"12 Tags" - two for the price of one...

Hi folks....it's hard to believe we've arrived at the December tag on our "12 Tags of 2015" journey...it's been so much fun taking part and I truly hope it's a tradition that our much loved Professor will continue into 2016.

and because I wasn't too happy with the first Tatty Boxwood Twine Christmas Tree on the right...I had another go with a Candied Apple Burlap Tattered Poinsettia version..two for the price of one

But hey it's time to close the cubbyhole for the holidays and head to the kitchen for the biggest cook-a-thon of the year.

Hugs Kath xxx

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Festive Holiday Ideas...

Hi folks...for gorgeous and inspirational festive holiday ideas...pop over to the Tim Holtz Blog and how chuffed am I that Tim chose to include my collage ornaments...

see you all tomorrow with...not one but two tags

Hugs Kath xxx

The last tag of 2015 or maybe not...

Hi folks...the last tag of 2015 is turning out to be a little bit troublesome...the problem is I have too much time on my hands and that means there's been lots of sitting around drinking coffee instead of concentrating on yet another adapt and overcome adventure. I don't have any of Tim's punches so the idea was to use Idea-ology Boxwood Twine BUT the first attempt is not floating my boat...

so I'm putting my thinking cap on and heading back the drawing board. 

Hugs Kath xxx

I'm making a list...

Hi folks...I'm making a list and checking it twice...now that the cards presents and decking the halls are ticked off the list...it's time to start thinking of the Christmas feast...most of which falls into the "running around like a headless chicken" all of next week and right up to Christmas Eve category but there are certain things that can be made in advance. So yesterday I hit the kitchen with my chopping hat on to make a huge pot of Scotch Broth...

enough for Christmas Day...Boxing Day and New Year's Day with some left over for a chilly wintery day lunch...

all ready to be tucked up in the freezer...

sadly the bauble project has come to a halt...no way do I have enough to complete the wreath I was intent on making and as the bargain basement packs have not surprisingly now sold out...it's back to the drawing board...

 in the meantime I'm on a mission to get creative with this month's tag for "12 Tags of 2015"

and then head on over to the Ranger-Organize Your Products Page and print the labels for the Candied Apple goodies...

Hugs Kath xxx

Christmas Wonderland...

Hi folks...this was the scene I woke up to yesterday morning...hardly the "severe weather warning" 4 inches of snow predicted by the big girls' blouses at the Met Office...

and a little flittering of snow was not going to stop me making the trip to my favourite Christmas shopping destination...Raemoir Garden Centre in Banchory...

the minute I stepped through the door I was transported to a real winter wonderland of polar bears and penquins...

wolves and fluffy cute owls...

with a beautiful gold and silver tree...

and a sign that definitely has my name on it...

imagine this cute guy welcoming your Christmas guests with a glass of brandy from his barrel...

and of course Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without Santa...

and copper seems to be the new "hot" Christmas colour...

not sure I buy into the silver and black look...

but before you know it's time to hit the coffee shop for a warming latte and a delicious Cinnamon Fruit Scone...

and ponder on whether this is going to be this year's Christmas Party Outfit...

only kidding...I've seen the day but now it's definitely night.

I'll finish by sharing my bargain purchase of the day....40 Sparkly Glittery Silver Baubles for £2.50...perfect for another Christmas decoration idea...watch this space.

Hugs Kath xxx