Welcome back to our 5over50 challenge. The year has flown by and this month of December is my challenge and I decided on Christmas jumpers. I bit my nose off to spite my face here! I found it quite hard! Let me tell you about it…
When you can’t find what you want in the shops!
Ok, so I thought the shops would be awash with jumpers, and yes they were. I kept putting my purchase on the backburner as each shop I visited just didn’t have anything that caught my eye. It finally got to Friday just gone and out I went to find my Christmas jumper. There wasn’t much left! I settled on three M&S jumpers to try on and went into the changing room. I liked them but didn’t love them thinking ho-hum this will have to do and decided on one red and white jumper at £35.00
In the queue, I spotted some items that would make great gifts and then it dawned on me how much my purse has emptied this month! What was I doing? £35.00 on a jumper I most probably won’t wear hardly!
So, a makeshift Christmas jumper was thought up!
My decision was made to somehow make my own jumper out of something? Help!!! I needed to have these photos to my 5over50 group by Sunday at the latest!
Browsing the aisles at Tesco doing my food shop I spotted some red gold star present labels. They went into the trolly, thinking I could quickly tack those on and then I spotted these Christmas tree decorations at 50 pence each. I quickly returned home and sewed them on before the shops closed in case it all went pear-shaped and there would be more choice before the shops closed, but I think it worked out ok! Not bad for £1.50!
I want to wish you all Merry Christmas!
The year has flown by and I’ve had some really fantastic times that wouldn’t have come my way if I wasn’t blogging. It’s been such a pleasure doing this style challenge with all the girls. And I want to thank you all for visiting and I hope you have enjoyed reading these challenges.
I’m finishing off sending you all a kiss and my best wishes. I wish you all the best of Christmases and I hope it’s filled with fun, glamour and love.
Let’s see how the other 5over50 group styled their jumpers…
Gail From Is this Mutton is festive with this White and Red Jumper perfect to pair with those gorgeous pearls.
Jacqui from MummaBstylish is all glam in Gold, and I love a bit of sparkle!
Never mind about the jumper! How gorgeous is the skirt?!! Anna, from Annas Island Style, has a perfect backdrop too. Great minds again Anna! I’m just about to post something similar!
Hilda’s got it spot on as far as Christmas is concerned. This is what it’s really all about, isn’t it? I would have loved to have got a Christmas photo with my all my grandchildren together. I can’t wait to see them all over Christmas and they’re the reason I’m so broke! Take a look at Over The Hilda’s post to read more
Merry Christmas To You All!
XO Laurie
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Hi Laurie!
How inventive of you! I love the trees on your sweater.. very creative. I thought at first the trees were part of your necklace and thought that was cool. 🙂 Love the raindeer, the gold sparkles and the festive jumpers on the other ladies. Fun to wear if only several days a year, right. I hope you had a wonderful Holiday!!
thanks for linking! Happy Holidays!
jess xx
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Thanks, Jess. I bet those pooches will be spoiled by you! xx
That was so amazing to think to make your sweater with the trees! I absolutely loved it and it’s much better than a sweater you’ll only wear once a year that costs a fortune! Have a wonderful Christmas and thanks for linking up with the #DreamTeam
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Thank you, Heather. When you have to save the pennies, you have to put your mind into action! xx
What a fun read Laurie and you look beautiful! I have a confession. I kept looking and re-reading trying to figure out what you meant by jumper. haha. It took me awhile (I’m on my first cup of coffee.) to figure out sweaters. That’s right, right? 😉 Anyway, I love how your jumper turned out! So creative…and thank you for linking up with the Thursday Moda.
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Haha! English terms Chrissy, well that’s from this Essex girl anyway! Thanks thoug & I’m glad you like it xx
What a great bit of DIY! When I first saw the photo I thought you were wearing a jumper with cutout detail. Then I looked again and thought “what a fantastic statement necklace…I wonder where that’s from”! Necessity is the mother of invention right? Wishing you a very Merry Christmas Laurie and thanks for linking up!
Emma xxx
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Thank you Emma. I’m pleased with how it turned out xx
What a unique and pretty Xmas sweater! Merry Christmas!
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Thank you Amy xx
What a great jumper idea and how adorable are these gold Christmas trees! Xx
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Thank you! Not bad for £1.50!!
