My Weight Loss Journey

I have quite bad arthritis in both of my knees. The extra weight I am carrying about is not helping them at all. Its time I took action and got rid of the extra pounds.

I am going to do this by simple calorie counting. At present I cant afford a Slimming group, but I know if I am in the right place mentally I can do this, I have done it before.

We get a Wonky vegetable box delivered every week so I am going to be cooking healthy low calorie food using the items in the box. I have all of the Pinch of Nom, Slimming Eats, Slimming Foodie, and Sugar Pink Foods cookbooks so I will have plenty of choice.

My food is planned out for the next week, and I will be recording everything on my Samsung Health App. It always helps me to record everything.

I got of to a good start as I have lost 2lbs this week. Fingers crossed I can keep it up.

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Christmas Wreath Decoration.

I made this Wreath using files from a Carnation crafts Christmas usb. It was really easy to make. It comes with all of the mats and layers you need as well as all of the decoupage. There are 3 mat layers. I cut two base layers in black, a middle layer in gold and the top layer in black. I cut two base layers because I have put a ribbon loop at the top so you can hang the finished Wreath up. I simply held the ribbon in place with a piece of tape and then sandwiched it between the two black base layers. Then I added the gold layer and finally the black top layer. Next was the decoupage. I printed the decoupage onto 128gsm Navigator paper. This is my go to paper. The print quality is exellent. I get mine in bulk from amazon but if you have a Wilko nearby they sell it as well. I glued the base layer in place flat. Then I added the decoupage pieces using silicone glue. I shaped the pieces to give a better effect by just gently moulding the pieces with my fingers. The sentiment was cut from ...

Christmas Album Page 2

Today I have made page 2 of my Classic Christmas Mini Album. Page 2 is a lovely waterfal page. Again I cut the base page to 7.5x7.5 ins. The waterfall pages are 6.5 ins wide x 5ins high. Then scored at .5 of an inch on the short side. The closure mechanism is 2 ins wide and 6ins long. I then scored at .5 of an inch on the long side. I added glue to this small flap and glued the strip centrally at the bottom of the page. Then I added the main page mat which I cut at 7.25x7.25 ins. The waterfall mats all measure 6.25x4.25ins and we're glued in place. Next I added glue to the flaps on the waterfall pages. Be carefully to line them up properly. I added a tiny topper at the top of the closure. I added a magnet to the back of the topper and the front of the top waterfall page. Remember to do this before you add your decorative paper. If you would like to see a video of how I made this page here is the link Page 2 I have also made a short video showing how I add pages to my albums which...

6 Top DIY Halloween Decor Ideas to Give Your House a Scare

The following are 6 DIY Halloween decor ideas that you can use to give your house a scare this year. 1) Creepy Dolls: A doll is the perfect prop for a spooky Halloween decoration. You can use old dolls, dead dolls, or even just regular dolls to give your house some horror. 2) Spooky Lights: If you want to create an eerie atmosphere in your home, then you should consider using spooky lights. These lights will not only make your house look scary but also protect you from any potential burglars. 3) Cauldrons and Candles: One of the most popular Halloween decorations are cauldrons and candles which are used as part of a ritual to cast spells on people or ward off evil spirits. 4) Fake Blood: The fake blood is one of the most important elements in any haunted house because it gives the place an authentic feel and look. 5) Ghostly Figures: Another way 6) Tombstones: These are super simple to make- all you need is some cardboard or poster board, paint, and markers! You can write messages on t...

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