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DIY Garden Container Tips
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Want to create you own garden containers, like the vintage Tupperware containers I made above, but don't know where to start? Gayla Trail of You Grow Girl ha...
Ending May
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Quickly zooming through the last few days of May:-
Back to Saturday. After swimming lessons the children accompany me on a
quick trip to a charity shop. Mi...
diy project: sling magazine rack
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It seems I have a clutter problem. Previously it was piles of mail; this
time it’s piles of magazines. Riffing on the form and function of my last
post, th...
MEET: Sarah Waterhouse
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*Today we are pleased to catch up with Sheffield-based hand printed textile
designer-maker, Sarah Waterhouse to find out more about her gorgeo...
:: Road Trip Finds...
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A butter dish
Some swap cards
Salad hands!
BIG huge cups for big cups of tea
Ari got this pocket knife
Cam's records
Have you done any ...
Drying moulds
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I did plan to do some sewing but with the good weather outside, I wanted to
take advantage of the sun to dry my moulds. So instead of getting my
fabrics o...
Keeping your product visible
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Old Brewery Pottery*Artists, designers and creatives have one thing in
common - they would rather be making than marketing. But if you make for
your livi...
Independents Day - Fathers Day
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Be an individual, shop Independents
Here we are again on the 29th of the month. The date each month we
celebrate all Independent businesses. As #I...
June means Jubilee for Jane Means!
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We're very pleased to be bringing you an extra giveaway this month - it's a
Jubilee special, so in order to try and get the prize out in time, it will
clos...
Father's Day Liberty Handkerchief Set
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We just can't get enough! Molly recently revamped our Rolled Hem Hankies
for Mother's Day, and now, compelled by the beauty of Liberty of London's
prints...
'Seashore' & 'Summer'
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[image: Lampwork Glass Beads]
I was up and melting glass early this morning in an attempt to ensure I
didn't spontaneously combust in the heat of the hot...
Hot Wheels Mid-Air Madness Review
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Back in October I reviewed the wonderful Hot Wheels Wall Track toy. My
children abdolutely loved it so I was thrilled when asked to review the
brand new Mi...
Promoted Posts on Facebook
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Introducing Facebook Promoted Posts
Facebook is testing out promoted posts, you pay and you get more people
from your existing fans to see the post and ...
Are you in earnest? Seize this very minute...
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"Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back--
Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary
truth that...
Routine
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How to be a Work at Home Mummy.
Hmmmmm, I've still not totally cracked it, but reading this blog post by
Lucy Ledger it looks like she has
http://lucyled...
Dirty Doily WARNING!!!!
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I have a friend who uses some colourful language on a regular basis. Now, I
have a mouth like a sailor, but Steph gives me a run for my money. Steph is
mov...
June Work shop... join in the Jubilations!
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This June it's all about the Jubilee and we're bringing you a selection of
"themed" workshops to get you in the mood! From PUNK fueled paper crafting
to je...
It Pays to Pin - I Mean . . . Happy Mother's Day
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Due to my incessant and crazy pinning problem, a little early Mother's Day
gift found its way into my lucky little hands.
Personalized Family Tree Necklace...
Reetsweet Corn Exchange 2nd June
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I'm busy making lovely things for the Reetsweet Craft Fair at the corn
exchange on 2nd June Jubilee Weekend. It's my only event booked so far so
if you are...
Avengers Review and Giveaway Winner
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It's always a fun time when you get to go out and have a date with your spouse. It's something we try to do at least a few times a month. This past Tuesday...
The Life Craft sails on…
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For the last two years, The Life Craft has been a firm fixture on Glasgow’s
independent shopping scene. We were so sad to hear that it is closing down
next...
Chantal Loves Vintage
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Hello Strangers :)
Sorry it's been awhile.
Please forgive me?
I'm here to let you all know that I have started a new blog and Etsy shop
called Chantal L...
Hatastic at Alternative Fashion Week
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We were very excited to be invited along to The Alternative Fashion Weekthis week by one of our regular designers at our events.
We have been a big fan ...
Quick and easy flatbreads
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A super easy and very quick flatbread recipe.
Makes 2, all tablespoons are heaped
You will need:
6 and a half tablespoons SR flour
2 tablespoons hummous
2...
Baby Basics with Rockababy
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I'm Desiree Cluff, Vancouver's Baby Guru here to share with you my insider
info and tips.
This blog is designed to keep you informed and up to date on hot...
Creative Courage Soul Sisters : Part II
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*More inspiration from our Creative Courage Soul Sisters today! I'm honored
and thrilled that these multi-talented, highly successful women will be
shari...
Craft and Gift Marquee 30th March – 1st April 2012
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A large craft & gift marquee at this fantastic Garden Centre with its own
minature railway Venue: Brookside Garden Centre Poynton Cheshire SK12 1BY
Time: 9...
Grannies knew what the were doing!
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For the last few months my M.E. has been making me have to stay fairly still. I started to feel a bit trapped in my bed and on my sofa. I wasn't able to go o...
Craft Britannia Shop of the Week - week 2
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This week the featured Etsy shop is Shalotte, which is run by Naomi and her
sister Abigail who between them make lovely knitwear, jewellery and
accessories...
Journee de la Femme - Women's Day
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To celebrate Women's day on 08 March 2012
A few designers have played the game of defining themselves in a few words.
I'll briefly introduce you to these cre...
A Little Something To Lift The Spirits!
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Firstly, I'd just like to apologise for this blog not being as long as I
would like, but I've not been too well for over a week now. I guess it's
that tim...
Bunny Maker? Where are you?
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I'm here! Honestly I am. It's just that it's been .. er .. kinda hectic
here. Well, not here exactly, but inside my head hectic it has been -
exactly. Y...
Adult T-shirt Colours
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See the picture below for the colours I can offer adult t-shirts in (click
to see a larger version). I can apply your design in a choice of colour(s)
too, ...
Happy Christmas from Tea & Make
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So, this time last year we were coming to the end of the two weeks of our
Pop-Up Shop, and we have sooooo missed not having a little shop this
Christmas!!...
Clementine Tarts with Chocolate & Physalis
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[image: Clementine Tarts with Chocolate & Physalis]
I don't make dessert very often, so when I do, I like it to be special.
Something that's worth the effor...
We're on the move!!
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Just to say that the Menders' offices are being redecorated for the season
while Bee is away on her hols and Claire is involved in a production of her
ow...
Knitting keeps me Sane!!!
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I apologise for not being around much last week.
The 'coughes and sneezes' season has started already as I picked up a cold
and I feel that I haven't ca...
Heartsy
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Altered Beauty will be featured on Heartsy beginning today (VIP access
only) and Monday (regular access.) Any support you can give is very much
appreciated...
Inspired by...
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[image: I'm listening]I'm Listening - haptree
The Folksy team have recently created a series of posts called 'Inspired
by...' and they have invited all of...
Me time..
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After a downhearted couple of posts, and a crazier than crazy week, I found
myself with a day off today with no plans, so I pulled myself up from the
sofa ...
You're doing it wrong
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Well, I'm doing it wrong.
I have been working hard to shed some weight. So far, I've lost 19 lbs. And
yet, I have about 35 to go.
After reading an inspiri...
The Heart of the Home
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The heart of the home is the kitchen, right? Shouldn't it be decorated with
the best handmade has to offer? I have located some of the finest handmade
deco...
No More Present Panic
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Christmas is well and truly on the way, and with the icy arctic blasts
showing no signs of abating, the best way to do your christmas shopping
this year is...
I Have Moved - Please Come Visit!
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We launched a brand new website, and with it a brand new blog... Hope
you'll come visit and follow me there!
Alpaca Meadows Blog
*** Early Holiday giveaway ***
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Hello everyone,
*** GIVEAWAY EXTENDED FOR ONE MORE WEEK END 11/28/2010 MIDNIGHT PST *****
Holidays are just round the corner and I am sure you all must have...
a country mouse goes to York
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We're just back from enjoying the hospitality of my brother and his family
in Hull for the October week. Little R and I went off on a day trip to York
to c...
Doily installation...
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As part of this project, ArtYarn also created a small outdoor installation
made from crochet doilies and motives. This piece is installed outside the
main ...
Altered thimble holder
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A cute, little project for the weekend - simply a house chaped thimble
holder I picked up at the car boot for 50p, painted it white and decorated.
I love...
giveaway for liam and moving on...
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There is an amazing giveaway going on to benefit an amazing boy. Help his
family create a bathroom that is accessible for Liam's special needs. You
can re...
Artisans Row - Fresh & New for 2010
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Hello Everyone,
First, a big homegrown "Thank You!" to everyone who came out to visit us
during the 2009 season. We truly appreciate your business and your ...
Gorgeous ALPACA FLEECES now available
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OUR 2010 ALPACA FLEECE range is NOW available! ... we have just
successfully finished our 2010 shearing and have some gorgeous fleeces
available for sale...
Christmas
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Well it's Christmas again and the sun's out now. I have failed at sending
cards to all the people i wanted to, i am sorry for that - and I have not
shopped...
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My youngest baby has just got her GCSE results and although she kept
threatening me with nine 'f' grades I was relieved when, on opening that
scary envelop...
Compos Sui: Master of Himself
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Photo by VintageEditionBooks
*Carrie McBride is the Family Editor of Apartment Therapy, where she covers
design and modern homelife with children. Outsid...
Social Media erfolgreich nutzen – Teil 5 Pinterest
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Im letzten Teil unserer Reihe “Social Media erfolgreich nutzen”, in der wir
Euch bereits einen eigenen Blog schmackhaft gemacht haben, Euch erklärten,
wie ...
List More, Sell More
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As a shopper, I like to see a manageable variety of items to choose from
when I shop. As a seller, I have to remember this when I list. I hear
sellers lame...
Morgan car factory visit
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I just found these photos from a great tour of the Morgan car factory last
year, hope you enjoy them as much as I did the tour. Looking down on the
back wh...
A little ‘do’
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We moved offices a while ago and we said we’d have a moving in party. We’ve
been manically busy releasing the dashboard, re-stocking, featured sellers,
bes...
Moving Tips 101
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[image: moving box article - Moving tips 101]Whether it's across the street
or out of the country, moving an entire household is no easy task. I would
know...
Peacock Embroidered ACEO
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NOfkantsCurios has added a photo to the pool:
[image: Peacock Embroidered ACEO]
Blue Peacock! Embroidered Yarn and Felt ACEO
A bit of map reading
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Last week, as we discussed the Olympic torch relay, I discovered that not
all my children know where we live in the UK. One thought that we lived two
count...
my creative space . . . using up scraps
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I embarked on making another 'tweedie' bird on Tuesday - really because I
felt I had to do something constructive by the close of day - I was having
one of...
Paignton charity shops
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I had a wander round Paignton today whilst the husband, toddler and grandad
went on the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway to Kingswear. We go on
this be...
Travel Essentials – Don’t leave home without it!
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We leave on our big Euro 2012 adventure bright and early on Saturday
morning and I can’t wait! My mom arrives tomorrow morning from Canada,
Damian returns ...
A Few Holiday Makes
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We're off on holiday tomorrow - whoop whoop! This is our first holiday
abroad as a family so very exciting....but a bit nervous, how will Little
Miss L co...
Baby Jubilee Dress
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I’ve been working on some exciting stuff recently for the National
Theatre‘s ‘Salute to the Queen’ for this Sunday’s Queen’s Jubilee river
pageant, and as ...
The New Specs Challenge
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[image: New glasses]
I can't quite believe that she's been wearing glasses for a full year now.
Which means a whole new set of specs! The good news is th...
I Love Vintage Caravan's
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I do, I love them, I love their curves, I love that some of them (the older
one's) have glass windows. Some vintage caravan's have a special
something.......
Blog Train Button
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I wanted to put a button on my blog for Blog Train, but wasn't very keen on
the proper one.
