Chunky Crochet Blanket

Some months ago I took up crocheting and, as I tend to do, jumped in boots and all with the promise of a blanket for my sister Miss Boo.  And then I discovered that crochet blankets take something I don't have in spades- patience and commitment.  However,...

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Let Them Eat Cake!

First Mate turned 8 today (let's not even wonder about where those years have gone!) so it was decided that a Minecraft birthday cake was in order. I don't mind the whole 'kids birthday cake' thing to be honest. I'm pretty crafty and like a challenge...

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Yarn Bombing!

A few months ago I visited the local Education Campus, as I have done many times before, only to find this.... I'd heard of yarn bombing before but this was the first time I've seen it first hand. And can I tell you, I totally love it! How can...

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Teepee Treat

I am very blessed, that despite all things First Mate 'hates' about school, reading isn't one of them. He spends a great deal of time pouring over books of practically any genre and we are frequent flyers at the local book shop. This is something...

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