tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41063028674859007612024-03-14T06:25:58.080+11:00A Vintage Crafty AdventureA blog about crafting, a love of vintage, op shopping, recycling old into new, and family.Ernie's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942735819548850598noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106302867485900761.post-48412175247441448082014-06-11T13:15:00.002+10:002014-06-11T16:55:23.334+10:00The agony of losing a much loved pet. <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Yesterday morning we watched our beloved dog Ernie die in our
arms. It was heartbreaking, and something you can never prepare for. Writing helps me to grieve, so I wrote down
some of my thoughts on life with this beautiful soul. Today, I've been dealing with a 2 year old who adored him, lying in bed sobbing and asking for his friend to be in there with him. Heartbreaking!</div>
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If I could write to Ernie, for speaking would be impossible
through my tears, I’d begin by thanking him for showing me that love is
unending and expanding. From a little house in St Kilda with just us, we grew to
3, then 4, and eventually a family of 8. Every morning for 14 years I listened
out for the pitter patter of your paws until you pounced on my bed, and
burrowed under the doona straight into the ‘spoon position’. You comforted me,
and made me want to stay in bed that little bit longer. When you almost died as
a puppy you taught me of bravery, of love and sacrifice, and of your fighting
spirit. Through you, I learnt of my own ever expanding capacity to love. I
shall miss your cheeky wags, but I will find comfort in 14 years of memories,
of wagging tails and noses at fences, of opening drawers and unwrapping
chocolates, of tricks, nutbag runs, riding around St Kilda with you in my bike
basket, sniffing at doors on Acland St, cuddles, endless face licking, mischief,
love, and so much more. Without you I will be less, but because of you I am so
much more. Goodbye my beautiful boy. Love Mum. Xxxxxxx</div>
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If dogs could write letters, I think Ernie would write: Dear
Mum, Thank you for adopting me all those years ago. Thank you for loving me,
for cuddling me under the doona every morning, and for finding me a perfect
sister to play with when you worked. Thank you for getting up on frosty
mornings to explore the neighbourhood, for all those beach loony runs, and
endless dog parks full of furry friends. Thank you for making me such a loved
member of the family. Oh the bones, how I loved the bones. If only you had let
me eat more people food, mum, then you’d have been perfect. I love you mum, and
I’ll always be around you, all you need to do is think of me.</div>
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Ernie's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942735819548850598noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106302867485900761.post-31340315443754731352014-02-25T19:05:00.000+11:002014-02-25T19:05:26.642+11:00Curtain refashion. <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here's my latest refashion from an old unloved curtain to a skirt. You may remember part of this curtain was used to cover a foot stool a while ago. I love this happy fabric, and this curtain really needed to see the world. :)<br />
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Ernie's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942735819548850598noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106302867485900761.post-41893152925847521082014-02-10T17:35:00.000+11:002014-02-10T17:35:39.322+11:00Sewing and refashioning<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So basically it's all about keeping cool these days, and cleaning up the mess made by my favourite 2 year old terror. Oh how I've missed my sewing machine lately, so I really needed to sew on Friday, although my sewing room gave new meaning to the term 'sweat shop'.<br />
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On Friday I made a super hero cape for a little man turning 3 (Kayden). I was really working up a sweat on this one, but not the little man is now fully equipped to save the world, so it was obviously worth it.<br />
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After feeling as if my brain would melt on Firday, Saturday I opted for a no sew refashion of an op shopped dress that was way too small for me, but I bought because I liked the print and feel. It's been sitting in my craft room for months, and in less than a minute it was ready to wear. Just a snip and a fold. Simple but cute me thinks.<br />
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Then today I picked up a free dress that was ripe for refashioning. I love the funky print but it was large and shapeless. I unpicked, repaired, put some darts in, took in the sides, chopped off the sleeves and changed the buttons for some big old vintage ones. Now I have a new summer dress. As if I needed another one. :-/<br />
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Hopefully I will have time to do some more sewing in the coming weeks, as I really do crave it when I don't get enough time with my machine.<br />
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Ernie's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942735819548850598noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106302867485900761.post-34680034090551588162014-01-29T18:12:00.000+11:002014-01-29T18:12:10.966+11:00Back to school.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here's my day today. The kids went back to school after 5 weeks of holidays, and I was overwhelmed by sadness. I still had my two beautiful little men at home, but for some reason I took it hard this time. I'm well aware that they are growing up way too fast. They had a lovely first day back, and now I must get back into being a taxi service for cricket, soccer, swimming, school, tennis, pre school and playgroup. Craft will be squeezed in there somewhere. Most likely at the expense of sleep. :-)<br />
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Ernie's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942735819548850598noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106302867485900761.post-87736650271813007532014-01-25T16:32:00.000+11:002014-01-25T16:32:13.239+11:00Salvaging postage stamps.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I"m officially the most unreliable blogger ever, but here I am again. Whilst those on the other side of the world were experiencing a 'polar vortex', in my part of the world we were sweltering under a week of extreme heat. We had a whole week of temperatures in the mid 40 degrees, which resulted in us doing nothing but swim and hide indoors. It caused my internet to be out of action for a week too!<br />
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Here's something I made using old postage stamps I salvaged from letters and postcards. I had no idea what I was making when I started this, I was just making it up as I went. My favourite way to create.<br />