After a bit of fiddling in Paint, using a free to use clipart im...
"Summertime Scrumble" Piperade
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I made this quick and easy lunch for my family the other day and it went
down really well so I thought I would share it on here :) It was really
yummy an...
Wednesday
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I was going to blog today, but I can't focus. The neighbours are having a
new roof put on, which means there has been constant hammering, banging,
shouti...
one, two, three... tea!
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A quick solution to plug a gap while I finish off the last King Charles
Spaniel, 3 tea time themed cotton reel pincushions...
I have only made a coup...
Heating up
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I think we are the only little family that don't relish the sunshine. Don't
get me wrong, it is lovely to be able to leave the house without thermals.
I ...
Limited Edition
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Back in February when I went to the trade fair I went looking for something
a little bit special.
Something that isn't for sale everywhere, something tha...
Back again
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Hi folks, it's been a while since my last blog, but here I am again. As you
all know the sunshine has been gorgeous and inviting, tempting me out of
door...
Sample swaps for FQ Retreat…
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This morning we had a a pre 6am wake up call from a small boy demanding ‘my
cup, my cup’, fairly soon after followed by a sister claiming “I’m not
tired” s...
Oh Well.....
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Unfortunately I go back to work after my holiday today.....I had hoped to
be able to finish a few projects whilst on holiday, but it appears it was
not mea...
Love Liberty fabrics (2)
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More projects customers are using Liberty fabrics for …… Bunting – Liberty
Tana lawn is ideal for subtle bunting for all year round indoor use or
summer ga...
I won a prize from The String Empire!
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I rarely get time to read other blogs these days, but there are a few I
like to pop by when I can and http://thestringempire.blogspot.co.uk is one
of th...
SUMMER'S HERE!!
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Summer seems to be here and we've been enjoying the weather and privilege
of living on the coast.
Mabel and I have been spending a lot of time on the beach ...
Is it here to stay??!
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Well yep the UK has sunshine! I believe very much that it is whatever the
weather and you just get on with it so when the sun has shone for more than
2 day...
Zakka Key fob
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The spring/summer has finally decided to arrive. We have had a very nice
week-end with lots of sun and very warm temperature. We virtually lived
outside fo...
Giveaway winner announcement on a lovely day.
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Today is the day....well yesterday was the day but I forgot.
I will announce the winner shortly, I have a few thingy majiggys to talk of
first.
There are ...
Win a Voucher On Our Blog
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It’s Chocolat A Toi’s third birthday and we’re giving away three £10
personalised chocolate vouchers over 3 days. So here’s how it works. Simply
come here ...
busy busy busy
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good grief it has been busy busy busy round here lately.
there have been ridiculous outfits, and severe expansion of comfort zones
as I do new and scary thi...
Maude
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This post isn't so much about the building work, as about our cat, Maude -
more portly, but definitely more agile than our ginger moggie, Rory.
However, j...
Friends and fond farewells
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It has been a little while since my last post, for which I apologise. With
my trip to Canada imminent, and counting down my last few days as work, my
life ...
Wedding craft projects
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Here’s a quick update for you! I’m wading through wedding related craft
projects, things I really can’t show you yet. Like the things in the photos
or th...
30 Days of Creativity
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I have decided to take part in 30 Days of Creativity 2012. The name sums
it up really! As their website says:
"30 Days of Creativity is a global soc...
Boro Keepsake Quilt: Eve’s Garden, finished
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Well, finally!! I’ve been a bit quiet lately, and for that I apologise … I
needed to have surgery on my knee and it made sitting at a desk for any
length...
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Quilt Exhibition
On 23rd June 2012 The Log Cabin Quilters based in Langford Beds, are
holding a Quilt Exhibition.
They are a very talented group of quilte...
New design for Claireabellemakes!
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It's been a hive of activity in evajeanie world. I have been making metres
upon metres of union jack bunting, I am coming to the end of another big
order a...
Half Way
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A little while ago, I wrote about my aim to get running & do the Race for Life, using Couch to 5K. I am half way through the training programme. It is gettin...
getting the watercolours out
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Yesterday afternoon provided one of those rare moments where everybody was
equally pleased with the same activity. For us it was watercolour painting.
Whil...
Fat Quarterly Retreat this weekend!
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I am really looking forward to the Fat Quarterly Retreat, which is being
held this weekend. I have signed up for the Portholes workshop with Lucie
Summers...
From LA to Rustington...on the Arts Trail
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As one Arts Trail finishes, so another one starts...this time it's the turn
of Rustington to host their first Arts Trail, with many local businesses
and ve...
{Pincushion Swap} "Sew Many Buttons" Giveaway
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Good morning darlings, we though to make this week giveaway a bit
different.
First, we need to announce last week winner. Congratulations to :* "Eliane"*
...
Craft Fairs and Berlin!
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Hello again!
I must apologise for the absence, I was busy getting ready for a craft fair
on Sat 19th, and then I jetted off to Berlin for a mid week break ...
Helping Hands
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I have always been keen to let the kids help doing house work so that when
I really need them to help it doesn't seem like a chore to them. They have
clea...
Living room: finally completed!
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Oggi é l'anniversario dell'acquisto del nostro nido. Due anni da quando
abbiamo aperto per la prima volta la nuova casetta con le nostre chiavi e
abbiamo i...
Label it!
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My very first set of labels have arrived and although they don’t look much
I am so excited to actually give my products labels (obviously I am easily
pleas...
Mad May Round up # II
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It's been another busy weekend in the Welch household. This is our
"Birthday season", in which we celebrate 3 sons' birthdays in the space of
6 weeks!
...
Little Chukka....Baby Desert Boots
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Desert boots - they're everywhere at the moment, and don't we just love 'em! A great design classic and never out of style for those who know how to wear the...
I love patchwork
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Well, you kinda know that already, but this time I’m talking about the
book. Of the authors two books on Zakka sewing, I prefer “I Love
Patchwork”. There a...
Sewing, stamping and stock
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I have been busy working away on some new stock for my Folksy shop. I got
out my fabric stamps again and started playing around with stamps and
fabric com...
Tired and Contented
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Today it's collapse in a heap. The Textiles on the Hill weekend started
off like this:
The Material Girls shop all set up with Carol and Jill ready..... a...
Coming soon
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I have several things to share with you in the next few days, but it will
have to wait until I get my main computer back and have the chance! I have
a very...
On it (like a car bonnet)
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I never thought that I would be a diet bore. I was always one of those
people who championed eating what you like and being happy in your own
skin. Until r...
The Potter Post
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I have a confession,as well as being a lazy blogger;I am a very big Harry
Potter fan.I devoured the books and love the films (which is unusual as I
normall...
CAR SHOWS AND NEEDLE FELTING
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A most glorious weekend of sun,seashore and cars. The first DEAL CLASSIC
CAR AND MOTOR SHOW was held on Saturday on Walmer Green next to the beach.
http://...
A little bit of this and that ... part 2 !
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Following up on last weekend's post about some of the stuff that I got up
(that wasn't work related), I thought you might like to see what I've been
up to ...
Playing around with Hama-style beads
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Months ago I bought a giant jar of Hama-style beads originally from Ikea
from a charity shop for £2.50. There are hundreds, if not thousands of
them. "What...
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TARAN TARAH!
To top the way we chose last weekends winner was going to be hard.
I gave it some thought,
the boys gave it some thought,
the Hippy looked at ...
Personalised Bunting
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I thought I would give making bunting a go, it is quite a nice way to add
colour to a wall and great way to personalise a bedroom. I drew a triangle
with t...
How I'm spending the Jubilee Saturday...
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Next Saturday - the first day of the Jubilee long weekend, I will be
ignoring the Jubilee, abandoning my family and heading to South Kensington
to immerse ...
What a beautiful week
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Is summer finally here? wall to wall sunshine not a cloud in the sky, baby
birds in abundance, flowers blooming. The climbing roses on the pergola are
lade...
Last week...
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Typical get back into blogging and my blog decides to show me I shouldn't
take things for granted.
It was scary when i logged in and was told "this blog is ...
Great Big Giveaway Winners
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Ladies and . . . . Ladies ( as there are no gentlemen present )I have
pulled three names from the hat. The lucky winners of the Every Girl's
Story Great ...
How to Add a Zip Opening to a Bag
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Life is hard. It’s even harder if you’re stupid.–Anonymous I meant to do
this post a while ago, but between the new ipad and the good weather I got
distrac...
N O T E B O O K S
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In the last week we launched a brand new product... *notebooks*!!
Available in 2 sizes: A5 & A6
We have 4 designs:
chubby chickens...
neighbourhood...
...
Where do you sew ?
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my trusty sewing machineenjoying being outside ! I thought I would show a
few pictures where I sew and create my quilts. The weather here in the
North of E...
Crochet Mini Me
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A few weeks ago I asked Beth over at Fluffer Nutter if she would crochet a
mini me of my best friend and her husband, as a present for their recent
milesto...
Cards for daddies and some red, white and blue!
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Hello.... isn't this sunshine just glorious?? I LOVE it! I am very much a
summer girl and I love to feel the heat. I am super pale though so can't
really ...
Just some of my American Purchases
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Now I’m sadly back down to earth after my American adventure, the work
begins. Although the tickets are already bought for our return trip in
August! These...
Winner For Sew Mama Sew Give Away
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Wow – I hope you all had as much fun as I did this week! Thank you to all
who commented on my give away post – it’s always great to read comments and
get ...
FQ London Linky Party
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This time next week I will be at the Fat Quarterly Retreat in London and I can't wait!! So today I am joining in with the linky party for all the other blogg...
SHED GALLERY 2012
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I will be exhibiting at Open Studios again this year at the 'Shed Gallery'.
Opens on Saturday 2nd June. It is an excellent opportunity to meet all the
art...
Looking to the future
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Well as usual I have been away for longer than I would like. This year
has not been an easy one so far. In fact the last two years have been an
almost en...
Jubilee workshops Saturday 2nd June
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Here’s a sneak peek at some of the materials we have been gathering up for
our Jubilee Crafty Pint. We have every type of red, white and blue fabric
in o...
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Next party preparation item ticked off the agenda...
...table runners for the kitchen and deck tables.
One thing this party sure is doing is kicking me ...
New Wool
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We recently decided that it would be a good idea to stock some more
economically priced wool. Let’s face it, in the current climate, it makes
sense! So, we...
Half term Jubilee sewing workshops
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Bunting workshop Children can make their own 2 metre length of ‘vintage’
bunting to decorate the house on Jubilee day (decorative enough to stay in
a bedro...
Can never do just 1 project at a time...
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Is it just me or do you need to do more than one project at once, I find I
get bored very easily especially if you are doing the same thing all the
time....
Wedding gift cushion
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Wedding season is upon us, and I'm sure I'm not the only one swamped by
invitations over the next couple of months. I know most bridal couples
these days p...
It's Friday...it's summer..and I'm loving...
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that I am now a freelance textile artist...as from 1st May I am self
employed...so everything I do is towards my own 'Starship Enterprise'...I
decided I ...
Jetting off
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Just a short one to say i'll be off for a little while as we're going to
Lake Orta in Italy for a friend's wedding. As we're going all that way we
thought ...
The Fascinating World of Fascinators
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For those of you who follow me on Facebook or Twitter you'll probably be
aware that I decided to spend my birthday money on a Fascinator workshop,
which fi...
New Sheep Brooches and Other News
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Been very busy since the Open Studios weekend fulfilling orders and
commissions and coming up with some new ideas.
I'm delighted to be able to share this c...
Trio of dresses done for my troublesome Princess :)
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Well 3 out of 4 aint bad!
[image: NewLook 6118]
A long while ago Louise picked out her own pattern and Fabric from Ashley
Brooks and I have only just go...
It feels like it's been a while.....
