Have You Entered My Birthday Give Away?

Just a quick question, have you all entered the Birthday Give away?
You have until the end of the day, GMT on 21st January, to enter and leave your answer to the question here.. I will be announcing the winner on the 22nd January 2011.
So far no one has got the answer Spot on! Some of you are so close. Now if no one guesses the correct answer. I will use the number either side and put those numbers in the hat...

Good Luck Everyone... xxxx

Birthday Give Away..

Its a bit of a tradition now, that I have a Birthday Give away.
Well this year is no different. Although its a bit late.
Because its a Birthday Give Away, its a surprise as to what's in the box!
Last year it was a Bone China Bathroom Set, made by Robert Mack of Mack Fine China. Which was won by the lovely Doreen.
The year before it was a Reutter Gold Plated Porcelain Tea Set, that was won by Casey, although Tessie nabbed it.

Now the rules are:-

1. That you must be a follower of this blog, either on the blogger followers list or the networked blog list and your answer must be placed in the comments on this post only..

2. The question I'd like answering is:- I did some Baking on the 11th January. (See this post). I filled seven tins with cakes, but some didn't make it into the tins. ( I have a Hubby and Son that like cakes straight from the oven). How many individual cakes did I make? All the correct answers will go in the hat.

You have until 21st January to enter... Good Luck everyone...

Welcome...

I've been very tardy and not welcomed my new followers. Welcome to you all.
They are:-
Chrissey who has a blog called My Miniature World.
Trudie, who I can't find any information on.
Judy, who's blog is called Just Miniature Scale.
hamandap who again no information on.
Marta called Marta y Carla. A lovely miniature blog, very shabby chic.
Drora Hed, who's blog is called Drora's Minimundo.
Eileen, who's blog is called Eileen Sedgwick. Eileen is an Artist Doll maker and a fabulous artist. She also has her own web site.
Wee Little West who's blog is called Wee Little West. Kathy is an Igma artisan and makes beautiful mouth watering miniature food.
Minimariba, who's link is I think Minimariba. This is an Italian miniature web site.
Lily who's blog is called Christmas Believe.
Blumbarchen, who is one very talented lady and has lots of blogs, so I've given the link to her profile and you can explore all her links.
Jacqueline ,who again is a very talented lady and has a few different blogs, so again I've given the link to her profile.
Cris, who again I can't find any information on.
Vicky, who has a few blogs, but this looks like it is the miniature one, Crafty Phred. She's recently started constructing one of Bea's Petite Properties , she has The Washtub Cottage.
Maria, who again I can find no information on.
Lilith's Kiss, who again no information on..
Katrilli, who's blog is called Katrillin Kasityomaailma. Lots of miniatures on there..
Ayamontinomaria who's blog is Mi Pequena Libertad. Love the Halloween Minis on here.
Daphne who's blog is called Top Blogs.
Fabiola Benocci, the only link I could find is this one, Il Mondo Magico Di Fabiola, do hope its the right person and web address.
And last, but definitely not least, is Joyce Stahl, who blog is of the same name. Joyce makes the most fantastic creations, I Love her Dolls.
As always please pop over to their blogs and say Hi....
And if any of you do have links that I've been unable to find please leave a comment and I'll add it.. Thank you

Be back later with details for the Birthday Give away.. xxx

Birthday Presents...

Well I know you've all been waiting, to see what I got in those presents. I was such a good girl and left them alone, else the temptation would have been too great to rip a little hole in the wrapping..
Ben & Harry, brought me the Flower Pot Cottage Kit, from Petite Properties Ltd. Which I wasn't allowed to open until Harry got in from School at 4pm this evening! I've had my eye on one of these kits for ages, and I'm glad to say my Boys do listen to their Mum. Really looking forward to putting this together.
I also got the Harry Potter Film Wizardry Book, which has already been written about by Kate & Michelle. I have to say its a brilliant book full of details that maybe we've all missed in the films. I Love it.
In the presents that Mick got me, were the Dragonology and Monsterology books that I wanted. To see the whole range of Ology books, just click on Ology to go to their site. They are very similar to the Harry Potter book, and are filled with lots of information and pull out bits and envelopes to open.
In the other parcel, Mick had stacked three DVDs, that's why the shape had thrown me. I'm a bit of a Steven Seagal fan and have all his films, these are new ones to add to the collection. I also got some clothes.
Mick's parents sent me some money to treat myself with.
My friend Tasha, came round for Lunch and we did eat a few cakes, but I sent her home with a tin full for her Boys. (That's if she didn't eat any on the way home).
Thank you to everyone that sent Cards, emails and left messages on my previous post and the hundreds of posts on my Facebook. I really appreciate them..
And a very special Thank you to the Miniature Witches, you made me cry with laughter today. You know who you all are, all I'll say is, I hope Johnny's not to exhausted and that there is some of that Rum left...Hic xxxxx

What's In The Parcels....?

See these parcel's, they have been sitting in my Lounge since Saturday, tormenting me!
They are my Birthday Presents from Hubby. Tomorrow, I get to rip that paper right off. I've been having a crafty poke and I've got an idea what the big parcel is on the bottom, but the one on the top has got me stumped! It feels like its three things, stacked one on top of the other. But I've been told not to squeeze it! Oh the torment..
My friend Tash, is coming over for Lunch tomorrow, so I thought I'd do some baking and got a bit carried away. Made a huge batch of Nanny Pope's Cakes and lots of Butterfly Cakes.
Yes, all seven tins are filled and there are two layers in every tin. Mind you, Mick and Harry, are already making short work of them and Ben's coming back from Uni tomorrow, so those cakes will steadily disappear..

AIM January 2011

Just to let everyone know, that the Artisans In Miniature January edition Magazine, is now on line.
It is a project supplement containing all the projects that were in the Advent Calender in December.
AIM imag - January Project Supplement 2011

Christmas & The New Year..

A very Belated Happy New Year to everyone. I have been reading your blogs and trying to keep up as best I could, but may not have left a comment.
We had a really lovely Christmas and New Year, which was spent with close family and friends. Lots of Presents were opened, lots of food was consumed, lots of laughter was had and great memories were made.
I've not made any New Year Resolutions as I never keep them. But some big decisions have been made. Which I'll update you all on later. I hope 2011 is a good Year for you all.
Next week is my Birthday, so I'll be having another Birthday Giveaway..Stay Tuned...