SO HERE IT IS, MERRY CHRISTMAS,
EVERYBODY'S HAVING FUN!
It's the final run-up to Christmas and suffice to say, it's been a busy one. I have four more gigs to play and then I'm done! The Christmas parties and get togethers have been brilliant, it's been such a laugh and I am so lucky to have some truly wonderful friends.
Janet from WI came over last week and we had a very happy morning making table decorations for the Christmas party which was yesterday. We amassed a whole lot of stash and recycled ornaments between us and set to with a hot glue gun each!
It was Christmas carnage in the kitchen!
The only thing that was new were the cake boards.
Every time one was finished it went on the dining room table - these are mine.
The pom poms were fun and the origami trees worked really well...
But this was my favourite! Being good recyclers, we'll keep the cones, baubles and boards and see what we can come up with next year, lol!
Don't mess with us crafting gals!!
We've got a hot glue gun and we're not afraid to use it!!!
I made a hanging for the WI Christmas competition and showed you the start a couple of weeks back - well, against some very stiff opposition, I won!
I had such good fun with this - it just came together in a couple of hours. I put it into the raffle and someone snaffled it up which was lovely.
I have been out playing carols a lot too - we were in Tesco on Saturday:
This was the morning group just finishing - I was in the 1-3pm section. We collect for the band funds doing this as it takes some cash to keep an organisation like ours going.
The S4C programme about the band and how we support the community at Christmas is going out at 9pm on Christmas Day. S4C can be found on Sky, Virgin Media and Freesat if you're interested. They focussed on the Welsh speakers and the family members but you may see me in the background hiding behind my tuba, lol!
Have a lovely week and if you don't post next Wednesday, may I wish you and your family a Happy, Healthy and Craft Filled 2020. xxxxx
I have been out playing carols a lot too - we were in Tesco on Saturday:
The S4C programme about the band and how we support the community at Christmas is going out at 9pm on Christmas Day. S4C can be found on Sky, Virgin Media and Freesat if you're interested. They focussed on the Welsh speakers and the family members but you may see me in the background hiding behind my tuba, lol!
Have a lovely week and if you don't post next Wednesday, may I wish you and your family a Happy, Healthy and Craft Filled 2020. xxxxx
31 comments:
Ha y'all are glue gun happy! love the cake boards and the gatherings look so welcoming. Happy holiday wishes my desker friend! Robyn 4
Oh my, what a fun post!
Love the photo of the two of you with your glue guns:)
Merry Christmas
Do you get anything done for your own Christmas in amongst all these other gigs and things you're involved in?! Knowing you you are all ready and sorted... I shall try and catch the programme at some time -not yet sure where I am on Christmas day yet (ever organised, my brother!) Well done for winning the competition - a beautiful hanging and no wonder it won! Happy Christmas if we don't "meet" again before the big day. Helen #7
What brilliant photos this week Jan. I have made a note of the new programme time and will set it on the planner this evening. Thanks too for the card. I am afraid that I have been very remiss with posting this year but there is a virtual one on my desk for everyone today. Hope you have a lovely Christmas. Happy WOYWW. Sarah #6
Hi Jan, Sadly not taking part this week, but wanted to see what you have been up to.
Glad you are being kept busy and out of mischief:) Love the table decs. Your hanger is lovely. Not surprised someone grabbed that in the raffle.
Don't have any of those TV thingys, so won;t be able to check you out hiding behind your tuba:)
Happy WOYWW
Sue
That's a clever way of using up those odds and ends and stray baubles Jan, they make great table centre pieces. Congrats on winning the WI Christmas it's a beautiful piece, I love your chosen colours. Enjoy the build up to Christmas. Happy WoywW Tracey #5 xx
Hi Jan. What a lovely photo of you! The decorations are fab. Love the wall hanging.Have a wonderful Christmas. Anne X 9
Morning Jan. Well, what can I say to a young lady wielding a hot glue gun with attitude?! Those table decorations are stunning. I'm sure there was a lot of conversation around them at the party. Love the tree in the background by the way! Well done - taking the prize in a WI contest is no mean feat!
The band photo looks great, and I do hope I can find S4C on Christmas Day - otherwise I might just have to ask if you are recording it - not sure if it will be available at all over in Lincolnshire...
Take care. God bless you both. Have a truly beautiful Christmas.
Margaret #1
Wonderful creations. Have a very Merry Christmas. Hugs Anesha
Well "Jannie get yer gun" - that is a fabulous post. Your table decs are amazing and so cleverly made with probably not much cost - you've inspired me!! xx Jo
What a fab picture of you! You and Janet did so well, the centre pieces look fab! Bet the party was fun, and very glittery thanks to you!
Impressive glue gun Mrs, and it looks as if you’ve got the better of it....nothing that can’t be stuck up with a glue gun!!
