Good morning, everyone. Welcome to Blogmas day 1.
And this is the jigsaw for this Blogmas. It looks a bit harder than last year's but that's OK, it's only one bit at a time. I have Mum's jigsaw board ready on the table.
A cute little tin with a couple of tea lights (the tins will be very useful afterwards), an English breakfast tea bag (going to have it after I've finished this), some cute little gingerbread man earrings (I will wear them today), a bath bomb (I'll let you know, and today's crochet is a robin!
The first Advent of Change door supports Toybox. It says:
Today you have given a hungry child living on the streets of El Salvador a warm drink and a nourishing meal.
Today you have given a hungry child living on the streets of El Salvador a warm drink and a nourishing meal.
Here's the link: https://toybox.org.uk/our-work
Yesterday was very pleasant. Sunny and it felt fairly mild here. I got on with the maple leaf blanket but now it is away and out of sight. I'll get on with it in January.
Today, apart from all the advent stuff, it is Circuits at Shimmy Studio and I'll be taking a loaf over. Once home, I will do the usual Monday housework and then I can chill with my Advent crafting.
I'll post the photos of the creative parts of my Advent calendar a day behind - i.e. today crochet, cross stitch and puzzle will be posted tomorrow. That way I can show you them finished.
Happy first of December, everyone. Welcome to Advent! Do you have an Advent calendar - if so, what is it? xx
Today's Advent calendar music link is the wonderful version of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel from King and Country. I just love it and we have to have it on the first day, don't we?
A more traditional version from Kings College Choir (which will feature quite a lot in here over the next three weeks or so)
Wow that is quite a haul, you are going to be very busy. I love to see what everyone else has got for their Advent; it is like seeing what someone else has brought on a picnic (always more tempting!). I especially like the jigsaw one, I know you will have great fun doing it.
ReplyDeleteLove the Carol, one of my favourites. X
It is going to take some of my December time, that's for sure, but that's OK - it should be fun. xx
DeleteOh my goodness-what a lot of lovely Advent activities you have planned for 2025. I’ll enjoy living vicariously through your posts each day. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI know - bonkers! But fun. :-) xx
DeleteI'm keeping it simple this year, just the Jacquie Lawson online Advent calendar and nothing else. I really don't want lots of unnecessary things to have to be given away, or thrown away in the New Year or added to things that I don't really want. I have been busy selling on Facebook Marketplace for the last couple of weeks, so bringing things in no matter how small would be weird.
ReplyDeleteI love that your multiples make you happy though so there's no negativity from me. You should have a lovely time each morning opening your little bits and pieces ... as will we in seeing them. So thank you for sharing. Happy Blogmas, I'm doing it too. xx
I think it is going to be a lovely calendar this year. Just a bit different with things appearing and I'm so glad they have kept 'find the gnome'.
DeleteI'll be enjoying your Blogmas too. :-) xx
It's going to be great seeing your advent crafts and the puzzle taking shape .
ReplyDeleteI was treated to the Neals Yard Advent Calendar ( in lieu of any presents on the day)
A lovely frankincense facial oil in today's.
The music you selected, so lovely x
Alison in Devon x
I've enjoyed today's bits and bobs very much.
DeleteWhat a lovely Advent calendar you have - I've just looked it up and wow - amazing! xx
Loved the King and Country version of O Come, thank you. Looking forward to seeing your Advent crafting.
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I love that too - it's very powerful, I think. xx
DeleteLots of lovely surprises in your Advent calendars. The version by King and Country is very compelling.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
It's good, isn't it? A bit different too. xx
DeleteIt looks like you'll be enjoying a very busy advent :)
ReplyDeleteThe Christmas music is beautiful. Thank you, Joy. Xx
You're welcome, Jules. Thanks for enjoying it with me. xx
DeleteI really love the King and Country version of O come, O come Emannuel. A great start to your Advent songs and carols. Thank you, Joy.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy all the bits and pieces from your Advent calendars. I look forward to seeing all the things as you open the doors.
It's a good one, isn't it. I love the rocky, Celtic vibe.
DeleteHoping you have a good Advent too. xx