tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38807281400773372272024-03-14T02:51:45.154-07:00Hey Ho The Happy VenturerAnne-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03942151343790904292noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880728140077337227.post-32370735642822878972018-03-17T16:06:00.003-07:002018-03-17T16:07:08.723-07:00Random makes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These are a few of the projects that retirement has allowed me the time to to indulge in. I enjoyed painting the pumpkin and was sad to see it mush. The flamingos were made from a pattern I purchased and were a request from my grandaughter . They were simple and resonably quick to make.</div>
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The cactus was one of those I can make that moments when I had seen several in gift shops. My daughter requested one for the nursery. I just need to sit it in a more colourful but childproof container. </div>
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I love hats and decided to make a hatstand in the style of some vintage ones that i came across on ebay. I enjoyed the process and was able to source a forties dolls face and trimmings to use. Tge candle stick was quite expensiv , which was suprising as they had been easy to find in charity shops until recently. </div>
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I have ordered some large wooden beads to use for heads and intend to use vintage fabric instead of felt. <br />
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Anne-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03942151343790904292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880728140077337227.post-32859216311104054462018-03-02T12:29:00.002-08:002018-03-02T12:32:13.884-08:00What I've been up to Had a hectic run up to Christmas punctuated by flu and other winter bugs. Although I haven't been keeping up the blog I have been busy on the craft front.<br />
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In a bid to have a handmade Christmas there has been alot of knitting.<br />
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Anne-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03942151343790904292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880728140077337227.post-84607383583284364452017-10-13T09:13:00.002-07:002017-10-13T09:23:44.038-07:00Under ParrI have been hit with a horrible virus and haven't bee able to focus on much. I now have a dental issue which hopefully will be resolved next week as I am getting fed up of feeling rough.<br />
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I have managed to paint more rocks which are quick projects and don't require alot of concentration.<br />
I have also finished my circus entry in my journal.<br />
When I visit my grandaughter she always wants to revisit a "made up out of my head" story as she calls it about an intrepid tightrope walker. She acts out the performance wearing a tutu and using the parasol I bought her to balance on a ribbon , which is carefully arranged on the floor.<br />
I introduce her with a string of adjectives describing her prowess. This has been a feature of my visits for two years. This summer she has made some modifications to the piece. I have been instructed that I am Simon Cowell and have to ask her a series of questions - I prefer the older version.<br />
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When I returned from a holiday I caught sight of a group , well three mature ladies returning from a protest that they were holding about a visiting circus , which has animals as part of the entertainment.<br />
Having reached sixty I feel that I should be attending demos as this is something that I haven't done for no good reason really. Sadly I wasn't able to join this demo as the circus left town that day.<br />
I will have to fight another cause when I have won this battle against the bug I have been afflicted with.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the "tipin " of two of the ladies with their placards. The llama and zebra I believe were part of this circus. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Evie went on a trip to the local Arboretum and met the Gruffolo as there is a trail there.<br />
She was very excited and talked about it quite clearly. It was in the day time and the weather was warm and so I have taken some licence with my interpretation of it. </td></tr>
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<br />Anne-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03942151343790904292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880728140077337227.post-76973518541154459802017-09-15T03:54:00.001-07:002017-09-15T03:59:42.264-07:00Joined a rock group Not a band sadly! The rocks I painted have been found but not appeared on the local group which is ok as someone must have decided to keep them. I have painted a few more and have varnished them ready to hide.<br />
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I have been reading some negative press about this new trend but feel that as I am not taking rocks from the environment, using harmful paints and not adding collage which could could cause wildlife injury and I am leaving them in urban places and not littering the country side that I am being responsible.<br />
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My health has been compromised by use of solvents and so have substituted all nasty products and so hopefully I wont encounter any further health hazards whilst painting.<br />
I have chosen to paint a few characters from my childhood which has offered me the opportunity to revisit the stories of my youth . Ive just reread Emil and the detective as well as the family from one end street and just william.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can see the cardigan that I have been knitting for one of the younger members of our family in the background. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This rabbit took only a short time to complete </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few sketches before I committed to the rock painting </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Progress with journal entry - still not finished this page </td></tr>
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<br />Anne-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03942151343790904292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880728140077337227.post-16372658562421749592017-09-06T10:29:00.003-07:002017-09-06T10:30:45.708-07:00Rocks!I have been busy playing with paints and other mediums but alot that I have made has gone into the "to be used as background paper" pile. I still have lots of ideas and a list of sewing projects to make before xmas.<br />
