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Camera clearly on the way out....Christmas Tree Topper

Hmm, so the Christmas decorations are finally done and dusted, and the tree no longer looks so naked, new decorations have been bought and a tree topper has been made. It's a soft squidgy star what more can you want?

As I write this two things have occurred though that has annoyed me immensely and I am sure I am not the only crafts person out there that has experienced this, I've lost a bit of equipment. For me this time it's the applicator tips for my Hot-Fix Crystal Wand, an integral part to the idea of the item I was going to make which now means I might have to get another set of tips. Which will mean I doubt I will get them in time this year to make anything with them. So my swell idea may have to be put off till the New Year, unless I find them tomorrow. The other thing is my camera is mucking about, like really badly, with the whole not saving files properly etc. So this could mean I need to purchase a new camera, sure mine has had a good innings about six years now, and it's not that high spec, but I really don't need another bit of vital equipment giving up the ghost. Hmm, ah well worst things in life.

Anyway at least despite the equipment issue I am attempting to make the last bits of the year that I feel I can slot in before I shut shop next week for Winter. Or it could very well be stock for the New Year, who knows, will see how it goes tomorrow. Hopefully tomorrow I will also be doing a very super easy Chocolate recipe nabbed from a newspaper. Fingers crossed might be able to take a couple of shots of what occurs tomorrow!

So what are the last minute bits and pieces you are stitching or making?