Oops, forgot to share photos ....................

......... of my Secret Santa Swap from CraftMad

handmade decorated box

these goodies were in the box

the whole thing was presented is a lovely box which I am now using
for my Farmers Wife Quilt Blocks (see my sewing blog)

Unfortunately, I can't share photos of the yummy choccies that were included coz I ate them ......... and no I didn't share them with Mr Fixit ......... they were MINE!


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Australia Day 2015

Happy Australia Day to all my Australian readers :)





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Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)

Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.

Christmas prep

My one little bit of cooking I have done in preparation of Christmas :)  Ready to make up the last batch of Christmas cards :)

Christmas Mars Bar Slice

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Cake and coffee with friends

I was lucky enough to spend some time with some crafty friends - Mandy from CraftMad (papercrafts) and Cynthia from Cynthia's Ark (quilting) on Friday, 12th December

the best of both worlds I think, mixing my two hobbies with two great friends :)

LtoR:  Mandy, Cynthia, Cathy (me)

mug rugs for the girls

mug rug for Cynthia - front

mug rug for Cynthia - back

mug rug for Mandy - front

mug rug for Mandy - back

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CraftMad Annual Retreat - Part II

Time to catch up on some more photos from my Crafty Retreat :)

crafty goodies from Kaye

more crafty goodies

stand alone calendar for 2015

lucky prize - this was gifted to me as the recipient (Mandy) already had one :)

another project from Ruth

and yet more crafty goodies :)

A project from Kerry using the envelope board
(unfortunately, it got a bit squashed during the trip home)

tags made using the envelope board

beautiful photo frame and a kit to make a card

my homework ;)  projects yet to be completed

Once again, a huge shout out to Kaye, for hosting such a wonderful crafty retreat and a shout out to all attendees - Mandy, Kerry, Ruth, Jan, Tracey & Therese for providing such wonderful projects.


Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.
Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)

Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.