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Poncetastic Christmas 2024

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StiffyByngsDogBartholomew · 25/09/2024 18:41

@vivajen hasn't posted on MN for a year so I've taken the bull by the horns. I can't wait any longer !
Wherever you are, Fellatio, here's to you. I hope you're brining a turkey and had crafting authentic organic woven tinsel somewhere.
"OK, first of all, I know it's still September by we need to start this thread now because as you all know, having a truly Poncetastic Christmas involves precision planning, strategy, bravery, heroics, and frequently martyrdom.
So, if you, like me, actually want to make the next twelve weeks of your life a misery by hand-crafting your cards, finding a huge bucket for Nigella's turkey in brine, pickling pears, shrivelling oranges in a low oven for those rustic au naturel decorations, dragging half a holly bush back from the woods, and just generally being a smug annoying jobs worth ponce, join me on this thread.
Feel free to post photos of previous tree-trimming, cake icing or table centrepiece triumphs, discuss this year's bauble colour themes, debate the merits of Delia versus Gordon, road-test a selection of canapés and cocktails, (all in the line of duty) and link to lovely inspirational photos/craft ideas for a truly Poncetastic Christmas.
Warning: If your idea of a good Christmas involves Pizza, ITV, gravy granules or anything with 'Aunt Bessie’s' on the packet, this is not the thread for you".

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MissyGirlie · 19/12/2024 09:28

My Christmas poncing is now down to cleaning, getting the tree up and bringing in greenery for the stairs etc, and getting the guest room ready. DD has a uni friend who can't get home for Christmas so she's coming to us. I've never met her, hope she's lovely....!

The freezer is stocked with all the usual. The wreath is on the front door. I'll post a pic of DH's stocking later, I found a brilliant pattern online years ago and have made a couple from it.

CrushingOnRubies · 19/12/2024 13:05

The tree is up and decorated

Was all set to do some Christmas pouncing but have been struck with some sort of lurgey for the best part of a week. So Christmas prep is watching lots of Christmas movies

Least I don't have to write and get my act together for work cards and gifts. Until after Christmas

Poncetastic Christmas 2024
Christingly · 19/12/2024 14:44

I've finished the wonder crackers!
@StiffyByngsDogBartholomew how are you getting on with them? Did anyone else end up making them?

Poncetastic Christmas 2024
StiffyByngsDogBartholomew · 19/12/2024 15:09

Oh they look smashing @Christingly
how long did they take you ? Fortunately my fabric is plain so I don't have to pattern match
ihavent started them yet, that's this evenings job

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Christingly · 19/12/2024 15:32

I'd say one cracker took about an hour start to finish.

AlicePottery · 19/12/2024 16:34

@Christingly they are gorgeous, I'm not going to get round to making anything like that this year, but I definitely want to try for next year.

RainbowZebraWarrior · 19/12/2024 18:21

@Christingly those crackers are awesome!

We've made honey soaps for everyone. It's such a satisfying thing to do. We are all done here regarding Christmas makes as we are off to Copenhagen tomorrow. DD is packing a few small crafty bits to do in the hotel in the evenings, and I've packed a mini cross stitch kit (my advent freebie from Hobbycraft!)

DD has had a really crafty time this December, which has been lovely to see. She's made these 'Christmas trees' from old Waitrose magazines and also made hundreds of these tiny stars.

Poncetastic Christmas 2024
Poncetastic Christmas 2024
Christingly · 19/12/2024 20:38

@RainbowZebraWarrior I love your daughter's trees and stars! Hurrah for a new generation of poncers!

HannahDefoesTrenchcoat · 19/12/2024 20:56

MissyGirlie · 19/12/2024 09:28

My Christmas poncing is now down to cleaning, getting the tree up and bringing in greenery for the stairs etc, and getting the guest room ready. DD has a uni friend who can't get home for Christmas so she's coming to us. I've never met her, hope she's lovely....!

The freezer is stocked with all the usual. The wreath is on the front door. I'll post a pic of DH's stocking later, I found a brilliant pattern online years ago and have made a couple from it.

We have happy memories of hosting a friend of DD's from uni. Friend is American and had been home for Thanksgiving but was planning to spend Christmas in uni accommodation.

We live in a small market town and our guest was blown away saying she felt like she was in a Hallmark Christmas movie.
She did nearly spit out the Christmas pudding when I said I'd made it in October 😁

Christingly · 19/12/2024 20:58

Here's my DDs contribution from last week... ❤️🤣

And tonight she made mulled apple juice which was much nicer than the mulled cheep red wine we normally make!

Poncetastic Christmas 2024
MissMarplesNiece · 20/12/2024 06:30

@Christingly Those are so cute.

TheWoollybacksWife · 20/12/2024 13:44

A little bit of craft poncery from me. I bought new napkins this year and have embroidered them with a holly leaf in one corner.

Poncetastic Christmas 2024
Christingly · 20/12/2024 15:08

Ooh that's lovely @TheWoollybacksWife ❤️

StiffyByngsDogBartholomew · 21/12/2024 22:59

Who wants to see my retrotastic hallway ? Please excuse signs of redecorating that's been ongoing since 2020 plus also the candy buffet went up tonight

Poncetastic Christmas 2024
Poncetastic Christmas 2024
Poncetastic Christmas 2024
Poncetastic Christmas 2024
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plominoagain · 22/12/2024 08:57

Wow !

Where did your ceiling decorations come from ? Are they vintage ? I’ve been looking for some for years ! Even haunting charity shops but no luck so far . Am loving the candy buffet ! Alas , if I tried such a thing , my family would fall upon it like locusts 🤨

Christingly · 22/12/2024 10:00

@StiffyByngsDogBartholomew OMG ❤️
I am in awe of your candy buffet! When did you put it out?Are your family allowed to touch it? Is the food real? Do you have children/teens in your household? 🤣🤣🤣 I so want to do this too!

