Christmas in August

A weird thing, except for retail, people who plan way in advance so they can get the best deals, and of course crafters, this post is about Christmas! So I have made my Christmas cards this week, using a new Tim Holtz die, so glitter paper, and some stamps that I got free from a magazine.

I've also made a Christmas themed tag, using the new Tim Holtz santa die which I coloured with Lindy's Squirts and distress crayons. So time consuming but so worth it!

Finally, here is the update on the stitch

Challenge wise, July was a total success (followed by two days of fast food!). This month is to go outside every day. This might seem like a weird thing for some, as most people think it strange that somebody would not leave the house. However, when you are depressed you want nothing more than to sit in the house with the curtains drawn, shutting out the world, and sometimes it can feel almost impossible to step over that threshold and out of the safety of your home. It's sort of like stepping out of your comfort zone.

Ems

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