Julia will be pleased with me because I am keeping short and sweet! Julia is our wonderful hostess at What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday and if you want to join in then pop over and let Julia tell you how to do it.
I have not done any crafting for the last two days because I have been busy wrapping all the Christmas presents - how did I come to buy so much? This is a very small selection which I am packing up into various bags and boxes........
Have also tried my hand at knitting some fingerless mits, with one of the dozens of unused balls of yarn/wool that I have. Not sure I like this design but it took me ages so I am going to knit a mate for it.
I got happy mail this last week too, which cheered me up no end - from some wonderful WOYWWers, Eels, Sandee and also May, thank you ladies for your brilliant cards/tags, I will photograph them and put them on my blog soon.
Hope you are getting on well with your Christmas preparations, we always put our tree up late so that is next on the list as well as doing Tim's tags for December. I have an appointment this morning but I will try to visit as many of you as possible. Happy WOYWW, Hugs, Anne x
looks like you are super organised..i am going to start wrapping with little lucys help today!!! hope the appointment goes okay hugs trace x #9
ReplyDeleteWhoo Hoo...wish I was watching you wrap your goodies!I love parcels!!Glad you've received some nice mail.
ReplyDeleteJudy
I haven't even thought of wrapping presents yet , but i guess i better get on with mind like you've done.
ReplyDeleteYour friend will be delighted with the gloves well done . jill #30
Well Anne gotta say that black and white wrapping paper looks so classy and I think I spy a pillow box?
ReplyDeleteLove opening parcels.
Cheers for a great crafty week and happy woyww
Elaine #34
great minds think alike Anne...good luck with the pressie wrapping and yes fingers crossed the lights are working...hugs kath xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautifully wrapped pressies Anne and I like the look of the knitted mitten!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have fun putting up your tree, we still have ours to do too.
Hugs Sue
Gorgeous gift wrapping going on... I can't wrap mine yet - not bought them...! Happy WOYWW. Helen, 4
ReplyDeleteWell Anne you look like your a busy Elf these days!
ReplyDeletethe wrapping looks wonderful. Have fun decorating your tree!
hugs Lynn
Is there a pressie in there for me? I know not for me but it does not hurt to ask right? LOL They sure are beautifully wrapped. Have fun decorating the tree...
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Happy WOYWW
Hello Ann, the beautifully wrapped pressies make your desk look very festive this week. The mitt looks warm and cosy. Happy WOYWW, Elizabeth x #32
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful wrapping Ane. Love your mits. I have been knitting too. Thank goodness mum is nearby to help out x
ReplyDeleteFab desk and Happy WOYWW
Annie x
Happy WOYWW. Gorgeous wrapping. We put our tree up late too. In our family it was always put up on Xmas Eve, and I like to make the actual day feel more special, rather than get bored of the decorations by then. I expect I will get it all sorted on Saturday 22nd this year. Ali x #20
ReplyDeleteHaven't started wrapping yet and the tree is still in the loft but I'm well on the way to finishing my cards. At this rate I will be organised on Christmas Eve .
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Thanks for the lovely words about my blog.So glad you like it.I've had fun looking for ways to spark it up for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteJudyxx
Your presents are looking great... I'm in denial about the whole thing - one present ordered so far, and that's it! We're late tree putter-uppers too - not even bought it yet - aagh... Hope you have a lovely WOYWW! (No time to play today, sadly.)
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Lovely looking pressies there - so pretty. Our tree has to be up for my Birthday so it's all done - about the only thing that is so far, after my mishap with my Christmas cards! Happy WOYWW! Karen 66 x
ReplyDeleteSo impressed with your wrapping. Only half of mine have been delivered yet, but it'll happen. That glove is great - these are SO trendy right now and I am sure the recipient will be thrilled. Hugs, Jenny #70
ReplyDeleteWrapping pressies is on my to-do list- should be amusing doing that with just my left hand! May have to get my nose involved to hold stuff down while I apply tape,:)Our tree is not up yet either.Have a great week,hugs, Shaz #67
ReplyDeleteI haven't even started wrapping yet! I must get to it soon. I love that mitten. The sleeve on it is nice and long. Great way to use up the leftover yarn. Happy WOYWW! Tammy #80
ReplyDeleteThe card on my desk was made by Sandy at Lonely Cards not me, she gave me one when we met for coffee just thought I would clarify this bit
ReplyDeleteEliza 12
I haven't wrapped anything yet - always a bit last minute but that's how I like it!! Just a quick trip round the desks today - I should really be finishing off my Christmas picture gifts. Enjoy the fun x Jo
ReplyDeleteyour desk looks fabulous Anne - almost as fabulous as the wonderful Christmas card that just arrived on my mat - stunning to say the least - I must get hold of that stamp - I've been seeing so many gorgeous versions of it - none as good as yours though!!!! Happy Christmas to you - your card goes in the box today - now I've located your address!!! Der!!!!
