Last night Tina and I went to the craft evening using decoupage on a bauble and a Christmas box. On the bauble we used small pieces of fabric and torn paper for the box. I managed to pull by hanger out and then replaced it so mine ended up wonky, but I am sure it will look fine on my Christmas tree when it is up.

My two offerings to the left and Tina's to the right. When we got home I decided I had better make some decorations for the cakes. I hunted high and low for my decorating tools, turned every cupboard out and created chaos. Then Tina said she knew exactly where they were, in a cupboard in the kitchen downstairs! So, later than anticipated I did make a start, just as well I just have 4 cakes to finish this year.

Today has been bitterly cold but bright most of the day. I had said that I would help out at the ceramic studio so I got there just after 10 am. It was very quiet there today so I sat and carried on with the 'ribbon' plate. I sat for almost six hours, having already spent two hours on it, and am now about half way to painting the ribbons. When that us done I then have to paint the details to make it actually look like interwoven ribbons, so a good way to go yet!!

I think I will be dreaming of squares tonight! May decorate the Christmas tree this evening, and get on with the cakes.