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I have been working on my journal and inspired by a journaling book I purchased I have been using mixed media to get my ideas down. I will add the book to my book list as it is an interesting book full of inspiration.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mixed media lady with alot on her mind. Will post further pics when I have finished her</td></tr>
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I have made a whimsical lady and have started to use her to express my latest project. I have included a photo of the journal page under construction.<br />
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On a morning walk to take photographs after the rain, I found a painted rock , which had clearly been painted by a child. I have read that this is a new craze that originated in the states and has caught on here.<br />
Bascally you paint rocks and hide them around the locality or further afield and who ever finds it can keep it or relocate it. There is a fb page to upload pictures of the treasure and share ideas for painting.<br />
I have made three and plan to make a few more.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Afox, a mermaid and a beatrix potter inspired mouse. I painted them in acrylics and mod podged for protection.<br /></td></tr>
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Anne-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03942151343790904292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880728140077337227.post-28538759395909520192017-08-31T15:04:00.000-07:002017-08-31T15:12:11.765-07:00A busy few weeks I have been to stay with family to look after my grandchildren whilst mum goes to work.<br />
I had a long journey by coach and was met with "Is this your holiday Grandma, we went to Greece?"<br />
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I had prepared for the trip and had taken activities to do with my granddaughters, which included journaling and making a fairy house.<br />
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We had a lovely time painting and collaging but I was too exhausted to work on the projects I took with me.<br />
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We ended the week with trip to Odds Farm where all the children and grandchildren got together for a fun afternoon and general catch up. Mr Forever joined us laden with gifts for the children which we had bought whilst on holiday.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A mermaid and lots of words about swimming , which figured large in the holiday she had just enjoyed. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The fairy house and garden which was used for several days small world play.</td></tr>
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I have been catching up on all the boring chores but have managed some knitting and transferred journaling pages to the large sturdy book I have decided to use as my journal. The cardigan is for my granddaughter who is a redhead and looks divine in raspberry colours <br />
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Anne-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03942151343790904292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880728140077337227.post-83799405338675996532017-08-12T12:44:00.001-07:002017-08-12T12:45:02.235-07:00A wet weekend I have hurt my knee and have been unable to tackle the mammoth fence painting - what a shame! I decided to do light housework and then have a go at re -painting Paul after his acrylic fix. The painting was difficult and had I been only re painting him I would have been able to make a reasonable job of it. I had read that this kind of repair was always noticeable and it is but it is an improvement on how he looked when I bought him. Salutary lesson - don't by badly chewed vintage dolls.<br />
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I painted another lady for my journal based on three tutorials I found on line. I have been using and practising faces from the Jane Davenport book and have watched several u-tube tutorials from people who favour her style. Just showing half a face made it easier and several individuals are reflecting colours in both hair and eyes, which is a good tip.<br />
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Anne-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03942151343790904292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880728140077337227.post-50208708535645235142017-08-09T13:05:00.001-07:002017-08-09T13:12:30.035-07:00We have the power to rebuild him No it isn't the six million dollar man but Paul, Sindy's boyfriend from the sixties. He was apparently based on Paul McCartney but I can't see it. I managed to purchase one from ebay and also found a mod outfit which was in reasonable condition.<br />
He had faults, which included crumbling fingers and a chewed nose. I decided to attempt to repair him as I have purchased paint and thought it was time to have a go. I have used acrylic filler for the job , which is toxic.<br />
I wouldn't like to be working with it regularly. I worked in a well ventillated rom but it was still very difficult. I need to file and shape when it has cured and then look at a repaint.<br />
The clthes i purchased have washed well and I have some small repairs to do .<br />
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Paul looking a little strange but hopefully I will be able to<br />
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Anne-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03942151343790904292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880728140077337227.post-46444641148427274392017-08-04T09:59:00.000-07:002017-08-04T13:03:27.306-07:00On the needles I am currently knitting a cardi for Evi my grandaughter. She is a curly haired bundle of fun who looks adorable in raspberry colours , which is the colour I have chosen for this latest knit.<br />
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I have also been playing in my journal on another page. I am doodling a lot of flowers at the moment but my garden is looking a bit washed out.<br />
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I have dried a few of the hydrangrs and have them in different rooms. They have so far maintained their colour lets see what they lok like in the autumn.<br />
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Anne-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03942151343790904292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880728140077337227.post-13853957555291570292017-08-01T10:42:00.002-07:002017-08-04T10:15:22.804-07:00Swinging Sixties Finally got round to cleaning up this little fella. He has been in the wars and has a damaged nose and fingers. I have a plan , just awaiting some resources so that I can repair him.<br />