ReplyDeleteScrummy pressies there and I love fingerless mitts wear them all the time. Thanks for visiting me today, it is all I can do to keep up with replies let alone visit anyone else. Not got much done either. DS home today but much better thanks. BJ#36
ReplyDeleteI was late getting my Christmas decorations up to, but everything was just so complicated this year, lol But they are done, and now I need to catch up on TH tag and a few challenges, whew...busy, busy, busy! Loved the one glove..you could always pretend to be Michael Jackson ;) lol waving the #92 from the hills of North Carolina :)
ReplyDeleteYour fingerless mitt is great!!! I can't knit unless it is on a loom so I am impressed!
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday,
Nadia (WOYWW #58)
Most impressed you have started your wrapping up, I haven't even got all my presents! The mit looks brilliant, very useful they are too. You have been busy Anne, well done! xx
ReplyDeleteI think your fingerless glove is perfect! It's nice to find projects that use up the bits of yarn. No waste!
ReplyDeleteI haven't been crafting much at all the last couple of weeks. Just been knitting on my baby blanket in the evenings. Really need to make some Christmas cards..... before I run out of time.
Happy WOYWW
Hugs,
Kay
(not participating this week)
Yep, wrapping presents is on my list today too! Happy WOYWW!~ Sue Kment
ReplyDeleteAnne those are beautifully wrapped gifts, try as I might I can't make out which one has my name on, lol!! Love the little mitt, you'll have to persevere, what use is one! It's like having just one sock! I was thinking of fingerless mitts as my hands get cold at work (I'm close to a window), but I type a lot so need the fingers to be available.
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Brenda 73
Hi Anne, not much blogging going on at this house at the moment since the appearance of Miss Kikki and Christmas preparations.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see you getting on with yours and thank you for the beautiful card and words.
Roll on 2013 when we get together again.
Lynn x x x
Just took delivery of a present I bought for someone but cannot remember who!! Also int he top of my wardrobe there are endless gifts bought but again I cannot remember whoa for. Perhaps I should get worried!
ReplyDeleteYou stay well and happy. Nice to have you back with us again.
Hugs, Neet 2 xx
Love your gorgeous wrapping Anne...they look too good to unwrap! Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteYour wrapping is as awesome as your crafting, Annie! And kudos for the cool job knitting! I didn't play at WOYWW today 'cause I'm so far behind and then what did I do? I stepped in to help with an emergency at the office. Where, or where did I put that "NO" button?!! Ah well, it will all be okay, somehow! Love ya, Darnell
ReplyDeleteI love your fingerless glove.. Lovely lots of wrapping going on.. I must start that task..you have been busy Anne, Thank you so much for my Beautiful, Fabulous, Stunning Christmas card.. I Love it!! So glad Mr Postie delivered mine to you!! Have a Wonderful Christmas Anne... Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteA change of pace is good for us all Anne. There has been no Christmas decorating here yet but Sunday just might be the day - I am going to use the KISS principal I think as Super Star and I are both a bit flat - intensly worried about our son right now so some of it feels superfluous.
ReplyDeleteLove your mittens!
Hugs to you
Julie
Oh your parcels look lovely with all there bows on.. I so leave wrapping to the last minute but this year I have managed to put a few wrapped under the tree already.. They are not as lovely wrapped as your ones though.. hmm might tie some ribbon on some and tizzy them up a bit yet..
ReplyDeleteI think your mitten looks lovely and warm..
I am still working on the exploding box..
Thanks for the lovely comment.
Merry Christmas
Your gifts look great! I have not even started wrapping presents yet. At least I have bought some.
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW!
Tertia #11
All the pressies look great
ReplyDeleteHappy {late} WOYWW and Festive season x
Hugz Minxy #23
Hello Anne! I finally made it here from WOYWW! I'm #111 this week, so I thought I would visit all those whose number ends in "1" - Pleased to meet you!
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautifully wrapped present, sitting on your desk. I like the ribbon - very pretty!
I haven't really started wrapping gifts yet... must get round to it sometime... (!)
Happy Christmas!
Lizzie #111
A beautiful array of gifts Anne, you are so much more organised than me :D! Love your fingerless mit, actually I like the rustic look of the design and it's a great way to use up the spare yarn.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got some happy mail, look forward to seeing your photo's later.
Chris xx