Laurie, I think your sweater turned out wonderfully! It is quite pretty with the gold trees. And I find that the DIY Christmas sweaters are best anyhow. More unique and ever since Christmas Sweaters became a trend, they have become quite expensive to purchase. Unless of course you pick some up on deep discount after the holidays have ended! I wish you a very Merry Christmas, my friend, and many blessings in the new year!
Shelbee
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Thank you Shelbee. I hope yours is wonderful xx
So festive! Hope you have a lovely Christmas
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Thank you Carrie xx
That’s genius Laurie and I think really wearable. So with you on cost. Mine is 4 years old now so I’m determined to keeping wearing it and not replacing it .
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Thank you, Anna. I was pleased with how it turned out xx
Great idea! Love the look.
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Thank you Debbie. Thanks for stopping by and I hope that you return xx
You came up with the perfect sweater and didn’t have to spend a ton. I love the red and gold. Well done!
Amy Ann
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Thank you Amy xx
Thought I left a comment..it disappeared. I love what you did..clever girl. I was certain it was a necklace and the skirt is gorgeous. Happy Christmas to you and yours xx
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Just Christmas trees tacked on Hilda! It was that simple xx
Such a clever idea and I was sure it was a necklace. I love the entire look and wish I had thought of it. Serious envy. Happy Christmas Laurie hope you have alovely time with your family xxx
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Thank you! xx
ps…. great to find more over 50 bloggers, i’m going to read the ones you’ve tagged above too. x
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Aw, thank you, Lorraine. I hope you return xx
What a great idea, I saw Kirstie Allsop adding embroidery to a jumper and thought about doing that to make something more individual.Your idea seems easier i’m going to have a look around. Thanks.
#dreamteam
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Thank you, Lorraine. I have loved the Kirstie Christmas series this year! Makes me feel like getting creative. They make it all look so easy, don’t they?!
I just love a bit of DIY and this has saved you a small fortune too Laurie, so well done! The sweater is such a good colour for you and not one that I’ve seen you wear recently.
It’s been great fun to do this challenge with you and the other ladies. I’m looking forward to more interesting features from you next year.
Happy Christmas!
Anna x
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Thank you, Anna! Here’s to another year of us doing something together! xx
Wow, I thought it was a necklace – I didn’t realise you’d sewn them on! It’s such a glamorous look Laurie. It’s been so great doing all the challenges with you. Enjoy a fabulous Christmas!
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Thank you, Gail. It has been great fun, hasn’t it? Don’t stay offline too much! I want to stay in touch xx
You have the BEST ideas Laurie! What an amazing necklace! Wishing you and yours a vey Merry Christmas! Cheers to 2018!
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Right back at you Andrea! xx
That is such a clever and stylish idea!! Happy Christmas to you! x #TurningHeadsTuesday
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Thank you, Maria. I hope yours is great too xx
ALL of your Christmas Jumpers are awesome, all of you ladies look great. Love love your take on a Christmas sweater Laurie, since you added that stunning bold gold necklace with the three Christmas trees. I love it. Looking fabulous head to toe!!
Welcome by to see my latest. Merry Christmas!! <3 Ada.
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Thank you Ada! xx
You are quite brilliant Laurie, in putting this together this way!!! Way to be unique and thrifty all at once!!
XOXO
Jodie
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Thank you Jodie. I had all sorts of ideas floating around in my head! I nearly covered the jumper in baubles xx
Such fantastic jumpers! Merry Christmas!
Gemma x
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Thank you Gemma xx
Superb idea Mrs! as I said before ‘tres chic’ btw I also like that skirt very much too!
best wishes
Ashley x
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Thanks, Ashley! You have put my creativity into action! xx
As a woman in her mid 50’s I found this article really interesting and helpful #sharethejoy@_karendennis
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Thank you Karen. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I hope you return xx
Your makeshift Christmas jumper is just fabulous, Laurie! What an absolutely marvellous idea! xxx
What a beautiful top! And your necklace is gorgeous! Thank you so much for joining the linkup!
–Roxanne
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Thank you Roxanne! I don’t think you read the post correctly though! xx
Great idea Laurie. I often search for clothes they must be designed for me. Nothing to find in the shops, only in my mind.
I wish you merry christmas, too Laurie!
XO Tina
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Thank you Tina! I’m surprised with all your gorgeous accessories! You have a great Christmas too Tina xx
Fabulous post Laurie, love your jumper idea – it’s worked a t treat. x Have a super Christmas with the family. x Jacqui
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Thank you Jacqui xx