More Freebie parts again

Hello :)
I'm actually posting a day earlier this time. It's my last day off , tomorrow, on Sunday my shifts start again. So I thought it's best to post while I still have the time :)

And I've been creative again !
We're coming up to Christmas time soon , so I have been busy to make some decorations. My aim is to have no plastic decorations. Only natural and environmental friendly materials. I don't need plastic and harmful tinsel to have a cosy and festive home.

Talking of cosy …..

….my blanket is finally done ! It took me just over 3 years but I'm glad I stuck with it. So worth the patience and work :)

This is also an "old " project from the back of my shelf. It sat there a few years and now I have finally completed it. My Tatty Teddy Advent calendar.

 It's all cross stitch , with little pockets to put some sweet treats in.

Cute , hey?

I made this Macramé Christmas tree this morning. I saw a similar picture on Pinterest but there were no instructions with it. No problem....I made my own instructions and I'm very happy how it turned out :)

And lastly - Whenever I do a Macramé project I have lots of cut offs. Now this yarn isn't cheap, so I don't like wasting it by throwing the smaller pieces away. I actually have a cardboard box where I keep them in.
Today I used some of these shorter pieces to make some hanging tree decorations.
2 slices of dried orange , in-between the macramé cord and a string for hanging, glue together and ready are my new decorations :)
They also smell really good ! And if the smell fades , a drop of orange or mandarin essential oil on each slice will bring the smell back .

Oh yes, I promised to show some vacation pics....

...well , here is one I used in a layout. Or rather 2, because I used the Autumn tree pic and faded it into the background. I also used a warm filter on the main picture to give a real autumn feel to it. Kit used is the currant freebie "Golden Fall"
That's my mother and me during one of our walks on a lovely warm day.

And now to the freebie links

The second folder of backgrounds
http://www.mediafire.com/file/qd59swh6ts4kbuj/srgf_backs2.zip/file

and more elements
http://www.mediafire.com/file/816bb66q4d8yr3p/srgf_elements3.zip/file

Enjoy :) That's all for now
Stay crafty
Hugs Snowy