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since blogging but it's been a mad couple of months! We had Paul's Mum and
partner come to stay from New Zealand for a month. It was the first time
they ha...
Tutorial on how to shorten trousers/jeans.
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I have added a tutorial page to my blog today. My first tutorial is a great
quick way to shorten trousers. Do let me know if it is useful (or not!).
Tagged...
Say Hello to my New Shop!
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After much tinkering, my brand new shop is finally finished!
As I mentioned last week, the new shop will be replacing the shop pages
which are currently ...
Sunny Days
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Finally we have sunshine and it isn't any old sunshine, it is sunshine of
the Summer variety. It is glorious and my soul is really cheered. I
rushed arou...
Happy Happy Pugs
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This week we decided to take the plunge and order some more silver. Things
are a bit tight at the moment so it was a big decision but the earrings
have re...
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My new collection of scarves is here! Luxurious silk scarves with bight
colours and original designs inspired by my travels around the world. You
can see...
Zest
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Remember the beaten up 60's cupboard? She's had a lick of paint, well
several licks, and is now looking more at home. I love these colours
together, the gr...
Malvern
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We had a great time at Malvern. The best show yet! Now we are home and
pleased but exhausted! Sandown will be the next show in June and there is a
lot to b...
Shabby Garden Love in Malvern
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Last weekend I visited the Malvern spring flower show. Mum, dad, sis and I
packed the car with wine gums and travelled the 140′ish miles from the
Rivington...
Shop talk
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[image: CG1]
As the sun finally put in an appearance today, I took the opportunity to
photograph a couple of new bowls. They’re now in my Etsy and Folks...
L'Odyssée de Cartier
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Discover the new Cartier film, a journey between dream and reality. For the
first time, Cartier has decided to create a cinema epic focusing on its
history...
we're popping up at Clerkenwell Design Week.
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we'll be selling our wares at Humanscale's pop up market day
tomorrow from 9.30am - 6pm as part of
Clerkenwell Design Week
which starts today.
there are l...
Sue Bulmer's Sketchbook Peeks
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Today I have been lucky enough to have some of my sketchbooks featured by
Nottinghamshire based artist Sue Bulmer on her fantastic blog. Sue
regularly feat...
See you next year!
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You may have noticed my blog posts have gone very quiet in the last few
months. I'm so sorry about this, but I have a good reason... I'm having a
baby!
Alt...
The Switch
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So I've been a little bit busy today, making the
most of my Sunday to start switching things over to 'Mason Bee'. Some of you
may already be aware of the cha...
The ORIGINAL Vintage and Handmade Fair
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Come along to the Vintage and Handmade Fair on 26th May at The Old Town Hall in Chipping Sodbury and say Hello!
This fair is the ORIGINAL and the BEST!! ...
Weekend Wishes : The high heeled Edition
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As a recent covert Jen has been in training to wear heels. This has
inspired the newest illustration in her sketchbook… Every Girl knows how
important a de...
Artist
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London Greenwich based artist Benjamin Hope, has the most remarkable
ability to paint still lifes so convincingly that you feel it must be a
photograph o...
New Bradwell Scrappy Quilt Update
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This is yesterday's picture of the work so far.....
Lots of ideas for more patches and details, I only hope we have time to do
it all justice!
Very exci...
Packing up the cottage
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Oh little cottage. I knew as soon as I stepped over your threshold ten
years ago, that you were far too small for us. Two tall people - one
exception...
Logo-tastic
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Hello everyone! Just a little quickie today.
A while ago I mentioned that I was doing some logo design for Ange of Remedy.
Well I can now reveal that the we...
Accidental inspiration
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Sometimes inspiration needs a little nudge.
Two of the felt group members paid a visit to Colinette yarns the other
week and brought the spoils of the jour...
Share the Love - Bloggers Unite - Featured Artisan
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Are you On Fire for Handmade? http://onfireforhandmade.com
This week's Featured Artisan is Tracie Dean - Dean Designs. Beautiful Creations by a beauti...
Guest blogging: the Letter Writers Alliance
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Today I'm thrilled to be guest blogging for the fantastic Letter Writers
Alliance, a gem of a blog devoted to keeping the art of letter writing
alive.
Com...
Bunny Hop
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The children have been ill this week. Not very ill but enough to mean too
much time spent indoors, too many tantrums and too little sleep. The
result o...
English Rose - Part 3
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Well here it is...the eagerly awaited dress!
Those of you who have read my earlier posts will know that this is the
first item of clothing I have ever made...
Onwards.....
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I've been a bit lax with my blogging and blog reading these last few
months. I do hope none of you lovely bloggers out there that I usually
comment on have...
TAST week 19
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Just finished this week's stitch - the half chevron. Another wonderfully
flexible stitch.
I feel that my samples are like pages of a sketch book and I'm d...
Dolls 10, Stitching 0
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Hello!
My pelvis is finally good enough to allow me to sit and write a post at
last. Thank you so much for all your kind wishes which mean a lot. Well, ...
Finished Object Update
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This is the list of things I aimed to finish in the next few weeks and so
far I have done:
* Crofter Dot
* Baby Boy Aran Jumper
* Blue Tony Monster
* Cro...
moonlighting...
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Whilst I've been terribly neglecting my own blog lately, you can catch a
little snippet of some crafty loveliness on my guest post today over on my
favouri...
Back to the wedding...
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after that little diversion....
buttons - vintage ones that I bought from Ebay.
Two packs of mother of pearl, one pink Czech glass, and one burgundy
pl...
Sowing seeds for cut flowers
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I am behind with sowing seeds for my cutting garden although it has been so
cold though it probably hasn't made too much difference. I sowed the seeds
I b...
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For more goodies like these hope to see you this Saturday 12th May @ Dedham
Assembly Rooms for our HANDMAID & VINTAGE FAIR the fun starts @ 10-30 til
5-00
I bet you thought I'd disappeared...
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...sorry that it's been so long since I last posted here or visited any
blogs: it's been a hectic few weeks!
Today's post is all about birds: although I'm ...
Whatever the weather
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by Lojango Design
Having managed to be both freezing cold and, at the same time, get sunburnt
whilst watching my son play cricket yesterday (for all 120 o...
Giant lions and insipid lunch
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Well here is the story http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17915318 that made me
say 'ooh let's go to Chatsworth this weekend!' so we set out ignoring the
fact it...
It's a gull's life!
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I had a dis-a-ster (read in the style of Craig Revel Horwood) last year.
Well, sort of.
I love Cornwall, specifically the coastline. And when I get the
o...
Personalised Birthday Picture
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Being a bit of a stitcher, it's difficult not to use my skills when making
birthday presents. Sneakily, I accumulated dates, memories, phrases, and
favouri...
Butterick 4657
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(reference previous post )
I found a picture of the original dress I made, unfortunately I am rather
annoyed that I did not taken one when she had it on. ...
The Snail Trail...
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Over at Cupcakes for Clara, there is a snail trail happening... Your job -
to find those snails and find the prizes!
The snail trail is happening to cele...
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Wow didn't realise my last post on here was February How time flies.
I'm still here, still crafting, and now have a day job too, working in a
Craft Shop, t...
New purchases
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I have had a very busy month and one the plus sides is having bought some
great new supplies. And I just wanted to share some of these with you:
*Fancy Moo...
a few purple buddies.......
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Just a quick post to introduce you to a few of our purple buddies! Meet
Dexter, he loves adventure, thrill seeking and puzzle solving and longs to
be like...
BCTF
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BCTF.
We are back!
This is our first post since coming back from Harrogate British Craft Trade
Fair.
You may ask what have we been doing all this time, ke...
Cushions
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In recent weeks I have been fighting a battle with my new screen printing
kit and sadly I have lost the battle but I am determined to win the war!
None of ...
Felting and Fiber Abstract Challenge
-
We're loving April with the longer, lighter days - but a few less showers would be good! And in case you're wondering if we ever got the spring clean done? U...
Bear and Bee share Honey
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I have been bizzy putting together this little group. This little Bear is
surprised to find a very friendly Bee who would like to share his golden
Honey.
...
Bear and Bee share Honey
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I have been bizzy putting together this little group. This little Bear is
surprised to find a very friendly Bee who would like to share his golden
Honey.
...
Mr Sock Monkey makes an appearance
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Mr Sock Monkey was found just hanging around in my house recently. Mr Sock
Monkey was created after the workshop at Rubbish Revamped. I am really
getting ...
Enjoy the little moments....
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Hello lovelies...
Happy Sunday blessings.
How are you all?
I'd love to say I'm sitting out in the sunny garden looking at the beautiful
Spring blossom an...
Etsy Treasury Love
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I wanted to share with you this lovely treasury on Etsy where Heather
Dodgers has kindly included my 'Baby Burp Cloths Modern Grey' in her
Treasury
'Soft...
I made this - Butterfly Thank You Keepsakes
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Here's one of my latest lines, a Fine Silver Butterfly Charm/Keepsake with
the word Thank You stamped on the front. It comes with a pretty ribbon bow
and a...
birthday bunting
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One of the secret projects that has kept me busy recently is birthday
bunting. My beautiful and bright twin nieces will be one in May. My
sister-in-law...
Crafter...oo Magazine issue 3
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follow the link below to find out how to buy
ISSUE 3
http://www.crafteroo.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,8757.0.html
There are 18 great projects in issue 3.
Plus...
Love and why I've not been around too much lately...
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OK, so I'm not going to start banging on about love, really, I'm no expert!
However I do love my boyfriend, (I know, I know it's a sewing blog.... But
I am...
Every Colour Tweet Challenge continues...
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I have been a busy busy girl since my last post... not just with the
making. I have just come back from my annual holidays so I'm now ready to
focus and g...
Can a home have too many cushions ?
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Well it has been a while since my last blog but I that does not mean I
have been having a snooze on the sewing front. In fact the last couple of
weeks I h...
JUBILEE
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Just a quick hello to show you my 'jubilee' inspired brooch. This design
specifically in red, white and blue is a limited edition as I only intend
to make...
Run down of the last 7 months
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Well who went and changed the blogger dashboard? And when? I don't blog for
7 months and they go and change it. Bloomin' cheek! Actually it looks quite
fun...
Stitch a gift tutorial: fabric journal cover
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If I had all the time in the world I’d make every gift I give. One
Christmas an old friend of mine decided to make all her gifts. It took her
months, but s...
Two Become One
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Just a quick post today to let you know about the wedding card I designed
and made in the last 2 days!
I used an image I found on google images which I the...
A Bag for All Reasons sneaky peek inside
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Hmmmm, I meant to post these pics well over a week ago, but Mabel was having none of it. Something about them there babies not being born with their own indi...
Mini Oven Gloves
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These were made for a friend’s 3 year old daughter, she loves to play at
cooking in her mini kitchen that was built by her Dad, so of course she
needs some...
Week full of chocolate
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I have been making chocolate truffles for over 10 years. It started one
Christmas, when I could not decide what to give our friends as a present
and though...
The Adventures of Montgomery Mcvitty…..
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My Mr Sharp works very hard, very hard indeed! I wanted to give him a
little something to make him smile; something he could have on his desk at
work to ch...
Stamp me up
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I've always fancied making my own stamps. At work we have little birdy and
leaf stamps that we use to mark off drinks on our loyalty cards, and
there's som...
50s style handbag
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I love bag making!
This is the fourth handbag I have made and it was sewn for a Vintage
Fashion contest organised by a Polish manufacturer of sewing machi...
Easter jolly
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School holidays for me always bring a mixture of so much time - but no
time. Everyone has their own expectations.....and quite rightly too! But
it's always...
Autumn Produce Makes Spring Chutney
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Using the last of Honey Cottage's Autumn apples, plums and onions to make
chutney for spring is a great way to get the most from our crops. The
spring chut...
Secret Easter Bunny
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*Well* last weekend saw that time of year again when members of the Craft
Forum join together to do a Secret Easter Bunny swap.
