Hello and welcome to the home of Ivory Bird Jewellery. You'll find lots of vintage style and inspired lovelies here that I have found on my cyber space and land travels! I'll also be including some of my own vintage inspired jewellery and accessories from time to time. I also like to feature artists and craftspeople whose work uses a vintage theme. As well as that I hope you will meet new friends and be inspired. I hope you enjoy and come back again soon!
Ivory Bird Jewellery
Now available from Sheena Holland's Vintage Emporium
Sunny Swanage
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My other half decided that enough was enough yesterday afternoon, so we
went for a drive. I'm never really sure where we'll end up when he says
this and to...
Photo Scavenger Hunt - February 2012
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Better a little late than never, I have finally completed my Scavenger Hunt photos
for February. I must admit I did struggle a bit this month so one or two...
Thank you!
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I thank you and my daughter thanks you.
Your lovely comments on here, facebook, and etsy UK thread - all made us
realise, what we did already know, that M...
Week 46/52 303-309/365
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303. this weeks blanket swap squares ready to go in the post
304. self portrait
305. Ant in crocus
306. sunrise
307. newly sown lettuce seeds in the kitc...
Thank You
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I would like to say a HUGE thank you for my friends
EvaJeanie
and Altered Chic
for free sponsoring my blog in February, I've decided not to continue with ...
Sunday 4th March
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Flown the Nest, that's the theme for the next two weeks. Interpret this as
you like, all mediums are welcome. We would love to see what you create so
leave...
Lorraine Dowdle #CRAFTfest Stall
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Here is Lorraine's stall, she is one very talanted lady making lampworked
jewellery.
In her own words "Hand creating glass beads, and incorporating these
o...
It seemed like a good idea…
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When you decide to make eight “Little Red” dolls. It might be wise to bone
up on your math.
Eight Little Red’s mean 40 mushroom tops and 40 mushroom stal...
Look Hoot Flew In
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A wonderful surprise flew in the other day. It was my prize from the UK
which took a long time getting here. It's Mr.Wonderful Owl! Thank you so
much Je...
Meet Valeta... plus two winners...
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There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful
than the risk it took to blossom .....Anais Nin
Her name was Valeta...
and she ...
The Love Affair is Over
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This week, I deleted my Pinterest boards.
The short story is that I have so many concerns about the terms of use and my increasingly sense of unease about ...
Victorian Graphic - Elegant Woman with Jewelry
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Click on Image to Enlarge
I was out Antiquing today and I picked up some fun things, including this pretty bust of a Victorian Woman. she looks quite fancy...
I made it, safe and sound.
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Here's a final update for those who have been wondering! And yes, it's
delayed. You'll have to forgive me. It's been a doozy of a move. This gnome
turnta...
Snip, snip, snip
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This week has been a pretty busy week, I've had lots of orders, lots to
make, and a poorly little Tinker to look after! This evening after the
children ha...
Alterations by Shaun Kardinal
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shauninprogress: the 30-postcard set Alterations
Copyright 2005 - 2012 Poppytalk. All Rights Reserved poppytalk.blogspot.ca
Successful Day
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Well, looking out of the window this morning before setting up stall at the
Unique Craft Market at The Spring in Havant, I was very doubtful as to
whether ...
Hoarding Diaries - Erratic Eyeshadow
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I don't seem to have a lot of eyeshadow in my stacks of make up it seems,
but considering I don't actually tend to wear it I shouldn't really have
this muc...
Tying the Knot in 1954
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My second entry of wedding dresses from the original owners is the Wedding
dress of Margeurite Dey of Collingwood Ontario. This was worn on her
weddi...
Blast from the Past Jewelry
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It's been a couple of crazy rainy gray days. The kind of days that are
perfect for just looking at pretty things to take your mind off the dreary
weather. ...
Bead Soup Blog Party - Grande Finale!
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Not long ago I had signed up to join Lori Andersons Bead Soup Blog Party. I
was lucky and had been randomly chosen, along with 198 other jewelry
designers....
What I'm Loving Today
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My Dear Friends,
Oh this weather has been so nice. It makes me want to lay out in the sun,
dress in bright, happy colors and just get out and do things! ...
Today is the 5th beadsoup blog hop...
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I'm hopping but have no soup on my burner....
So instead of Soup I have a work in progress.... Playing with some of my
new enameled headpins! This did n...
