The Years Last Post ......

First of all i want to wish you all .....

A Happy New Year !!

The time seems to have flown by , i don`t know about you ? It was only this time last year , that i had many expectations for this year . And in true to form , they did not happen for me . I did keep one resolution that i made to myself , not to take any more c**p from anyone , to put it mildly , as i do not like swearing too much , and it irritates me when people say it every other word in speaking !! There is no need for it !

What i am doing is , or i do have more of , is hope and dreams for the coming new year . I will try my best to achieve , and not set my sights too high , on all the ideas that i have going around in my mind right now . If i do waver , as failure is not in my vocabulary , i will think of it as a learning process , to try again and succeed in my own way . I do not have a " plan " , as these can be broken by outside factors , you cannot control . But i do have " baby steps " to walk through to acheive what i would like to do . If i have to keep on one step for longer than is necessary , then so be it .

May all your hopes and wishes come true for 2008 !

Below , are photos from the cracker swap , which i hosted back in November . I only got mine from Amy , on Sunday 23rd dec ! I was more than delighted with my package , as i felt Christmas had come early !

The cracker which i sent to Amy , along with a collage , which is on a below post .






Amy`s cracker ..... which was made from a kitchen roll tube , and stuffed with loads of goodies !




I cannot choose my favourite thing , as she was so generous to me , but i LOVE this necklace , craft queen , and the post it notes !







Nearly a whole book of vintage sheet music ! Cute mini paper coasters and a handmade tag !







Amy knows i love vintage trims and ribbons ....








And that i am mad about birds ! How cute are these tea lights ! ? I do not want to burn them !





There`s even more ! A beautiful charm bracelet , which was so unexpected Amy !

Thank you so so much !



Stuffed inside my cracker were these beauties .... tiny Christmas ornaments , stamps , buttons , birds and their houses !



I feel so lucky to have received all these gorgeous gifts from Amy , who offered to swap with me , as i took a back seat in it , as there was an odd number of participants .

Thank- you so much dear friend !

Now for my birthday announcement !!

Carolyn`s " Oscar`s " Birthday Bash !!

On Monday 7th Jan.

Any one that wishes to help me celebrate my birthday , please say so . All you have to do is a post that day . But , it has to be " Oscar " style ! Dressed up for a walk down my red carpet , ultra glam of course ! ;o) A picture will do , of a dress you love . along with all the right and expensive accessories ! And your dream date , who is attending with you ! AND a present of what you would like to give me .

If you can display my banner on your side bar , i hope to get even more attending ! Thank you !! ;o)

To make it even more like the Oscars , i will announce the next day , some category winners , like the best outfit , the best gift , and they will receive an altered torso shaped playing card that i have . I have yet to decide how i am going to decorate them !

So , get your thinking caps on , if you would love to take part !



What ever you are doing this New Years Eve ,

I wish you all a safe , happy celebration !

And a special thank you to all the new friends i have met this year , may it blossom and grow .

And i will see you all next year !!

xxxxxx