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I've got a bit of a thing for hot air balloons, so here's what I ended up with. :-)<br />
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Ernie's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942735819548850598noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106302867485900761.post-75859832300730684202014-01-13T14:34:00.001+11:002014-01-13T14:34:46.160+11:00Vintage towel refashion...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here's something crazy I made from a big old vintage towel. This was one of those 'because I can' moments.<br />
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Towel, Found at the op shop for $1. My mum used to have one like this when I was a kid.<br />
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A few snips and lines of sewing and it becomes a circle skirt. Just watch me twirl!<br />
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Ernie's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942735819548850598noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106302867485900761.post-36116493981593492092014-01-09T09:42:00.001+11:002014-01-09T09:42:14.999+11:00Handmade goodies by me.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A New Year's thanks.<br />
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A school holiday activity jar for slow days<br />
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A jar of awesome.<br />
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Ernie's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942735819548850598noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106302867485900761.post-62370138357209519852014-01-09T08:48:00.000+11:002014-01-09T08:48:02.180+11:00A crafty hubby<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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One of the things I love about all of my making is that it has turned my hubby a little bit crafty too, and he now makes me things for my birthday. I love getting handmade presents and I love seeing this rare creative side of him.<br />
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Here's what he made me for my birthday on Tuesday.<br />
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He made me this map using some recycled wood from our garden at our old house in Melbourne.<br />
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I love it! There are pins to put in places you want to go. I love dreaming of new travels and adventures near and far. Look where I'm going this year!!! Yay! It's far not near.<br />
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He also made me this present. Made me laugh. Emergency rations.<br />
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Ernie's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942735819548850598noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106302867485900761.post-75694388976060759052014-01-09T08:40:00.003+11:002014-01-09T08:40:43.680+11:00Recent op shopping adventures. <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here are some of my recent op shop finds. Most of these I found when we were on our family holiday.<br />
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Firstly, a couple of awesome vintage chenille quilts and fantastci condition. I love the pattern.<br />
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Some side plates from Johnson.<br />
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You know I can't resist this!<br />
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More Johnson ware.<br />
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Mr D fell in love with this strong woman. From the free toy box out the front.<br />
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A 50s chair that matches perfectly with Nan's table. Needs a tiny repair.<br />
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And a free couch and 2 armchairs for my outside undercover area. I love these. So old school comfortable and very well looked after.<br />
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Ernie's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942735819548850598noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106302867485900761.post-76991402810323461292014-01-08T22:27:00.001+11:002014-01-08T22:27:31.073+11:00Refashioning<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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There isn't much time for anything but kids at the moment, hence my silent blog. Today I did manage to get crafty with the kids though, and do a little refashion. I do have some other posts to try and catch up on but for now I'll stick with today.<br />
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The kids and I made random artworks from recycled materials we scavenged from around the house. It kept us amused for an hour or so while the made toddler was having a nap.<br />
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Juliet then made me a tree with all of the love heart gum leaves she had gathered as a present for me.<br />
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I really needed to do something creative, so I dragged out this 80s op shopped dress and gave it a refashion.<br />
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By Sharon Newth</div>
Ernie's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942735819548850598noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106302867485900761.post-64166201889968141022013-12-31T09:03:00.001+11:002013-12-31T09:03:38.499+11:00A Christmas Break<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello and Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates it. We've been away in our caravan celebrating Christmas and Ms Juliet's 7th birthday. It was a wonderful 8 days of swimming, the beautiful outdoors and family time. The simple things in life as such a joy!<br />
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Ernie's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942735819548850598noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106302867485900761.post-18602686237399156292013-12-21T09:08:00.000+11:002013-12-21T09:08:02.949+11:00Some Christmas Gifts I've been making<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Life is of course quite mad at the moment, but amongst the crazy of the end of school year I've been managing some (mostly late night) crafting.<br />
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Here are some of the things I've been making this week.<br />
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Firstly, my babies. I made them a while ago, but here they are in Christmas goodness.<br />
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A 5 minute refashion of one of my very old t shirts.<br />
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My always happy customer. She looks older here.<br />
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The was for Juliet's wonderful school teacher.<br />
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And this bird feeder for a kris kringle present for one of the ladies from my yarn bombing group. (Shhhh, it's a secret).<br />
