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May
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Upcycling old crayons

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The kids had a whole lot of crayons that were worn right down, and were so short could hardly be held any more. We took to them with a knife. And the kids had fun sorting them into different Read more [...]

May
3

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Making a Volcano

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We decided to make a volcano and watch it explode! We use the recipe from this site. What You Need 6 cups flour 2 cups salt 4 tablespoons cooking oil warm water plastic soda bottle dishwashing Read more [...]

May
1

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Blank Canvas Masterpiece

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Number 31 on my Bucket List is Buy a blank canvas, get together with a child, and make a masterpiece. For my birthday Mr S and the kids gave me canvas and paints. Miss S and I made this masterpiece. For Read more [...]

Apr
30

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Making Friendship Bracelets with a Braiding Disc

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The first thing is to make your braiding disc. Use some stiff cardboard, and trace around a glass. You need as many discs as people doing the craft. So in my case, 4. Cut 8 slots in the disc Read more [...]

Apr
23

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Monster Mash

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Finished this for Master D. Made up of scraps. It's a great pattern, and I see more of these being made in my future! Read more [...]

Apr
22

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Home made ice cream

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Whilst looking up how to make ice cream at home, amongst the many sites with recipe's for ice cream makers (which we don't have) I found a suggestion that required no special equipment.  Most are really Read more [...]

Mar
27

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Berry Baby Hat

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What an awesome pattern this one is! It's free, and fun! Hat for sale here.  Read more [...]

Mar
25

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Who?

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Finished a hat for Miss S the other day - a hat with owls all the way around it. It's a fantastic hat, and a surprisingly quick knit. It's a free pattern. Read more [...]

Mar
21

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Boyfriend hat

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This has become one of my favourite patterns. It's available free here. Hat for sale here. Read more [...]

Mar
20

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Basic Baby Hat

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Nice quick, simple pattern this one, but made a lovely babies hat. Free pattern available here. Hat available for purchase here. Read more [...]

Mar
10

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Hermione’s Everyday Socks

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My latest socks - Hermione's everyday sock's free pattern using Three Eves Boutique Yarn  Read more [...]

Mar
7

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Amazing No Gussett Fingerless Gloves

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Just finished these gloves, really quick to make, and very comfy on. Used a lovely Alpaca yarn, that I also used for the hat I made the other day, to match. Awesome free pattern. Read more [...]
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