Cakey Bun

At last I have got around to making our christmas cake.  I did cheat a little I bought the Waitrose mix by Delia.  It made up really quickly and easily and smelled devine.  I'll let the pictures tell the story.

Looks ok.  All wrapped up in a tin now waiting for a bit of alcohol and a layer of marzipan and icing.

It was a little strange making a christmas cake as my Dad always used to make the christmas cakes for all our family so I gave the cake an extra stir for him and actually thought abou him whilst I was making it - think he would have sniffed a bit at the thought of me buying a 'kit' though. 

As well as making the cake yesterday I also did a little dotty angel make.  I selected a few jars from out of my recycle bin, scrubbed them and then wrapped them in lace and doilies.  Few stitches to hold the lace in place and a hand stiched sentiment.  A little red and white bakers twine bow and all placed on a little old book rack.   I am going to attach some greenery when I get around to getting some and a tea light in the bottom Bob's your Uncle as they say. 

TTFN.

 



21 Tomorrow

Our eldest daughter is 21 tomorrow.  That's a big number you know.  I can't really believe it that 21 years ago as now I was in hospital awaiting the arrival of No 1 Daughter.  Have a happy happy day Betty love you lots.  She is celebrating by going to Paris and Disneyland Paris with her boyfriend and she is verrrrrrrrrrry excited.   Here is the card I made her to hold her gift of money - she couldn't think of anything she really wanted so money it is.  Thanks to Diane  I completely copied her idea for the card from one of her recent posts and she was kind enough to advise me on how to go about it.  Many thanks.  I am rather pleased how it turned out.  I have used a bit too much double sided tape but hey its fine, it looks fine.  What do you think?

A pleasing result!

Can you remember what you had for your 21st?  I had a string of pearls and lots of Wedgewood china.  Somehow I don't think that would suit today's modern miss.   I  must say I am not TOO old still under Fifty (I'd like to think I said that in a Miranda fashion to camera and mouthing it without actually saying it).  I digress so I shall be say goodbye now.  Bye.