Friday, 18 November 2022

FABULOUS FRIDAY

 Hi all

Well another week draws to a close and we are one more week nearer to the Festive period.  Notice I didn't use the "C" word, lol.

I wonder just how many people are actually going to cut back on Christmas this year?  I know I am.  Okay, so maybe not on the grandkids presents but definitely on what we buy in food wise.  

It never ceases to amaze me what some people put in their trollies in the supermarkets in the run up to Christmas.  I stood in the queue behind a woman one year and when the cashier said £247.39 I nearly fell over!!  Okay so maybe she was having friends over or had a large family but that seemed an awful lot of money to me.

There is only ever Graham and I for Christmas Day and in years gone by I suppose we have been guilty of buying things "because it is Christmas" but those days have passed now.  We shall have a small meal as we usually do on a weekend but it won't be falling off the plate edge that's for certain. Lol

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Anyhoo, let's get on shall we?

If you missed Claire's live on Tuesday, here is the link to the edited version on YT

If you missed my live yesterday, here is a link to the edited version on YT

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So it is Friday once again and that means we are all meeting round at Lisa's place for her usual Friday Night Live.

Don't forget you can watch on several platforms:

Lisa Horton Crafts on YT

Lisa Horton Crafts on Facebook

Crafting with Lisa Horton Group on Facebook

I know there is loads to tell you and a sneaky peek at what is coming up on next week's Create and Craft shows on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Don't panic - it is only a small show, honestly. 


So that's it for this week.

See you back here on Monday for another Meet the Team feature and all the details of what is coming up during the week.

Have a fabulous weekend everyone

TTFN

xx

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38 comments:

  1. Jane18 November 2022 at 10:19

    We will be working at Christmas as usual so we don't spend much on food. I keep checking c&c to see if stock loaded yet and price dropped if any... see you tonight 😃

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    1. Dawn Sirdefield18 November 2022 at 15:24

      Bless you Jane. I imagine there are advantages and disadvantages to working the Christmas period? Dx

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    2. Jane18 November 2022 at 16:34

      Yeah. You don't have to decide which parents to go to haha

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  2. Sue Fox18 November 2022 at 11:00

    I've cut back on the food we buy at Xmas too! Too much wasted in previous years! And more pennies left to buy Lisa's lovely wares 🥰

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    1. Dawn Sirdefield18 November 2022 at 15:23

      Now there's a comment I can agree with. Plus, Lisa's goodies last an awful lot longer don't they? Lol. Dx

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  3. Anonymous18 November 2022 at 11:04

    I think a lot of people will be substituting many food items for beans 🤣

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  4. Anonymous18 November 2022 at 11:15

    Just been to do the weekly shop - seriously blink and the price goes up at the moment. Cut back on 'fripperies' for Christmas for a few years now; seriously how many tubs of chocolates etc do you really need! Have caught up with the 'lives' on You Tube as had a busy week and couldn't join in whilst they happened. Great inspiration and tips as always thanks both Dawn and Claire. See you all at Lisa's tonight! Su Robso

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    1. Dawn Sirdefield18 November 2022 at 15:21

      Yes Su it is a bit scary isn't it? Haven't bought the tubs of chocolates for years now. Dx

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  5. Katherine 18 November 2022 at 11:36

    I think we will scale back again on food this year. The lives this week are excellent thank you very much x katherine Smth 🙂

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  6. Glenys18 November 2022 at 11:55

    I think the Christmas adverts suggest that everyone should have an overflowing dinner table. I am sure they wouldn't be able to eat that much food. Given the cost of inflation I am sure a lot of people will put a bit more thought into what they buy. Having said, like you Dawn, the grandchildren always do well. I love the blogs.

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    1. Dawn Sirdefield18 November 2022 at 15:20

      Yes I agree Glenys, those telly tables always look sooo full don't they? I'm not sure people would be able to afford to buy it let along eat it all. Lol Dx

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  7. Anonymous18 November 2022 at 12:41

    Far too much food wasted over Christmas and I find I buy less each year. Same goes for presents, only buy what people want or will use, otherwise it’s a waste of money

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  8. Anonymous18 November 2022 at 13:05

    Thanks Dawn. I love to see all the amazing projects not only from the DT, but from all the members of our lovely group. Vicki Lofts xx

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    1. Dawn Sirdefield18 November 2022 at 15:19

      I totally agree with you there Vicki. There are some awesome projects posted by our members and it would be lovely to see even more. Dx

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  9. Anonymous18 November 2022 at 13:28

    Lisa's 'live' is also streamed to the homepage of her website and you can find it there until the following week's 'live' - just saying :) .

