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This was Wendy and I after the race. Wendy owns Vision the gym I go to in St Ives. 21KM was a long way - much further than I could have imagined. Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2014 at A Making Life....

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Finally some cards..

Having hocked my savings to Stampin up I thought I had better get a move on and make some cards. Molly was at Big Day Out yesterday so I started on some new ones to renew my stash. I used my Sizzix to cut out the shaped cards and doily... Continue reading

Posted Jan 26, 2014 at A Making Life....

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Working from home

I am lucky enought to get to work from home on a Tuesday. It allows me to concentrate with no interuptions from prople popping by. The deck has come into its own and this was my view from a week or so ago Continue reading

Posted Jan 25, 2014 at A Making Life....

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Garage sale find

I found this chair at a garge sale for $20. I knew it didn't need a full upholstering job just recovering. I have had it for a while and finally got my act together and spent most of last Saturday stripping it all down. I couldn't decide whether to paint... Continue reading

Posted Jan 25, 2014 at A Making Life....

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Catching up and my Kaffe Fassett Quilt

The past few weeks have been a real mixture. Seeing Rosie off came hard and the motivation waned slightly for a few days. But being child free if only for 10 days did give me a chance to catch up with myself - if only by sitting down each morning... Continue reading

Posted Jan 25, 2014 at A Making Life....

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Vandoros……….

I am off here this week for some beautiful stuff and lots of inspiration.aghhh These photos are from my last visit at Christmas x Continue reading

Posted Jan 15, 2014 at A Making Life....

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Liberty Fabric

Another purchase when I was home was some small 2in squares of Liberty fabric. A little pack of 36 looks like this.. ......when sewn up it can look like these..... ......and no they don't change colour I just bought 3 packets when have you ever known me to stop at... Continue reading

Posted Jan 13, 2014 at A Making Life....

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I bought this book a while ago as I fell in love...

I bought this book a while ago as I fell in love with the colours and the easy patterns - a bit of a must. I wanted to make one to go on the red sofas in our front room. This is the one I chose: It has taken a... Continue reading

Posted Jan 13, 2014 at A Making Life....

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OP shopping for a standard lamp.

I've been looking for an old fashioned lamp stand for what seems like forever. I begrudge paying over $100 for one on ebay then having to go pick it up etc. Someone was shinng down on me at the weekend as I went into Vinnies in Brookvale and walked slap... Continue reading

Posted Jan 13, 2014 at A Making Life....

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New Quilt finished

I have been working on this for ages and it has sat on a pile to be quilted. I finally got it finished off and have bound the edges. It was always destined for the family room. Am so pleased to have something else finished. Here are just a couple... Continue reading

Posted Jan 4, 2014 at A Making Life....

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Material Girl...

This is where I get a lot of my fabric from....Material Girl Chic. Laurel will collect orders together and post them when you get a full bag. You can access her store via ebay Continue reading

Posted Jan 2, 2014 at A Making Life....

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Peacock Moonshine Quilt

Now the visitors have gone and the girls are away I have a little time to catch up on some sewing. I have decided to revisit my block of the month from 2012 - yes that's how far behind I am. I have managed to finish the hand sewing on... Continue reading

Posted Dec 30, 2013 at A Making Life....

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Balmoral to Taronga Zoo Walk

Monday was a beautiful day and perfect for a walk from Balmoral Beach to Taronga zoo. Julie and I strolled along the coastal walk drinking in the beautiful views accross the harbour. It was a perfect way to catch up and get fit at the same time. As usual we... Continue reading

Posted Dec 30, 2013 at A Making Life....

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Balmoral to Taronga Zoo Walk

Julie and I set out on Monday to walk from Balmoral beach to Tarronga Zoo along the coast line. It was a beautiful day and a fabulous walk - it was probably about 5k each way. By the time we got back the temp had ramped up and we finished... Continue reading

Posted Dec 30, 2013 at Stampin up with Dawn Moloney

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Brownie recipe

This is without a doubt the best recipe ever!! 150g dark chocolate 180g butter 3 eggs 3/4 cups of plain flour 1 cup caster sugar 1/4 cup of cocoa powder 1tsp ground cinnamon Melt chocolate and butter over a saucepan Beat eggs till frothy and add sugar and beat until... Continue reading

Posted Oct 24, 2013 at A Making Life....

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Love the pumpkins kelly

I headed over to your blog kel and I loved the pumpkins you did a great job of them and the wreath. I got a pattern from Amy Butker the other day for her "honey bun pouffs" I am not sure if I will make them as I think Max... Continue reading

Posted Oct 12, 2013 at A Making Life....

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Birthday cards

In an attempt to get ahead and not leave it to the last minute I made a start on the birthday cards for the rest of the year. I made Emma's, Katie's, and yours Kelly and Betty's. I also made one for my friends daughter Ella. All I have now... Continue reading

Posted Oct 12, 2013 at A Making Life....

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Max

Little Max has been sleeping a lot lately. I got this blanket from the craft show on Sunday. It cost me $10 and was a bargain find. I got it from the dog rescue stall. Max seems to like it. Continue reading

Posted Oct 11, 2013 at A Making Life....

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A new crochet blanket

I decided as I have finished a few projects it was time to start a new on. Decided crochet sqaures was acihievable. I got the wool in Italy so I am going to keep on going until I have used it all. First square is complete and it didn't take... Continue reading

Posted Oct 10, 2013 at A Making Life....

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Today...

Has been a busy one but productive. In an attempt to get my last 2 kgs off I jumped out of bed at 5.15am - well rolled sluggisshly and headed for the gym. Created a lot of sweat whilst there and headed straight to work. Got lots of jobs finished... Continue reading

Posted Oct 9, 2013 at A Making Life....

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Roof on the Deck

Builders started on Thursday - we won't have to worry about it raining on Christmas day now Kelly. I can't believe how huge it looks. Hope you like the new colour of the house. Continue reading

Posted Oct 8, 2013 at A Making Life....

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Making a start on Xmas projects

As I don't have much time from November onwards I decided to make a list of things I have to make. I thought it would focus my mind. I was determined to make a start again as we had a long weekend I put it to good use. I have... Continue reading

Posted Oct 8, 2013 at A Making Life....

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Some finished projects

I saw some baby dress patterns at Darling Harbour and fell in love with them. It will be a long time (hopefully ) before I need to make them for the girls so I made 2 for a girl at work. They are reversible and I loved them. I have... Continue reading

Posted Oct 8, 2013 at A Making Life....

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Triathlon

It wasn't fast, it wasn't pretty but I did it. I may never do another but at least I did one. I swam 300m, biked 9k, ran 3k. It doesn't sound long but I felt every bit of it and it has taken me about a week to recover!! Sorry... Continue reading

Posted Oct 8, 2013 at A Making Life....

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Foxtel in my kitchen

Yahoo.. I have just had a Foxtel IQ box fitted into my kitchen so I can finally watch TV whilst I am cooking instead of recording things and never getting a chance to watch them. I know Ian thinks its the height of luxury but I don't care and that... Continue reading

Posted Aug 19, 2013 at A Making Life....

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