Arty Farty Friday ~ Knitted Pom Pom Hat

So as part of my goals for 2016 I plan on making something new and crafty each month so straight into it this January with some knitting!

I didn't really use a pattern, this is how I made it:

• So I cast on 30 stitches.
• Knit 2 Purl 2 Ribbing for 6 rows.
• Stocking Stitch for the rest. (alternate knit and purl rows)
• Then for the 2 ears I stocking stitched 13 stitches reducing on every knit row.
• I cast off the 4 stitches in the middle.
• Then sewed up and added 2 pom poms.

Hope you like it!!!

With all the rain we are getting I think I'll get a good bit of wear!

Has anyone been knitting lately? Send me links so I can check out your knits??

xx

Happy New Year!!!! Resolutions and Goals ~ Midweek Motivation

Happy New Year Everyone out there in Blogging Land!!!!

Hope everyone had a great Christmas? And New Years? I had a great time with friends and family!
Everyone was home for the season and it was great to catch up. But now since everything has gone back to normal (ha!My life and normal?) I find myself hearing a lot about changes and resolutions.

Resolutions

I've never been one for resolutions.
If I am doing something wrong I don't see the point of waiting until the new year to change it and if I'm doing something right then why change just because it's a new year???
(It also seems that resolutions are just a January fad)

So on that note and to quote Patsy Stone:  "I think this year I'll just try to be a bit more relaxed"

(Saffy:  "What is that dead")

Goals

I suppose these are not resolutions just putting structure in your life for the year ahead!

Where to start??

Blogging

I guess its as good a place to start as any, maybe I could be more organised and get into a routine!
Post regularly and on interesting things, fashion, crafts and lifestyle!

Art and Craft

To stay inspired and create something every month!

Also I am hoping to co-ordinate my first exhibition this year!

 

Cooking and Baking

Stay motivated with my healthy cooking! Going well already just made some tasty and hearty Red Lentil and Yellow Split Pea Soup! 

Keep baking and creating fun and tasty treats! Pinterest inspiration!

Christmas Cake anyone??
Latest Bake!

Etsy

This one I'm undecided upon, will I have a go and set up my own etsy shop? Any guidance would be much appreciated! I guess I just have to learn more about it first.

Connecting more

This I need your help with, please send me tips and suggestions and leave comments!

Being Human

This is a big one!

Will I ever be a morning person??? I can always hope!

Get my ass in gear and be a functioning human being!!!

So there we have it the plan is have a Fabulous Year and live a Fabulous
life!!!!

So connect and comment!

xx

Happy Christmas Everyone!!!

Hope you are all enjoying your Christmas, you have now eaten your body weight in chocolate, sweets, turkey, ham, roast potato's, and brussle sprouts!!! Your contemplating a nap in front of the telly, dozing watching your favourite Christmas movie, snuggled up with your friends and family in your favourite pj's.... sound about right?

Well I hope I find you well and enjoy the rest of your day!

Christmas wishes, hugs and kisses!

xx

Blogmas Day 24 ~ Christmas Eve ~ #OOTD

Feeling festive so got me a Christmas Jumper!!! #OOTD

Hope everyone is ready for Christmas, presents wrapped???

I'd like to thank everyone for all your support and lovely comments over #Blogmas, I hope you enjoyed it!

Happy Christmas!!!

xx

~ Blogmas Day 23 ~ Last Minute DIY Gifts ~

Crafty, creative gifts are my favourite. Adding the personal touch to a gift brings a smile to every recipients face.

 

That in mind I set about making these candy cane hot chocolate bauble's , be careful you can't drop these like I did!!!

Materials/Ingredients:

• Empty Baubles from a craft shop
• Hot Chocolate Powder
• Mini Marshmallows
• Candy Canes
• Ribbons
• Tape

Method:

• Fill half the bauble with hot chocolate powder, press down to compact.
• Crush up a candy cane and add a layer on top of the chocolate powder.
• Top with mini Marshmallows.
• Seal bauble with a bit of tape. Try not to shake as layers may become combined.
• Add same ribbons for both hanging and decoration. And maybe a mini candy cane...

Sweet Stockings

This was an easy one

 

Supplies:

• Assorted Sweets
• Brown Paper
• Red Thread
• Sewing Machine
• Scissors

Method:

Cut your paper into stocking shapes.
Fill with sweets
Sew all edges closed

Reindeer Poop

Supplies:

• Maltesers
• Cellophane Bags
• Coloured Cards for labelling

Label reads:

"I've hear you've been naughty,

so here's the scoop,

all your getting is

Reindeer Poop"

Retro Sweet Box

I've seen these everywhere but you can easily make your own after a trip to your local sweet shop.

Supplies:

• Sweets
• Cake Box
• Ribbon

Everyone would love to receive these gifts, they are functional, tasty, decorative and Christmassy!!!!

Hope you feel inspired to give a homemade gift this year!

Send me your creations and leave some comments!

xx

#Blogmas Day 22 ~ More Nails ~

Just a small post today about the festive nails I'm rocking this week!

Still using the Essence The Gel Base Coat and Top Coat but this week I've added this lovely Essence Colour & Go in A Hint of Love. It's a sparkly red shade perfect for the festive season! (also my Primark stripy lounge pants make me feel like an elf!!!)

                                                                  xx

Blogmas Day 21 ~ Don't Forget Yours Pets This Christmas ~

I make my Chinchilla little treats and toys all the time, she's like a child who plays with the box not the toy mostly so I thought it best to just give her the box.

This Chew Block, which she does like, came in a box which I stuffed with hay and one raisin in the middle so she can chew through the box eat the hay and then find the raisin!

I now recycle all boxes, like this chocolate box which I stuffed with Barley!

However if you don't feel crafty (more like exhausted this close to Christmas) you can buy some Christmas Treats, Toys, Stockings or Jumpers from your local pet shop, ebay, amazon, even your grocery store!


Picked these up in dealz for just €1.49

 

Everyone loves a Christmas Jumper

 

 

Or maybe some Toys

 

 

 

Or a stocking for your hungry pet!!

 

 

 

Also don't forget to keep your pets warm in the cold weather or chinchilla cool if your heating is on!!!

 

 

Hope you and your pets have a Happy Christmas

 

xx