I had had a long day at work...
Sakura Exhibition
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The Sakura exhibition I mentioned in my last post is now up and running
at the Gallery at the Wharf. There are many beautiful things from the
artists...
Giveaway Winners
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A quick hello to all my new followers & thanks for all your comments. It’s
interesting to see how different everyone feels about travelling.
Persona...
Tutorial on how to mend a hole in a garment
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I hate throwing out anything that is useful or can be mended to be useful
again.
These pair of favourite shorts had two holes in them, they still ...
And the winner is...
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The winner of the Star Wars cushion cover is Purplevamp, congratulations!
If I have not heard from the winner within 4 weeks I will do the draw again.
Update, its been a long time coming......
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Well I thought its about time I caught up on the blog. Since my last entry
in July 2011, I have got married and started a new job.
Here are some of the wedd...
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My blog made me do this. ( No - really!) I keep being presented with a 'Quick Post option', so this is me trying to see what that means. Always need a practi...
Twitter giveaway
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When I realised I was nearly at 500 followers on twitter I decided it was
time for a giveaway!
So I put out a tweet advising that anyone who Retweeted my g...
Oooh, new fabric :D
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Yesterday a lovely friend took me to a new (to me) fabric shop… Fabrics
Galore in Clapham, London. It was well worth a visit!! I don’t have
anywhere for ni...
My Life of Late (in photos)
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Birthday trousers in the making (Treasure Pocket Pants). Ed Emberley fabric.
Small girl wearing my favourite trousers from when her brother was small.
Bir...
St Patricks Day Parade 2012
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For this years St Patricks Day celebrations we went on a day trip to
Donegal Town. It was such a beautiful day, the best i have seen in a long
time...
...
A Cute Outfit for Your Kindle – Updated!
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So I picked up my Kindle from the post office yesterday, brought it home to
dress it up in the outfit I made…..and it didn’t fit!! So I made another
one in...
Meet the Stall Holders................No. 6
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Three more stall holders for you today...
FREEBIRD COLLECTABLES - Sue Daniels -* *has been trading
for a year now fromdelightful, local fairs such as Kitsc...
Tutorial: Fabric Basket
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As a sewer, I have so many small bits and bobs scattered around my studio,
with no real home. This is when I came up with the idea of making a
'basket' fo...
News and such
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Ok guys, we're on baby countdown now, just 6 weeks left until due date, but
you never quite know when they're going to decide to come out. So I am
going to...
The story of Mabel the trolley
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Meet Mabel, my new, well old companion.
She's in need of a makeover (only a slight one), but as she was only bought
for £4.00, what do you expect.
She ...
Amy Butler Fabrics
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I have fallen in love with the new range of Amy Butler laminted fabrics -
you can see a link here - as yet I haven't managed to find anyone in the UK
who s...
Norwegian Fab
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I’ve been selling quite a few things to Scandinavians from my Raggle Taggle
Hawker Etsy shop. Scandi design is very hot at the moment (I can see why;
it’s ...
Rosie & Bear Calendar Quilt
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My quilt is finished!! And I'm putting the book together now. To learn
more and pre-register your interest to qualify for a discount please visit
my new...
Meet Archie
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Inspired by a real Spaniel puppy named Archie that Mabel and I met at the
park recently....
Today we made a new friend at the park, Scruffy and I. His na...
Saturday afternoon bliss
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The last Saturday in February, sitting on the sofa with the sun streaming
in through the window, stitching a quilt for a princess . . .
. . . listening ...
28 photos later...
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Besides growing a human being in my body, I also kept up with this little
project, and after seeing them all together like this I'm really glad I
did. Th...
Not much waffle :)
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You know me by now.....lots of photo's and not much waffle. Very good at
talking but not so good at writing :/, sorry.
I have really enjoyed my work thi...
Blue All Squares
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Blue All Squares
My sewing this week has been poor!
I finished the top at the weekend, and have just based it, just need to sew
the top to the bottom and ...
It's all in the name...
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Pipany & the Poltisko Memoirs
In common with many youngsters of the Cold War generation, I went to bed on
a few nights expecting The Button to have been pr...
I Fucking Love BioWare, Me.
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I’m going to make an admission: Yesterday, when I started the petition
calling for BioWare to come out publicly in support of the beleaguered
Jennifer Hepl...
Making Cinder Toffee
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I don’t usually do spontaneous. There’s often no room for it for one, but
in the interests of full disclosure : I don’t bloody like it. So when I saw
Nigel...
Reject Doorstop and Pottery!
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Well hello :) Hope you are all well and busy stitching away. I have had a
great few weeks on placement for university. I have been working in Special
Educa...
Biscuit bears and crochet blanket update
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Hello lovely bloggers... in honour of Valentines Day yesterday I couldn't
resist these two Mr and Mrs Bear biscuits in Sainsburys at the weekend. I
do love...
Creative Ideas for Rainy Days
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So it's the school holidays and the weather is cold, dull and wet. You are
wondering what you can do with the kids to keep them entertained. There are
lots...
Paper Heart Garlands Tutorial
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A Valentine’s treat, these paper hearts are a perfect decoration for any
celebration that requires a quick and easy pretty decoration. We have been
asked s...
New Baby is Born
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As I think I may have mentioned, my latest 'ethel & edna' creation is a
shop. Well now I can introduce the newest baby the shop website. Please
pop over ...
Upcycled Phone Cover and Brooch Giveaway!!
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To celebrate reaching over 200 likes on my facebook page, I am doing a
giveaway!
I am giving away an *upcycled phone cover *and an *upcycled brooch*.
Both...
Calling all dressmakers.....
-
We're having a bit of a discussion over here about patterns - what kind of
paper do you prefer? Are you a tracer? Would you pay more for better
quality? Do...
Embellished wool felt
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Since the beginning of the year I have been experimenting with wool felt,
wool roving and various fibre scraps to make my own felted fabrics. Felt is
a non...
♥ Creative Connections Monthly Craft Challenge ♥
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This is such a great idea! Each month there will be a theme, and the idea
is that you make an item related to that theme and upload a picture of it.
The p...
Win Buttons!!
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Fancy bagging a few free buttons?? Of course you do!!
It's competition time in Dizzy Izzy Land ...
We want to know your two favourite colours of our polka ...
Sew Hip - Blog Review update
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Dear stitchers....
Please note that my wonderful sewing blog (as mentioned in Sew Hip!) has
now relocated and is just a click away......
Click *here* to v...
The challenges of getting Ozzy to pose....
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So when I was thinking about doing a sale on the bigfurrycat website, I
decided that getting Ozzy to pose with a sale sign was a REALLY good idea
and would...
Granny's Attic Sylko Haul
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Last week I went to one of my favourite shops, Granny's Attic. It's a house
clearance shop in a little market town near me, and is run by a really
sweet l...
Yummy spiced apple chutney
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This year my boyf and I are making Christmas hampers filled with yummy
homemade treats to eat. Last night we made our spiced apply chutney using
this recip...
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Lavender filled Christmas Trees
A set of four lavender filled Christmas tree decorations these cute trees
have been made from a bright red and multi colour...
Change of Venue
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I've now opened my bricks and mortar shop and had to change the name due to
availability. So you can follow me now at my new site Hope to see you all
the...
Blog Neglect
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Hello, my poor neglected blog! I promise I haven't forgotten about you -
I've just been so busy, and when I'm not busy, I'm so tired from being busy!
Work i...
3 years old!
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What a busy busy four weeks we've had here! Robyn turned 3 this week, can
you believe it!?! The pictures of her parties (she had 3!) are all on OH's
phone...
Designer Makers Craft Market, Islington
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Hey kids,
How are you all? Just dusting out the cobwebs around here!
I'm furiously working to prepare for the Designer maker Christmas craft
fair in Isling...
Granny Square Messenger Bag
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When my Aunty visited in late summer this year she saw some of my crocheted
creatures and told me that she’d seen a friend in Folkestone who had a
groovy g...
Luxury Wedding Show London 2011
-
We’ll toast to that! The 22nd and 23rd October was the long awaited Luxury
Wedding Show London 2011 at the Saatchi Gallery. The whole build up was a
mixt...
Happy Birthday, UKHandmade!
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*UKHandmade is 3 this winter! I'm very proud to be part of the team and
we've come a long way since we first started.*
*
*
The Winter 2011 issue is a specia...
A/W items part 2
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A peek at the knitted goodies that will be adorning the gallery this weekend
.
We're looking forward to a weekend to show what we've been making and
eating ...
I'm sorry for neglecting you Blog :(
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Sooooo busy.... Would love to sit and write a proper post.... Maybe at 3am
one morning when I've finished sewing it may just happen!!!
-
...
Shoormal
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A few years ago I sang with the band Shoormal. The music doesn't really
fit neatly into any genre, it tends to go under "contemporary folk", but
has many ...
Moving house and country
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Dear All,
I have been super busy moving house and country, but finally seem more
settled now. I have a few house projects coming up and also a sex and the ...
Thinking of Christmas already?
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Well... we are :)
With just one month ahead to the birth day, you possibly can imagine how
excited and anxious I am. Getting the last few things done for m...
Dear Lancaster University
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Dear Lancaster University I am writing to you in the first instance to warn you that a rather large camper van is arriving later containing many items. These...
3 Laundry bags
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We have just moved into our new flat and one of the things I didn’t bring
with us was our laundry basket. Instead I found this wonderful tutorial
from // B...
Thank God For Thursday..
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As Thursday is now my day off I'm starting a new blog project in the run up
to Christmas...
This is week one of my Blog Project 'Thank God For Thursdays!'...
Knitting keeps me Sane!!!
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I apologise for not being around much last week.
The 'coughes and sneezes' season has started already as I picked up a cold
and I feel that I haven't ca...
following my muse
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When I get a chance to make something I am usually initially panicked by
having so little time and so much that I want to do, so the way I decide is
to wor...
Back with a vengeance!
-
It’s been so long since I blogged, that you may have forgotten who I am.
Hopefully this post will serve as a reminder of my crafting prowess (if we
underst...
Camping!
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Last weekend the entire Bella Bobbin Brigade took a trip away to West
Wittering for a long weekend camping. We had a brilliant time, truly
blessed with s...
Work in progress wednesday - Tackling goals
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Hello Wednesday.
A very late one from me today, I am still working on my hitchhiker not
made a lot of progress though, as there is so much happening in o...
WIP Wednesday #25
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I made it through Module 1.
It all got done and handed in.
Module 2 and 3 are on hold right now but next week is half term so the hard
work will start agai...
WIP Wednesday and other things
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I've been making solid progress on Eleonora this week. I've reached the
shoulder and have started the long and boring back section, stocking stitch
knit ...
Hot Weather Knitting
-
I can't believe it is still hot here in through UK. We are not equipped for
it! I continue to love it though.
I can't bring myself to sit at my pc as it is...
Pevensey Cardigan pattern now available!
-
Sorry about that - I disappeared for a bit there, didn't I. Mainly, to be
honest, because the weather has been so lovely, and I've been forced to
spend my ...
Rob Ryan bunting
-
It's the Queens diamond Jubilee this weekend. I would have loved to have a
street party or some kind of celebration but the people on my street are
miserab...
More art
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Found on tumblr and then googled to find this Here
I wish I had found this when i was do...
Working from home
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There's been much discussion in recent days about the need or desire for
many people to work from home during the forthcoming Olympics. An
inconvenience, ...
WIP-less Wednesday?
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With Framlingham awaiting a Friday 'Ta-dah', and a few days before the June
Shawl Knitalong starts, I'm taking a little time to wind some scrap yarns
and ...
Colourful Crafting
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In light of yesterday's post, about crafting balance, I have a smaller set
of WIPs to show you today. These are the things I have actively been
working on ...
Magical May...
-
This month I'm loving...