Join Me At Creativity By-the-Sea...
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*Boardwalk Memories: Folk Art Assemblage Workshop*
*Sunday, March 25th *
*Creativity By-the-Sea, Ocean Grove, NJ*
Take a stroll with me down to the boardwa...
Tag! You're it.
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Earlier in the week, the lovely Miss Simmonds tagged me to provide 11
interesting facts about myself, and to answer some questions. Here goes.
Firstly, th...
Good start
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A great start to the weekend - my new copy of Embroidery magazine plopped
through the letter box just in time to have a good browse whilst eating
breakfast...
Bead Soup Blog Party!
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Thank you to Lori Anderson for her vision, her charisma and her dedication
to keeping what has brought so many people together and so many joy.
We LOVE You...
Sewing Directory Team Photo
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Sorry for the lack of updates the last couple of weeks it has been a crazy
busy few weeks. Believe it or not The Sewing Directory team had our first
ever ...
Indefatigable* - that's me!
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I know I'm back earlier than I said but I'd forgotten about an interview I
did for UK Handmade. I hadn't forgotten the interview, just the date it was
bein...
Isosceles Picnic Quilt
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Hello! Penny here from sewtakeahike! Today I'd like to share a tutorial with you for making a HUGE! picnic quilt! I don't know about you, but when I ne...
My Posts on BitchBuzz: February 2012
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Here's another of my monthly summaries of the pieces on sex/relationships
that I've written for BitchBuzz recently, with links, just in case you
missed any...
Wire plus Resin equals...
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I do worry about myself sometimes ... about some style of jewellery that
comes out of my head.
Once upon a time I used to think that I *had* to make someth...
Favorite Antique Jar...
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Great things are stored in little packages...
Little packages are great things...
This wee little white glass jar has the same diameter as a quarter~
I...
Weekend Artist Retreat, part 2
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Here's another project from my retreat with Lora Hart & Lorena Angulo:
making personal journals. I've blogged the journal-making process multiple
times bef...
Photo a Day 1
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I'm playing along with Fat Mum Slim's March Photo a Day challenge - I love
a good photo a day challenge!
Here's yesterday's: Up
(Things are looking up ...
Deer Antler Razor
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I love this crazy idea for revamping a razor into a rustic antler-handled
piece of art - it makes me think of log cabins in the woods haha
See how you can d...
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Top - Ebay, New Look Orginally £6
Skirt - Vintage, Car Boot £20
Shoes - American Eagle £6
*Outfit Total* £32
And seriously... check out the paper kites.....
The lamps new home... Stella in Evanston....
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I wanted to share with you where the lamp I made over went to live. :)
This is one of the boutiques I sell out of in Evanston, IL. They just did a
huge rem...
Swapsies
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This is going to be a very quick post, but I just wanted to share these
with you....
I took part in a swap (my first ever) over on snipsnaphappy's blog a...
Web site
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My web site that I have with microsoft office live small business has to
move as they have decided that they are shutting that down so a lot of us
are flo...
Kalamunda tomorrow.
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How fast does the month go, I will be at Kalamunda Market tomorrow.
These earrings are made from a vintage necklace ( made from bone ) they
are so feminine...
around here
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Just ordered and received a bunch of new washi tape and decorative tape. I
love this stuff. **EDITED to add: Thanks for the questions! I purchase most
of ...
Sugar and Spice!
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From Sugar and Spice and all That's Nice, 1928. Marguerite Davis, Artist.
AMERICAN WOMEN CHILDREN'S ILLUSTRATORS collection
by Darling & Company, Seattle,...
Waiting
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The parcel went off and now the long wait ~ sometimes its pretty quick ~
normally about a week..
What am I talking about I hear you ask?/
My hallmark...
Jellypark Charity - Little Havens - Blog Hop!
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To celebrate Jellypark's charity for 2012 we are holding a blog hop!!
Little Havens is the charity chosen by Claire - the owner and illustrator
behind Jell...
Goodbye February, Hello March!
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*Another Month has Flown by!*
Where does the time go? I know February is the shortest month of the year,
but even so, it seems to have flown by in a f...
Project Day: Customer Creations
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Here are some more gorgeous creations that our customers have sent in. All
made with our fabrics.
Talented Jodi makes kids bibs & pants. These beautiful cre...