He came with a sixties suit which was very grubby and also needs some repair. All these jobs will be<br />
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Anne-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03942151343790904292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880728140077337227.post-13155794821687686082017-07-30T10:59:00.001-07:002017-08-04T10:16:07.221-07:00PhotographyA trip into east Yorkshire to a RSB site - Bempton Cliffs. It was lovely day but the weather was precarious and we did get wet before leaving, which wouldn't have been a problem if we weren't carrying our cameras.<br />
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Anne-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03942151343790904292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880728140077337227.post-26889485679499090202017-07-29T15:20:00.000-07:002017-08-04T10:16:42.063-07:00It's the weekend We had designated this a DIY weekend but as the jobs we had in mind were outside and the weather forecast wasn't great I spent the day crafting, which was much better!<br />
I managed two journal pages and started some knitting.<br />
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We had visited Haworth earlier in the week and I used a page with lots of blue splatters to sketch the church and add some atmosphere with some pastels. I then moved on to a page I had started with some floral doodles after visiting the Residenz in Germany. The weather couldn't have been more different -it was very hot and sultry. I used the pastels again , adding water to give a water colour effect which was muted and rather<br />
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Anne-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03942151343790904292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880728140077337227.post-78827786592793329952017-07-27T13:37:00.000-07:002017-08-04T10:17:09.934-07:00FeltToday I have been using the embellisher to make some felt pieces with the idea of producing containers for my knitted cacti.<br />
I have used a piece of cream wool as my pre felt base and yellow and black merino fibres.<br />
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I took inspiration from a sixties cup and saucer that I have.<br />
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Anne-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03942151343790904292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880728140077337227.post-34088441867686082572017-07-26T11:05:00.003-07:002017-08-31T15:05:52.568-07:00Big Day OutI tagged along today as my husband had meeting very close to Haworth, the home of the Brontes.<br />
The weather forecast was a let down and the day was wet and gloomy.<br />
I was concerned using my camera in these conditions and chose to use my i phone.<br />
The rain helped to enhance the mood of the place as you would expect stormy skies over the moors. It was a lovely day for me as I was able to wander around the place without the hoards of tourists and this made snapping much easier.<br />
We had a lovely lunch and I was able to have some time browsing charity shops in Keighley and bought an Instamatic camera for a snip - seven pounds !<br />
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I found a great wool shop and two little girls are going to get a vintage cardi for the autumn or summer depending on your optimism.<br />
We were limited on time but will be returning to the moors to do some walking as there is a walk from Haworth which covers some of the landmarks that are described in the novels. Anne-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03942151343790904292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880728140077337227.post-76351214544161959912017-07-25T06:45:00.002-07:002017-08-04T10:18:49.776-07:00PhotographyI have always loved cameras. My dad and his brother Bernard had a collection and could talk cameras all day. My husband has an interest in photography and he is far more technical than I am. I have an eye for a good shot and can take a reasonable photograph more by accident than good management.<br />
Dad gave me a number of his cameras and I have used an old cannon for years but it is getting more difficult and costly to get the films developed. My daughter Connie has the bug and now has a collection of her own.<br />
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My husband persuaded me to buy an all singing and dancing NIKON, which I am trying to get to grips with. A photography course is probably what is needed but I am trying to develop skills with help from Mr Forever, (my husband ), who is also known as Mr Lindsay in Brazil and more recently as Captain America. Yes- Captain America .. it must be true as it is recorded and written beautifully, I must add , in my grandaughter's daily book. It has also been marked by "Miss".which is all the verification that anyone could need.<br />
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I have to say that the best photos from all my travels have been taken on my iphone, which is a massive fail but I will persist. I find the responsibility of carrying the precious , expensive camera a headache and it is also heavy after a day hiking around. I would love to take some good wildlife shots<br />
and funky street photography.<br />
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On our last trip we visited a lovely house and garden in Wurzburg called die Residenz. A few scantily clad steam punk folk were having a photo shoot and were looking quite incongruous in their Alice in Wonderland dresses , corsets, fishnet and hats - marvellous! I wasn't brave enough to ask to take some pics.<br />
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I'm off to dark and moody Haworth very soon and I believe<br />
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it will be raining so Ive been researching my f numbers and ISO ready for the challenge. Should all else fail I will have my iphone with me. <br />
A page from my journal : Anne-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03942151343790904292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880728140077337227.post-84387259815215256162017-07-24T10:08:00.002-07:002017-08-04T10:19:18.931-07:00Knitting part two I have completed two cactus as requested by daughter number three.I will make a few more using some different stitches and combinations. Struggling to find the small pots but going to check out ebay later.<br />
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Anne-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03942151343790904292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880728140077337227.post-6773808624493758822017-07-23T15:27:00.002-07:002017-08-04T10:19:49.741-07:00KnittingI learnt to knit when I was in primary school.The first item I made was a knitted ball. By very clever rolling I was able to hide the holes and the fact that I gained at lest 3 stitches every row.<br />