* The smell of suncream * sitting out in the garden * a boy trying to sell
subscriptions to magazines coming up to me in the stree...
Tuesday Treasury - Silver Grey
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A colour-themed mini-treasury this week. Grey doesn't have to be for winter
days, it can look cool and calming on a hot summer's day ...
Pale Grey Rosy Bro...
JandJ Divine
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JandJ Divine is Destiny's first ever cria & she decided to have her just
after dinner the same day that Lumi had Flynn. We watched the birth & all
went we...
making everyday beautiful : daisy days...
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[image: Images from the Flickr group 'making everyday beautiful...': 1.
Everything's better with a dollop of daisies by hollybairy, 2. Up by
endlesshue, 3....
Finally Finished
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Well here is a picture of the bunny all in one that I was doing for a
customer. I finally finished it and sent it to her and she was really
happy with it...
iPhone summer makeover
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So, feels like it’s been a long time, even though it’s only been about a
week. Surprisingly, my blog feels …
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I haven't forgotten . . .
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. . . about my 500th post giveaway, there have just been a fair few
distractions over the past few days, I'm hoping to get round to it by the
end of the w...
Pop
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There are only a few days left to vote for the MAD Blogging Awards and I would really, really, love your votes. I am a finalist in the Photography and Craft ...
Bring out the WIP
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I knit therefore I have several unfinished projects. Ask any knitter. It
goes with the territory.
I have just picked up one of these projects again and res...
Little Chukka....Baby Desert Boots
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Desert boots - they're everywhere at the moment, and don't we just love 'em! A great design classic and never out of style for those who know how to wear the...
twenty five
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Yesterday evening I hit twenty five squares on the misty afghan (I have got a little ahead of the one-a-day schedule thanks to some wakeful nights with Toby ...
Bunny Family Picnic
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At last I can reveal the new pattern that I have written for Knit Now
magazine, which I mentioned a little while ago here. It’s a pattern for a
family of b...
Been Busy Yak Shaving
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Ohhhh ! There has been so much going on around here and not much of it
knitting The short and snappy list goes like this… Starting my new job –
going reall...
Open Studios for Handmade Monday
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I’m sitting in the garden outside the studio typing and listening to the
birds singing whilst we wait for our visitors for the Norfolk and Norwich
Open Stu...
Crocheting into too-small a gap...
-
Crochet: What to do if the starting chain, or the previous row, is too
tight.I'd thought about this for ages - frequently I've done a long
foundation chai...
Eurovision 2012
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EEEEkkk! time to come out of hibernation and back to the blog :)
Last night was Eurovision and this year it seems to have gone back to its
crazy mix of slow...
the MayXStAlong & the market bag
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hello, hello, hello! May is drawing to a close and I'm pleased to have completed my cross stitch along project (go me!).
I inadvertently made this proje...
So much to blog, so little time :-/
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What a beautiful day it is today! I am up and raring to go, although it's
nearly 9am now and all I have done is fiddle on my puter! I just thought
I'd do a...
Unwound
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Back now from our "dyeing to unwind" gite retreat in France, feel totally
unwound and content and wish I was back there with new friends that we
made. The ...
Neve's knitting nevermore!
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Happy Friday everyone!
Well it's done and I'm so pleased, even though I'm pretty sure wee Neve
won't fit it I'm still pleased its off the needles! So enoug...
I LoveFilm
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Hello again my lovelies. It’s sooo nice to see you all again. Hasn’t the
weather been beautiful lately. After 2 months of dampness, the sun has
decided t...
Turbulent times
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It's been a shaky week here at The Hookery. My landlord gave me notice
last weekend and since then, I have alternated between fits of packing and
organisi...
Hot-steppin'
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My sister is preggers, big time. Whilst eagerly awaiting the
now-fashionably-late little miss, she has not allowed herself to grow idle.
She's used the...
Ravelympics 2012 & Refuge
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The campaign to raise funds and hand knit blankets for Refuge by Simply
Knitting magazine managed to raise over £4,000 late last year.
I surprised myself b...
WIP Wednesday: Lazy Katy
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To celebrate finishing all of my deadline knitting, I allowed myself to
cast on a very special shawl: Lazy Katy.
[image: Lazy Katy spiral shawl in Fiber Opt...
Discount code
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I've just figured out how to do a discount code on my etsy shop so I
thought I'd do 25% off for the bank holiday. So from now till next
Wednesday you ca...
love is in the air...
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such a lovely day in my home town of Whitley Bay on the North East coast of
England. You can see St Mary's Lighthouse in the background. I feel so
lucky t...
I Knit (not just) Sock Club
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I thought I would show you some of last years sock club patterns.
This is just a small selection of the patterns from last years club. ...
Help a little boy to find his feet
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Instead of one of my usual posts about what I've found, brought, made or
read, I've decided to write a short, but important post about one of
Monkeychild'...
Thank you Annaboo! I'm addicted!
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I lost it again you know... you may have noticed a rather long gap in
bloggy posts... I just lost my bloggy / crochet mojo... I spent hours on
Pinterest ...
The Making of a Bumblebee Birthday cake
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A baby girl turned two in this house last week. A little girl who's
obsessed with bees and laybeeberbs at the moment. So, rather than my usual
'naive-style...
Newsy post!
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Well it's been a long time since I last blogged, much has happened since
then! Firstly, I have finished my first year at University on the
Integrative Coun...
Shearing week means Toft is buzzing
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Our new team member Helen experiences shearing week and runs her first
Felting workshop at Toft.
My first month at Toft has flown by and although I have ex...
How to make your own bread
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Last year my husband decided he wanted to have a go at breadmaking. We both
like to watch cookery programmes, keeping up to date with all the 'usual
suspec...
Love Chic Flea Market, Bank Holiday Weekend
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*I will be doing a knitwear stall at this market - hope people will come
and buy my stuff! Look forward to seeing you.....*
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Looking for some inspiration for baby hats?
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Check out these new pics of pixie hats for 0-3 months from Mosaic Tree on
facebook - click here. Happy to get clicking if you know a small person
who ...
9hrs and two very sore legs
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After several months of walking up and down the East Sussex coast in
preparation, the Moonwalk finally came around on Saturday night. It was a
slightly wei...
A sprinkling of inspiration
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Hello! Hope you're all having a nice weekend. I thought I would break my
post-Knitting & Crochet blog week blogging hiatus by sharing a couple of
things wh...
Our Giveaway Winners
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*Mary Jane's Tearoom*
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A weekend at the coast
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We escaped to the North Yorkshire coast at the weekend for Hubby's annual
wargaming extravaganza.
He's been preparing for it since last years event but th...
A bit of red lippy
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Hi there, (again) just thought I'd stop by to try writing the kind of post
that isn't earth shattering but will fill ten minutes, I'm guessing they're
quic...
latest project
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https://www.facebook.com/stitchesfromwales2
still cant get the hang of this new blog layout..... do not like it at all!!
Anywho, this is what I've been cre...
warrior
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so, here i am, blogging again...
life recently has been full - fabulous in many ways but supremely tough in
other ways. well, just one - my bastard thesis....
Mr Jangles the Musical Monkey
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I finished knitting this gorgeous monkey this week. It is a present for my
best friend's baby.
It was really fun and easy to make and so I think I'll be ...
Hide and Seek
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Our first Shetland ram lamb born 21st April 2012. Filmed later the same
day. Finding his feet and mum staying close by. A few curious on lookers
want to g...
EASY TRAVEL CROCHET SLIPPERS
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Barefoot Girl...
Yes, I admit I am happiest barefoot...
my feet are my thermostat...
once in the door my shoes and socks are off and my feet are naked...
...
Day 6: Improving your Skill Set.
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Image Details: ‘Skills Drop Off’ by squacco, via Flickr. Day 5 of Knitting
and Crochet Blog Week brings the subject of improving your skill set to the
tabl...
I won a competition!
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Whooo hooooo – I won a competition. Thank you so much Crafts Beautiful for
giving me the chance to win this great prize. This prize looks really
great...
The need to knit
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Why do I knit? Why do I make stuff to wear and use, - and then don't?
Looking at both my Ravelry project page and a shelf at home, I find that I recently m...
Wonderwool Wales 2012
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My goodies from Wonderwool Wales yesterday!
1. Hooking kit for me to do with my daughter.
2. THE bag.
3. Yarn Addict pretty shawl pattern.
...
WIPS and WIPS to be
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I've not been around for a bit because one of my boys and I have been
unwell. Nothing major, just a virus but we have been living in a little
bit of a bub...
Lovely Stuff
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The little ones are back at school, and I've been having a look through the
pictures from our two weeks off. Oh my goodness, I've enjoyed this holiday
t...
Autumn Produce Makes Spring Chutney
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Using the last of Honey Cottage's Autumn apples, plums and onions to make
chutney for spring is a great way to get the most from our crops. The
spring chut...
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*Just look at this darling bear!* You can be in with a chance to win it if
you go to this Blog and read all about how to enter this fantastic
giveaway. S...
Crochet Easter Basket Tutorial
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I do love Easter, I guess I always associate this time of year with my
April birthday and my mum's birthday too and general happy times. And of
course now...
WARRISTON WIP
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After my love of my owls jumper, I’ve just started on my next Kate Davies
knitting pattern, the Warriston. My measurements indicated that I would
need to m...
Life, life and more life!
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Oh poor neglected blog, how are you after all this time?
I mentioned in my last post that I just had too much life going on to
attend to my blog, well th...
My Life of Late (in photos)
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Birthday trousers in the making (Treasure Pocket Pants). Ed Emberley fabric.
Small girl wearing my favourite trousers from when her brother was small.
Bir...
Urbanknit in Fashizblack Magazine
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The Sunrise Ankara iPad sleeve is in the January/February 2012 edition of
the newly launched print edition of Fashizblack Magazine. Love it!
Justcrochet.com
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Please go to http://justcrochet-baby-crochet-patterns.blogspot.com/ for up
to date info and more on my designs. Heather www.justcrochet.com (Baby
Crochet...
crochet on the catwalk
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I like to keep an eye on what textiles go down the catwalks and Marc Jacobs
Fall 12/13 collection had some stunning examples of crochet - something to
try ...
Felt like spring!!!
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Oh yes!!! A new season is just around the corner.
So in anticipation I've been busy with new colours for weeks
These felt flowers are part of my new spr...
1940's Inspiration
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Apologies.
It's been a while since I have had the time or voice to post.
The last few months have been chaotic and in-between the run up to
Christmas, att...
Happy weekend
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Have a happy weekend. Here are some nice things:
The coolest kitty ever. Found here.
Paper & Chain's new Solitaire necklace. Beautiful! From here.
The Yay...
February Already!
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I started writing a blog in January to wish you all a Happy New Year, but
didn’t finish it and now it is February already! The year is flying past
for me ...
Ten Random Facts About Silky...
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This is me...
1. In Chinese Astrology I'm a Wood Rabbit.
2. I always have to have two cups of tea in the morning to get me going.
3. I can't abide ...
And the winner is...
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Thanks to all who entered my giveaway. Thought I should let you all know on
my blog that Dandelion Designs won! We spoke on Facebook, and she has
chosen a ...
new year, new blog
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Hi all,
I have moved here:
*www.helenlimbrick.com*
Come join me!
I will be posting tutorials, patterns, recipes, inspiration and a few bits
in between.
Look...
2011 in review
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The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for
this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A New York City subway train holds 1,200
people. Thi...
Easily pleased!
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wonders if any other craftery folk get as excited as I just did getting a
500g bag of shiney colourful buttons in the post! Oooooooooooo shiney! I
think if...
Folksy Christmas
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These are a few of my favourite things...
I thought I'd make up a little Folksy treasury, with some ideas for last
minute Christmas shopping!
To start off...
Its December!
