I'm going to keep a kind of diary of some of the things I make and do for Christmas.
If anyone wants to join in they are welcome.
Maybe we can swap ideas. 
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First of all I collected up the pruned tendrils from my Wisteria, and wound them around each other to make a wreath.
Still needs a few more strands to plump it out, but when finished I will decorate it.
Not sure whether to go for the trad. Christmas red and green with bits of glitter, or maybe skandi type with natural fir cones cinnamon sticks etc., finished off with a velvet vanilla coloured bow!
I'll have to take a look in the Christmas craft box(es!) to see what is looking the nicest.
Next persuaded my husband to bring down the many boxes of trimmings etc., down for me to check through, and they are now stuffed under the dining table until I get to decorate the house later on.
I cant ask him to trudge them back upstairs, too much stress on the knees!
It gives me the chance to look through and see what is looking a bit jaded and decide if I should buy new.
Found the outside lights and tested some to see if still working. Yes, so arranged them strategically in the back garden.
We had cut back a large tree a couple of weeks ago, which left the view from the window a bit empty, and I didn't like it.
So we dug out a large pot, heaved it (well he heaved I steadied it) onto the sack truck and wheeled it into position.
Then stood the largest pruned branch (about 3ft) into it and filled the pot with earth to hold it in place.
The branch is nicely twisted so I spent a couple of days on and off winding lights around it to emphasise its lovely shape. Fiddly but the effect is very pretty.
Then I filled the top of the pot with some trailing variegated ivy, (being sold off at 50p a pot).
Now I've left the lights off for now, as it is a little bit early!
But I'm looking forward to seeing them everyday from my window over the Christmas period.
It's the one thing that perks me up when the clocks change and windy wet winter seems to stretch out before us.
Trying to make some more of these decorations, this is a prototype
Oopsadaisy … that is so lovely!!
So its 3D with a scene in the back of houses and a gorgeous red post box, made out of paper?
Then to the front there is a glitter covered Christmas tree.
But what is the decorated edging made from? Is it paper again or crochet perhaps, or maybe some kind of lace?
I judge it to be about the size of a large Christmas tree bauble, is that correct?
You must have some patience, as it looks quite intricate.
Thank you for the photo I have enjoyed it
WhenIwasyourage… You made me laugh 
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In fact you got there before I did, as talking about C. always brings sprouts to mind!
You realise there is a knitting pattern for sprouts out there somewhere.
Maybe I should make a few and see if I can come up with some ideas of how to use them in decorations for Christmas!
Granma70 ….. Ahhh there you are! I knew some one on here would think we've gone mad!
Just ignore us Granma, we're crafters in lockdown, finding ways to pass the time!
Oh heck, Is it too late for cooking the sprouts for this Christmas? I like to make sure they are cooked well.
In addition to the other C-word things I’m making, last night I started this, too. 36 cm tall! About a third of one foot done so far. I have plenty of black to use up - that’s my excuse, anyway, never mind that I had to order more red and white. ?
Oopsadaisy3 And I love the decoration!
Good luck Witzend... I knit these two when my eldest son was very small
They have stood either side of the fireplace every Christmas since
My son was diagnosed with cancer at 24 years of age but has made a complete recovery & we had a small family only celebration in the garden last month to mark 10 years all- clear.
We never dared hope that he would have children but here we are thankfully with his 2year-old son looking forward to Christmas- my favourite time of the year.
The photo is my grandsons first Christmas surrounded by my HANDKNIT Mr & Mrs Claus
Thankyou both very much.
Witzend you are going to make many people very happy with your treasures, they'll be so lucky to get such gorgeous Christmas gifts.
Like you I started thinking of Christmas once we went into lockdown and I've lots of goodies stashed away now, I knit, make candles, soap, scented wax roomscenters, decorate glass with paints & beads - kept me well-occupied and I'm delighted to be so well organized for Christmas especially this year
Also made this one for a dd - the actual wreath pattern is brilliant, v easy, 2 strands of DK on big fat needles. I’ve used it 5 times now!
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