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Pattern paper mache
by Bettyjoy on Nov 7, 2009 in paper mache DIY made by me handmade I've gone a bit (experi) mental this week and started papier macheing old pattern paper to make it stiffer and made these oddball things! ...

Shrinky Dink-a-thon
by Bettyjoy on Nov 7, 2009 in birds patterns girls charms made by me handmade flowers I am obsessed with shrink plastic at the moment and hve been experimenting with buttons and charms etc - I need to perfect it and try clear plastic and other colors too, but I'm really enjoying making these, especially the girl charms at the top. ...

Remember, Remember the Fifth of November!
by Employees and Health and Safety on Nov 6, 2009 in Humour fireworks The gunpowder plot of 1605 which involved Guy Fawkes and thirty six barrels of gunpowder placed under the houses of parliament in an attempt to kill James 1 of England and most of the members of the aristocracy. This all went wrong and Guy Fawkes was...

Mermag - my new favorite blog
by Bettyjoy on Nov 6, 2009 in octopus Mermag crafts tutorials handmade I cant believe I only just found Mermag blog - its so inspiring, Merrilee is a real talented lady, a designer, illustrator and painter, who makes so many wonderful things and paints lovely pictures too! and she has made the most fantastic octopus co...

Cold and frosty morning
by Big Yellow Taxi on Nov 5, 2009 in Computing Life Vacation Work Related winter Well we’re back from Las Vegas and while I’ve been away my PC has died. I’m having to rely on my iPhone for the time being. The vacation was great, as was Bette Midler, she really lived up to expectations. Our hotel room was lovely...

The 'No but' Monster
by Fi's Magical Writing Haven on Nov 3, 2009 in nanowrimo As you know, November is my month for Nanowrimo - that is, writing a novel in a month. The premise is that you don't hold yourself back editing (re-editing), worrying over chapter plans, character names or anything else that might distract you from t...