French Corset Pendant- Ohh La La
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I did a little creating this week and just couldn't resist
making a French Corset Necklace.
With lots of bling. The etched brass corset itself was made wit...
Operation handmade high street
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Is still GO! The last shop I looked at fell through spectacularly! But this
doesn't put me off, since then I have looked at lots more and I think, and
hope...
Tic Toc! MAD MEN is Coming Back
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If you love the show MAD MEN like I do, you have been suffering from
terrible withdrawal symptoms while they took a seemingly endless production
break. Bu...
New Month, New Look, New skill!
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Today is the first day of March - the sun is out and a general feeling that
spring is here seems to be well and truly in place. So, how to celebrate
this m...
Some art by Jinny Bell
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Hi all
my shoulder is still causing me allot of pain and I am very frustrated with
how slowly it is healing. I saw the specialist for my 2 week post op
sur...
February Crafting
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Hello all and welcome to March! Hope your February was fun filled.
My February has been busy. There are maths exams tomorrow and over the next
few days so I...
Mr. Postie brought me a parcel
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What a wonderful surprise
Look what Mr. Postie brought me - my friend Aija sent me a lovely box of
goodies
There was a lovely Elizabeth Arden vintage pu...
Dylusions Play
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Hello friends
hope you are all faberoonie!
Its just a quickie post tonight to share another journal page
I used Dylusions inks, stamps and the gorgeous ne...
Come Visit Maygreen Fairies
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Come and visit the Maygreen Fairies stand at the Spring Kitsch & Stitch
Fair, Cranbrook Town Hall, Cranbrook, Kent. It is a super event packed
with vint...
lovely surprise
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Look what my dear friend Julia sent me
a wonderful fabric heart
a altered heart box
and this was inside - a sweet tiny fabric heart- what a great idea
...
New Facebook Fan Page Layout
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New Facebook Pages Have landed - head over to your page now and take a spin
with the new design. There's a new 'admin' section too!
Note to self...Re.Irish dancing 28/02/12
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Siege of Ennis as a warm up...
8 handed reel...at last almost perfected!
No stiff legs!
Next week....begining basic Hornpipe steps I hope. Hurrah!
Word for Wednesday
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Today's word is faturday. I can't remember where I learned this exactly.
This term refers the one day a week a dieter can eat whatever they want.
I've be...
scrappy happy pot-holder
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still here! just plodding along with the daily routine which is a real time
zapper right now, last week i got a real urge to sew something quick &
easy, as...
Lady Sybil Shows Her Dark Side...
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Jessica Brown Findlay plays Lady Sybil in Downton Abbey, a soldiers nurse
in World War 1 who fights for the right to marry her true love...her
family's c...
You Tube Haul Review!
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The ever lovely (and, I'm sure, ever fragrant due to his own soap making
adventures) Mike from Mikemakessoap on You Tube and My Planet Earth Soap
Company d...
Etsy Rookie!!
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Yes, it's official, I'm now an Etsian too!! It's only taken me a few months
to decide (!) and I'm sure everyone on my Facebook is fed up with my
indecision...
gratuitous button shots!
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phwoar!
look at these beauties
i'm guessing they are victorian
or maybe edwardian
these may be more modern
but they are very fancy
these are gorgeous
three...
new resin jewellery
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I found some black filigree cut out tape in the Pound Shop & wondered what
it would look like cast in resin - well here's my first two experiments
if you'...
Happy F**king Birthday!
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(yeah, you at the school gates, I mean you!)
This is not my usual subject to blog about, but I just have to say this...
I f**king hate the sentiment behind ...
Peacock Collection
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When we began selling our buttons and shawl pins in the local stores I was
a little concerned that we would be repeating the same designs over and
over and...
Grafters: Film Biz Recycling
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Have you ever heard the saying, “Waste not want not?” Well, at Film Biz
Recycling that is their mission and their sentiment is more like, "Waste
NOT wha...
Come To ART IS YOU West Coast Petaluma!!
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Last Fall when I was in St. Paul, MN teaching at The Creative Connection
2011, several people asked me if I was going to be at Art Is You the
following wee...
New Giveaway and other sewing news
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The followers on my blog have reached 596 so only 4 to go to reach 600. I
have a selection of magazines to give away and I will be awarding 2
magazines to...
Baby Keepsake – Birth Celebration Necklace
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I had a lovely custom jewellery order to complete last week. I was sent a
selection of baby keepsakes, presumably that had been kept within the baby
box an...
