Mixed Craft Saturday

Good Morning Ladies,

Hello from a chilly Wiltshire, oh boy did we get some snow yesterday, I didn't actually stop snowing until about 4pm.  So we had a lovely snow day, the girls have today off too as the Wildlife Park doesn't open when there is snow on the ground, I think its because of Health & Safety issues.  The good thing is that we can all stay home in the warm.

Now we had a fair amount of snow, well over 8inches but it was nothing compared to the stunning scenery that Maria was lucky enough to experience.

These are some of Maria's holiday photos, the scenery is breath taking Maria, I can see why you want to go back. 

I will add a brief description that Maria sent to me with these photos...….

Pictures from the top of the world......

Well not completely but 2000 meter up anyway hihihi
Plenty of snow and -11, it was fab and we spent many happy hours one day
at the restaurant up there sitting outside drinking Gluhwien/ Beer for some
and having Tyrolergrosel and Kasermarren for lunch , nothing could be better !

Tyrolergrosel 

Similar to the English version of a breakfast hash, or bubble and squeak, the Tiroler Gröstl is made with onions, bacon and sliced pieces of meat, all sautéed in a pan.

Kasermarren

Kaiserschmarrn or Kaiserschmarren is a shredded pancake that takes its name from the Austrian emperor Franz Joseph I, who was very fond of this kind of fluffy shredded pancake.

Thank you so much Maria for sharing your amazing holiday photos with us, the food sounds yummy, I actually have the urge to go!!   

I took the liberty of downloading some photos of the two dishes that you mentioned and my goodness they both look so yummy and just what you need to fuel you for a day in the snow.

Thanks again Maria xxx

Lynda

Lynda made this stunning book/journal out of a Weetabix Box and some envelopes, which absolutely blows my mind, you would never know that is what you have used, have you been watching Blue Peter??? 

I love the papers you have used to cover your book and the colours on the inside, it looks very rich and opulent.  I can't wait to see what you do with the rest of the papers Lynda.

Thank you so much for sharing it with us. xxx

Danielle 

Danielle has had a busy week, making Bag Toppers with a tutorial for a our FB Group Swap.  On Thursday a lady called Lesley featured a little box with a draw for sewing things, sadly the lady doesn't do Tutorials and somebody asked for one, so I challenged Danielle and within 20 mins she had made this box, it has a reinforced draw for stability and is plenty big enough for a basic sewing kit, as you can see.  Now if any of you want to have a go at making one of these or even a stack of them I will leave a link to the YouTube tutorial that Danielle made for it...…

Draw Style Gift Box        ← just click this link and it will take you straight there! 

Thank you so much Danielle for accepting my challenge and allowing me to share your Tutorial. xxx

Karen 

Karen had a bit of a 'moment' last Saturday and made a card for a Colleague but wrote his name as 'James'  instead of 'Jamie'.

As you can see Karen soon recreated the card with the correct name, yet again Karen you have created an amazing personalised card for someone that will feel extra special when they open it and see how much trouble you have gone to make their card special.

Thank you so much for allowing to share it with everyone. xxx

 Margaret

 Margaret made this absolutely stunning Butterfly card for a friend that has broken her Ankle, Margaret knew she would like the butterflies as she loves her garden, so that makes this card absolutely perfect.  Such beautiful papers Margaret, of course it helps that you have matted it onto my favourite colour too.
I am sure this card will brighten your friends day when she sees it and her bedside locker at the hospital, as you can't tale actual flowers into a lot of hospitals these days
Thank you for sharing my lovely xxx

 Michele

Last but not least is Michele's shopping for this week,  a couple of beautiful dies form 'The Works', you just can't go wrong with those prices for such great dies can you. I love both of these designs Michele.

Thank you so much for sharing xxx

Well we have had another amazing line up of crafts and activities, thank you all so very much for taking part xxx

Val, sending you healing hugs, we lost our dog after 14 years and it took us months to get past the initial loss, it does get easier in time my lovely.  Fingers crossed that this new Doctor will get you some advice that might help you my lovely. xxxx

Brenda, such comforting news so far from Anne's hospital, I know you won't stop worrying until she is back on her feet though.  sending love and hugs. xxxx

Love and hugs for everyone else too,

Sandra

xxxxxx