tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post2338701561072934297..comments2023-10-29T13:14:44.356+00:00Comments on Ragged Roses: Cheat's AdventRagged Roseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08339985100168927169noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-31918922990046854532007-12-06T12:56:00.000+00:002007-12-06T12:56:00.000+00:00This is such a fantastic idea Kim. I started a sti...This is such a fantastic idea Kim. I started a stitched advent calendar a few weeks ago which I planned to sell but haven't got it finished so it will have to be for next year. Will definitley remember the envelope idea for myself for next year.Nonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12071061655794919090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-44917795991972380892007-11-30T05:37:00.000+00:002007-11-30T05:37:00.000+00:00Oh thank you so much for such a brilliant idea. My...Oh thank you so much for such a brilliant idea. My daughter has been asking for an advent calendar, and I think something like this would work very well for us!!! Perfect!The Polka Dot Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16678274301513724698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-59438568461551902392007-11-30T03:59:00.000+00:002007-11-30T03:59:00.000+00:00oh i just adore the advent calendar! need to get ...oh i just adore the advent calendar! need to get the kids set up as well!Heidijayhawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911117626514460885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-17611012474744981532007-11-29T22:06:00.000+00:002007-11-29T22:06:00.000+00:00Gosh, you are such a good mum. Lovely idea! One wa...Gosh, you are such a good mum. Lovely idea! One warning, though - I instituted an Advent box-for-every-day thing when my children were small and now, when they're 28,26 and 23, I'm still doing it!Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12641269043817163165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-80200319228546161802007-11-29T17:04:00.000+00:002007-11-29T17:04:00.000+00:00Hello KimLovely idea and maybe I will be less scro...Hello Kim<BR/>Lovely idea and maybe I will be less scroogy next year and make one of these. I have to confess that I recycle my advent calendars by putting them under a rug each year and bringing them out flat and refreshed each Christmas.. my son doesn't seem to notice that it is the same one each year.. <BR/>I do love you inventiveness.. though.<BR/>MichelexxCowboys and Custard Mercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043221646753782790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-31239685704387264362007-11-29T14:06:00.000+00:002007-11-29T14:06:00.000+00:00Honestly everyone I am meeting through these blogs...Honestly everyone I am meeting through these blogs are just too clever! I am trying to store all these wonderful ideas in my memory, although it is starting to get somewhat overloaded, I think I must start making notes. xLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03800196831833931842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-28609543048628928412007-11-29T13:37:00.000+00:002007-11-29T13:37:00.000+00:00What a great idea for advent calendars - you are s...What a great idea for advent calendars - you are so creative. I could do it now I've seen the idea but would never have thought of it on my own. <BR/>Love the seaside pictures in your last post especially the Edwardian lady with her parasol.<BR/>Hope your little one is soon feeling better.Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-43538703783707472762007-11-29T12:22:00.000+00:002007-11-29T12:22:00.000+00:00Oh I LOVE this idea and it looks fantastic! I hav...Oh I LOVE this idea and it looks fantastic! I have my advent stockings up but still need to fill them. Sounds like a job for tomorrow!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-5885955225572343892007-11-29T11:57:00.000+00:002007-11-29T11:57:00.000+00:00Hi KimA lovely idea! You're so creative!Clare xHi Kim<BR/><BR/>A lovely idea! You're so creative!<BR/><BR/>Clare xClare and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02518896313910151846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-12667311083786441192007-11-28T22:00:00.000+00:002007-11-28T22:00:00.000+00:00Hi Kim,Such a lovely idea - I'm sure your little o...Hi Kim,<BR/>Such a lovely idea - I'm sure your little one enjoyed spending time making it with you too - hope they feel better very soon.<BR/>Niki xNiki Fretwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453900065526512512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-16413528590186328612007-11-28T17:52:00.000+00:002007-11-28T17:52:00.000+00:00I love it! Sometimes the simplest ideas are the be...I love it! Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best and all that stamping is very theraputic.