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Ernie's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942735819548850598noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106302867485900761.post-88350799220917521932013-12-16T13:20:00.002+11:002013-12-16T13:20:22.243+11:00Upcycled Men's Shirt Cuff Pouches<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I had a few of these men's shirt cuffs leftover from other refashions, and I didn't want to waste them, so I made some little pouches last night. I'm already using them for cards in my purse and I love them. The best part is they were so quick and easy. Just pin and sew around the edges.<br />
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The paisley sleeves were leftover from this project I did about a month ago with one of my husband's old shirts.<br />
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There was a dog who just happened to be in the right place at the wrong time as I was cutting off the collar. New fashion trend?<br />
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Ernie's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942735819548850598noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106302867485900761.post-36895281957634259252013-12-10T21:06:00.000+11:002013-12-10T21:06:03.484+11:00Toilet roll snowman.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I'm practicing my toilet roll craft to do with the playgroup kiddies in the morning. Hope they like it.<br />
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Ernie's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942735819548850598noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106302867485900761.post-72777773522351913272013-12-09T18:40:00.001+11:002013-12-09T18:40:49.181+11:00 A wreath of 4 generations.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I made this Christmas wreath today. It contains special items from 4 generations.<br />
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The foam ring I used as a base was first wrapped in cream lace that belonged to my Grandma, then some red lace which was also from her stash.<br />
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Hanging from the top is a dove made by my daughter Juliet last Christmas.<br />
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On this side is a flower made from some vinyl from my Nan's kitchen, with earrings that were my Mum's that she gave Juliet earlier this year when she got her ears pierced.<br />
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The blue fabric is a strip of fabric from one of my Nan's skirts.<br />
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Then the paper flower is made from a book page from a book my Poppa gave me many years ago. I cut the petals out and burnt the edges, then used one of Gram's buttons for the flower centre.<br />
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Ernie's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942735819548850598noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106302867485900761.post-3794100295746683922013-12-09T12:43:00.000+11:002013-12-09T12:43:29.163+11:00Op shop finds. <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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After a nice long break, I thought I'd share some of my op shop finds of the last little while.<br />
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Amazing bread bin. Yay! I had been searching for one for so long.<br />
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This awesome sifter was actually given to me by someone who reads my facebook page. How kind. I love it, and I found the orange bowl to go with it for 20 cents.<br />
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Amazing set of canisters to go in the van. Not in prefect condition but they are over 50 years old.<br />
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Some Tupperware for my green collection and a cute mug.<br />
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Glam shoes. $2.<br />
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I love this top for summer!<br />
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A jug for summer bbqs.<br />
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Kitch cups.<br />
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Hollie Hobby Goodness.<br />
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And of course, my ramekin collection expanded.<br />
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This is how it looks now.<br />
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Treasures. Happy hunting everyone.</div>
Ernie's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942735819548850598noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106302867485900761.post-57588978298123541872013-12-08T15:31:00.002+11:002013-12-08T15:31:56.787+11:00Caravan Inspiration. A zipper purse.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here's just a little vintage caravan inspired craft I made the other day. Sometimes when life is getting on top of me a bit, the only thing to do is to make something, and then the world seems to glow a little more brightly for me.<br />
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This started off by me just cutting out a caravan from felt scraps, and evolved into a zipper purse.<br />
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It was all about injecting a little sunshine in my life.<br />
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Ernie's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942735819548850598noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106302867485900761.post-86990276881482172362013-10-03T08:58:00.002+10:002013-10-03T08:58:55.809+10:00Taking a break from blogging.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hi All,<br />
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Just a quick post about something I've been considering for a while now. I've decided to stop blogging for now. I've had so many computer issues this year that have made it extremely difficult, and now that these are resolved I just find myself with no desire or motivation to blog. Blog posts lately have been out of obligation, and they've been rushed and not how I want to blog at all. I just want to spend my time on other things, such as making things and my family.<br />
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I also want to do more volunteer work to help in a practical way in areas where it is needed. Increasingly, I've been feeling weighed down by the problems of our country and around the world, and will be spending more time helping in practical ways to do what I can. It's a strong call to action that I feel.<br />
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I will still be operating my facebook page, as this is much easier and I enjoy doing it.<br />
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Thank you very much to all those who have read and joined both this blog and my other blog, especially Joyce, for your warm comments and continual support. It was this kind of support that enabled me to do my 365 day project and complete it.<br />
