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5 brooches 14- knitted, painted and glued
Hello there!Welcome to the first edition of 5 brooches for 2016. I received a fair few brooches for Christmas (mwa ha, the news is spreading!) so we shall be continuing for longer (I still had some to...
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Core, you are totally Loo-ny! A gentle rant of sort.
Loo roll coresLong were these the staple of junk-modelling in playgroups, after-school clubs, nurseries, schools and any sort of situation involving imaginative building.I’ve seen them turned into...
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Hmmmm, cake wrappers...
I haven't really shared any cards I've made recently. I didn't end up making ANY this holiday as toothache woes and being otherwise occupied, I failed to produce anything new.However, I did make on...
View Article10 things to be grateful for
10 things to be grateful for:1. Antiobiotics- I can't believe the different in pain levels since beginning taking the antibiotics. Would I live it the past without them? Absolutely not!2. Rest and...
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Present idea for food intolerant friend plus some serendipitous timing
Hello there!I hope you are well. I'm good except for headache and earache today- I keep trying to shush the paranoid voice in my head that says, "It's the infection in the tooth back!" - I'm onto my...
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On contemplating one's slippers
I think one of my favourite presents this year was this pair of slippers from my Mum. They come from a cottage industry in Snowdonia. Hand-crocheted and every pair unique, she had them made in TARDIS...
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Blue
I'm feeling a little blue as we've got to find somewhere new to live and move within the month. It's rather a blow. We were hoping to stay in our house until we are ready to buy somewhere next year but...
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The feline symphony orchestra
My Mum came over today (Sunday) after I was at church. We went for a walk in the park together which was lovely. She's so knowledgeable about trees and plants. It was also nice to talk to her about...
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#5 brooches 15
Hi there! There are mostly new brooches in this batch as well as a familiar one or two!Brooch numero uno is this copper-glitter bear! I find him utterly adorable! It looks like he is looking up...
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Scavenger Hunt
Hello my possums! I'm rather late posting my Scavenger Hunt pics and one or two may be familiar but nonetheless, into the fray!JoyThis might not look a particularly joyful photo to you but I was really...
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Roses are red
Imitation is not always the best form of flattery or at least a way to keep you warm!I've long liked looks with long socks but I suspect at 34, I should not be trying these things. Anyone who tells you...
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What is it? #39
Julia reminded me about the dearth of 'What is it?' posts around here! I find it really hard to spot interesting clouds in the winter due to really not being outside much during the daylit hours and...
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...trying not to be so sad at having to move!...wishing I didn't have so much stuff.....not very good at getting rid of stuff.... very pleased with the new Doctor Who quote brooch front I have...
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Tartan with a bow on top
I feel that tonight's outfit is very Clara Oswin- well the tartan dress and colour thing- not so much anything else!! I am in the process of making a lovely vegetarian spaghetti bolognese which smells...
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#5 brooches #16
Hi y'all! Back to the brooches! It's hard to believe I am up to my 16th brooch post! Admittedly,some brooches have featured twice but even I am surprised just how many I have!!! Many have been amassed...
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A rather nifty QUOTE Craft idea avec tutorial
I mentioned a little while back, that I am none so keen on those inspirational quotes. Please note, I am talking about those saccharine ones that make me feel a little nauseous when I read them. You...
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Stop the world, I want it to go slower!
I have come to a realisation in recent times. I like a steady pace. I like things that don't change, things that plod along and don't need to cause anxiety. I like walking to work because I can take...
View ArticleFriday letters
Dear head,Seriously, STOP with with the headaches. Just because I went to bed far too late and maybe didn't drink enough liquid, it's no reason to pound and ache all day. Sort it out.Dear Year 6,I...
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A giveaway! (with apologies)
So, we know I am in the process of moving house. Well, to my shame, high on a bookcase, I discovered the giftbag containing the items I offered as a 9th Blogiversary giveaway a little while back....
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The Austere Academy.
When I was at both primary and senior school, my uniform involved navy. Navy cardigan, navy school skirt, navy blazer. Thus, when making sartorial choices, navy was a somewhat no go area in my...
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