highdays and holidays
Last week we went on our summer holiday. We went to Wales again, it is definitely becoming our destination of choice.
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helpful hoarding
I am, by nature, a hoarder. I keep bits of everything, much to Hubbie’s dismay. But they often come in useful, especially for making things for Niblet, such as a shop or a fire engine.
a party in the deep, dark wood
Saturday was Niblet’s 3 and a half party. I know, I know…. most kids don’t have a half birthday party, but he never gets a party on his birthday (Christmas Day), so we decided to make a half birthday tradition.
in other news…
There has been a lot going on the past few weeks, what with babies to visit and all!!
Happy Mondays
Last Monday (not the one just gone) Niblet’s cousin arrived!! Yep, all that hair from birth.
catch up
So, it has been a while again and we’ve been busy again!!
keeping busy
It has been a busy few weeks with us, which has left little time for making, but I’m trying to squeeze bits in here and there.
chalk it up to experience
Now I know that D.I.Y chalkboards are all the crafting rage and that many people have probably posted about them, but I’ve wanted to have a go for a while.
a quick word
I am loving ‘The Great British Sewing Bee’ on BBc2. It makes me glad that people can see that anyone can have a go at sewing….. and anyone can muck it up too!! My mum auditioned for it and got to go to London with some of her creations, she even made it to the […]
Been and gone
Easter has been ….. and gone!! Sorry I’ve not been here for a while, but what a busy time we have been having, including making this bag for Niblet’s Easter goodies. As I did bunnies last year, I had to come up with a new one for this year!!
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