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Peace, happiness and creativity always.<br />
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Love Sharon<br />
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Ernie's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942735819548850598noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106302867485900761.post-62077566653485763072013-09-11T20:36:00.000+10:002013-09-11T20:36:00.736+10:00Stuff making. Handmade granny goodness. Kids creations. <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here's a few things that have been made in our household lately.<br />
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I made some crochet bunting. More bunting, I know, it's everywhere. :) I couldn't decide where to put it.<br />
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Father's day was a bit of a makers festival. Of course.<br />
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Cuddles with Dad. xxxxxxx <br />
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Ernie's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942735819548850598noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106302867485900761.post-45450555965483923422013-09-06T13:04:00.000+10:002013-09-06T13:04:37.160+10:00From layer cake to lovely.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I haven't done much refashioning lately. My time has been taken up on many other things, and my wardrobe is getting a little full of vintage frocks, but when I spotted this amazing green dress at the op shop this morning I knew it was there just for me. The bodice fitted like a glove, but I looked a little like a layer cake. This was such a simple refashion, but wow what a difference.<br />
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Ernie's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942735819548850598noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106302867485900761.post-84467352209617118032013-09-06T10:00:00.000+10:002013-09-06T10:00:01.372+10:00Magic in my routine - Days 22-30<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Ernie's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942735819548850598noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106302867485900761.post-57703646715102674012013-09-05T14:06:00.001+10:002013-09-05T14:06:07.588+10:00A new family adventure. <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have some very exciting news to share today. Yesterday we took a road trip to pick up our new caravan. It's a 1969 Franklin Caravalle, and I'm in love. She has faults and quirks and history, and now she is ours, to make our own history in.<br />
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Ernie's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942735819548850598noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106302867485900761.post-90444312911246386522013-08-30T14:30:00.000+10:002013-08-30T14:30:02.375+10:00The answer my friend, is blowin' in the wind.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It was really windy today when Mr D and I hung it up. I have about 100 metres I want to do, but covered about 10-12 metres today.<br />
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It looks really pretty, and gives me another thing to smile about when I come home.<br />
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Ernie's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942735819548850598noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106302867485900761.post-49063437548977986342013-08-29T13:56:00.000+10:002013-08-29T20:46:30.939+10:00Latest Thrifty Goodness<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The op shop gods have been looking favourably upon me lately and I've been lucky enough to score some pretty fabulous goodies.<br />
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The first two pics are some garage sale finds for $1 each. I already have a smaller one of these casserole dishes that used to be mum's, but this is the perfect size for my little people who are big eaters. <br />
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This vintage green Tupperware container is awesome! I have two tall ones that match it that I use for my flour, so I was pretty happy when I found it. I've been looking for a water jug for ages too. This apple one was too cute to pass up.<br />
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Fabulous overnight bag for the nostalgic among us.<br />
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A vintage suitcase in a gorgeous green. We all know how much I love vintage suitcases.<br />
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And you know how I feel about canisters. Imagine my joy when I spotted these lovelies.<br />
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Yes, someone is definitely looking down on me from up there, and I think I know who it is. ;)<br />
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And lastly, a bit too dainty for clumsy me, but I bought this tea cup set for a friend for her birthday next month. So pretty.<br />
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The sun is once again beginning to shine, spring is in the air, and my heart is singing a little happy dance.<br />
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Here's another week of magical moments in my life.<br />
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Day 15 - I was on school camp with Liam and the grade 3 and 4 students at his school for a couple of days. It was very cold and wet. We were outside all of the time in the rain with a top of about 5 degrees. This little splash of colour in a bare tree made me smile through my shivering teeth.<br />
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Day 16 - It's magical to see your child reach beyond their comfort zone and do something completely different. This is Liam on the flying fox at camp.<br />
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Day 17 - I stopped on the side of the road to look at these cuties. Something about these birds on the old stumps caught my imagination.<br />
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Day 18 - A rainbow in a very gloomy week. It lit up the sky and gave us hope.<br />
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Day 19 - A loveheart gumnleaf, collected while out walking.<br />
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Day 20 - We had some friends over for a bonfire, and lay down and stared at the beautiful starry night. Stars did not come out in the photo unfortunately.<br />
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Day 21 - <span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"type":45}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">I
went for a big walk in my neighbourhood and I was feeling really happy. I
walked past a huge paddock full of clover, and couldn't resist the
impulse to be like a kid and lie in the clover on the side of the road.
It felt good, except for the slight embarassment when a car turned
around and came back to see if I was ok.</span></span><br />
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