Advent Calendar

I have for a few years fancied making an advent calendar for my son, that he can use year after year. I have been gathering ideas for a theme. I was thinking of making a house with a load of windows and doors, then I thought it might look abit girly. My next idea was a tree. Just look at this wooden one above from Laura Ashley or this one below, a house made of fabric. They are both gorgeous, both are from Laura Ashley.

This one looks fun with the reindeer you place into each numbered pocket.

I fancy doing one like this Christmas tree, and making a design on each pocket. Mind you could take a while, not sure if it will be made in time for this year. We can only try....

Or if you have plenty of time, look at this lovely cross stitched design. It would probably take me years.

Or this one would make a nice simple design, especially if you cut out fabric in christmas images and sewed them onto each pocket. At the moment gathering my thoughts and will let you know what I decide to do. Please let me know if anyone else has made one?

Just a reminder, please have a go at the giveaway on the last post. I have decided to extent it for another week, so others can have a chance. The final date will now be Sun 29th Nov at 12 midnight GMT.

I have decided to include comments on this post as well as the last.

Lazy Days in the Country - Thank You Giveaway!!!!

Well, I have had a little break this week and things are now getting back to normal. I am still off work for another fortnight and hope to get back behind the steering wheel very soon.

I’ve just read my last few posts, sorry it sounds awful now. But at the time it was and now hope to get back to the nicer things in life, like putting more energy into creating lovely things. I am resting, but who can resist reading and commenting these lovely blogs.

Sue from Lazy Days in the Country would like to say a thank you to everyone who has dropped by. Also over the last few weeks every blog I've read has been so enjoyable giving me pleasure, with inspiration to get back into my sewing room again. Thanks again bloggers. Also I would love to say a huge thank you to my family, friends and neighbours they have been so wonderful. Some bringing home cooked food and driving me around to various appointments at hospitals, doctors etc. Also to my neighbour who has taken my son back and fore to school. It has simply made my life easier and I am so grateful for their generosity. (Beginning to sound like a speech).

Now the formalities are out of the way, now to the fun bit.

First Choice:-

Second Choice

So as a little thankyou I am offering everyone a chance of winning either one of these beautiful zipped bags. Both are made from Laura Ashley Red Check, both are lined, one with a CK design and the other with a very pretty floral design. Both are appliquéd with hearts.

This is my very first giveaway and I have been meaning to do it for a while, it is about time, so here goes. All you have to do is leave a comment stating which one you refer, yes, my friends it is that simple.

Go on don’t be shy, give it a try you may be lucky.

Good Luck everyone and have a nice weekend.

Edit

I have decided to extent it for another week, so others can have a chance. The final date will now be Sun 29th Nov at 12 midnight GMT.