The Covid 19 pandemic continues and I like many others are hearty sick of it, but (why is there always a but?) I will like everyone else suck it up and continue to abide by the current rules as they appear. I do wonder how people find out about the changes who are not watching or listening to the news. The new change in Scotland is only 6 people from 2 households to get together at any one time. Not really any different for us to be fair, we have been slow coming out of shielding and are taking things slowly. Apart from our trip to see family we don't go far. We are homebirds anyway and enjoy each others company so no real hardship to stay at home a little more.
On a lighter note staying in the cottage has encouraged me to start a few more projects. I have been trying my hand at painting and sketching. I am enjoying the process but as yet I am not ready to share but I am sure I will in time. I have been exploring different ways of recording prayers to have a much more visual approach. Thus far it seems to be working and I have started a prayer journal and pray and relax painting in it. I am hopeful that it will evolve and become a daily process.
Christmas is also a prime focus. It is so nice to be able to make a few stocking fillers for the children and have made some wonderful crayon rolls for them.
I have filled each roll with age appropriate goodies and used fabrics that suit each child.
I have also made a notice board to match the storage bags made previously. I picked up this cord fabric several years ago from a car boot sale and this is finally the end of the fabric. It has been used for so many projects and was indeed a great bargain.
I first stapled some padding to a pre-cut board and then added the cord owl fabric and jute twine.
To tidy up the bag I added some hessian and then stapled on some twine for hanging.
I used the hot gun to glue some pre-cut owls to some pegs, making a wonderful matching set. Storage bags, notice board and crayon roll.
In the same vain, thinking of Christmas stockings I have made a headband for our youngest Grandaughter, she is a big fan of a bow.
I have lots of ideas and will do a little each day to build up some little gifts but a good start has been made. I enjoy the process the planning and the making. The bonus is that it is giving me something to do to fill my days in these very strange times that we are living in. Have you made a start on Christmas? I must admit I do wonder what Christmas will look like this year if we are unable to get together with family.
As always I do thank you for your visit here to this blog and for your uplifting comments which are always appreciated. Take care and stay safe in these very strange times that we are living in.
