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Show and Tell for May.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-47355929448473105752016-06-12T03:39:21.285-07:002016-06-12T03:39:21.285-07:00Dear Annabel,thankyou for showing my cake and croc...Dear Annabel,thankyou for showing my cake and crochet ,Ive been away with DH for a break up the coast ,so behind in replying and catching up now.<br />It was a beautiful day driving to the Lake ,and the scenery and last signs of Autumn were beautiful .It was oh so cold for the first few days and improved a bit each day thereafter until we drove home on a warm, wet and misty day.Luckily I took my card bits and crochet with me , and crocheted 2 more panels (only took that much yarn) and made heaps of cards , half for Christmas.<br />Had a good rest , and back to lots of washing and catching up with family. <br />I agree with the other commentors that above gifts and kindnesses are amazing! Well done everyone! <br />And Harper in her tutu and glory box cardy , just gorgeous!<br />You are part of a very industrious family :-)and so lucky to have your mum and dad and gran (I think...?)still around.I am thankful I have my inlaws nearby as I don't have the others any more.Always something to be thankful for eh .LOts of love and thankyou , Maria xxx<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-36721979543933995972016-06-12T03:25:41.452-07:002016-06-12T03:25:41.452-07:00Thanks Annabel, for putting the recipe up for Shir...Thanks Annabel, for putting the recipe up for Shirley. Ive been away with DH for a well needed break and just catching up here.<br />Shirley- my husband was told he's type 2 diabetic and so far has avoided medication although not sure for how long.I cut small squares of this cake and freeze in bags , and we have a small piece with custard and a little cream for dessert some nights.<br />I do think this cake changes depending on the fruit used and that I slightly overcooked the above cake. Hope you have success with yours. I have a nice diabetic date loaf too, if you would like that recipe , I will try and find it...love Maria xx Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-25863707339240469262016-06-12T03:17:23.422-07:002016-06-12T03:17:23.422-07:00Dear Rachel, thank you so much for your kind comme...Dear Rachel, thank you so much for your kind comments . I really appreciate them as I don't feel I do anything that special.You are very kind to comment on everyone's work ,and there are many very clever , generous and kind people in Annabel's group.with love, Maria xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-38462050962078973352016-06-10T19:48:19.024-07:002016-06-10T19:48:19.024-07:00Thank you so much, Annabel! Also, thanks for doin...Thank you so much, Annabel! Also, thanks for doing the conversion for me. : ) Looks like this will work for a friend and her daughter who have nut allergies and another who is vegan (w/almond milk) as well as for my two pre-diabetic friends. Another friend is gluten free, but not sure how to tackle that. Again, thank you so much. Shirleyyoung77https://www.blogger.com/profile/14523388053844339703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-78055018065748969842016-06-09T22:04:05.901-07:002016-06-09T22:04:05.901-07:00Annabel, it is true your girls are beautiful- just...Annabel, it is true your girls are beautiful- just like you. Vicky, that tutu is so pretty. Gorgeous. I am BLOWN AWAY by these amazing gifts. They are so beautifully presented and no one could find such beautiful things in a store. I am so amazed by everyone's creativity. Thank you so much everyone for sharing your work, you truly inspire me. Love, Bridge Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-48947201751559776652016-06-09T14:58:06.003-07:002016-06-09T14:58:06.003-07:00Dear Annabel...on that subject...the Animal Refuge...Dear Annabel...on that subject...the Animal Refuges like the RSPCA and Wildlife Rescue, are always looking for blankets of all sizes. Your crochet, in it's more basic form would be lovely for this, and of course recycled blankets, cut into smaller pieces and edged, are always welcome too. When I see our little whippet shivering in the Winter (and he has us to give him a hot water bottle and a blanket), my heart squeezes for all the dogs in the animal shelters! Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-54772400935091002542016-06-09T14:55:05.521-07:002016-06-09T14:55:05.521-07:00Wow Rachel, that's an eye opener! I just bough...Wow Rachel, that's an eye opener! I just bought some teeny tiny magnets to glue to the back of the pegs, which I think will make them more useful. We Aussies love a magnet on the refrigerator and one that can hold notes from school is a bonus...lol! Yes the gift bags are little too. Aren't they the cutest? Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-52823819052364418202016-06-09T04:17:21.261-07:002016-06-09T04:17:21.261-07:00Mimi, today I saw packets of five or six decorated...Mimi, today I saw packets of five or six decorated pegs priced at over ten dollars! You sure are value adding with your work!! I also just realised how small your gift bags actually are - in comparison to the pegs. I love cute little practical things!<br />Regards, Rachel HoltAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-83585152397901843252016-06-09T04:08:38.723-07:002016-06-09T04:08:38.723-07:00Leigh, your bravery is coming to the fore once aga...Leigh, your bravery is coming to the fore once again (I was reading a recent post of yours!) - with bleach work! You're getting us thinking, and that's a good thing! I imagine this would make a good outdoor activity, even. <br />Rachel HoltAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-43961388185752245852016-06-08T21:07:32.544-07:002016-06-08T21:07:32.544-07:00WOW all the great talent and savings on this page!...WOW all the great talent and savings on this page!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-86117533293558791642016-06-08T19:10:16.876-07:002016-06-08T19:10:16.876-07:00Dear Colette,
Thank you! We love sparkles. I said ...Dear Colette,<br />Thank you! We love sparkles. I said the tutu can be seen from the space station its so sparkly. <br />I hope your present cupboard is going well. We are almost at the half way point of the year which is hard to believe...<br />I hope your week has been going well! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-56924116914642520132016-06-08T19:08:46.676-07:002016-06-08T19:08:46.676-07:00Dear Lilly, I agree with you! It is exceptional. J...Dear Lilly, I agree with you! It is exceptional. Jen also went on to dye this to her daughters colour preference and it turned out great! <br />Many thanks, love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-65050074991967514412016-06-08T19:07:52.053-07:002016-06-08T19:07:52.053-07:00Dear Leigh, Thank you so much for participating. Y...Dear Leigh, Thank you so much for participating. Your idea is so good as it covers another age group I find harder. Plus a handy tutorial! thank you so much! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-732050372774535042016-06-08T19:07:02.128-07:002016-06-08T19:07:02.128-07:00Dear Leslie, I am so glad these inspired you! I ho...Dear Leslie, I am so glad these inspired you! I hope we get to see what you make! I hope you enjoy it too. With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-55861741562996945022016-06-08T19:06:06.773-07:002016-06-08T19:06:06.773-07:00Dear Shirley,
Maria very kindly posted me this rec...Dear Shirley,<br />Maria very kindly posted me this recipe! I think she won't mind me giving it to you. I am planning to make it also. <br />The recipe is helpful to anyone who is egg free or dairy free also as the milk can be almond milk instead.<br /><br />It is 1 kilo (2.2lbs) dried fruit. (any mix you like)<br />600 mls (20 ounces) skim milk<br />6 teaspoons instant coffee<br />2 teaspoons chocolate essence. Maria used Kahlua.<br />3 cups Self Raising flour.<br />Place fruit coffee and essence in a bowl.<br />Let stand for two or three hours so fruit absorbs liquids.<br />add flour and stir in. <br />Bake moderate oven 45 to 60 mins. Test with skewer. <br />Thats it! It freezes well. <br />Maria cooked hers 60 mins.<br /><br />Shirley I am going to try it with vanilla essence instead of chocolate. <br /><br />I hope that helps! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-35075040708368331642016-06-08T18:54:26.015-07:002016-06-08T18:54:26.015-07:00Dear Rachel, Thank you for your comments and contr...Dear Rachel, Thank you for your comments and contributions! The scenery also added beauty to this post!<br />I really love your knitting it is truly beautiful.<br />I messed things up so I have added two contributions, sorry about that!<br />I hope you are warm and dry as the week has continued to be so wet! Its raining here again now.<br />Many thanks Rachel, keep up the good work. It is a joy to see. Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-65711904836062126702016-06-08T18:51:51.586-07:002016-06-08T18:51:51.586-07:00Dear Jen,
