Local Craft Groups

Since Cherry's lovely comment on my blog a while back I've been seriously thinking of getting out a bit more. I haven't got that far - due to being so ill - but having looked at all the wonderful craft blogs around I realise that I might like to join a local craft group. I used to enjoy spending time crafting, before uni and other stuff took over my life and it would be nice to both get back into that and meet new friends in my area.

The only problem is I don't know where to look. I've tried googling to no avail and won't get a chance to get into town to the local library for at least a week if not longer (as I'm going home for Christmas next Saturday).

There must be some around - Cambridge can't be without crafters... but as there seems to be a distinct lack of crafting shops around here the only place I can think to look is the local library. I wish I knew Cambridge a little bit better...

Christmas is coming too fast

I am one of the biggest Christmas freaks I know! Seriously, I was telling my dad the other day how my Aunty isn't very ebig on Christmas and his reply was "Well that's cos she's never spent one with you!" lol

I love making and writing Christmas cards, picking out and making gifts for loved ones and wrapping them thinking of how wonderful it will be to see their surprise when they see what Santa's brought them this year. In fcat wrapping gifts must be my most favourite thing of all time - I like it even more than opening my own presents hehe - in fact people usually moan at me cos I take so long opening my gifts cos I just find wrapping paper and ribbon so beautiful and exciting for some reason! Usually my parents and sister give me some of their gifts for people so I can wrap them up - I just love it!!!

However this year, what with the move and the new job and being so ill (yes I'm still ill and it's getting worse *sigh*) I haven't even finished making or writing my cards let alone sent them out yet. And as for pressies - well I'm trying not to think of that right now - gonna have to get a move on!!

I'm sooo far behind normal and yes I know Christmas is more than gifts - but it's the giving that I love and I am running out of time so am finding myself stressing slightly over my timeframe rather than enjoying the advent season. Normally I have most of this sorted come December the 1st - leaving me time to sing carols, decorate the tree and just enjoy myself...

I think Saturday is going to be a very busy day!!