Is Spring here yet?
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The crocus are popping their heads above the soil a dash of colour on a
dreary day and think almost Spring. To me seems to have been a long, long
winter an...
So why do I want funding?
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Some (most) of you will have seen me pestering you over the last few days
and this is why.
Since I started my business back in 2009 everything has been don...
New Goodies !!!
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We've had rather a lot of lovely new products come into the Shedquarters
over the last week or so (with more still to come) and I've been busy
photographi...
Mother's Day is approaching....
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Mother's Day is fast approaching and this year is on Sunday 18th March.
I've asked for a lie in, marmite on toast in bed, a bubble bath to be run
for me, ...
FEARLESS
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*catstir [kat - stur] noun: *
*Code word for the other "C" word that rhymes with "dancer"*
Sometimes, I am in a hole. It is dark here. It is dark (and ...
TAST Week 8
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Chain stitch this week. Had some fun, but very disappointed with the main
photo. I experimented using some great silver chainette cotton and lurex
I've h...
more bronze age woodworking
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Following my last post where I was getting ready for an exciting bronze age
woodworking project I have now been working for a couple of weeks with the
bron...
The beautiful Moray Firth
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When we moved to Scotland from Cyprus, one of the things I was most looking
forward to were the Scottish beaches.
[image: Heidi]
[image: Big Dog on Lossie ...
Chicken Posole Soup
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This soup is so delicious and is similar to menudo but without the tripe.
*WHAT YOU WILL NEED:*
- Whole Chicken- The bigger the better
- 2 Large Can...
'The Same'
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Just happened upon this incredible exhibition in Beijing, 'The Same' by
prominent female artist Lin Tianmiao. I love that it's conceptually heavy
AND aesth...
Blog Background - Yellow Distressed Dots
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Click on image to enlarge and then "right click" to save to your computer
I created this pretty *Background* using *different sized yellow dots*, on a
* c...
gold-dipped necklace
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Today we are featuring another lovely tutorial from my sweet friend, Erin.
Visit her at Lovesome!
Okay, this tutorial sounds a lot fancier than it is. This...
Design a bag
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Have you seen this bag? Click on the picture to see more - but please make sure you are sitting down safely first.
Who, on their right mind, would pay that ...
Vintage Advertisement- Hair Tonic
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Have you all been watching Downton Abbey? I'm a little behind the trend and
just discovered it on Monday. I watched the first episode of the first
season...
Red Cabbage
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*Progression:* Reused and unloved cotton scraps wrapped with eucalyptus
cinarea (scuse spelling) and other random gum leaves. Mordanted with
bougainvi...
A Vintage Valentine's Hen Party
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I held a hen party cupcake decorating workshop for 11 lovely ladies a
couple of weeks ago. The bride to be is getting married in May but first
has the...
New Projects
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The 3 Friends Sale is just a few weeks away and
I have started making some new items for it.
Miss Bea Haven
I know my husband wonders when I am going to ...
A Bird Collage and Wonderful Soaps
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Some days ago I’ve heard a bird singing for the first time this year. What
a lovely sound. Spring might be around the corner and with this favorite
seaso...
Becki Button Love ♥
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This post is long overdue but there is no better time to post than today.
Let me get this straight - I LOVE receiving packages in the mail. Even
boring sup...
Handmade Highstreet: Re-stocked
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I popped into the lovely Handmade Highstreet in Annerley yesterday and did
a little restock. This is the cutest little store featuring handmade items
creat...
I want a little bit of empty nest syndrome!
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I am having quite a bit of difficulties in writing regular blog post's!
It's frustrating me no end. Is it a lack of sewing projects to
show?..........no....
Jewellery Party
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Last week has been pretty busy as I prepare for a jewellery party this
Thursday. I've made some sparkly earrings with fuchsia pink Swarovski
Elements Cry...
Lift Off...
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When the Lord sets you free you are free indeed! John 8:36
Hope you birds have found your wings!
If you're like me & waiting for lift off...
perhaps you...
Book of Days 2012
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I mentioned yesterday joining a wonderful new group for art journalling,
this group is called Book of Days 2012. It started at the beginning of
January so ...
Magazines and cancellations
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I'm really pleased to let everyone know that I am in this month's issue of* Popular
Crafts* magazine - there's a short history of passementerie in England, ...
