100 days to go

100 Days to go

That's right people, today is the start of the Christmas countdown at my craft table, this year (yet again) I have decided to be more organised with my crafty preparations - make as many Christmas gifts as possible / try and purchase handmade items from local crafters and producers / spend time with the family preparing together and having lots of fun, working on seasonal projects etc..
There will be lots of photo's to follow in the next few weeks - also news on Lilyshaw Christmas stock.

Creative update

Bran loaf..yum !

Last remaining biscuits...

Gorgeous Grandma cake

Chocolate traybake - great for coffee mornings !

A little bit of craft - most recent makes :

New craft

New Tiny Homes

New Bird Brooches

Summer Activities

Making the most of the little bursts of sunshine, our Backyard Festival was a great success, I even quite enjoyed sleeping in the tent with JP and FP for the week, lots of family fun......this weekend saw our traditional Harry Potter Fest - all the movies in two days, brill as ever, we've enjoyed a little family walking and numerous picnics down on the allotment.....Hoping for a family gathering with the cousins soon, which JP is especially  looking forward to as he gets a bit tired of hanging around with us girls all the time....Trying to make time for plenty of crafting also- knitting for a new baby and working on new ideas for the next Craft Fair in September.........

Welsh Cakes - delicious!

Silly tent action

Festival edible jewellery

FP's flower creations

Chill out time

Middle aged silliness


Summer Walking:

And a few more - Birdie Brooches





A selection of new crafted items


A few extra photos of family craft:

F.P's Friendship Bracelet - perfect for Festival Season:

Paper Dolls with a certain vintage look about them:

Making homemade Flatbreads together:

 Yum!

A little more

My second Little Bird Brooch

Life pics

Crafty goings on :

Currently on the needle

Baby girl knitting for a friend

Flower motif cardigan with matching hat

Village Church

Selection of hand stitched felt brooches

The beginnings of a gift for a friend

Completed brooch

Daily Bread

Beautiful homemade jam