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Poetry in motion – a poetic and personal gift for a best friend

It was one of my best friends birthday yesterday, her (ssshhh) 40th! So I have been secretly making this piece for her birthday. It's a poem she has always loved, and she had no idea I was making it. I … Continue reading

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Upcycle, Recycle, Reuse… making badges from magazines

I, like many of you, like to recycle. I like to feel I'm 'doing my bit'. However, I also have an accute addiction to magazines; some magazines I will not part with (my Living etc and Elle Deco's are displayed in chronological … Continue reading

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Young at Heart – fabric applique button badges

My new badge making machine is my new best friend! I love it! It's taken a while to get the hang of making them because they are really fiddly when using fabric, especially because they are only 2.5cm in diameter.    … Continue reading

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Love is in the air…

 So, the season of Weddings has begun! I love a good wedding, but it hasn't always been that way. I wasn't the type of little girl who planned what I might wear, in fact I didn't contemplate marriage seriously until I … Continue reading

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