Christmas journal catch-up: December 10th, 11th & 12th

 

It's been a funny old day. I woke up very early so started reading a new book, then didn't get up until I'd finished it.

After that I went out to try and clear more ice off the street. We currently have excellent conditions for speed skating down the street - 3 to 4 solid inches of ice. And I mean solid! I managed to clear a bit more from the pavement and area around my car but heaven knows how it will be in the morning and if I will get out OK for work. Fingers crossed as I really need to get into the office this week.

And when it started raining I came in to get on with my Christmas journal. Progress would have been much better had I not been watching Glorious 39 at the same time, I ended up abandoning my stash pile and just watching the film. Despite my reservations about whether it would be for me or not, it was actually really good (a bit gruesome at times) but much better than I'd imagined.

However, I need some light relief now! LOL

So back to the festive spirit and some journal entries to bring me up-to-date.

 

The entry for the 10th is all about this year's gift wrapping plans. Well, I have the paper (kraft and a nice white pattern from Ikea) at the ready, just need the gifts to wrap!

Also have some of my most prized American Crafts gift wrap that I clandestinely brought over from Florida a few years back. Oh and the American Crafts gift bows... Too nice to give away! LOL

 

A mix of Crate and Echo Park on this page.

Next up for the 11th, all about the Christmas tree...

 

I can never get a full length shot of my tree that doesn't make it look ugly. It's silver, very shiny, and fibre optic - it sounds dreadful when you try to describe it, but it's very pretty in real life, and looks lovely  lit up.

 

However I had the joy of decorating a real tree at my mum and dad's last night - and it is very gorgeous - just needs more lights!

For the 12th, it's all about Christmas Past...

 

And for this page, I took a photo of my oldest ornament on my tree. It's a little knitted angel I remember my mum buying us (I got the angel and my brother got a felt panda - go figure!) at a Christmas fayre at one of the local primary schools when I was little. She's been on the tree ever since and now has since moved to my own tree. She's looking pretty good for a twenty-something.

 

So that's it until another Christmas Journal update...

Comments

[sandra]

Really loving your journal, and aawww, love, love, love christmas past .. how cute is that :)

[Jenna]

I love the little angel, i bet you will continue to enjoy her for years to come! I love the vibrant colours that you're using!

[Michelle]

I love your pages! They are so vivid, so colourful! They are filled with your joy of making them and joy of Christmas preparations!

[micayla]

Your journal is looking pretty darn fab my dear and those cupcakes are making me drool a little! Maybe time for a little baking.
xx

[Alica Froster]

Wow! Your journal is looking awesome. I would like to make it a try for next Christmas. Thanks.