When we were kids we had a pet kangaroo....Dear Jen,<br />When we were kids we had a pet kangaroo. Its mother was killed by a car and Dad got the joey out of her pouch and brought it home. Mum gave it bottles. Well it grew up just fine and was a pet for a long time. To get the wombat to survive that also drank bottles for ages. Like a baby!<br />At the farm we have so many kangaroos. And emus, echidnas, wombats... <br />Mum has produced mountains of items. She effectively still works full time albeit any hours as they are farmers but in the evenings she is working away. Also when waiting anywhere or in the car if Dad was driving... and like we always say bits add up so even a couple of hours a day produces a lot. <br />For sucking stuffers I watch for little bargains all year. Depending on the age group though I heard a really good tip... get things the kids think of as huge treats to use. i.e. mini packets of breakfast cereal they never have usually. I have used mini cosmetics of luxury brands that I got for free in gift packs. Tiny luxuries and practical things...<br />I hope your marmalade turned out well! With love and thanks for participating with your wonderful work! Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-48231762917109915862016-06-08T18:44:47.923-07:002016-06-08T18:44:47.923-07:00Dear Patsy, Thanks, they are great aren't they...Dear Patsy, Thanks, they are great aren't they! You will get there on the crochet/knitting. I do better at crochet but have learned heaps of new patterns recently. I love it! So just keep going!<br />Much love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-3024853441625784082016-06-08T16:14:59.501-07:002016-06-08T16:14:59.501-07:00I thought maybe I was going a bit insane this morn...I thought maybe I was going a bit insane this morning as I was sure I had missed some of the items in this post! Lol! :-) all such gorgeous items. xoKayeBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02893434891123813140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-60674306649188279602016-06-08T15:31:16.890-07:002016-06-08T15:31:16.890-07:00Oh dear...lol! Thankyou for including me Annabel. ...Oh dear...lol! Thankyou for including me Annabel. I'm actually a bit red-faced as my efforts truly are miniscule compared to everyone elses. I hope someone with my level of ability finds my offerings helpful..lol. Love to you all. And Jen, I adore the colour combination. That blue with the lemon just speaks to me even though it's not a combination I'd use in my own home. It's so fresh and sunshiney and welcoming. Well done to you! Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-73170190051336946012016-06-08T14:37:13.173-07:002016-06-08T14:37:13.173-07:00Dear Annabel and others,
Everything is just gorge...Dear Annabel and others,<br /><br />Everything is just gorgeous! I love what everyone is doing and sharing, thank you for organizing this post. Truly relaxing and inspiring to see everyone's work. Harper is soooo glittery, I love what Vicky made! Annabel your girls are all beautiful.<br /><br />Much Love,<br />Colette xxxColettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06495414615748577448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-23639854009863199712016-06-08T13:27:13.455-07:002016-06-08T13:27:13.455-07:00I am amazed by Jen's gorgeous sweater! Ralph L...I am amazed by Jen's gorgeous sweater! Ralph Lauren would be jealous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-28063282128980367452016-06-08T13:25:30.743-07:002016-06-08T13:25:30.743-07:00Another amazing show & tell! I love to see all...Another amazing show & tell! I love to see all of the pretties everyone is making.<br />Thanks for including me, Annabel!<br />Blessings, LeighLeighhttp://achatovercoffee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-11167437173063117672016-06-08T10:38:23.680-07:002016-06-08T10:38:23.680-07:00so glad this was clarified about the rug/blanket. ...so glad this was clarified about the rug/blanket. I was looking on the floor and couldn't find the rug. Ha ha <br /><br />Everything was just beautifully made! Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402367232977896594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-4676261104420221952016-06-08T08:38:28.146-07:002016-06-08T08:38:28.146-07:00Lovely work ladies! I am so inspired to make card...Lovely work ladies! I am so inspired to make cards and those cat coasters for the cat lovers I know!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />LeslieLeslie McKinleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082544707682903607noreply@blogger.com