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Necessitating a visit to the loft and removal of some of our ‘loft
insulation’… and the first decorations have gone up The boys are incredibly
excited, hou...
Want to Chat?
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Just to say that if you'd like to see what I have been up to recently then
come and have a chat with me HERE
I'm doing my best to get the flower tutor...
All buttoned up
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I absolutely love buttons, I think it comes from memories of my visits to
granny and looking through her huge button collection. I'm always on the
lookou...
Knitting keeps me Sane!!!
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I apologise for not being around much last week.
The 'coughes and sneezes' season has started already as I picked up a cold
and I feel that I haven't ca...
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"Studio Days" by our latest supplier - Angela Pointon, we have described
her work as delicious, and we are loving this small but perfectly formed
vide...
The LottyBlue Vintage Popup Shop
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We are always hearing the term "Pop up shop but I'm never quite sure what
it means. Here my lovely friend Lisa explains why she will be having a one
day J...
Top dog…
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The competition entry top is nearly finished…. all the dog sections are
stitched together now. There’s a few bits left to sew that I added on
afterwards wh...
Kids Craft: Kid’s (Keepsake) Art
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We went to visit some very good friends of ours.. and decided to get the
kids painting (again – check out our post from almost two years ago – our
Keepsake...
'Contrast' Sequin Ornament Craft Tutorial
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Using 2 contrasting colours red and turquoise, here is the latest sequin
ornament I have made:-
New Leaf Crafts - Contrast Sequin Ornament
New Leaf Cra...
Water Lily Pond Mosaic Garden Bird Bath
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I have already done a Folksy Friday
on Ponds, because I love ponds. My own little one in my small garden has a
tiny water lily, 2 goldfish and (a growing ...
Victorious Vintage at Portsmouth Dockyard
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I have been getting ready for the Victorious Vintage Festival next weekend
(2nd /3rd June). A free music festival with loads of great acts and a
vintage m...
Out Of The Kiln
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It’s
only when you become a potter yourself do you finally realise how much goes
into making a pot. Of course most people know about the throwing and firing
...
Almost done
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Very nearly at the end of my second year at uni now, the final assessment
is over, we've had the last lecture, just tidying up now and helping the
third ye...
At last!! A Theo Paphitis #SBS win!!
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At last, after a mere 81 attempts, I finally won a #SBS RT from the lovely
Theo Paphitis
"I won I won I won!! Wooohoo! was my initial reaction... no, tha...
Is Your Skin Trying to Tell You Something?
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Ok, you might think it’s a bit weird for a skincare blog to be talking
about food and digestion, but a lot of common skin complaints such as acne,
eczema, ...
Mosaics in London did good!
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The sun is out, and it's time for a blog!
First view of THE Oxo Tower!First of all, many thanks for all the support
and good wishes I had with me in the....
Dirty Doily WARNING!!!!
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I have a friend who uses some colourful language on a regular basis. Now, I
have a mouth like a sailor, but Steph gives me a run for my money. Steph is
mov...
The Big Stuff and Craft Fest!
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April this year we began making BIG STUFF!
Hope you like them!
We added the little dot-on-the-horizon heart as a comparison.
These are popular ...
Drawing with Friends
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As regular readers may know, I went along to a few Bristol Sketchers meet
ups when I lived out there. A really simple concept of meeting up with a
bunch of...
Happy New Year from WuChi by Maks
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I wish everyone a wonderful and prosperous New Year. I have met and spoke
to so many amazing people this year who have supported my business and what
we ...
Cyan Clayworks
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Work has started on the new studio space this week- firstly the old carpet
pulled up so the floor can be painted. Lots more to do before everything
can be ...
House Signs
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Here is my first house sign completed in solid Walnut with Bold lettering
to increase the contrast between the dark wood and the burning areas.
Finished o...
My Psychic Umberella
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There's no other explanation... The umbrella I have is psychic!!!
Today I had to brave the horrid rain to get to the post office. The post
office is only ...
Mind Boggling Woodworking Video
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*If you ever thought "I can't" think again !*
Watch this video, truly awe inspiring stuff, he probably would not even be
allowed to try this in this coun...
taking a break
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Due to eye treatment I have been away from Pannier Market for the last week
and will not be back until beginning May. Twiddling my thumbs a bit as not
pain...
Belated Catch up time
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*Silver Grey is the 'in' colour this year.. Just think how many colours can
compliment it, turquoise, pink, red royal, black, cerise.. I think my
favouri...
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Times they are a changin! deciding to do this has been such a hard
choice! I'm a big believer in moving out for your comfort zone, sometimes
its hard...
Hold your breath & cross your fingers
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I have noticed that I hold my breath alot when slip-trailing out customer
details so it is a relief when the design is done & there is only the
painting t...
Gingerbread heaven
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I ADORE all things gingerbread!
Beautifully made houses full of gingerbread famillies...
Pretty decorated cookies, with milk of course ...
And...bri...
Roses are Red...
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...a wonderfuly romantic theme! Would be fantastic for this time of year
or the new year would be a fantastic time to buy things for this theme in
the Jan...
Gory Halloween Post
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*Severed Flesh Blog*
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Hello one and all, and welcome to another blog post by Zoe.
This time I will be showing you how to make a gory piece of tattooed fl...
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This blog is moving….
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Within the next few days I'll be moving my blog to
http://hotoffthemandrel.blogspot.co.uk/ so if you want to continue reading
what I have to say, make sure...
Oooh, new work! Also, juicy summer strawberries
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I've been doing some experimenting - nothing out-of-this-world innovative, but new to me, and not from a tutorial (or if it is, I've not seen the tutorial!)
...
A patchwork elephant
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I haven't had much time to craft lately - but when I finally did I knew I
had to work on something I really loved. I was given the book Sew It, Stuff
It fo...
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Hello, this is just a brief message to apologise for the lack of posts here recently. I am taking a little break from blogging due to work commitments but sh...
A Busy Week - Queens Diamond Jubilee
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I must apologise for my lack of blogging absence this week, I have had a
very busy crafting week with the run up to the Queens Diamond Jubilee. I
have bee...
Tuesday Treasury - Silver Grey
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A colour-themed mini-treasury this week. Grey doesn't have to be for winter
days, it can look cool and calming on a hot summer's day ...
Pale Grey Rosy Bro...
Umbrella prints trimmings competition 2012
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My entry is finished!!
After looking at the collection of trimmings I was sent for a l-o-n-g time,
and then spending more time thinking and pondering, I...
some jubilee jewellery
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As the jubilee weekend approaches more and more bunting is appearing along garden fences and hanging from windows, it cannot fail to inspire and so finally t...
the rings
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These four rings are part of the new 'Blossom' collection. Available in
sterling silver or gold, with a variety of complementary stones. The four
shown...
Sale! Go grab a Bargain
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Hello
I am having a huge SALE over in my etsy shop.
You can grab a lovely tweed flower brooch, or a gorgeous flower headband,
or how about a cute bow hai...
Showcase your Concern and Win Beady Treats!
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Would you love to be featured on our Bead Barmy blog? Here is how to get
your name in lights! There are so many ways to get yourself noticed and win
some g...
Craft Shows Calendar
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Craft Fairs, Shows and Markets Where You Can Meet me & occasionally Mr. A
too!:
I don’t have a showroom (yet!) but you can meet me at various local craft ...
'Contrast' Sequin Ornament Craft Tutorial
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Using 2 contrasting colours red and turquoise, here is the latest sequin
ornament I have made:-
New Leaf Crafts - Contrast Sequin Ornament
New Leaf Cra...
Sunshine & Butterflies
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About time I say to myself! To update my blog that is. It has been a busy
few weeks of selling, sourcing stock & the dull job of updating records.
After w...
Crumpled - Week 6 of the Challenge!
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I need to start this week's blog by going back to Week 5 of the 52 Earrings
in a Year Challenge... I wasn't very well last week (still not feeling too
good...
Dress Making Project 01 Maxi Dress - Starting out
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Time for another project I think... This time I am going to try to turn my
hand to dress making. I have my cousin's wedding coming up in July and as
money...
The Potter Post
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I have a confession,as well as being a lazy blogger;I am a very big Harry
Potter fan.I devoured the books and love the films (which is unusual as I
normall...
a perfect weekend
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Wow, it really has been a perfect weekend. The sun has shone, not even a
cloud in the sky, and the hammock and yurt have gone up in the garden. The
hammock...
Painting and Decorating - Paintbrush Pendant
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At first glance you may think this is the world’s largest pendant
containing a full size paintbrush. It is however probably the smallest
paint brush in the...
Hearts and rounds relisted
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A couple of pretty pendants, mounted onto sterling silver and decorated
with silver beads,
or Swarovski crystals
now relisted on my Ebay page and
av...
Miss Bohemia May Promo - All Bookmarks On Sale
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May Sales Promo
*All Bookmarks On Sale*
Shabby Chic Pink & Blue Luxury Bookmark £3.93
Lots of new changes planned at Miss Bohemia very soon :-)
In order t...
Cocktail blog hop
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Apologies because I am a little late in posting my cocktail inspired
jewellery. I loved the theme of this blog challenge devised by Amy of Copper
Diem bl...
Bronze and Blossom
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Hello folks, today is our first wedding anniversary and so much has
happened during the last year - very many changes on a personal level. I
no longer hav...
Weekend scrapping
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*My husband's school , a rather unusual, academic, private prep school was
celebrating 100 years yesterday so we went up to their Centenary Day fete.
R was...
Making the most of the Sun!
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I’ve just realised I haven’t updated you about the Spring Fair I attended
last Saturday for the Scouts. In case you don’t know I spent most of last
week, ...
Manly polymer!
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Today is my wonderful husbands birthday. Off course I wanted to make him a
present but what do you give a man? I have already made him a keyring and a
rath...
Weekend DIY Edible - iced tea with plums and thyme
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Dare I say it out loud? The weather's getting warmer, it's starting to look
like summer really is on its way. Yay!
Perfect time to try making this plum and...
Findings Destash!
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The mood struck me (and it doesn't happen very often) to have a bit of a
sort out of some findings I've had for years and don't use. So I dug some
pr...
SUN SUN SUNNNNNNN!
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The Sun has eventually put his hat on, at last! Its been tropical here in
Brighton this week, which has made it very hard to work indoors! I have
been goin...
The Citrus Selection, Dichroic Glass Pendants
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*The Citrus Selection, Dichroic Glass Pendants*
I thought I should say a bit about these really bright pendants I design
and made recently. With all this s...
In the last four years
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I've...
...discovered a truly fabulous and talented group of fellow crafters
(notebook with vintage linens by Val, quilt by Thriftyhousehold)
...found...
Help for Eliza.
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There's a little polish girl who really needs our help. Her name is *Eliza*(click
here to find out more). She suffers from very rare illnes of Niemann-Pick....
Axes and Angst
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I’ve been in a strange mood this week. Haven’t felt inclined to get fully
involved in the kimono inspired neckpiece before we go away. My first
template l...
Birthstones and other inspiration
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Well, so much for me getting lots of lovely handmade birthstone jewellery
in my shops each month. I've done pretty well, but I have let May down. The
May b...
Memory wire bracelet
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It seems I'm going through a patch of crafter's block. It's not that I lack
the creative ideas, I have a list as long as my arm of stuff I want to
make, bu...
Meadow Mill Launch Weekend 26th – 27th May
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I warmly invite you to the LAUNCH WEEKEND FOR WASPS STUDIOS, this Saturday
26th and Sunday 27th May from 12noon – 5pm. This is part of many other
events wh...
Love Pearls Bracelet with Murano Glass Heart
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Everyone loves pearls, well that might not be entirely true, but with
vintage back in vogue then pearls are too and they can compliment any
style. I know ...
Jump Rings - To Solder or Not . . .
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I've recently been soldering a lot. I quite enjoy doing this, the method,
routine and ritual. The concentration. The ever-present slight fear that
everyth...
