getting festive?

trying to get festive and totally enjoying doing the daily drawings for my advent calendar, but this is pretty much as far as i'll go with the nonsense this year...

i might still make another xmas village for the home decorations (time permitting). you guys who have been following my blog, year after year, know it by now: 'best thing about the season for me?' january 2nd.
but, of course, there are always some ace distractions to get me through it... so check out:
Lesley's Firebird giveaway ... best of luck if you enter, it's a real gem!
Amelia's Compendium of Fashion illustration looks a treat, jam packed with so many talented illustrators.... i'll definitely be getting one.

Ammo Magazine issue 5 has a wonderful line up of artists. i received my copy this morning and it's ace, as usual.

Gemma's royal commemorative tea towel. needless to say: yes, i'm having one too!

Sandra's wrist worms are wonderful. i finally got myself a pair and am so happy with them...

+ Kate's Magpie Treasures looks so amazing and i bought my copy over the weekend. cannot wait to get my wee paws on it :)

++ got beautiful festive post from Anke. thanks lovely! don't forget to check out her shop for lots of goodness.

+++ ohh Joe has a great new shop, for some reason i forgot to mention before. want everything from there :D

Kitty says meow from her tiny red cushion :) see you later friends!