* Walking in a Winter Wonderland * - It's the 2015 Christmas Chatter Thread

Gettingtherequickly

Pixie_Fairydust wrote: »

Ok pics!





New stockings, I got 3 the same for DD and DGD's. I'm going to embroider their names on the top!



Pix
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i was in Poundworld this evening and saw packets of 20 skeins of embroidery threads if it is something you are interested in.

kaya1991

Lazysheep - Thanks so much for the miniatures link, I had no idea that site existed!

It's been a long week already and it's only Tuesday! I'm off to Bristol for my friend's birthday at the weekend - I've never been before but I've heard good things.

Is anyone else having issues with deliveries? Ordered a Nintendo 2DS for my boyfriend with Tesco Direct, and it was meant to be available to collect instore last Wednesday. I keep getting texts and emails from them apologising because it keeps being delayed, and the website has a banner up saying there are delays in general. The woman in the post office today also said that people are having a nightmare with Amazon parcels not arriving, so watch out for that if you're ordering anything!

mrs-moneypenny

Just seen the aldi Christmas ad, really liked it, it's fun and Christmassy

Made all the little felt stockings for my class today, I'm pleased with how they've turned out. Going to have a go at crocheting snowflakes tonight while we watch a DVD, Dh has just nipped out to take ds1 to an open mic night.

carlislelass

John Lewis would have been better donating the cost of making the advert.

freespirit66

MONEYMAKER ooh that is very interesting about the scratchcards i am going to have a look later, thankyou!

PIXIEFAIRYDUST aarggghhh there was me saying i didnt like it at first, of course it is the theme tune to The Royle Family :rotfl::rotfl:omg i used to love that programme especially the christmas episodes! Aahh someones DGDs are going to be very happy!

KAYA we dont seem to have had any problems with any parcels they are all coming through when they are supposed to in this area. Listened to your i/v on the radio earlier, well done, you are becoming professional now

quidsy

Ordered 6 things for ds on argos 3 for 2 today. Metal detector, rubix cube, crystal growing kit, match attack starter kit, torso medical thing and something else that I've forgotten! ! And free same day delivery so expecting a call any time now.

springdreams

If you have seen the new JL advert, there is an alternative version ...

The John Lewis Christmas Ad 2015 [The Dark Side Version] - Star Wars https://youtu.be/IB_C2eOQG9g

Thanks to MSE user "Anon"

04624181

Morgy9- Me and the kids not keen on christmas pudding but my hubby and mum love it so will have a look in Tesco thanks
Princesskitty29- hope you are ok and have a good day today x
andie5-Thanks for the info on mulled ribena, will pick up a bottle for my christmas stash.
kiss_me_now9- hope you make it to meadowhall in the morning.
lazysheep-link looks good for people needing miniatures.Yuk, boiler replacement is a big job and it seems to mess up every room, remember it well. hope you get sorted soon.
Moneymission2015- bad news about the decorator, hope you can get a replacement sorted out. What lovely ideas for advents for your girls.
Freespirit66- I spent far too much on not enough lol x I love HB and can lose hours in there wandering around. managed to get my dd christmas presents sorted off my mum. i also got her this

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00A4YX18K/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=569136327&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00B0LP19S&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0AN3670HJA29M7Q6N3BS
it cost 5.99!!
Pixie Fairydust-the wrapping was fab and Im trying to find time to do more at the moment. The teddies, stockings and elf things look lovely x
Kaya1991-Im having problems with asda deliveries to store. Such bad service from them lately I am amazed at how uninterested they are at their poor service
Mrs Moneypenny- you have been busy, any pics?
quidsy- sounds like a productive day


picked some more bits up today in HB and iceland. Got some juggling balls for ds and dd for 99p for 3 in a lovely vintage style box in HB. another few things off the list. Also tesco got a half price toiletry gif set sale on so just ordered a ser for hubby and FIL for under £10.
off to bed as shattered, will check in tomorrow xx big hugs and christmas sprinkles.

princesskitty29

Hi all, thank you so much for your kind words, I have been feeling a bit better the last couple of days and i'm trying to keep busy - which isn't hard with a toddler in tow!

04624181 those matchbox toys and games sound like a great idea. We had wind up penguins in Christmas crackers once and it was greeat fun racing them after lunch!

andie ooh I hope you have a great time as Centre Parcs too and enjoy the winter wonderland.

lazysheep thanks yes I ordered from Just Miniatures a few days ago, after moaning to you guys I had a look online and found them. I got an email saying shipped about five minutes after ordering them! It has cost me double the price of my local shop but at least i've got them coming now and they should be in date!

MoneyMission how frustrating about the decorators! I hope you can find somebody else. I always have this frustration with trades people, we've had a double booking before and they always book jobs really close together. I understand why as they're quite often self-employed but we've often had people rushing jobs as they have another one to get to.

Money maker the scratchcard stats do sound interesting, I didn't know you could see that. I've got all my scratchcards now so will jusy have to hope i've got good ones!

Pixie Fairydust ah you've got some lovely things from the Card Factory.

For the first time ever I did Tesco Clubcard boost and got myself some Christmas pj's and Wiggle a Christmas jumper. I don't have any plans today so I might pop to town as i've got some Christmas shoeboxes to drop off and forgot to do it at the weekend.

mrs-moneypenny

Morning all
Hoe everyone is well
Loving reading everyone's Christmas plans
I must get my shoe boxes packed up and taken in. Thanks for the mention about those.
I've added a photo of the stockings I made to the elfilicious pin board, hope you don't mind. They were made using the Martha Stewart pattern I found on pintrest a few years ago. Really easy to do and don't take long at all.
I might make some more today and I found a pattern for crocheted snowflakes last night so did a couple of them for the tree at school just to try them out. Might add a few just cottonwool ball ones as well if I don't get enough made by decoration day.
Centres arcs sounds fabulous hope he ones going/been there have/had a fantastic time. It's years since we've been.

Have a great day all.