This Week’s Endeavours
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It’s been a bit quiet on the blogging front this week as there has been
much making to get to grips with: a beautiful commission (which I can’t
share I’m a...
ETSY MINI RESTOCKING OUR SHOP
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I've decided to restock our etsy shop as seem to have had quite a few
orders recently out of the blue so have put together a mini etsy for you
all to see ...
New Pigeon Paper Collection
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The Pigeon has been drawing and doodling and is about to launch the brand
new Paper Pigeon collection. The range currently includes notebooks in
shades ...
Charitable Affair
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This year I have decided to take part in a charitable fundraising event to
raise money for the Youth Cancer Trust.
Please pop over to their page and take a...
Thinking, Designing.
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Many of you are self-taught makers and not everyone has had the benefit of
a formal art education, or even the desire to embark on one. Artistic
habits ...
Good Things
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I just thought I'd share a good thing with you. I was really pleased to be the featured "Meet the Maker" in Frankly Magazine this week. In all honesty, it t...
How to make your own bread
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Last year my husband decided he wanted to have a go at breadmaking. We both
like to watch cookery programmes, keeping up to date with all the 'usual
suspec...
May update
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May has seen us at a new event in Waddesdon and a regular one in Kings
Langley. The weather has been overcast for both and kept many peeople at
home in the...
Fashionology
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Jeweller Rachel Duister founded Fashionology in 2009, designing and making
her pieces in her appartment in Roterdam. Self taught, her obsessions with
art,...
And Then We Were Four.....
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He's here! Lucas Morgan was born on Friday 11th May, weighing in at a
respectable 7 lb 4 ounces. After keeping me waiting for a good 6 days after
his due...
Jewellery parties and new stall styles
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Gosh I've become terrible at this blogging lark, haven't I? To be honest,
I've been so busy changing job, sprucing up my house and riding my horse
that I...
i do
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Something old, something new, something borrowed, something…MB! It’s
officially wedding season 2012! For all of you soon-to-be brides, or
bridesmaids, or m...
Success!
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While preparing for the craft show that never was, I decided to try making
my own pendants with glass cabs again. Previously I didn't have much
success - I...
Blogging
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Blogging? well what do you write about? I know for myself I find it quite
difficult sometimes to come up with new things to put down, however, I
decided th...
Shamballa Bracelets
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In my role as Fashion Editor for the Bead Society of Great Britain I wrote
this article for the last edition of the quarterly *Bead Society Journal*.
It ...
LoppyLoves Twitter Page
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I always swore I'd never get Twitter, Facebook is good enough for me - and
it still is for keeping in touch with friends and family etc. It doesn't
seem go...
How to Make Crystal Cut Hoop Earrings
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Hoop earrings seem to be on trend with all the celebs at the moment. Check
out Rhianna and Beyonce in any of the current glossy mags and you can bet
they’l...
Handmade Monday: Weaving wire tutorial
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Fossil bag charm sold
Butterfly key ring sold
This week I've been busy with an article for a magazine (watch this space
for further details!) and a...
Fingerprint Jewellery
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I've had an amazing six weeks of fingerprint jewellery sales on Etsy and
have added some new designs to the range.
Mother's Day is today in the U...
Handmade Monday 66
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The week really flies past. I have been trying to organise things for my
holiday on Thursday and think I have most things ready - all holiday
clothes wash...
Making Handprint Jewellery by Green River Studio
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I often get asked 2 questions when people see my handprint jewellery.
1. How do you do that?!
2. Why does it cost so much?
I thought it was time to wri...
Hebden Bridge
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Last weekend I went to visit my brother who has just moved from Leeds out
to Hebden Bridge. I've wanted to visit Hebden for a while now mainly
because the...
April Crafting
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Yes, I know, this blog post is a fair few days late. Not really been in a
crafty/blogging mood recently. I did a little making in April though so
here it a...
24hr Sale – 30% off everything in my shop today!
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Just for today I’m offering a whopping 30% off everything in my Etsy shop!
So if you’ve had your eye on something for a while, now’s your chance to
treat y...
The Knitwear Collection
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We’ve got some really amazing gifts from friends, neighbours and family and
I couldn’t resist posting these images of Milo modelling his knitwear
collect...
birthday offer :)
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it's my birthday today... so until midnight tonight 9th May quote "birthday" for a 20% discount on your order from the Chain of Daisies website. (exc p&p)
w...
Enjoying Turbine Walk
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I recently had a trip out delivering some glass work for an exhibition and
took advantage of the fine weather. We dropped in to the Boyndie Visitor
Cent...
Spring Madness
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Since January 1st my shop has been madder than a mad thing.
I have had 315 sales, which averages out nearly 80 sales a month, and as
most of those have be...
Happy long weekend!
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Today I made a card for my little niece - it is her birthday tomorrow and
she is going to be two. We will be attending her birthday party this
weekend.
A...
Knitting, crochet, eggs and no beads
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Not exactly a snappy title is it. But then my crafting attempts have become
a bit of a mishmash, with beading gently pushed to one side for now.*
Always rel...
Wedding Readings ~ I Carry Your Heart With Me
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I carry your heart with me (I carry it in
my heart)
I am never without it (anywhere
I go you go, my dear; and whatever is done
by only me is your doing,...
Finished Item - Shell Nuggett Set
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Last week I posted work in progress photos of a shell nugget necklace I was
making. The necklace was part of a set I was making, consisting of the
necklace...
Re-Dress: Fashion Unpacked
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On 5th May, Paxton House launches Re-Dress, an exciting new exhibition of
recently conserved 18th Century costume, coupled with stunning contemporary
fas...
Medinet Habu. Mortuary Temple of Ramses III
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Medinet Habu or the Mortuary temple of Ramesses the III is the resting
place of a former New Kingdom Egyptian King of the Twentieth Dynasty. The
actual tem...
Etsy Shop………
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I have finally taken the plunge and opened up a shop on Etsy…………. I have
always been a bit scared of opening a shop on etsy because it is so big,
but I ha...
A month of exciting news!
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*Wow!*
It's been a busy month since my last post. Two bits of really exciting news
which have made me feel like all the hard work might just be starting to...
Folksy Friday - 20 April 2012
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This week I've chosen some of my favs from Folksy
[image: Crafts Council Folksy Shop] [image: Jemima Lumley Folksy Shop][image:
BaggieAggieToo Folksy Sho...
The problem with blogs
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The problem with doing a blog, I find, is when you forget to do any
blogging for a while. That, along with some PC problems a while back has
left me a bit...
Oxidisation
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I've had a play around with some Liver of Sulphur on the surface of some
silver pieces I made recently.
This one was dipped and left until it turned black...
New and old things and lots of hexagons
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My mission this year was to try to reduce the amount of 'stuff' that I have
and I'm doing quite well at decluttering and passing things on.
However, this do...
My first solo show!
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*CK_poster.pdf* Download this file
We've been living in Somerset for a year now, and so it's very timely that
my first solo show has opened in my new...
New Postage Stamp Montages
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Showing off my lovely flowers that mum bought for me last weekend!
With Baby L's due date on the other side of this weekend I thought I'd put
together a fe...
Catherine Hockey Wedding Commission
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Catherine Hockey married Nick Boughay on the 7th April 2012. Catherine is a
friend of mine who approached me to create earrings for her and her three
bride...
Get Hooked!
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OK, so here goes: my very first tutorial! It’s taken a whole week to put
together, so I hope it all makes sense. I’m (hopefully) going to show you
how to ...
Blog posts are like buses...
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I know, I know. Nothing for months then 2 posts in a week. I'm trying to
turn over a new leaf, starting with a little review of what I've been up to
over t...
Easter Bunnies, Chickens and Eggs
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a selection of Easter themed jewellery from my GroovyCart shop
bunny necklace
chicken charm bracelet with pearl eggs
bunny cufflinks
bunny bracelet
ro...
A shift of focus…
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A thousand apologies… once again I have left my blog unattended for far too
long! With an incredibly busy Christmas season for Rainbow Daisy and a
hectic C...
Blue, Blossom and Buttons
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Cherry Blossom outside my workshop window
Blue Skies and Blossom, Spring is here!!
So looking outside of my workshop window what did I see a few days ago...
Wire Weave Dreamcatcher
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Two posts in the same week?! Yes it is true, and not an April Fools. I made
the following for Beth, my girlfriend, for her birthday.
I had an idea to creat...
Putting your cards on the table... for charity
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Apologies to all those expecting to see more pretty pics of my sea glass,
that will come soon i promise. For now i am heavily into preparations for
our fir...
Spring Fever Discount Special at DaWanda
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*Spring Fever Discount Special at DaWanda*
Today there's 12% off in ALL categories!
...
Back at Pensilva
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After a little break whilst we were setting up the shop we are now back
into 'Antique Fair' mode.
We will be at Pensilva this Sunday (25th March) and will ...
A catch up!
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Hello,
I hope you are all having a good week! I have had a very busy March so I
apologise for the lack of posts! I am going to make more of an effort to
...
Colour combinations
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I wrote last time about using twisted jump rings in handmade jewellery –
still my favourite by the way. But I decided to use up some of my immense
store of...
Diamond Mounting
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The final project on my level 2 diploma involved making a pendant mount,
the basic structure that you set stones into. The pendant was to be square,
with...
Recent work
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I thought it was time to put something new on here so here are a few pics
of some recent pieces I've made.
Gift Wrapped and Gorgeous boutique
This one us...
Craft Britannia Shop of the Week - week 2
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This week the featured Etsy shop is Shalotte, which is run by Naomi and her
sister Abigail who between them make lovely knitwear, jewellery and
accessories...
Folksy Friday - Pretty and Pink
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Oh dear oh dear, where has the time gone, it’s been a while since I had
time to blog. I started a new job at the beginning of December supposedly
on a temp...
Journee de la Femme - Women's Day
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To celebrate Women's day on 08 March 2012
A few designers have played the game of defining themselves in a few words.
I'll briefly introduce you to these cre...
I was sneak attacked...
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...and it feels goood!
The story so far...
I woke up this morning and it is a most horrible day! Never ending rain and
a howling wind. Thinking nothing ex...
Polymer Clay
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Ok, so I am trying my hand at making bits and pieces with polymer clay, so
far I have made a few beads and made a bracelet from some of those
beads.....
...
Here come the....
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...birds!
Yup, as promised, here are a couple of new goodies added to the site today;
These are just....so....cute!!!! Delicate and made completely of Ster...
New Address.
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Hi all,
Just to let you know that this blog has moved to a new address and has a
new author.
My cat, Lewis has taken over the writing of it and it will be m...
Competition time!!!!!!!!!!
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What is Biskit saying?
Yes thats the name of my new competition! Its for a prize of over £50 of
goods from Carols Crafts. I've put together a lovely gift p...
Be my Valentine?? Everyday!
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You shouldn't have to celebrate one day in the year for that special one
you love-you should do it everyday!! Here are a selection of Valentine
inpired ite...
Arrowhead Necklace for a Man
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Today I completed a new arrowhead necklace for a man. My friend Bernice
(with whom I share the Wire and Ice Facebook page) sent me over some
Arrowheads fro...
Naturally Red on Etsy
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We've had a shop on Etsy for some time but I've only recently started
active promotion. One really fun way to promote others and make some
friends is by po...
Happy 2012
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Happy New Year! A bit late I know, things really ran away from me over the
last few weeks.
It was a very busy run up to Christmas, I began supplying sever...
New Beginnings!
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Well I've been a very bad blogger in 2011, I can't believe March was my
last post! Seems that real life took over somewhat and my virtual reality
took a ba...
Adult T-shirt Colours
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See the picture below for the colours I can offer adult t-shirts in (click
to see a larger version). I can apply your design in a choice of colour(s)
too, ...