Hiya Jan, great job with the Table decorations, they look fabulous. Laughing at the photo with the glue guns.Looks like you had a lot of fun doing the decorations. Will remember to look out for the programme about the band! Much love & Happy Christmas to you all, Shaz #2 XxXxXx
What a lovely post today Jan....so filled with enjoying Christmas. I love your table decorations and can see why your wall hanging won...it's gorgeous. Really hope you have a wonderful Christmas....but I don't doubt for a minute that you will. :-)
Hugs,
Annie x #12
How clever of you to use the extra baubles! It is always good to see your smiling face. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Glenda #18
I can't visit your blog without smiling! What a great photo with the glue guns and those table ornaments look fantastic! Congrats on your prize for the beautiful hanging ornament - it must have been so hard to give it away in the raffle but I'm sure whoever won it is absolutely delighted! I would have liked to listen to your band play at Tesco's - I bet the acoustics are pretty good in there - not that I know anything about music LOL! Wishing you and your family a very happy and peaceful Christmas, Jan! xx zsuzsa #19
Wonderful wallhanging-what a super raffle prize, Jan. As you can probably guess, I love your upcycled table centres and will definitely try those little trees. Have a joyful Christmas eith your family and best wishes from us both for 2020. XX
I love the table decorations, and that's a great photo with the glue guns! My sister is in a brass band and they have done Tesco a couple of times this week but have had to sit outside - how lucky to be able to play indoors and keep warm and cosy. The wall hanging is fabulous and I'm not surprised it was snaffled up quickly you clever gal!
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and New Year,
Hugs,
Diana xx #23
OH the things you can accomplish in a week. I need your secret, (maybe cause I am totally aging) Love your centerpiece ideas so cheerful and fun. Happy Holidays enjoy it all.
I love your decorations and the picture of you two with your glue guns! What a hoot! Beautiful wall hanging and congrats on winning!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and have a very wonderful Christmas!
Carol N #22
Looks like you've had another busy week, a very industrious one too. Lets hope you get a rest at some stage. Sending big woyww Christmas hugs, Angela x13x
Congratulations on your win, your wall hanging is beautiful. The two of you look as if you are having fun. Your decorations are lovely. Happy WOYWW and have a great Christmas Angela #21
Happy WOYWDW and a very happy Christmas,
Love the decorations you have made well done,
congratulations on the win, and well deserved,
Lilian B #28
It's amazing what you can do with a glue gun and some sparkly recycling. Those decorations are lovely! Happy WOYWW. Hope you have a lovely Christmas. Caro x (#15)
Hi Jan, looks like a fun fun week is going by and I too loved the glue guns mug shot :) The cake boards is a cool idea I like the shinny and the thin-ness of them as a base too. ~Stacy #26
What a lovely post, Jan - carnage in the kitchen and all! The 2 crafty girls with the glue guns made me think of a duel - "glue guns at dawn" - a fight to the death lol! Love the band pic and all your cake boards.
Thank you for your visit - so glad you liked my Tudor gown! If you pop back, I have just updated the photos with better ones that a friend took this afternoon, complete with the jewellery I wore. Also the Zentangles - I really enjoyed doing these, a combination of Celtic art and Zentangle, and am keen to try more in this vein.
Have a lovely Christmas and happy WOYWW,
Shoshi x #17
What a fun filled post - filled with lots of lovely cheer for Christmas. I love the tree in the background that we can just peek at through the open door. Gorgeous table decorations, why not save the boards too and put some snow over the bits that have glue on them another year?
Love the way you two gals are holding your guns, I think they would be almost as dangerous as a real one - that glue gets mighty hot doesn't it.
Hope to post next week but just in case I don't may I wish you and yours a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
Hugs, Neet 11 xxxx
also grateful for the fun and friendship xx
Hi Jan just popping in to let you know your lovely card came today, it’s really lovely one so will turn it into a topper for some multiple makes next year it’s a time saver to do that I’ve work out. Love your crafty creations well done, hope to back for Christmas WOYWW. Am slowly getting better, which is good.
Thanks for being a blessing, and may God bless you too.
Hugs, Shaz in Oz.x
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Hi Jan, Sorry I am late visiting. The table decorations look great, and I love the photo of you both with your glue guns. Looks like you had a great deal of fun. I hope you have a week and a wonderful Christmas, love Heather #31
Another belated visitor just popping by to say Happy Christmas - although it's clear from the photos that the fun has already started!
Amelia (16)
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Love the foto from the two ladies with the glue guns! So happy! And I love the decoration too. I never saw you grumpy. Always being little sunshine! Thank's for that.
All the best,
Eva from Austria
Love those table decorations.
Glad you have had a Happy Time over Christmas.
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