Snowflake Jar

Autumn is fast approaching, Mother Natures little clues are all around.  Not least the wind, over the past week the wind has been building up and getting stronger and stronger.  Unfortunately it is bringing along with it outbursts of rain.  We are thankful that we had the forethought to prepare for the season early.  We still have a few jobs still left on the list but they are been worked upon.  One of the freezers is being defrosted as I type this and then once cleaned will be filled again when we go into town on Thursday.  It then becomes an ongoing project throughout the Autumn/Winter season as I pop in stews/casseroles for busy days.  The chimney still needs to be swept but it has been booked.  A start has been made on the seasonal decor, not a lot but enough to welcome the new season in.  I am looking forward to lighting some of the candles we have been gifted.

The trusty Christmas organiser is out and endless lists compiled,Gerard and I have enjoyed sitting by the roaring stove planning some of our projects.

We had a lovely time browsing some of the craft books adapting some of the ideas to suit our needs.  Snazzy jars was a fun to read inspiring all sorts of ideas for gifts for neighbours.

I spent a couple of hours yesterday playing around with an idea for a wonderful Winter warmer, a jar for hot chocolate mix.

One very quickly became two...

The mix will be added nearer the time and some chocolate spoons made too.  I enjoy this cosy time of year when our thoughts turn to craft projects for gifts.  We have the added bonus this year of working on the dolls house, exciting times.

As always I thank you for your comments and your advice regarding the pens/pencils for my bible.  Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.  Have your thoughts turned to the change in season or indeed Christmas yet?

See you soon.