Round 2 at Devonport Guildhall
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After disappointing attendance at the handmade only Christmas shopping
event yesterday, I'm hoping to make back some of the fee I paid to have a
stall toni...
JEWELLERY: Loving the Ceramics
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Finally got round to taking some better shots of my ceramic necklaces!
These are all available for a limited time at 20% off in my etsy shop with
coupon co...
What a year!!
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*EtsyMetal blog carnival:*
*Memories of 2011*
My first thought is BLIMEY. It is DECEMBER ALREADY??!
This year has shot by so seriously fast!
It has been a ...
Folksy Friday!
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I have not done one of these for a very long time..
For this week's theme i've picked pink. I've been buying accessories for my
house recently and its sur...
My Blog is Moving
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As most of you are probably aware, my blog is moving home. I have moved to
my own website and can now be found here.
I have been posting on both blogs fo...
Christmas Events
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Come find me at these great Christmas Events!!
*TOTALLY BAZAAR VINTAGE FAIR *
*11th DECEMBER*
The Totally Bazaar Vintage & Handmade Fair returns to the Hol...
Bead weaving
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Here are a couple of bracelets I made using bead weaving techniques. The
first one used 4mm Czech bicone crystals and seed beads. Here is a
close-up...
Let Go And Fly!
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Where have the last 2 weeks gone?? I had many lofty blogging goals but life
had other plans! The autumn art show season is in full swing and life has
throw...
Last chance to enter my giveaway!
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Personalised Treasures giveaway will be finishing this Friday the 21st
October so if you would like to enter, please click here to find out how.
In for gra...
New Website Available
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We now have a brand new website with a pay pal shopping cart! Many new
items are available and cheaper prices. Bargin Xma gift ideas and beautiful
novelty ...
Just an update
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Hi peeps
I'm in the middle of making a batman skirt but after that I will be working
on a square candy wrapper bag tutorial for my YouTube channel.
Though I...
A lovely hen night idea!
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Two months ago we were asked to design a lovely hen night give away. We
should make 19 necklaces that would hold a letter charm - each letter
corresponding...
I am on the Move!
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sorry to all my followers I have been very busy and unable to spend anytime
on my blog. I am totally re-organising myself and I am changing my blog. I
want...
I have an app!
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I have been to the Apple Store and they have recommended I buy this app so
I must have a go uploading an image!
Here is my gorgeous little Lucy. As you ...
Graffiti
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I've just come back from an amazing trip around some European cities I've
never visited before. My boyfriend and I decided we needed a break as it's
been a...
Breakfast time...
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I had cake for brekkie today, I made this yummy pineapple upside down cake
for pudding last night and despite the indigestion somehow managed to force
some...
Surprise parcel!
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I got a lovely surprise in the post this morning, a little parcel of
gorgeousness from Lynsey of Swirlyarts!
There are some fab Christmas robin gift tags an...
Not going to plan.
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There was a plan. Earlier in the year when I thought writing a blog would
be a good idea, there was a plan. The plan involved, developing my website,
getti...
Helping Charity and Winning Pretties!
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There is a fabulous arts and crafts directory out there called Crafts 4
Charity run by Mick of Shpangle jewellery in which every crafter listed
(Lou Lou's ...
Festival
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Didn't get many pictures, sadly. My camera batteries died on the first day!
There were lights in the trees, chandeliers, chamomile tea in lit up tents,...
A whole lotta hares!
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It’s been a while since I updated the blog, I still haven’t finished
editing some of my shots from our holiday in Norfolk at The Old Piggery.
Hopefully I’l...
Journal Flip & Tutorial
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Hello lovely art online world, I have an art journal flip to share of this very old journal, which is finally complete yay!!
I find finishing a journal bo...
StARTle Art Prize Award Ceremony
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It was a real pleasure to be involved in this years' StARTle Art prize and
to be shortlisted as a finalist was an honour. I came away not only with a
bottl...
Thank you Ma'am
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A very very last minute commission - a community holding a street party
near me wants an enormous thank you card for the Queen made, which can be
signed by...
MY PICKS FROM COLLECT 2012
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It is the second time I write about COLLECT in my blog. This year I have
decided to follow my instincts and pick objects that were attracting my
attention...
Helloooo British Summer!
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The British summer has been a long time coming this year. It's only a week
or so ago we had nothing but solid rain for a week. Flooding in other parts
of ...
Time time time
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Hello
If I had time, would I use it wisely.
If I had time, would I waste it away.
If I had time, would I take the time to care.
Goodbye
Jetting off
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Just a short one to say i'll be off for a little while as we're going to
Lake Orta in Italy for a friend's wedding. As we're going all that way we
thought ...
Bread and Jam Launch Giveaway
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As some of you will know, I have been busy setting up a new shop with my
other half, and so far so good - we've been busy printing lots of goodies
which ar...
progress
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Finally the sun shone at the weekend and I took the cow out for a spot of
sunbathing in the garden. Then before she knew what was happening she had a
rolle...
Waterproof Studio!
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Waterproof Studio!
Well, those of you who know me will be aware of the ongoing plight of the
garage roof at Casa McGee.
This time last year the tarp coveri...
Finished penguin bag!!
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Evening, I have some exciting news, my penguin bag is finally finished! The
last few stages were quite quick in comparison to the initial stages. This
is q...
Artistic Explorations: Mobile Photography (1)
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Weeks before my phone contract expired, I did some research about various
mobile phones to see which one would suit me best. Well, it didn't take
long bef...
Steamroller linocut printing event in Oxford
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The steamroller linocut printing event is just a day away now. I can't
wait! I've printed lino with a steam roller before, but this is a proper
old, coal-f...
Billie’s Craft Room – FREE online workshops
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My friend Billie is hosting a series of online workshops, completely free
of charge this summer, called Adventures in Acrylics! Be there or be
square! Bill...
CMY Tribe Zine
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A3 zine made from test prints and experiments in cyan, magenta and yellow.
These transparent inks act like light filters, subtracting brightness from
the p...
A Little Retrospective...
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I sometimes find it useful go back through all my work of the last few
years and compare the changes, improvements and influences on my
photography.
*Orie...
Lazy(ish) Sunday
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Little bit of housework this morning and then hubby forced me out into the
cold to go for a walk but since then its been quite a lazy day.
I have been look...
Well Hung!
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Hooray! Only 18 months after getting our hallway redecorated, we're finally
getting around to hanging some pictures...
Slow process though. One small corn...
New Youtube video
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More designs to be uploaded, feel free to browse our other products on
Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pseudenham-Crafts/133976446678118?sk=inf...
Well… how did it go?
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My latest solo exhibition finished a few weeks ago, and spent the
intervening time trying to find an interesting angle to present it… but I
couldn't. There...
The Three Tuns Bransgore Dorset
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On Sunday 10th April 11am-4.00pm we will be attending the Wedding Fair at
"The Three Tuns" Bransgore.
The event is free so pop along and have a look and m...
Featuring... Spitalfields Sellers
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Hello All!
Sorry it's been a while since I last blogged, I hope you enjoyed the latest
interview with JimPix?!
So, with just over a couple of weeks til I ...
With Love...
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It's time for another challenge over at Let's Craft and Create. This time
the theme is
ONE LAYER
By one layer we mean one *piece of card folded in hal...
Olympic Meme and a claim to fame
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I’ve mentioned on here before that I’m slightly excited about the Olympics
and every day we get closer to going, we get that little bit more giddy.
The Oly...
Messing with Masks - part 2
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This card continues the masks theme. Although my terrible photography does
not show it, the glittered background is made using the Dragonfly mask.
To ma...
Kitten Playschool
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The kittens are now running around the bedroom freely and I have to
tread very carefully the whole time I am in there. They seem to be stuck in
a const...
Halloween Card by Mandy C
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What I used:
*PaperArtsy Stamp Set ~ Hot Pick 1109*
Black Card Blank
*White Card*
Spiderweb stencil
*Acrylic paints*
*Cosmic Shimmer Mists*
*Black...
Diamond Jubilee celebrations
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This weekend will see Jubilee celebrations and street parties up and down
Britain (if we believe everything the media tell us). Personally I've
opted for...
Come and see me and make tags :)
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Tomorrow evening I will showing people how to use things they have around
the house (cereal packets, damaged books and pens) to make upcycled gift
tags. It...
Folksy Five #1
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I'm launching a new, hopefully regular, feature - "Folksy Five". There are
so many wonderful shops on Folksy and I love discovering new sellers, so I
thoug...
Party punches
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This has nothing whatsoever to do with the punch that you drink, but rather
how I used paper punches to help with cake decorating for my little girl's
Al...
Alice in Wonderland Party Post 4
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Do you like punch at a party? This has nothing whatsoever to do with the
punch that you drink, but rather how I used paper punches to help with cake
deco...
laubao shop! :)
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Finalmenteeee!!!! Ho aperto un negozio online!!! Trovare un lavoro da
“architetto” non è poi così semplice in questo periodo di crisi, e sta
prendendo più ...
Bloggin’ ’bout life “15 : Ramble ramble
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As some of you might know, a week ago I was doing the first part of a BBC
show called “Be Your Own Boss” which was…interesting to say the least. The
main t...
Problems with Blogger!?
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Is anyone else having a problem with Blogger?
Its seems to be doing VERY strange things.
I have set up a new Blog for The Craft Marquee and every time...
Dandelion
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First dandelions are so cheerful, they are sure signs of coming spring! And
later they become weeds and nuisance in the gardens! Mixed feelings exactly
as ...
Vintage Blue Pansy Lady - Free Art
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One of the themes I like to use the most in my card making is - Elegant
Ladies. I have some lovely lady designs that I can share with folks and
this is one...
All Happening in Margate: & Tracey Too!!!
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Well, it is all happening this weekend in Margate. Starting today so much
is happening that I am not sure I can remember it all. The New Tracey Emin
exhibi...
Shares Update and Summer Samples!
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Hello everyone – are you all enjoying some lovely warm sunshine? It’s a
little chilly here because of the wind, but I’m taking advantage of all
this lovel...
Paper String Bags
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Posh pastels with "leather" handles."No-frills" brights from notepad paper.Holiday
weekends are coming up - in a summery mood - so here's a sunshiney projec...
busy and tiring week
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Boy has it been a rough and busy week. I have had a cold most of the week
and it has really not come at the right moment (when does it ever have a
right mo...
Simply Scored the must have tool
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Introducing Stampin’ Up!’s original scoring tool—designed exclusively by
and for Stampin’ Up! With etched grooves every 1/8" (3.2 mm), and the
ability to...
Beautiful Card
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A big thank you to Sandra who sent me this beautiful card she made for her
Mother,which she designed by adapting the 'Flowers and Lace' free pattern.
I lo...
Inspiring Interview... Wattlefield Pottery
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*This month’s interview is with Wattlefield Pottery. I discovered Andrea
and Wattlefield Pottery through Twitter. Her work is beautiful and I was
delight...
Handmade Wedding - Bespoke stationery
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For the past few months I have been planning a wedding stationery line to
run beside my other journals and sketchbooks. All will be completely
handmade, be...
Absence
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I want to apologise for my absence over the past month, this has been due
to my M.E flaring up and not having enough energy to get myself a drink let
alone...
:: Quick Update ::
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Just thought I would do a quick Babette update. I have now finished panel
nine and working on panel ten. I love the way the blanket is built up in
panels ...
Should I Buy Some of These......?
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[image: SFR Rio Retro Quad Roller Skate]Should I buy some of these? I used
to love mine as a young'un
I really, really, really want to, but would feel terri...
A Couple Of Things!
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The past weekend has been a fantastic weekend. I had a great time at the
first CRAFTfest weekend over at Creative Connections! I got a custom order!
Which ...
Another post!
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Hard to believe, isn’t it? Three posts in a very short space of time –
amazing. However, there is a reason as I am sure you all know. The
Inspirativity...