Lots to tell....

Morning all,

This is going to be a fairly long post but hopefully it should bring everyone back up to speed and me back into the real world.

We shall start with getting the sad news out of the way. As you may have read in my previous post, my grandmother passed away on the 12th after a long battle with ill health and yesterday we had her funeral. It went well and was well attended and I just about managed to get through the tribute without crying or throwing up, but my legs were shaking like jelly the whole time. Although it was a sad affair, as a practicing christian I honestly believe that she is in a better place and most likely having a good old catch up with those we have already lost.

So with that said, on to happier things. On the 11th and 12th of the month, we had our annual church christmas market and the craft stand make a whopping £726 this year. We were all exceptionally pleased with the success and I promised to show you a couple of the things mum and I made this year. One of the big themes that we worked with (as it's everywhere around) is hearts:

 There was also a set with a green stitched Noel

 Mother pf pearl buttons sewn onto a wired frame with ribbon

Natural cotton with mother of pearl buttons and saddle-stich ribbon

The other thing that mum and I did that I really wanted to share with you is these incredibly cute bird doorstops - we simply enlarged mums design for lavender filled birds to create these:

Don't you just love them? well I do anyway!

So all in all the christmas market was a great success and the second highest profiting stand was the jams and chutney stand that my Grandfather makes all the supplies for- nothing like keeping the winning streak in the family!

Then if we jump a week forward, on Saturday (the 19th) I took a stand at a vintage and crafts fair in Birmingham to try and make some money (ironically though it cost me a fortune in supplies to start with). It was a good day but sadly my cards really didn't sell - and they weren't that expensive! but taking heart, I covered my costs and still have supplies for the next stand I'm doing on the 10th December.

So I do believe that we are all up to date again. *phew*

I'm off to have a look at everyones lovely creations from the last week or so, but first I think it's time for a cup of tea! I do hope to be back with some card entries soon.

Take care and happy crafting!