Old Style preparations for Christmas 2012!!!!!

rosalie-lavender

whitesatin wrote: »

I bought some Laura Ashley Christmas tree bunting a few years ago and everyone admires it. It wouldn't be that difficult to make, I don't think they do it now though I think there might be a different version.

http://www.polyvore.com/christmas_tree_bunting_at_laura/thing?id=12417479

I like that.:T
We might be able to make something like that with the children at the after school club I work in.

lisakay_2

Meme, a lot of things seem to have ripened early this year. I have 4kg blackberries in the freezer collected over the last month all big fat sweet and juicy. Think i'll use some to do a blackberry schnapps (might get that started tonight actually) and some to do jam maybe.

I have a lot (a very lot ) of courgettes from the allotments (not mine unfortunately, have had all male flowers on mine and no fruit ) everybody else seems to have a glut so will make a start on more chutneys over the next couple of days.

that bunting looks lovely, i'm going to have a go at something similar. my nieces wear dark green gingham school dresses so will be phoning my sister later to see if they have any they've outgrown, and i have some lovely tartan fabric too oh, and, and, and I've just remembered I have some old red velvet curtains in the garage :T

fuddle

How would you do the bb schnapps lisakay?

candylucy

Hi Everyone!

Another de-lurker here! I love all things Christmas and have also decided to start early this year.

I was in £land today and picked up a Peppa Pig Recorder and a Peppa Pig Music Set for my nephew who is 3 - they're a great cheap pressie or stocking filler for those who have young children.

Also got some lovely bubble bath and shower gel - had different "flavours" but I went for the Papaya and Mango, again great stocking fillers for Christmas. Hope this comes in useful for someone!

xx

Bitsy_Beans

For those of you looking to get crafty this Christmas this might give you some inspiration

http://www.everythingetsy.com/2011/09/101-handmade-ornament-tutorials/

I luuuuuuurve Christmas

Possession

Very funny Mumsnet version of an OS Christmas (with tongue firmly in cheek):
http://www.mumsnet.com/christmas/top-tips-for-a-poncetastic-christmas

miss_emmajane

Possession wrote: »

Very funny Mumsnet version of an OS Christmas (with tongue firmly in cheek):
http://www.mumsnet.com/christmas/top-tips-for-a-poncetastic-christmas

I had a good giggle reading that, thanks! :beer:

mumof3plusoh

Possession wrote: »

Very funny Mumsnet version of an OS Christmas (with tongue firmly in cheek):
http://www.mumsnet.com/christmas/top-tips-for-a-poncetastic-christmas

Very good, did make me laugh. :rotfl:

lisakay_2

tut, had a post all ready then cat sat on keyboard and it's gone.
loved that link, thanks

fruit schnapps, very easy
rinse fruit and pack into kilner (or similar) jar
top up with sugar to fill in all gaps
top with vodka
stir/shake well
stir/shake a couple of times a week until sugar dissolved
leave as long as possible
just before christmas, strain and pour into clean bottles
the mini wine bottles work well
the strained fruit can then be used as a very alcoholic icecream topping.
try to save some of the drink to give out as presents

whitesatin

rosalie-lavender wrote: »

I like that.:T
We might be able to make something like that with the children at the after school club I work in.

A bit fiddly if you are sewing but maybe you could cut out oilcloth and stick onto felt or something to stop it from curling.