❄❄ Let It Snow ❄❄ :: Christmas 2012 Chatter Thread

Own_My_Own

Hello all Newbies and Oldies,

I am shattered. I just can't sleep.:mad:

Dd has been invited to Oz next Christmas with a friend and her family. I think it is playing on my mind, although I am not worried about it. If that makes sense.
I am going to let her go, as it could be her only chance ever to visit there.

So next Christmas is going to be a really quiet one, just me and ds.

I have been thinking up ways to make some extra money to help pay for the trip. (Doh ! It is most probably that, that is playing on my mind.)

Anyway I have decided to do some craft fairs around the area I work. I am going to sell homemade novelty gifts. It is quite nerve racking really. All of my friends have said the gifts I am thinking of are great, but they are my mates.:rotfl:

I have found so many great things to make on my link quest, that I thought that if I am going to make them as gifts, I can make some extra and sell them. Well hopefully.

I bought loads of cookie cutters today, and ordered a cupcake case template. It's spending money, not knowing if I will get any back that is bothering me. With saving for dd trip,I can't really afford to waste any.

I am sure it will be alright, but I kept seeing myself standing at a stall, with nobody even looking at my things._pale_...

LalaGomay

You could buy the nursery a nice new similar set and ask to swap them!

cornishorchid

my3girls wrote: »

Hello everyone :-)
Thanks for well-wishes really means a lot. So nice to see lots of new arrivals and many condolences for those who have lost a loved one, and are approaching the festivities missing someone *hugs*

Chirpychick - it does feel very Christmassy today! Got my sleeping bag (winter coat lol) out for the first time this year.

Loving the ikea bags and wrapping paper, very cute - Edinburgh ikea is about 30 mile away, hoping to go withy dad before Xmas but might be too late by then.

I went around a few shops today, my sainsburys was pants, then in argos I got 2 mini lalaloopsy dolls for the girls stockings but that's all, saw lots of lovely things that I had no money for though lol.

Mini dilemma re dd3's present - we've bought her the elc rosebud doll house as she has been talking about one she plays at nursery (really not like her to 'play' as she has sn so I'm very excited for her to have her own) transpires that the main thing she loves is the Santa set in the house and I can't get one anywhere :-( I've posted on Gumtree,facebay and I was bidding on eBay for one that went for well over £20 just for a wooden Santa and tree! I've not got that money for it and it seems elc have discontinued it, so if anyone sees one anywhere please please let me know!

Organising a Halloween party with my friends and their children (well over 60) an although I'm mildly looking forward to it, I just can't wait until its over so I'm allowed to talk about Xmas!

Hope everyone is doing well :-)

Finishing post on a nice note - i saw this quote on my fb and thought of you all.....

"Friends are like stars, you don't have to see them to know that they are there"

JJ
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wow they are expensive..just done a quick search on ebay..not the same as ELC but found thins..only has 30mins left so hope you see this post before it ends, but its alot cheper http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/lovely-boxed-father-christmas-set-santa-sleigh-reindeer-presents-Wooden-ELC-/110965309476?pt=UK_Toys_Creative_Educational_RL&hash=item19d60c4024&_uhb=1 HTH

doodygirl

12 issues of radio times for a pound including Xmas ones hurry though only on for 48 hours https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4251187

Update
Sorry I didn't put anything else I was in a hurry to post this great deal, this is the one I was talking about a while back if anyone remembers it covers Xmas and New Years editions too so it's a great deal

I'm going to pound land at the weekend has anyone got any recommendations what to get?

cornishorchid

also this one..although think it may have been posted before? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Elc-Rosebud-Christmas-Set-Tree-Santa-Etc-/251172965975?pt=UK_Toys_Creative_Educational_RL&hash=item3a7b134e57&_uhb=1

Vintage_queen_72

chirpychick wrote: »

I have wrapped everyone's except the photo frames and 1/2 of hubbys. I decided to leave the rest of hubbys to do in december so i could have some fun then

I wrote on FB today "It feels so christmassy today" and one person went all mad at me with the "its not even halloween yet" comment etc and it irritates me so much! let me enjoy my christmassy feelings people :rotfl:

it *does* feel christmassy to me today.

Oh I'm so jealous of you people that have finished . I know I will get there but have so many people to buy for I'm feeling a little worried . I have made some sweet tomato and apple chutney today to go,in dads cheese and wine hamper and I'm also going to make some chilli crackers to go in there too . Apart from the cheese ( various types) and wine can anyone think of anything else to go in ? :undecided

Vintage_queen_72

niccinotts wrote: »

I'm a bit of a lurker on here and read way more than I post. I'd just like to say a big Thank you to everyone who takes the time to post as I have picked up loads of wonderful ideas from everyone. This will be the third year we have done the christmas elf and my kids love it nearly as much as me!!
This morning I made a magazine xmas tree and wanted to share a pic of it as I am not remotely 'crafty' but I think it looks quite effective.

It looks great

Vintage_queen_72

cornishorchid wrote: »

also this one..although think it may have been posted before? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Elc-Rosebud-Christmas-Set-Tree-Santa-Etc-/251172965975?pt=UK_Toys_Creative_Educational_RL&hash=item3a7b134e57&_uhb=1

It does look very close my son used to have the set you were after . I still have one possibly two of the reindeers I think . Don't suppose anyone else any of the other bits ?

Vintage_queen_72

Actually possibly have the tree too will have a look in the decorations box as I always bring them out at christmas

Vintage_queen_72

Oops sorry Cornish child posted on the wrong link