3rd Day of Craftmas: Candy Cane Mice

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I am so sorry this is late but here it is: the third day of craftmas.

Candy Cane Mice

This pattern is by Martha Stewart and the link takes you to the pattern on her website. The photo is also from her pattern. These mice are adorable and you could have such a lovely family time making them together.

Libby

Yarn Review: Rico Creative Cotton Aran

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Soon as my most popular post to date is my Easy World Craft: Crochet, which was a super-quick review-style post. It has 24 page views to date so either you guys want me to stop blabbing so much or you like reviews: I'm going to take it a as the latter! Also, I said in my Reviews and other stuff post that I wanted you to tell me if I should do some more reviews: I didn't get any answers so I am just going to go ahead and do one! Just to say no-one is paying me to say anything or anything like that so this is just my honest opinion.

So the yarn I am reviewing is the Rico Creative Cotton Aran yarn and I am using it for the blanket that I am making. It is really soft and it works up beautifully. The only problem with it is it splits really easily which isn't ideal if you are trying to make a project speedily. Overall I would recumbent it but if you get frustrated with split yarn you might want to try something.

Libby

2nd Day of Craftmas: Wrapping Paper Wreath

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Here we have the second day of craftmas pattern! Ready to see?

Wrapping Paper Wreath

This pattern is by Kate Riley and the link takes you to the pattern on her blog Centsational Girl. The photo is also from the post that is linked. It is stunning and it is a different craft from what I would usually share on here which is really cool!

Libby

1st Day of Craftmas: Snowflake Earrings

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Sorry I am late posting this: yesterday was Christmas day though, and I hope you all had a lovely, happy day. Here is the (late) first day of craftmas pattern:

Snowflake Earrings

This pattern is by Janet and the link takes you straight to the pattern on her blog, Yellow, Pink and Sparkly, to make the snowflake earrings. The photo was from the linked post on her blog too. The pattern is crochet as well and it is super cute!

Libby

Organisation, updates and CHRISTMAS!!!!!

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Today I really want to organise my blog to make it clear when I will post and the sort of things I will be posting about so if you don't like something you can skip it! With my "10 of the most amazing" series, one will be posted once every 3 weeks on Fridays. For general updates (things like this!), those will be posted on Tuesdays, and I aim to to them 3 times a month so you know what I'm up to! Of course there will be random posts at random times and I'm hoping to do more DIY's soon!

Onto the updates section: on my crochet blanket I have finished all eight squares in the Rose shade and I am onto this gorgeous purple called Cardinal. If I haven't mentioned previously, the yarn I am using is Rico Creative Cotton (Aran) and here is the link to buy it: http://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/creative-cotton-aran-black-90-50g. I have also done a really exciting craft project that I will be sharing with you very soon in form of a DIY!

Now, I adore Christmas. I think it is the best time of the year and I just always feel so happy when it comes around!  I would really like to do a Christmassy series but I am a bit to late do do one this advent. Instead I will be doing a "12 days of craftmas" series starting on Christmas day (Thursday 25th December this year!) and ending on 5th January (a Monday this year!). In this series I will be posting a cute Christmas pattern to prepare for next year or maybe you were late on your Christmas presents!

Libby

10 of the most amazing winter jumpers!

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 It's getting to that time of the year when it's acceptable to buy big Christmassy wooly jumpers and I LOVE IT! I'm just so excited for Christmas! Just to say I don't own these, these aren't my own photos, they are from the company that sell them (I will attach a link in each jumper description) and I'm not being paid by anyone or anything like that so these are just ten cute ones that I have found!

                                                     
10. Is it just me or is he the most innocent bear you have ever seen?!
 By it at http://www.johnlewis.com/louche-bear-knit-jumper-black/p1685229                                                 
 On the subject of John Lewis, what do you think of their new Christmas advert starring Monty the     Penguin? Comment down below!

9. You can't see it that well but I'm head-over-heels for this adorable polar bear jumper! You can get it at: http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/knitwear/navy-christmas-party-polar-bear-jumper-_320835549.

8. How can I not have a penguin jumper in this? It looks so fluffy and warm: perfect for those chilly winter days! Buy it at http://www.matalan.co.uk/discover/christmas-jumpers/s2576918/christmas-penguin-jumper.

7. The penguins are in love so I'M IN LOVE!!!!! Again, lovely and fluffy, this jumper is so adorable! Get it at http://www.marksandspencer.com/sequin-embellished-penguin-fluffy-jumper/p/p22336546.

6. Here to give you some gingerbread Christmas cheer is (Que the drumroll please..) this jumper! Get it at http://www.next.co.uk/g402082s1#826605g40.

5. Oh, how cute is this deer? The classic Christmas animal! Get the jumper at http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/ wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_034020362306_-1

4. This jumper is soooooooo adorable! SOOO CUTE!!! Only drawback... for 1-7 year olds! Get it here: http://www.marksandspencer.com/eyelash-penguin-jumper-1-7-years-/p/p22336847.


Onto the top three! This is where it got so hard... they are all my favourite!

3. Reindeer robin- why didn't I think of that? this jumper is just so adorable and I love the bobbly snowflakes! Get it at http://direct.asda.com/george/women/jumpers-cardigans/bobble-robin-christmas-jumper/G004763573,default,pd.html.

 2. I think this jumper is just adorable!  It would be perfect with some skinny jeans and a polo-neck top for a perfect winter look! Find it at http://www.clothingattesco.com/knitwear/f+f-reindeer-jumper/invt/bm423388.

Number 1: This adorable santa jumper! I think this is absolutely amazing and is just so cute!!!! The shape of it looks lovely and it looks so pretty! Get it at http://direct.asda.com/george/women/jumpers-cardigans/christmas-santa-sweatshirt/G004768656,default,pd.html.

Hope you enjoyed this post and you are looking forward to more in this style,
Libby

New Look and Art & Craft!

Hello!
I'm sincerely sorry I haven't posted in a while but I have been doing a little bit of blog research! I decided to freshen things up and give the blog a new look and, in my opinion, it makes it look way more crafty: what do you think?

I have been doing quite a lot of crafty suff lately including making my own notebook and zentangle! I've done this in my school's art club and it has been so much fun! Here it is:

I made the notebook totally by myself! I had an old Amazon box and cut it up to the size I wanted, and started decorating! Once that was done, the decoupage on the inside to, I got my compass and punctured holes where I wanted them with three different sections of paper to make it easier to sew in.

Title Page with doodles!

A start on zentangle!

Then the art teacher showed us how to start with zentangle and showed us some of her designs for inspiration and we made a start! I'll keep on updating you on how it goes and when I start a proper zentangle design!
Libby
P.S. Look out for an AWESOME Christmas themed post coming on Friday!