<BR/><BR/>hope your little girl is better soon xxclaire Maraldohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09923958607389527688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-60345882521738990872007-11-28T11:35:00.000+00:002007-11-28T11:35:00.000+00:00Love the Advent calenders. Don't have them anymore...Love the Advent calenders. Don't have them anymore in our house Maybe I should start againMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17298456850858879001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-50109283881447280452007-11-27T22:16:00.000+00:002007-11-27T22:16:00.000+00:00Have been lurking for awhile, have enjoyed all you...Have been lurking for awhile, have enjoyed all your posts. The pictures of the advent calandar are sweet and such a good idea. Thanks for the reminder, and for the great idea. <BR/> I also enjoyed you photos in your last post, thanks for sharing the sea and the sun.Andylynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04634072460146378411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-5636742406183268472007-11-27T19:20:00.000+00:002007-11-27T19:20:00.000+00:00Ohh I love it!! You are so creative, it looks wond...Ohh I love it!! You are so creative, it looks wonderfully vintage!!! Hope the scrummy cats are warmly wrapped up in one of your lovely eiderdowns!xxSophie Honeysucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08688933782282592067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-55831541227860928292007-11-27T15:12:00.000+00:002007-11-27T15:12:00.000+00:00This is a wonderful idea. It's festive and homespu...This is a wonderful idea. It's festive and homespun--I love it! Happy week to you all...and anticipating the countdown! ((HUGS))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-27363480864986574392007-11-27T14:07:00.000+00:002007-11-27T14:07:00.000+00:00Gorgeous idea, where have you been all my life lol...Gorgeous idea, where have you been all my life lol. I've spent hours sewing little sacks together for my new advent calenders, but little brown paper envelopes would look lovely too.<BR/>Thanks for the idea you're great.<BR/>Hope the sickie one is better soon.<BR/>Hugs.<BR/>Catherine xmollycupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00805564934342559362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-87780424936844676452007-11-27T13:52:00.000+00:002007-11-27T13:52:00.000+00:00Love your advent calender and don't cosider it a c...Love your advent calender and don't cosider it a cheat at all. Like the wellies to, we got a few bargains int he Debenhams sale as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-34990736917611116362007-11-27T13:12:00.000+00:002007-11-27T13:12:00.000+00:00This is great Kim! The simplest ideas are the bes...This is great Kim! The simplest ideas are the best.<BR/><BR/>Marie xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-76833546203421645362007-11-27T10:20:00.000+00:002007-11-27T10:20:00.000+00:00As usual what a clever idea! Sorry for the lack of...As usual what a clever idea! Sorry for the lack of communication but as you are aware its busy busy! I will be at the school christmas fair on sat, but at the open house Sun xxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-47756696154868940802007-11-26T21:12:00.000+00:002007-11-26T21:12:00.000+00:00Fantastic idea,simple stunning, and it works, I wa...Fantastic idea,simple stunning, and it works, I want one now!!<BR/>Lynn xxSea Angelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17465151079231928631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-49298690216416594302007-11-26T20:54:00.000+00:002007-11-26T20:54:00.000+00:00I wouldn't say it was a poor mans equivalent I thi...I wouldn't say it was a poor mans equivalent I think it'd brilliant. Hope everyone is soon feeling a lot better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-52689266862664319672007-11-26T20:10:00.000+00:002007-11-26T20:10:00.000+00:00Great idea.I wondered where you got your lovely pr...Great idea.<BR/>I wondered where you got your lovely printed letterings & numbers from!meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00061112627819270427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-68070016795147855702007-11-26T19:54:00.000+00:002007-11-26T19:54:00.000+00:00That's a cute idea. I have that same set of print...That's a cute idea. I have that same set of printer's letters. I was so thrilled when I found it at an estate sale. I just made a Banner for Christmas with it and I love the look of the letters.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03598073152850671278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-38911090878862706342007-11-26T18:57:00.000+00:002007-11-26T18:57:00.000+00:00Very cool Kim! I've been meaning to make advent c...Very cool Kim! I've been meaning to make advent calendars for years -- maybe this is the year LOL??? I'm so far behind this year though, it's probably not likely! ;-)Thimbleannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650582809426872051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-30447736733972357552007-11-26T18:56:00.000+00:002007-11-26T18:56:00.000+00:00We've had the sick child thing today too. And I've...We've had the sick child thing today too. And I've been finishing our advent calendars too! Mine are an even bigger cheat - they're those preprinted things where you cut ou the pockets and stitch them on - but they seem to like the look of them. I think they think they will be filled with chocolate. Dream on, kiddlywinks!dottycookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15295592896941235130noreply@blogger.com