Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

I was gutted when I read that Arlana was unable to carry on with the challenge blog Sweet Sketch Wednesday.  A big cheer though, as Sally Dube has taken over the reins, hence the name Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2.  I've used Fairy Dust Tilda.  The papers are Forever Friends Kraft Notes.  I've paper pieced her onesie with matching papers, and added Glamour Dust to the wishes.  The sentiment is computer generated.

Sketch Saturday Week #292

Love this weeks sketch at Sketch Saturday.  I wanted the numbers to stand out and I think the style of this card has achieved this. I covered the numbers in LOTV paper pad Always & Forever. The pink card is from my stash, and the flower is a Spellbinders Die-D-Lites Blooms 3. The sentiment is also LOTV.

A Knitting Diary

I've decided to try and keep a knitting diary this year.  I really enjoy knitting but there are times when my neck just won't let me.  The amount of UFO's (unfinished objects) I've got on the go is quite frightening.  Fingers crossed that a few of them will get completed this year.  I love knitting childrens clothes as they don't take long to knit. My friends little boy has had quite a few knitted cardies off me and every time I've forgotton to take a photo. I actually remembered to take a photo this time before I handed over this little jacket.  I bought the pattern and wool (Sirdar Snuggly Snowdrops Chunky) from Black Sheep Wools.  A brilliant wool shop in Warrington.  So here's my first of the year. Next time I'll try and tidy my desk before I take a photo lol!

A cycle ride with a difference

Every December, John meets up with a cycle club he is a member of, and they all dress up as Father Christmas and cycle round Delamere Forest in Cheshire.  I don't know what came over me, but I suggested to John how would he feel if I joined him, but ofcourse, on our tandem.  He was really pleased that I had suggested it, so costumes had to be bought.  Because John takes the lead on the tandem (also known as the Captain), he purchased a Rudolph Costume.  The only down side was that we had to get up at 7 on Sunday morning.  It was a good day, but it was tough work trying to cycle through mud as the tandem is quite heavy, and by the end I was absolutely knackered. 

Christmas Baking

I haven't posted anything on my blog it feels like for ages.  Mr Mojo has most definitely gone on his holidays again, so I've found it a struggle making some christmas cards.  I love buying the Sainsbury's Magazine as the recipes always look scrummy.  In the December issue a recipe caught my eye, Brownie Mince Pies.  I decided to make them to take to work.  I'm really pleased how they came out as it was the first time I have made pastry in my Kitchen Aid.  They are quite unusual, as you can't tell that they are mince pies until you bite in to them.  They went down really well at work.

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 236

I really like the sketch for this weeks Sweet Sketch Wednesday.  At long last I've made hubby's christmas card.  Every year I say that I am going to make my christmas cards early, and every year its always last minute. The stamp I've used is a LOTV called Under the Mistletoe. The papers are also LOTV called Woodland Wishes, and also the sentiment.  The hearts are a die by Whiff of Joy, but looking at the photo I don't think one of the hearts has stuck down properly.  The ribbon is from my stash.  Thanks ladies at Sweet Sketch Wednesday for providing me with inspiration when I need it through the year, hope you all have a lovely christmas x

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #231

I love the sketch on this weeks Sweet Sketch Wednesday.  Its my favourite aunties birthday soon and thanks to this sketch, it gave me the inspiration I needed to make her card.  The papers are Lili of the Valley NitWit Collections Always & Forever.  The image is also Lili of the Valley called Hello Cupcake. I think she is lovely.  The sentiment is Stampin Up.  These dark afternoons don't help trying to take a decent photo of your cards :( - Update - I took another photo this morning before posting the card, and I'm happier now with the colouring :)