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    1. Dawn Sirdefield18 November 2022 at 15:18

      Oh yes, I keep forgetting that. Thank you - I am assuming this is Deborah? Lol Dx

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  10. Caroline B18 November 2022 at 13:34

    I managed to see both lives on YouTube this week from Dawn and Claire very informative and learnt that a spray mist or 2 on Lisa's cardstock does not work the same as normal A4 Cardstock. Hope I can catch the live tonight and see you all there

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  11. Anonymous18 November 2022 at 13:36

    Yes I think some people do over do it around the festive season but you never know if they have huge families I suppose. I for one won’t be over doing the festive food same as many of us.
    Fabulous lives and very informative too from both Claire and Dawn. I really enjoy the lives when I am able to attend.
    I’m so looking forward to Lisas live tonight to get the beautiful reveal of what the Design team have been showing peeks of. 😜 see you all later
    Lots of love
    Connie

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    1. Dawn Sirdefield18 November 2022 at 15:17

      Yes, I agree with you Connie, it was just a bit of a shock to hear! Lol I don't think you will be disappointed with the new product. I will be using it in my live on Monday too so may be worth a watch. Dx

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    2. Anonymous18 November 2022 at 20:10

      I look forward to Mondays live Dawn 💜💜

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  12. Anonymous18 November 2022 at 13:36

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  13. Sue Stewart18 November 2022 at 13:45

    I have thoroughly enjoyed the Facebook lives this week. So thank you Dawn and Claire for that. We aren't sure what we are doing this Christmas Day yet. It might be just hubby and me. I look forward to the blog coming out Dawn, so thank you for that.

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    1. Dawn Sirdefield18 November 2022 at 15:14

      Thank you Sue. It is always lovely to see familiar faces on the lives so thank you for watching. Dx

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  14. Anonymous18 November 2022 at 14:03

    It is just Hubby and I for Christmas..kids and grands all live all over the place, so we are going to Disney's Vero Beach Resort for Christmas and let someone else do the cooking for us..also with shipping prices up, it will be giftcards for everyone this year. Loved the live demos this week...Looking forward to the live today. Kathy in Eagle Lake FL.

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    1. Dawn Sirdefield18 November 2022 at 15:14

      Finally Kathy, welcome to the blog! Lol. Giftcards are such a fab idea I think. Dx

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  15. Anonymous18 November 2022 at 14:33

    We used to be guilty of overbuying, not any more. We get just what we need and if it’s not there, tough.

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  16. Anonymous18 November 2022 at 15:23

    Really enjoyed the lives this week - was lucky enough to catch Dawn's Live 'live'. I love how everyone shares tips and what works for them in this group. Looking forward to Lisa's live tonight, excited to see what delights she has to tempt us with. I do agree about Christmas, I'm amazed at how much some people put in their baskets. We seem to have drifted away from the spirit of Christmas ro making it a very commercial venture not about caring and catching up with old friends and new....

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    1. Dawn Sirdefield18 November 2022 at 15:25

      I don't think you will be disappointed in the new delights Lisa is bringing. Just saying. Lol. Dx

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  17. Josephine Thomas18 November 2022 at 16:11

    Afternoon Dawn, love watching your videos. I certainly will be cutting back as I lost my darling partner in May we were together 26 years. So money is a bit tight now. Look forward to seeing Lisa tonight and next week xxx

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    1. Dawn Sirdefield18 November 2022 at 16:16

      Oh I am so sorry to hear that Josephine. I hope the Christmas season goes as well as it can do, with it being the first after your loss. I hope your crafting is helping lovely. Dx

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  18. Anonymous19 November 2022 at 21:12

    Thank you for the blog Dawn. I struggle to cut back for Christmas even though I know I really should, I just love spoiling my family. I'm sure I don't spend that much compared to many though. We don't buy big grand gifts, mostly useful items that we need. But what I enjoy a lot at Christmas is Christmas crafting, the handmade cards and gift tags, the wrapping while listening to Xmas music, decorating the house etc.

    Rebecca Jayne xx

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    1. Dawn Sirdefield20 November 2022 at 15:57

      I think we all struggle with cutting back on gifts don't we, especially where children are concerned. I always like the idea of wrapping to Christmas music but somehow it never seems to happen. Lol Dx

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