*The Holly and the Ivy* and the You Know What 2013 Chatter Thread.

jakesbakescakes

Moneysavingmum - hope your dentist appointment went well today xxx

BBTHREE - poor you, my lovely, hope u get home soon xxx

Trendyjenny - I am addicted to the sewing bee too - has really inspired me to get my machine out - I am a total novice tho, all i've ever really made is curtains, roman blinds and sock monkeys!!!!

Nanamia - I am very excited to share with u - u inspired me to rejoin slimming world and I have lost 5.5lb in my first week, whoop whoop xxxx

Hoping everyones all set for a relaxing weekend...... enjoy xxxx

FeistyFidget

Bbthree so sorry Hun hope you start to feel better soon!

After all your stocking talk, ophave told DH we will be doing them this year - I always fill his with booze, sweets and savouries, he fills mine with stuff I don't like lol. Fingers crossed this year will be different!

Mixed bag today, wasn't supposed to be working, but am terrible at taking it easy so ended up designing some posters (my graphic design skills are limited and my fancy pants printer doesn't like Laymens like me ) have also had to take Monday off as one of my doggies has come into season and we were supposed to be looking after a family members dog Monday. Yep I could kick him in the kitchen, but he's about 13, really frail and my moody PMS doggy would probably spend the entire morning barking at him. The joys of having my own business mean that it's not a problem taking it off, but its a huge loss of money for the weeks house deposit fund

freespirit66

Well it seems theres demons in everyones computers at the moment then, i am going to try doing shorter ones, good idea FEISTY i will try and copy it as i go, yes energy drinks are wicked, i know they are bad but they work! I wont pretend to know what you are going through but with all my heart i hope you and DH succeed, and yes i would be sacrificing what every i could, you do make me laugh, you cant sit still can you
MSGIGGLEWICK that cake is brilliant, what a fab idea, my DD2 bought one of those tins and is having terrible trouble with it sticking and falling apart, any tips? And how do you do the chocolate do you coat the tin with anything?
JUSTB those mugs sound perfect, must try to get into morrisons
04624181 oh you poor thing you sound in so much pain, hope you have some help for christening, just read that you are getting some physio at last hope DH is ok too. Christmas stockings in our house, have been the same ever since the kids were born, i put the stockings at the end of their beds, then in the morning they all get on my bed and open them, including the dog, seen as kids are now DD1 24 DD2 21 DS 21 i am making the most of what time i have left :rotfl:
MONEYSAVINGMUMOFONE how did you get on today, hope it went well
BBTHREE sending get well vibes my lovely
JULIE67 the baby blanket is beautiful, thanks for the aldi tip
JAKESBAKESCAKES well done on the weight loss that is brilliant

For all you lovelies asking, i have done it finally got back in my workshop after a 16 month drought, here are some i made today:



A bit rusty, but i really enjoyed it, came back into house all calm.

Betsie2010

Free spirit - your cards are beautiful.

FeistyFidget

Freespirit, you talented thing you! They are all beautiful, but my favorites are the cupcake ones! I think I need them in my life Have you thought about setting up a facebook page? I think you could have it up and running in under an hour, would be more than happy to help. I simply have a photo of the item, the price and P&P, then a brief description including any measurements etc - I seem to get more sales from there then selling platforms which is great as I don't pay a commission

May try again today to actually have a day off

jakesbakescakes

Freespirit your cards are gorgeous, fantastic to hear your crafting was such an uplifting experience xxxx

Julie67

Gorgeous cards x

Gettingtherequickly

Well, another gift in the box! Bought my aunt (they like second parents to us and mine to their 3) Anne Frank's stepsister's book about life after Auschwitz, in Costco last night, bought a copy for myself also, so pleased, virtually bogof. Why do I always spend so much in there? Actually, over time, it is not alot really.

Have an unexpected free day tomorrow, was supposed to be helping out at a function, but we were all given the wrong date, next Saturday instead, which suits me better, especially as I was given a very unsubtle hint that some nice cakes would be nice to have there! Will have to think about what I can make that day. Don't worry, not a fancy event so nothing too dramatic.

Actually, forget free day, this will be the first full day at home since I came back from Jordan so place needs a good clean, windows if it a nice day etc, roll on Monday for a relaxing day at work!

Mrs_Cullen

Hi no concerts this weekend. Went into hmv today in leamington had 70 percent off all Xmas films had loads in a special section. What a lovely sunny day. Hope everyone is having a good weekend just had m n s dine in was yummy now on the baileys.

freespirit66

msgigglewick wrote: »

oh was meant to ask, does anyone know where i can get a DEEP cake box.. that will fit these in for transporting.. all i can find aren't high enough :S

MSGIGGLEWICK is this the sort of thing you wanted?

http://www.cakecraftworld.co.uk/shop/products/id/ccwtallbox.htm?utm_source=New+Spring+Boxes&utm_campaign=Cake+International&utm_medium=email