purple Decorations, particularly the bird. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and New Year! Danie #37

Lunch Lady Jan said...

I LOVE that little purple house! Best ornament I've seen this Christmas.....
Hope you have a wonderful festive season :-)
Hugs, LLJ 43 xx

Mrs.D said...

Love your purple decorations, Never got round to making tree decorations, maybe next year.
Lovely ATC's
Chris #34

glitterandglue said...

Hi BJ. No post this week as I have been away - but am just dropping in on some folk. Have a fabulous Christmas - enjoy celebrating the birth of our Saviour. Like your new decorations!!
Margaret

Nan G said...

Oh my I love your purple house! And bird and sheep! Thanks for the earlier visit! Happy Holidays to you and the family! Nan G #14