AlicePottery · 22/12/2024 18:20

Had a lovely morning making gingerbread with 15yo DD. The whole house still smells amazing.

Poncetastic Christmas 2024
Christmasandallthetrimmings · 22/12/2024 20:59

Finally did a bit of ponceing...

Poncetastic Christmas 2024
StiffyByngsDogBartholomew · 22/12/2024 21:42

@plominoagain, nope they came from the worlds most old fashioned store 2 weeks ago. If I'd been knocked unconscious in the shop abd they told me I was in 1984 when I woke up , I would deffo have believed them. I reckon they have been selling the same stuff since about 1960 !

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StiffyByngsDogBartholomew · 22/12/2024 21:42

Christingly · 22/12/2024 10:00

@StiffyByngsDogBartholomew OMG ❤️
I am in awe of your candy buffet! When did you put it out?Are your family allowed to touch it? Is the food real? Do you have children/teens in your household? 🤣🤣🤣 I so want to do this too!

Yes but they get the evil eye if they are too greedy with it !

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StiffyByngsDogBartholomew · 22/12/2024 23:51

@plominoagain the ones I got are premier decorations and they are available on Amazon... and my goodness there are some eye catching suggestions on there 😍
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Garland-Christmas-Decoration-Multi-Coloured/dp/B00NVFTMA0/ref=ci_mcx_mr_mp_m_d_sccl_4_7/262-4673401-4553237?pd_rd_w=5SHkS&content-id=amzn1.sym.f7bedd75-e78c-4f36-bec2-2c45c51ef5c3:amzn1.symc.15cbde64-36a4-47c6-b315-5d1a0d7227bc&pf_rd_p=f7bedd75-e78c-4f36-bec2-2c45c51ef5c3&pf_rd_r=AD20SB8Y2S2AKRNAF2QN&pd_rd_wg=epHDI&pd_rd_r=b938ab56-1582-4afb-8f44-dcd2875a1078&pd_rd_i=B00NVFTMA0&psc=1

Amazon.co.uk

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Garland-Christmas-Decoration-Multi-Coloured/dp/B00NVFTMA0/ref=ci_mcx_mr_mp_m_d_sccl_4_7/262-4673401-4553237?content-id=amzn1.sym.f7bedd75-e78c-4f36-bec2-2c45c51ef5c3%3Aamzn1.symc.15cbde64-36a4-47c6-b315-5d1a0d7227bc&pd_rd_i=B00NVFTMA0&pd_rd_r=b938ab56-1582-4afb-8f44-dcd2875a1078&pd_rd_w=5SHkS&pd_rd_wg=epHDI&pf_rd_p=f7bedd75-e78c-4f36-bec2-2c45c51ef5c3&pf_rd_r=AD20SB8Y2S2AKRNAF2QN&psc=1&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-christmas-5173782-poncetastic-christmas-2024

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StiffyByngsDogBartholomew · 22/12/2024 23:53

I want these....
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Christmas-Garland-Decoration-Metallic-Decorations/dp/B0DJW1RSTM?ref_=Oct_d_Oct_d_ss_d_26958022031_0&pd_rd_w=Ulkfh&content-id=amzn1.sym.765c2a5e-908b-46d6-a33c-66b56e483441&pf_rd_p=765c2a5e-908b-46d6-a33c-66b56e483441&pf_rd_r=85PA7QS7D3WNR25E9Q5P&pd_rd_wg=iysXG&pd_rd_r=10f19b26-42c8-4d7a-b87e-f1e0f96b63b2&pd_rd_i=B0DJW1RSTM&th=1

Christmas Foil Garland, Long Ceiling Hanging Tinsel Xmas Home Decoration, Wedding Hanging Garland, Shiny Metallic Foil Decorations(1pcs 2. star B) : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen

Christmas Foil Garland, Long Ceiling Hanging Tinsel Xmas Home Decoration, Wedding Hanging Garland, Shiny Metallic Foil Decorations(1pcs 2. star B) : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Christmas-Garland-Decoration-Metallic-Decorations/dp/B0DJW1RSTM?content-id=amzn1.sym.765c2a5e-908b-46d6-a33c-66b56e483441&pd_rd_i=B0DJW1RSTM&pd_rd_r=10f19b26-42c8-4d7a-b87e-f1e0f96b63b2&pd_rd_w=Ulkfh&pd_rd_wg=iysXG&pf_rd_p=765c2a5e-908b-46d6-a33c-66b56e483441&pf_rd_r=85PA7QS7D3WNR25E9Q5P&ref_=Oct_d_Oct_d_ss_d_26958022031_0&th=1&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-christmas-5173782-poncetastic-christmas-2024

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Trumpton · 23/12/2024 03:38

Sylvanian/ Moomin mash-up for the two dgc. The Sylvanians are wearing Snufkin hats as they are going on an adventure. The front apron folds up to make it look like an ordinary cardboard box. We did not tell them anything about it, just let them discover it in the Christmas sunroom. More photos to follow.

Poncetastic Christmas 2024
MissMarplesNiece · 23/12/2024 07:55

@AlicePottery I love the gingerbread dinosaurs.

At Christmas when I was small mum and I always used to make cheese biscuits shaped like Christmas trees - cheese straw pastry cut out with Christmas tree cutter. I found a right size cutter and am going to make some later, in memory of Christmases past.

StiffyByngsDogBartholomew · 23/12/2024 09:43

My paperwhites are going to be out in perfect timing

Poncetastic Christmas 2024
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