Good morning all and a very Happy New Year to you!
So that was Christmas then - didn't it just fly by.
We had a quiet time - unlike Wipso, who didn't know where she would be from one day to the next - bless her. Of course Santa came and left me lots of lovely parcels. He seems to know me well and always leaves really useful crafty items!
On my desk are the fab boxes he left - just perfect to fill with beads and buttons, so I have done just that.
He also left a beautiful crafty book with some great ideas for things to make.
Thanks to all who organised Santa so brilliantly - you know who you are!!!
The bright pink knitting will be a little hoodie for twinnie L - its so warm and cosy - I think she will love it.
Here's hoping you all have a wonderful, crafty and creative 2012 - looking forward to seeing what you all get up to.
Now over to Julia's Stamping Ground to join in the blog hop.
Thanks for calling. x Jo
What a clever guy this Santa is eh? :-) Here's to a new year with plenty of creative crafty times together Jo [and rather less hospital emergencies eh?].
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Loving all your crafty bits santa sent.He was rather crafty with me also think he got me mixed up with someone else he thinks i was good left this lovely tim Holtz case full of craty goodies from relatives.Must had same santa..lol
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hugs judex10
Lovely goodies on your desk and the book looks like it will be full of lots of craft ideas. Santa seems to know exactly what we need.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous goodies. Hope all goes well for the family in 2012! Happy WOYWW and New Year.
ReplyDeleteLove the crafty bits!! lucky you, though I will admit, I cant knit for toffee, but have been thinking about one of those Loom thingies, to see it I can then, lol
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Lou WOYWW
Just love the santa crafty guy, beautiful gifts enjoy!, Hugs May x x x x
ReplyDeleteLucky you - what fab prezzies :) I was looking at that book on Amazon the other day!! What do you think of it?? Sometimes the ideas in these craft books are great, others you know you'll never make in a month of Sundays!
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Hugs, LLJ #34 xx
Wonderful goodies from Santa - and I just love the wool for Lexi's hoodie. Happy 2012 Jo! Di xx
ReplyDeleteHi Jo, yes, Santa knows your like very well - lovely goodies on your desk. Those storage boxes are fab. All the best for 2012. Elizabeth x #60
ReplyDeleteLucky you. You have got Santa well-trained. Enjoy using all your new things. Kate x
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! He's not bad with pressies is he, Santa??! love those handy boxes and the colour you have chosen for the hoody is gorgeous! x April#82
ReplyDeleteHow fab that Santa knew exactly what you needed Jo, that storage box is perfect for all your buttons and beads.
ReplyDeleteLove the shade of Pink you’ve used for little Lexi’s hoody, she’s going to be so snug all wrapped up in that one.
Happy Crafting!
And a Happy New Year.
Sue
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Isn't Santa clever to know exactly what would please you? And that knitting is lovely and bright too. xx Maggie #73
ReplyDeleteLucky girl getting all those lovely boxes. What is it about storage that makes us smile? When I was I wanted to work in either a post office or a stationers - my idea of heaven.
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Just love that big guy in the red suit, he always seems to know what I want too! Have a lovely, crafty 2012.
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Brenda 76
I spy lots of lovely crafting stuff.
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Carol
Lovely gifts from Santa - enjoy (Hazel, WOYWW 108) x
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ReplyDeletethanks for stopping by my blog. Happy New Year to you too sweety.
Glad you had a good christmas & santa was kind. He was very 'kindle' to me ha ha!!!
hugs xx
Happy New Year :) I like the look of your new book. Do give us a run down on how you find it...... I inherited an old Riccar sewing machine it has much better foot control than my bargin Argos buy and it will allow me to try free sewing :)
ReplyDeleteWell, you have been a very good girl haven't you? Lucky you. Happy new year to you too, see you soon. xxx
ReplyDeleteA great first crafty peep of the year. Happy new year!
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Enfys
love the look of your storage boxes ...and the colour of the hoodie is so vibrant ...I love it ...thanks for all your good wishes too ...glad you had a good festive season xx
ReplyDeleteREally fab boxes - lovely gifts. Have a good 2012. Hugs, Neet x
ReplyDeleteLots of lovely goodies on your desk :) I am so glad you had a good Christmas and I wish you all the best for 2012.
ReplyDeleteI also hope you had a great WOYWW, Karen xx (#108)
He is very clever I had two lovely crafty books of things to make. Thanks for sharing. happy New Year Anne x
ReplyDeleteHi Jo,
ReplyDeleteI couldnt agree more - there is nothing better than to receive crafty gifts, they're just the best kind I reckon!
Love your gorgeous hoodie for baby L, what a lovely soft rich pink it is!
Have a super weekend,
Keryn x
I love the fact that Santa knows us crafters so well! Those boxes look extremely useful and I look forward to seeing what you are inspired to make from that lovely looking book! thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThose boxes are fab! Clever Santa!
ReplyDeleteAnd the colour of your knitting is beautiful! She will look adorable in it!
Happy 2012!
xoxo Karen
Love that little hoodie pattern Jo, it's really sweet. I must say, Santa is bang on trend with that book, and how marvellous those organisers. Obviously, you were on the 'good' list!
ReplyDeleteSanta sent me a big pile of books, some crafty, some zombie fiction and one even a crafty zombie book! Huzzah! He is a clever chappie isn't he? :D
ReplyDeleteThose boxes look fab! A really nice size!
Thanks for stopping by mine :)
Carmen x
#63
Great boxes the Big Guy in Red left you. They are awesome for organizing and because of those nice latches on them, if you knock one asunder, then everything will stay put. I'm learning these things! It has only take years, but eventually you can teach a clumbsy person new tricks.
ReplyDeleteOurs went by in a blue blur too...we both had bad colds...hung out on the couch, watched too much tv and blew and hacked and sniffled and tossed kleenex on the coffee table....( I've since disinfected it) what a week. Don't want to repeat that any time soon.
ReplyDeleteI hardly got a chance to admire my beautiful tree.... well, I did...but, you know what I mean. Not nearly enough time... so it is still up...til tomorrow.... I hate to take it down. So pretty and sparkly...
Hooray for Santa's leaving craft supplies! Enjoy them!
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Hi Jo!
ReplyDeleteDidn't manage to get round to you last week so I was determined to make it this week!
Fabby items on your desk - storage is also so useful, but also really personal, as everybody finds a different use for something or have a preference. Love the colour of the hoodie you're knitting, and that book looks really interesting.
Hope you've had a good week!