New post earrings
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I have just made these sweetheart post earrings, I actually made them for
myself as I wanted a black pair but I decided to polish them a little and
put the...
Fairy Godmother.
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Well my new clay has been a mega challenge,( ProSculpt) However I did
manage to make this Godmother and baby.
The clay was very soft and great for detail, b...
WOW!!!!! Where does the time go...
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Hi everyone,
I have not posted on my blog for so long that I almost forgot how to do it.
I hope everyone is doing well. I don't have much play time as I ha...
Huge LAST CHANCE Sale On eBay This Week!
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Since I haven't done a clean out of old, unsold inventory in quite a while,
I decided to take advantage of the 7 DAYS (!!) of free auction listings on
eBay...
Miss Ingredient's VM Bunting Cake!!
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Have you seen this gorgeous cake??
Miss Ingredient asked to design a cake around my lovely 'Love' cake bunting and
Wow doesn't it look amazing??
I can se...
Vintage Cards - An Invitation
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While out looking for a Valentines day card for my loved one the other day,
I soon realised that I wasn't going to find what I had in mind in a high
street...
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...
~ Realllly Big Show! ~
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Gearing up for a really big vintage and crafts show and sale in Waxahachie,
Texas.
A little less than two years ago I closed two antiques business to he...
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Not much time left to enter this awesome giveaway. Go check out Jodi
Ohl's giveaway at her sweetrepeats blog and enter soon.
Be Happy, Be Healthy, Be Saf...
Free Vintage Photo Image Family
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Free Vintage Photo Image "Family"
My Mom picked this image up for me years ago, when we were coming up with
new ideas for craft items to make. My Mom was th...
Z Box
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What is Z Box? Well it is an ingenuous idea over on Zibbet. Ok so that
didn't tell you much, but just wait I have more. A group of talented
artist and c...
These Bunnies need help!
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I haven't blogged in ages, decided to showcase this good cause and thought
it a perfect way to restart my blog.
It is so enjoyable to see what people creat...
First Doll of 2012
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This is "Essence" a doll I made for a dear friend of mine, who is currently
recovering from a health issue. I sure hope this makes her smile! I love
you...
New Banner Photo
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Hello All, as you can see we have a new Banner Photo. This will be our
poster and flyer photograph for this years fairs. Soon to be appearing here
there an...
A week in pictures #Handmade Monday
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This week I attended the 'Tower Barzaar' at The Engineshed, Lincoln
University. This is something I have had a hand in organising. Lincoln was
in need of a...
~What in the JUNK has been going on?~
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*JUNK.....still on the hunt for it....this old sucker describes all of us
JUNKERS to a tee.....and NO it ain't mine but it shore is a sight!.....*
*I am s...
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...
I'm Still here....
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Hi crafter's, I know it's been a while since my last post but life just
seems to get in the way of me and the computer sometimes. I do have a few
cards...
New websites, new blog
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I have been creating a new website to give more details of the courses I
will be running in my newly redesigned studio. Throughout 2012 I will be
expandin...
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...
In a spin?
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It has been such a long time since I wrote a blog post. Initially this was
due to a problem I was having with Blogger and later due to just being too
busy...
The Jean Genie
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If Helen's face launched a thousand ships, The Shrimp's figure launched a
thousand shifts. Irrevocable, unforgetible and so super-chic it hurts,
we're al...
January...
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...is the month when I really need to just accept that I'm not going to get
anything much done, and get over it! With the madness of Christmas over, I
alw...
New Kindle Cases
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Are now in stock and available in more fabrics than you can shake a big pointy stick at.Navy DandelionForest FernBlommaAubergine SwirlGolden YellowChocolate ...
Lace ruffle collar
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*This time I want to show you beautiful tatted collar I made recently. The
pattern comes from "Crocheted and knitted bedspreads" by The Canadian Spool
Cott...
Pull Treat for a Small Flattish Gift
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Valentine's Day is just around the corner and, while we want that special
gift from the one that we love, we also want it to be beautifully packaged.
So he...
My vintage sweaters
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I've mentioned before that I need to see all of my purses and shoes,
otherwise I end up using/wearing the same few shoes or purses all the
time, while ...
Another New Year
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Well 2012 certainly came at me with a huge whoooosh!! Not sure where 2011
went to but I was kept pretty busy not only with the crazy wedding rush
over May ...