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I was determined when I found I was expecting my first child to knit a layette and I managed it. I still have all the knitting patterns and pictures of all three of my girls wearing an array of hand knits.<br />
They have spent a lot of time laughing at the photographs of themselves thro' the eighties sporting what would have been very chic when I lovingly crafted them. The various outfits, glasses and hairstyles sported by their adoring parents I can't begin to justify!<br />
My hand knitting is pretty average but I love textiles and have to say I possess a large stash of wool which I have sworn to use before purchasing any more ..... unless I really need to.<br />
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I love sewing and I love knitting but I hate sewing up my knitting , which is puzzling but true.<br />
I have been knitting in the evening but of late have struggled with the light as my daughter's colour choices for our grandson have been darker colours . I bought a LED light and this has been a real boost. <br />
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Anne-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03942151343790904292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880728140077337227.post-84190337624328217932017-07-21T12:19:00.000-07:002017-08-04T10:20:17.534-07:00JournalingI have been looking for ways to help me develop ideas and feel that I have achieved ssomething creative daily. The process is definately more important than an end result but it is nice to play and have something that you can use in a bigger piece of work and or pages that are complete.<br />
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There is alot out there to help you get started as I found when I looked on pinterest. After lots of "ahs" and "ooos" I made a start. It is esy to spend all your time on pinterest as the eye candy is never ending and I find I have to be very strict on my browsing time.<br />
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The main thread from reading about the art of journaling is to create background pages to avoid that blank page looking up at you. I have worked with young children for many years and so have a number of paint techniques up my sleeve but still found a number on line which I am excited to try.<br />
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There is a whole industry out there which is geared to journaling and can provide resources from stencils to pens. I discovered Jane Davenport who has a beautiful blog with lots of tutorials aswell as goodies to purchase. I have one of her books which is well crafted and provides step by step clear instructions and tips.<br />
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I have bought some new pens but have found that I have already accumulated a lot of empheria<br />
and have paints and pastels so it hasn't been a costly exercise. <br />
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The ladies were a result of a Jane Davenport idea of starting with a blobby loose paintery drawing and finding a face in it. I think it worked reasonably well . I took my journal on hols to Germany and<br />
have a travel section which I have collaged and included a sketch of a cormorant. We saw lots of them on a boat trip along the Mosel. I tried to capture them with my camera but failed miserably. Anne-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03942151343790904292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880728140077337227.post-8408693660865266612017-07-20T08:27:00.000-07:002017-08-04T10:20:53.273-07:00Projects since retirement ! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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were very easy to make and offer<br />
lots of possibilities. I made them to<br />
hold fabric cards for a memory game which<br />
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family our first Grandson</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Found these snap cards at a large second hand place , known locally<br />
as 'the sheds", which is an old aircraft field with lots of buildings. <br />
Fireman Freddie will make a great<br />
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certain little chap of that name!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At last I tackled the project making<br />
memories from clothing.<br />
I used the picture on the<br />
baby gro to make an art quilt<br />
to be treasured.<br />
I added my grandaughter's<br />
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I have adapted a pattern from Helen and Bustle.<br />
He looks much better in real life.<br />
He is made sing felt and Liberty fabric and<br />
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I have posted on my fb but are not sure that it is the best platform. I also use instagram.<br />
I have lots of different interests and a very full craft room which I hope to use every day.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have lots of vintage books/papers<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have some vintge items waiting <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My latest sewing machine which is a Janome. <br />
Thanks mum for the present.I should be able to <br />
make good use of this trusty work horse. <br />
Just a peek of another project - my old dolls house <br />
whih came from "the sheds". </td></tr>
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<br />Anne-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03942151343790904292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880728140077337227.post-57942272913115831622015-12-23T14:53:00.000-08:002015-12-23T14:53:28.862-08:00Colin has been out in the car<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He hid in Grandmas bag and then he hid in the car. What is he up to?</td></tr>
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<br />Anne-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03942151343790904292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880728140077337227.post-181644393525884542015-12-22T17:19:00.000-08:002015-12-22T17:19:04.951-08:00Where's Colin today ?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He's in grandmas bag - he must be going to work with her?</td></tr>
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<br />Anne-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03942151343790904292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880728140077337227.post-15951906337894148472015-12-22T02:04:00.000-08:002015-12-22T02:04:08.988-08:00Those were for our selfies Colin !<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cheeky Colin </td></tr>
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