Author: Clare Farquhar
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Pleased with these I am!
Inspired to recycle by some Christmas wrapping paper from someone who knows me well. Two thank you cards. Now I just have to inspire the son to write a few!!! Yellow card A6 blanks from The Range Black card stock Silver glitter gel pen Glue tape Gift wrap Dovecraft Silicone glue Memento Dye Ink –…
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Wire work for Halloween
Inspired by some Christmas decs that I’m preparing to teach to the Scouts in November, I thought I’d take a break from the Yule treats to theme our dining room tree. Welcome the Halloween Ponkins…(that’s our family word for pumpkins!)
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The BIG summer project – a family affair!
So, husband (who reckons he’s not very handy when it comes to making anything…) after some persuading and many Pinterest sessions, made a fantastic sofa for our garden room. He recycled a couple of pallets and our son’s old bed and sanded it all to perfection! The soft bit was up to me. Although I’ve…
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Crafting Outside
New towered herb pot. Tower from an idea on Pinterest and a bit of CPG mosaic bling. Check out Mosaic Trader for a great choice in all things mosaic (funnily enough!).
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CPG discovers papercraft
My lovely friend Ann has lent me her spare die cutting machine, and what fun I’m having!! First go at some original card making. Christmas papers and dies already purchased from The Works. Looking forward to experimenting!
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CPG supports MacMillan
So, when you are faced with someone you love being told they have cancer, what do you do? No matter how much support and love you offer, efforts seem futile in the grand scheme of this life changing event. I have seen so many adverts to “Race for Life” or make cake for a coffee…
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Easter – decoupage
Feeling very pleased with my Easter Tree. Life has unfortunately caught up with Crafty Pink Giraffe since Christmas. But when life starts chucking “stuff” at you, crafting can be a solace and some time to think about something positive, especially if you’re sharing it with the kids in your life. So I’m sending Easter…
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It’s beginning to felt a lot like Christmas!
My fascination with needlefelting has now led to a sparkly seasonal tree….but obviously there’s still crochet on the go-go!!
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Heart “felt” Movember in Mo’ket Harborough.
Another dozen Mo brooches are being delivered shortly to Duncan Murray in support of the Mo’ket Harborough campaign. Donations are going to Movember and locally to Ian’s Chain and VASL. Handmade felt brooches and hair slides are £6. Duncan is also selling other merchandise such as Mo’ket pins, car MO’s and window stickers. Please help support…
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Mo’vember next week – it never “felt” so good
First dozen felt Mo brooches to be launched in Mo’ket Harborough. £6 (to support Mo’ket Harborough charity). Commissions taken, colour, style and sparkle to suit!! This year hair slides also available for the same price!!