Category Archives: Craft

Some Christmas Craft Inspiration

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Jacinta

While procrastinating having a break from doing some essential Christmas crafting, I stumbled upon a great collection of Christmas craft ideas.  I deemed it worthy of sharing here.  I hope it offers some inspiration to you.  Linky here. In the meantime, … Continue reading →

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More Christmas Stockings

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Jacinta

Yesterday I managed to finish a Christmas stocking each for Greg and I and another two for a dear friend’s two gorgeous boys.  Ironically, this friend happend to call in very briefly today on her way to see her family, … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Jacinta

From Soulemama {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment.  A moment I want to pause, savour and remember. I love your moments too.  So feel … Continue reading →

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One Handmade Gift Down…

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Jacinta

…now lets see if I can get more than just one finished.  Admittedly, I started the felt cat for Tenneille many months ago.  It got put away and promptly forgotten about.  Of course December is now well and truly upon … Continue reading →

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Yarn Along

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Jacinta

Joining in with Ginny at Small Things for yarn along this week. Thank goodness my family don’t rely on me to keep them warm with hand knits, because we would be very cold!  I have hardly knitted at all lately.  I am … Continue reading →

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A Milestone and A Giveaway – Giveaway now closed

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Jacinta

So it seems this blog has made it’s first trip around the sun.  I have enjoy my blogging journey thus far.  My favourite part though, has been ‘meeting’ all you beautiful bloggers out there, who I’d otherwise never have connected … Continue reading →

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For Want Of A Bed

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Jacinta

Cardamon was in need of a new doggy bed.  The one he had had seen better days and we were constantly tripping over it.  So off I went with the kids to see what we could find.  It seemed everything … Continue reading →

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Yarn Along

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Jacinta

Joining in with Ginny at Small Things for yarn along this week. Not much knitting has been happening for me over the last few months.  Too many things have been getting in the way (like our current kitchen renovation).  Technically … Continue reading →

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Quilted Laptop Cover

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Jacinta

I am so excited to have finally made my trusty Mac laptop a cover.  I was determined not to go out and buy a cover and make my own.  It only took most of this year to get to it. … Continue reading →

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Sew Happy!

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Jacinta

I am so excited by my recent purchase, a new (to me) sewing machine.  I purchased my Brother Innovis QC1000 (sounds like some sort of broom stick, wonder if it knows the directions to Hogwarts?) machine on ebay.  I had … Continue reading →

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