Plans for 2012
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Hello all
2012 promises to be our biggest year yet! We currently have several
meetings set up which will hopefully lead to new stockists and fantastic
opp...
Easy Marbling
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We are currently doing a project on Space in school and I found this idea
through Pinterest and have been dying to try it out. (Original website)
This mor...
oh by the way...
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yep I'm thirty......
I thought some magical thing would occur, the sky would open up and a
giant token would appear marked 30 in gold, with stars and g...
Get Personal. Say Thanks.
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With each order for an information product sent from my office, I hand
write and send a thank-you note.
I timed it. It takes 45 seconds for each one.
How...
Belated Happy New Year
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I'm back in blogland and all giddy with excitement about what this year
will bring.Before I flit forward though,I noticed quite a few of the
talented sti...
Dressember round up
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Just a quick one today to share the last few dresses I wore in Dressember.
I have made a little collage so you can see them all in one place.
a design assistant's point of view
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* Heather Jenkinson Interiors*
Hi everyone - I’m Kathryn, Heather’sassistant. I started working for
Heather last October, and apart from the f...
Egregiously Overdue Shop Update
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We touched down in El-A back in August, and now that we're reasonably
settled in (i.e., have discovered where to get spicy thai noodles and stiff
...
Happy? You Decide!
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*Meet my youngest grandson, Cash.*
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*He has learned how to pout.*
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*He has learned it well.*
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*Cash has the sweetest disposition, but he is trying ...
Content Moving
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The content of this blog has been moved to www.theladycherryfiles.com. Come
and join me over there for more posts on sewing, baking, crafting and
vintage g...
CRaFts from Around the CoRner...
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I'm thinking, this would be perfect
to carry around in my bag to
keep track of notes and memos.
Also a fun, crafty way to do Art
and Recycle all those em...
Rise & Root
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I HAD A DREAM a few weeks ago in which several symbols appeared before me.
They had no context, just were there. One of them remained with me upon
wakin...
Loving my new little shop
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this is the front door to my little shop that i share with Lilly Cottage
Well i have been so busy and really bad at updating this blog, I have had
my l...
Day 12
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Inspired by *Tim's last tag of his 12 Tags of Christmas* this year, I did
an altered candle . . .
I used tim's new *Idea-ology Tissue Wrap - Composer* that ...
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, ...
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
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I finally got all of my Christmas decorations up this week. We've had
quite a bit of snow here surprisingly and the kids had a snow day today and
yesterda...
Why Craft?
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Thinking of all of my wonderful crafty blogging friends this holiday season
as I reminisce about the days when I was a good and avid blogger... : )
http:/...
Charity Auction
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The European Street Team on Etsy is auctioning a handmade grannie square
blanket for charity. All the proceeds will go to Architecture for Humanity.
Go to...
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...
Growing Puppy
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Our little Jem is just growing and growing. Shes so full of energy and will
walk for ever. Always excited and pleased to see everyone. We love her!
THE SNOWMAN CANDLES
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Just started to make some more "The snowman candles". And thought I would share.I still have to "pretty" them up etc. But I have to say, love doing candles a...
Shake Up Christmas... Week Two
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Week Two of the Christmas Surprise Discounts. This week save 30% on a Mummy
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Tampa Review Poetry Chapbook Contest
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This is actually a legitimate venue. Sadly, I have been taken in by a few of the opposite.What's new at Tampa Review . . . .November 16th, 2011Dear Reader,Ca...
Continuing my creative mojo journey
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So this is what I have been creating this week to continue with trying to regain my creative mojo. First up is this cushion which is a variation on the patc...
Making the most of the quiet hour...
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I've finally stepped up a gear, I really don't know where the imaginary
force field that sometimes holds me back comes from? Most of the time I'm
very org...
Katie and Tom - Venue Styling and Design
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We worked with Katie and Tom to help design and style their pretty, chic
and vintage inspired wedding reception. Like many couples Katie and Tom had
lots o...
New Job, New Blog.
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Been a bit busy in my world lately and i have a new personal challenge, a
new job!
It's a job that is going to take me on a journey of personal challenge an...
Vintage pretties I bought at the fair
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In my previous post, I forgot to show you the vintage pretties which I
purchased.
Two pretty brooches from "Daisy Darling"
Some Suffolk yoyos from "Donna...
