How did your 2012 start?

I had a bad end to 2011, my father in law died on the 14th Dec but the funeral wasn't until the 5th Jan, so Christmas was a bit of a blur. My laptop got a virus that completely gobbled everything up so I was left with nothing, it was like an empty box, all I was doing on it was making the order of service for the funeral!

Then....as soon as the new year was in at work we were all told that up to six people needed to be made redundant, voluntery redundancy was offered but of course no one came forwards for it, so the next step was to tell us that in effect our jobs as they were, no longer existed and we would now have to go to points and apply for our jobs. This has been a very difficult time and basicly it's a dog eat dog world and your work mates change towards you.

Interviews started on wed and finished sat, I had mine on friday afternoon. All morning I was fine but ten minutes before I went in, my heart was almost coming out of my chest. I felt quite comfortable in the interview apart from the heat and my heart pounding, it was so hot in there I wish I had taken in a glass of water now. Once the questions started my voice quivered and my mouth went dry, I almost went blank at one stage, so I didn't do too good as far as I am concerned. When I came out I was redder than red, but I felt quite happy, maybe relieved that it was over! Now I have a week to wait for the result and I cannot sleep properly, it's going to be a long week waiting. If I lose my job it will be very hard working my four weeks notice along side those that haven't, people I have known for years that have become more than a work colleague.

On a happier note (I am trying to keep my chin up!) I have been making resin filled hearts, you can find these in my Etsy shop here http://www.etsy.com/shop/SNOWQUEENTRINKETS

I have hand painted them and finished with a layer of resin and co-ordinating ribbon.

They could be turned into pieces of jewellery, given as a token keepsake or wrapped around the neck of a wine bottle to make an unusual gift!

And................ as usual I still have lots of other crafts on the go at once too!