How did we get to the 2nd of December already?
I have always found that getting into Christmas as a family has always been a little last minute for us as I start Christmas in July at the shop and get so caught up with Christmas workshops that quite often I do not have any time and energy left to decorate the house and plan family celebrations in the way that I would like.
This year I am trying to make a big effort and create a handmade Christmas as far as I can. I was even going to make the crackers for Christmas lunch (I think that idea has been surpassed by the fact that the local supermarket had a Christmas cracker deal that I could not resist and so I bought them! never mind - hopefully this will mean that I have more time to prepare elsewhere!).
Yesterday the Advent calender went up!
The girls thought it was wonderful as each day holds a little paper bag containing a pressie! I was quite pleased with the final result which is good as it took such a long time to make it. I had planned to create a little calico sack to attach to the back of each house but I ran out of time, hence the paper bag. I will try to get the sacks done in the new year before I put the calendar away.
Let's just say that this is definitely one calendar that had better be used for a good few years yet!
Hope you are enjoying the start of the festivities. I' ve got some more projects to share with you so I'll be back again soon!
Teresa
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