Monday, December 13, 2010

Houses and more

Good morning my dear blog friends .... how are we? 
I am off to Pilates shortly but just wanted to pop in with a few things ... I am still going with the Christmas cards and need to make some bookmarks ... I bought some of my friends books for Christmas and I think a handmade bookmark would be nice to put with them ... So that is my plan this afternoon ... (she says) ... 
I survived my class at the primary school last week ... very different from my Thursday group ...  much more rowdy and frantic ... but I think the children enjoyed making their notebooks and bookmarks ... after which I opened my stash of embellies and cards and let them just dive in and get creative ... I was tired before I arrived and I just about staggered out ... 
I know you've seen these before (probably) but this is what we made ...



I thought maybe going to a school it was not such a good idea to show them cut up book pages ... but no one seemed to notice ... they were more taken with the ladybird and the calendar insert ...


So all my classes (apart from Pilates) have finished till New Year ... I have done virtually all my gift shopping and mailed lots of stuff already ... this is a sort of production line of "house" cards ... 


I don't like to forget people who have been great throughout the year ... the postman ... who trudges through the ice and snow ... my hairdresser who always accommodates me 'cos I never remember to make appointments ... and on and on the list goes ...


plus some sweet neighbours ... we don't always see much of each other but we know we can call on one another when needs be ...
Now my exercise class beckons whilst my body screams Nooooo!! Gotta make the effort ...

Till soon 

~ Ros ~




11 comments:

Deb Hickman said...

I bet the kids loved the ladybird project,so cute. I love your house Christmas cards,they are gorgeous. What a great idea about making a bookmark to go with their book,can't wait to see what you come up with !!!!

Clare said...

Love your little house Christmas cards! so sweet! the ladybird is so cute too! you're a lot more organised than I am! haven't sent any cards yet!

Tatanky said...

Hola Ros ! Oh those house cards are so cute :D really nice. You made me laugh with the line about teaching kids to tear pages from a book ;). Thanks so much for your sweet comments on my blog. It's really nice to have someone who understands how one feels at a point in time. Muchas gracias. Big hug, Laura

~* steph :) *~ said...

beautiful beautiful beautiful cards, ros!!! you've been busy and i hope to get starting on mine, hehe. i always seem to get stressed and then can't produce after that...i definitely have intentions to send you something. sorry if it comes after the holidays. i love what you made with the children. the ladybug is adorable.
thanks for sharing and hope you have a great evening!!!
big *hugs*, steph :)

cnelson said...

Looooooove these creations!

Unknown said...

Ros love these cards ( I have one) Thanks again

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

That cute labybird is so cute, bet the kids were happy! Lovely house cards too, so warm and cozy, oh wow, you have a lot done for christmas, I think I am sending store-bought cards! : )

Sylvia said...

You seem to be able to get so much done, Ros. Love all your projects. I love ladybugs and your houses are really sweet!

Lynnda said...

woohoo Ros... all the cards are simply housey beautiful... love em all...

I bet the kids love the ladybird project So darn cute....

having said that...I've been lazy to exercise too...and my bottom is screaming-out-loud too..LOL...xoxo

Heather Rogers said...

These are so cute. I got my package in the mail the other day. I LOVE everything! Your card was adorable and I plan on having some tea tomorrow. :)
Hugs,
Heather

Stella said...

That notepad and bookmark are so cute. Those kids are privileged having you as a teacher......
And your cards; stunning! I love the house cards but my favorite is the card with the blue and natural shades...GORGEOUS!
Have a lovely day my friend...
XXX