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what a pretty pair of jars.
It's the simple things in life that make you smile. These jars make me smile.One is full of fabric pieces and one of embroidery threads. I added pretty labels. This is how they look on my shelf. The...
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Pass the Parcel ... well Journal!
I recently signed up to take part in an Altered Journal Round Robin.The rules:Alter a journal.Choose a theme.Send it on it's way.Eagerly await it's arrival home.There were 8 of us involved and it was a...
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I had to give in at some point ...
I get alot of requests for journal covers, it isn't something i make and used to refuse (to be honest i was scared as it new territory for me).Then something happened.On FB a lady was asking for an...
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Load of old (but fantastic and had to buy) Tat!!
Last time i saw a jumble sale advertised excitment hit me. Told Charlie of my jumble sale memories, started to smile at thought of grabbing a bargain and getting into a jostle war on the stalls ...We...
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an idea formed ...
... a dangerous thing, especially if i am home alone as my ideas usually involve an injury to myself or damage to something i am using!!This time it was different, this one was going to be good.It came...
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i am not a real fish
This blog post started way back in November 2011www.dabandadash.blogspot.co.uk/2011/11/photography-by-gail-griggs.htmlGail Griggs started a fantastic project which featured a (not real) fish.The fish...
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A perfect foot ...
... i have found it!!i love my sewing machine and i love the extra feet that come with it.(yes i am one of those strange people that know what all those extra feet do)I also have a darning foot for the...
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Article 16
At the moment i seem to be browsing a pile of reading matter. All that is required from this pile: Learn somethingnothing big - don't want to push out anything already in the brain - just a little...
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i'm famous ...
... well not so much but i can pretend.look where i have been featured ...... in this beautiful publication Issue all about upcycling, recycling and making new from old.My contribution is an old...
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This goes out to my friend Jayne ...
It's no secret i LOVE charity shopping and Jumble sales...anywhere i can grab a bargain.Jayne also enjoys these activities.She messaged me about an out of town jumble sale. We got there to be greeted...
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Right ... Tim strip!!!
... i need your T-shirts!!I don't know how or when i came across this blog but i do remember giving a squeal of excitment. www.trashtocouture.com/2011/12/dolman-tee-better-directions.htmli gave it a...
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Abracadabra
... magicians need somewhere to write down spells and potion ingrediants.My latest journal is just the place ...... lots of pockets, journalling cards, fabric pages, coloured paper pages. Edgar Allan...
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couldn't lose really ...
... i have a favourite pair of jeans.You know the sort that you can throw on when pj bottoms aren't suitable but you need to veg out.Problem being the bottoms have become so ripped and frayed that even...
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Try Something New ...
... well i did and it actually turned out pretty ace!!Okay, i may be getting a bit big for my boots here but it turned out so well i actually did a little jump for joy even gave an ekk of excitment!!A...
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A change around ...
This is how my most used tools are currently stored.Very randomly in *a desk sorter, *jars *pencil pot.I've never been happy but didn't really know how to change it. Then ... ... an idea hit me!(i know...
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Look on the bright side ...
... of craft fairs.I am lucky to live near to a fantabulous monthly craft fair. Warkton Village Craft Fair.It's a great place to visit as a seller and a buyer.Always has a variety of carefully selected...
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it's my party ...
... well my birthday anyway.... or it was.This post is slightly delayed but had to share some goodies with you.I was VERY lucky and got ALOT of lovely presents. I love and appreciate every card and...
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Random...
...bits and bobs. My baby is a boy! Time has gone too quickly, he will be starting school in September. So far i am handling it well. This week playschool held a graduation party for those leaving to...
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Unless you been sleeping under a rock
you will have noticed the hype in the news.WE HAVE A NEW HEIR!!I am not ashamed to say i have always been a Royal Family fan.I remember the excitement when Diana married her prince...being woken with...
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minifig me!!!!
It's true - Lego have made me immortal. Although it is just pure chance as they have never met me!What's even funnier is that the mug says shhhh as i have, much to my shame, been told to be quiet or...
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Recent buys.
LOVE - LOVE - LOVE - Charity Shops.I have a particular favourite one. Todays visit found these goodies:One mahooosive(made up word meaning bigger than massive!) piece of fabric.I knew it was big, the...
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PROUD very proud mummy moment
Alfie has been practising name writing.He loves pointing out the letter A when we're out and about. This holiday we have been on a mission.Usually he will write his name but it isn't as simple as it...
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How LONG??!!???
Phew it's been awhile since I was last here.Same old boring story - life got in the way! But I am back!!What have I been making while I've been away...Making my first quilt for littlest one: Then...
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Ribbons ... and MORE ribbons ...
... i first started buying ribbons for scrapbooking projects. They were stored as a "heap" in a pretty canvas box. Trouble is now i use them alot for my journals and often need a certain one. The...
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things that make me smile on a Sunday!
I love having things around me that make me smile. A recent sort out of my knick knacks meant some have now been packed away to swap around again at a later date. Trouble is this has left me with alot...
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