Anything Christmas BUT A Card

Good morning all!

(I apologise if you've seen this post before, I scheduled it a 

week too early, much to my embarrassment! lol)

Christmas is fast approaching & I've been busy getting things ready for craft fairs

& helping out with bits & pieces for parties etc.

I was invited to be GDT for Crafting For All Seasons, this month,

where they are having a month long challenge this time!

The theme is Anything Christmas BUT A Card.

I of course jumped at the chance to play along with my past DT friends!

So, I thought I'd share with you some of the bits & pieces

I've been making!

First up, this cute little man !

He's a Sock Snowman.
Filled with rice & made from a single sock, with

some buttons, ribbon & a little candy cane to embellish!

There are lots of tutorials on the internet for these, so you shouldn't be stuck for ideas!
He's been very popular, in fact, I spent last night making a whole little family of these!

Next up, Snowman Poop! lol

Again, there are lots of tutorials on the internet for this & the image I've used 

 is a little freebie from Whimsie Doodles here

Next, up, Grinch Pills!

A similar idea but just a little bit different.

I found the image here

For both of these projects, I made a little cutting file on my SIL Cameo.

I'm still getting to know it & haven't played as much as I'd like to but 

I'm determined to use it a whole lot more!

Finally, a little Santa Sleigh

A great little alternative to a selection box with lots of chocolate treats!

Again, there are lots of tutorials on the internet.

You can find one on my blog here.
I've been making these for a few years now  & they have proved to be very popular!

I've learned that it's best to wrap the little chocolate bars as when the littlies get 

hold of these & pull them apart, the contents go everywhere otherwise.

It also helps to keep them busy for a little longer, unwrapping things!
They also make great table decorations for place settings! 

There are 3 fantastic sponsors for this challenge, 

Bugaboo

Lacy Sunshine 

&

Stitchy Bear's Digi Outlet

I hope you can play! I'm looking forward to visiting your blogs!

I've been so busy lately I've not had much time to hop!

Don't forget to enter my giveaway here, even if you don't sew yourself,
it's a lovely e-book to look at & it would be a perfect present for anyone who sews,
You have until Saturday to add your name to the link up!