TheMcWoods

Apparently this past Sunday was Stir-up Sunday, the last Sunday before the start of the Advent season. It is also traditionally the day to make the Christmas pudding, with each family member having a stir while making a wish. I don't have a Christmas pudding to stir, but I do love Christmas pudding decorations.

I wish our niece and nephew were still small enough to wear this little hat and mitten set from John Lewis.



I also love this decoration and pillow from Laura Ashley.





These bin bags are slightly naff but will support Oxfam.


I also love this year's Christmas stamps. All of my North American-bound Christmas cards will be sporting the 96p stamp!



As the Laura Ashley decorations were too expensive, I decided to have a go at making me own, using the tutorial posted by Bugs and Fishes. As a non-sewer, making these bad boys is quite an achievement.