Exhibition news!
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So, I've been very busy creating a unique piece of Artwork for the
'Inspired' 2011 Exhibition at the Stewards' Gallery within Clitheroe
Castle...and as it ...
Pins in Tins!
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Haberdashery need never be boring and these spotty pin tins certainly tick
that box! In pink or blue they contain 200 plastic headed 38mm steel pins.
*Pi...
Holiday on the Jurassic Coast
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Just got back from a week in Lyme Regis, gorgeous little town with that
scary sea defence The Cobb, (of French Lieutenant's Woman fame!) I managed
to walk...
**Message to all Followers**
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This blog is now closed. I will be deleting it soon, so if you'd like to continue following me please go to my new blog at http://fordiefresh.blogspot.com w...
The Dolls house Project (pt2)
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Things are coming along nicely!
Over the weekend I was able to finish off painting the outside of the
house. I decided to go with a white house with fuch...
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!'...
Strawberry Birthday Cake
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My daughter recently had her 4th birthday and requested a strawberry shaped
cake for her party. I don't have a huge amount of experience in baking but
this...
A Visit to A College Market
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After always going around markets and bazaars as vendor, I rarely visit as
shopper. And today I went to visit one of my good vendor friend at a
college mar...
How to make a leather flower brooch?
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. This gorgeous leather brooch accessory is made of scraps of leather. It
is lovely, versatile and fresh. I used very soft leather in bright colors.
Wear i...
Giveaway at Nancy's "Sugar Lump Studio"
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Nancy is such a wonderful artist, a big heart, and she is has an
amazing gift that will find it's proper home on the 14th. Isn't it lovely.
Sugar Lump Studi...
Announcing crochet courses at Tigerlily Makes!
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Just a quick note to let you know that I will be running crochet courses
for the lovely Lisa at Tigerlily Makes in Lichfield. Check out her brand
new websi...
Shopping for Fabric?
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So I know its been ages since I closed this blog and starting blogging at
TraceyPereiradotcom but I still have a lot of visitors coming here every
wee...
Getting back into the swing of things.
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Well, everyone, I've been very quiet recently and haven't had much chance
to do much jewellery making.....but I'm back and I have a competition for
you all...
NEW BLOG!
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Hi everyone - long time no post!
Following a complete re-brand to my business earlier this year, I am now
the proud owner of a brand new blog, which you'll...
woven fibres of a different kind
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Woven fibres of a different kind, instead of cotton and a sewing machine,
the fibres used here are from different plants...the Australian picabeen
palm a...
Finding what you like
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Sometimes it can take a while to realise what it is about a style that
really gets your enthusiasm. I've realised that over the top decoration is
not for m...
50% OFF SALE!
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We've set up a special page with tons of items 50% off for a limited period -
this page is not linked from anywhere else on the website, so it's for
follow...
Brand New Website Launch
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Friday was a big day for me - it saw the launch of my brand spanking new
Website!! It's taken me forever to do and listing 136 cards was a task and
a hal...
Moving
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Hi
After much thought I've decided that it's too hard trying to keep two blogs
going - so have decided to focus on my first (and most closest to my heart)
...
Vintage Caravans and Cornish Cream Tea's
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This is a short film of recent shoot that Ella and I styled (props and
Clothing), all located at Lovelane Caravans in Cornwall. It was a fabulous
Sunny Co...
Dum de dum... & 'Mollie Makes' magazine find
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...still waiting for my domain transfer. Seems to be taking forever moving
my www.handmadeheaven.biz address to the new host. Patience, patience,
patience....
Phew l'm back
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Where has the time gone its been a month since my last confession/post but
l have been busy l have made 3 granny square bags and sold one which was
great f...
We've moved!
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Having recently moved house, everything is now getting a much needed spring
clean. New pictures and a fresher feel in my knitting shop, a new style in
my v...
WOYWW June 15th
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Hi everyone,
Well here's my desk today - What a mess!!!
Yesterday I took a class at the Craft Barn and here are some of the cards I
made using a paste ca...
Spreading the Love
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Well it appears that I have well and truly fallen off my weekly alphabet
blog. :( Along side it (or maybe in its place) I will be doing shop
features. Thes...
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...
Fantastic bead giveaway
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If like me you love beads and making jewellery,
you will love this fantastic giveaway.
