Christmas decision time

Right! Christmas isn't far away. No whinging or whining. I have a few suggestions...



If you hate the mad noisy rush in December (I hate it), avoid it as much as possible by shopping all year for gifts. How?


Step 1 - Ok, have a list of who you want to buy for and their likes, hobbies, etc and as you shop during the year BE A HUNTER. If you see something that suits someone on the list buy it then and there. Tick them off the list.


Step 2 - Make full use of shopping catalogues to search for bargains and gifts. Map out your shopping like a mission (almost impossible, but NOT) so you don't have to backtrack.


Step 3 - Stop for food and drinks. You need them & it will make you less grumpy.


Tips...

1. Spreading out your shopping means it costs less in December and less credit use.


2. Make full use of internet searches, magazine subscriptions, Ebay & gift vouchers especially for cranky teens and grumpy old men.


3. If you are a scrapper or cardie you may want to make a special gift for someone, but can't find the time. Join a class or go to a crop to get the time. You deserve it.


4. The BEST idea I ever received was to start a Christmas savings account. It's fab. I can't access it until November so it covers things I have to get at the last month and any leftover money goes to the January sales to get Christmas cards and wrap for next year.


More ideas to come,
Jane

Sicko!

Hey all, I haven't forgotten you! I've been really sick, but hope to improve soon. Just a little hello via the laptop because I'm still in bed "feeling poorly".

Positive side to this? Had time to read quite a few books, pat the cat & saved heaps of petrol money because I haven't been anywhere. Always look on the bright side of life - as Monty Python say!

Have a nice weekend,
Jane

Scrappin' Good Time

Had a great time last night with some lovely creative women.




There were some fabulous pages made, some laughs and lots of creative juices flowing. I like it!



Thanks to you all.




One of the pages was titled Griffith Island. Turns out Michelle has an ancestor the Island (featured in my layout) was named for. Small world.


Amazing how much you can get done in a 2 hour class isn't it?


Have a lovely Saturday everyone,
Jane

Finally back!

Floriade was wonderful! Hope you enjoy these photos as much as I do.

Only thing was the cold, dark wet weather. Brrr! The light was so poor many of the photos were just not good enough (for me!).

I was exhausted when we got back and am still tired, but there's been so much happening. I started at Arnold's and that was great fun. Here's a photo of the great gals in my first class: You Make My Heart Happy. Their pages looked fab. That's Jan's page (the birthday gal).

I'm also working furiously on my cousin's wedding invitations. That's taking up HOURS. Note to self: check how many inviations you have to make before saying yes!

PLUS I've been making pages for classes, drawing sketches and making handouts and kits. Sorry to all my mates who must be feeling woefully neglected. ..kinda like this blog. :-))

Well, cheers everyone! See some of you at class at Arnold's tonight. What a hoot!

Just ONE more photo...

Jane

Floriade!

Greetings from Lindy & Jane in freezing cold wet Canberra.

Pretty awful weather last couple of days freezing our butts and other assorted body parts.

Flowers were still beautiful if a little damp! Tomorrow we are off to Tulip Top Farm & we are praying for better waether. Back to Floriade Tuesday to finish off seeing all the displays. It's bigger than ever!

Surprise thing we have seen - fire across the road - 3 fire crews, hazmat team, fire investigators and building evacuation! Never a dull moment with us...

No photos to show yet...
Jane