Two Angels - angels & petals AND crafty angel

Christmas Lights

Anyone who ventured out in the -5C of last night to see the Christmas lights be switched on and the shops open until late - frankly deserves a medal! It was soooo cold. The Hatherleigh Silver band could only play their first carol before their instruments froze & no doubt so did they.

However, the town tree looked lovely, the craft fair was full of excellent goodies and the shops did their best to entice folk in.

 Christina had her cosy rugs, home spun yarns and tempting treats.

 Nikki's stained glass is always popular.

 Lorraine, with a stall packed full of Christmas decorations.

 Sue brought along her very tasty chutneys & jams.

 Vivienne brought balms, lotions and potions to help skin fight this chilly weather.

 Tracy's vintage button jewellery make great one-off gifts

 Sue & Trish had knits to keep you warm and gorgeous felted bags to be seen with.

 Then we had wreaths to adorn your front door.

 And Debbie's ever popular baskets and hand woven decorations.

 The tree in all it's bright lights glory (and freezing fog!).

 And lastly, Angels & Petals which provided a welcome, warm haven for many. If you missed it all, pop back soon and I'll show you what treasures are in the shop!

Baaaaaa humbug

 
Brrrrrrr said Rosie this morning, as she picked her way through the frozen puddles and into the mist.

What would we find lurking over the hill??????

 
Remains of a sheep???

No! we didn't find a thing. This is the early stages of yesterdays sheep creating workshop.

 
We held another 'free range' felting workshop on Saturday. Most chose to make a sheep brooch or hanging, inspired by a beautiful brooch Sue had bought. Here are some of our sheep ....

 
The Beast of Bodmin???

 
A lovely woolly scottish blackface, perhaps?

 
And a very pretty lady, with very fancy feet.

 Another smart little chap.

 They seem to be following one another a bit like er, sheep!

 
And my own effort - the Greyfaced Dartmoor. Not a ghost Chrissie!!!

 
And just so you know we haven't gone completely Baaa humbug, we made some reindeer too.

 

It started with a kiss.............

 
I'm delighted to say that this year I have managed to source some lovely fresh mistletoe from the Wholesaler. I've wrapped little raffia bows around it, so it's all ready to hang and you can sit back and wait for a tall dark handsome stranger to come to your door.

 
I doubt I'll order more, so grab your bit now! It will remain fresh for weeks if you mist it with a little sugar/water solution or leave in a cool dry place.