Anne is hosting the giveaway on her blog,
Gardanne
She is picki...
New Website!
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Sorry it has been so long since we last posted, somehow life always gets in
the way. The business has been expanding quickly and the work never seems
to st...
Lurrve and Peace Hippy Bag
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A recent project that had to stay under wraps until now as it was for an
18th Birthday present! An 11 year olds embroidered denim jacket, long
outgrown, b...
We've moved our blog to Wordpress!
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From today, our lovely Little Bead Shop blog has moved to Wordpress!
Come and visit us at http://thelittlebeadshop.wordpress.com/
Love,
The girls from th...
We're moving
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The Google AdSense Team has sent me an email warning me that one of my
other blogs, Old Paint, has pornography and/or adult content. As an
example, they re...
a glorious day to discover a hidden pub
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testing out the new 50mm on some spring nature-y bits....what a lovely
little lens.
spent last weekend wandering around the woods with mother and siblin...
MIGLIO SPRING SALE
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The Miglio Spring Sale is available online now! With some fabulous offers
to compliment your spring/summer styles. Review our PDF style file here to
give ...
Fit For A Queen ~
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Quickly approaching 700 followers, I am so humbled. Who would have ever
thought? Someone said create a blog and 'they' will come. And they did.
The...
And the winner is...
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All names written out, folded, put in a big cup and got hubby to pick one
out and the winner is...... MARY CHEZ! (names from my blog went together
with nam...
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Said I'd be back didn't I? :) Just thought I'd upload a few pictures of the
pieces that I've made this afternoon - I've been playing with photographing...
MiSsInG mOjO
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There's not been an awful ot of *crafting* going on here in the **B* *household
of late!
Although there has been some seed planting going on today!
The *M...
JAPAN!
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I am heartbroken at what i have seen in the news
about Japan and I really want to do something. My own artwork and style is
very much influenced by Japanes...
Lovely Lavender...
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Mmm… I love lavender. Okay, so Mr QuirkyPig thinks it smells like ‘old
ladies’ knickers’ but (sexism alert), he’s a man, so, meh….
Lavender has been used ...
Little Owls
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[image: photo]
I fell in love with this owl stamp, which came in one of the free
Sale-a-Bration sets and so it was used as the basis for both cards for my...
I Need to Stop; A Goodbye
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I've been thinking about this for some time.
It is time to say goodbye here, to stop blogging.
The reason is that I simply have nothing to say.
Those of ...
Day 28 of 28.
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Day 28 of Three Things February. Monday 28th February.
Oooh its the final day of Three Things February. Well done to everyone who
took part for the whole m...
I'm Back!
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Well, Aidan arrived on the 12th of December and has been growing at a great
rate! I have been keeping myself occupied with him since then, but its time
I s...
Time Flies By!
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I know I have not been blogging more often, so sorry about that!
For the last few months things have been busy with the Spring Collection
which I have pla...
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...
Winner, winner, lobster dinner!
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We have a winner! Congrats to la gatta che ricama! You are the winner of a
free Seafood Platter pattern. Enjoy! Thanks to all who participated!
Last Mosaic
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I thought I would show you the last mosaic that I made, a Gecko for a
fellow crafter. I have been absence for some time now and have made nothing
since th...
the "A word:" Take 2
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Last week I wrote about the beginning of my journey. I was overwhelmed with
the sweet comments. As well as overcome with the concerned comments. Although
t...
New Look...
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Hello Lovely People...
Wow.. I forgot how orange it is in here... it's been to long!
Well I'm told the last year is gone now so I have hauled my overfed se...
Craft Juice Finds, Tuesday, 01/04/2011
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With the Christmas holiday behind us, Valentine's day is around the corner.
Are you ready yet? NO? No problem!
Here some handpicked Craft Juice finds to fi...
Moving blogs
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Hi everyone
A very happy New Year to you all - let's hope this year isn't as bad as the
profits of doom are predicting. This is my last post on Blogger. ...
Fabric Hearts
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First of all I must point out that my previous post was the 100th one of my
blog! I cannot believe I have posted that many times all ready! (Just shows
how...
Designer Crochet!
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Having been searching the web for everything crochet while on my quest to
learn how to, I stumbled across this picture which shows a chanel crocheted
ba...
2 thoughts:
Congratulations on your necklace being displayed.
Wishes
Lynne
Fantastic!
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