The little birds...

If you watch little birds you will see they are busy and happy! Using whatever they can find they create the most gorgeous little nest.
I would be the little bird with some glittery thread in her nest!
We can be like this. Happily working away with the things that are available to us to create a beautiful and happy home.
All the while with a little song in our heart.

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Tuesday 26 January 2016

The Christmas Challenge. Keep a note book.

We have almost reached the end of our first month! Typically I think January is a busy time. Here it is warm, school holidays and a fairly relaxed month. So if you managed to get started on some presents for your supplies or even keep up with Birthdays then you did well!

My aims for January were to review my supplies and try and plan ways to use these things up during the challenge. Also to think about what I have available to me that could be used for present making. I came up with quite a bit on that list... Bay Leaves from the farm plus lavender, honey also from the farm. Lemons from my friends tree...

Next was to look for ideas that I think I can do, are new, and will suit someone on my list. This bit I did well on! I have a seriously long list of things I really can't wait to make.

Finally to get started! To be working on things and even finish some things.
And I did! I will get to that in a minute!

From the beginning I said it is important to keep a note book. You can have great ideas and with everything else in life they are forgotten. I see things all the time and where possible I take a photo. Also I use Pinterest and have a file called "future projects" so that at least if it is on the internet I can put it on my board and later it is there when I need a jolt. Plus the link and the instructions are there. This is truly so helpful.

In my notebook I keep FBI type notes on people. I have names along with the colour of their kitchen and bath room, favourite colours and any detail that might be helpful. This list is very handy! When I hear something in conversation that is some kind of clue I write it down.
A while back at my daughters she had made a lovely desert. She said she was short on desert forks. So when I came home I wrote "desert forks" next to her name in my book. We hear clues and by Christmas we forget. (or I do) If someone is making jam I note that. It means I could give them labels or jam tops... and so on. If I know they make cards or another craft that is a great peace of information full of gift ideas! If I did't write this all down I would be hopeless!

So now is a good time to start keeping notes. By the end of February, if you are anything like me, some ideas will be lost.

My actual progress this week was I finished some hankies. The first couple took a while as I had just learned to do a hand rolled hem. I am really pleased though and am getting faster at it. I have large cellophane bags and they are packaged folded in quarters. They are a larger sized hankie.


I have really loved learning a new skill too.

I also found more microfibre for my planned face cleaning cloths and eye make up remover pads. This is lovely super soft fabric sold as face washers in Spotlight...


So now I am set to make another gift. The ones I am copying were about $150 for the set. They will cost only a couple of dollars a set to make!

Looking in our local florist I saw another very easy to copy idea and took photos to remind myself. I have these exact same succulents growing and multiplying in my garden!


They were only in plastic pots and it was all in the wrapping. They did look lovely. Once again it is all presentation!


When I was at IKEA I grabbed some soap pump bottles. I had in mind to use them as gifts as I had left over pink liquid soap from an earlier bubble bath making project.  I filled them up and added a rose decal. I am keeping one in the kitchen and the others will be gifts.


Also I got one plain white one and online I ordered a deer decal. I was only a couple of dollars. This will go in a gift for my brothers household as he loves deer.



So I have a few things made, a lot of things started and planned! I have a lot of hankies cut out and the cellophane bags to package them and the fabric I need to make the cleansing cloths. And ideas! So that is an ok start for January!

I got a lovely letter from Jen. I want to share this as it great! Jen said she decided to learn to crochet! She said she put it off for ages then went to You Tube and watched a lesson and learned to make a granny square.  She said it surprised her how easy it was to learn that way! Then she followed a tutorial by Bella Coco on how to make a straight row granny pattern and began a rug which is for a present for her daughter.

This is where she was up to when she wrote during the week...


It looks amazing! Jen said she loves the teacher Bella Coco so I went and looked for her. Oh my goodness now I have new things planned and new stitches to learn. She does a pom pom edging... I am learning that!  Thank you Jen! I am planning to get super soft fleecy or minky fabric and doing a crochet pom pom edging around that. I'm so excited to start it!
So what this means is if you want to learn to crochet this time next week you could be up and running and making something. You just have to take that first step and it is so much fun!

Thank you Jen for writing and I think your crochet looks gorgeous and your daughter will love this so much!  It is fun. Working on something is wonderful and learning a new skill is fantastic.

So now over to you! Next week is Show and Tell for January's crafts and presents made. Things don't have to be complete, you could show me something underway as Jen has and do progress reports! Last years Show and Tells were amazing and inspiring. We got ideas from each other which was great.

You can send photos to me directly at brinkzi21@hotmail.com or post them to the Bluebirds Facebook page as comments let you post pics.  You are also welcome to post a picture of supplies if you are looking for ideas of what to make with them as we will all come up with ideas for sure!

It feels really good to have made progress in January and to have ideas and new skills to learn. After looking at the projects Bella Coco has I have heaps of "next thing I want to learn" ideas on my list. There are not enough hours in the day!  I know when winter comes I will get a lot more crochet done as we are indoors much more and having projects is so nice then. Some of you are in that situation now with snow and ice outside!

How did you go this week? If you are thinking of starting something or learning something make this your week to do it! xxx



53 comments:

  1. Annabel, I love the FBI idea ... it made me chuckle when I read it. I've been teaching myself to crochet as well and finally feel comfortable enough to tackle my first official project. I'm going to go check out Bella Coco, maybe I'll find something there for my first project. The rug is beautiful by the way. I am anxiously awaiting show and tell.

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    1. Dear Patsy, Collecting data is very handy when making gifts! Truly it helps a lot. From my data I think you have a black and white kitchen, like labels and jars, fabric and patterns.... except I am not 100% sure on the kitchen colours... so you can help me out on that!
      I am really loving Bella Coco. I have already got some photos in for show and tell! With love, Annabel.xxx

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    2. Annabel, you are very observant! My kitchen colors are black, white and light brown/beige/tan and you are spot on on the labels, jars, fabric and patterns! Good detective work there!

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  2. Okay, I hit publish before I was ready! The hankies are beautiful, what kind of fabric did you make them out of? The liquid soap looks so pretty and the white one with the deer is perfect for a masculine look. I am anxious to see your face cleansing cloths and eye makeup removers. Such good ideas.

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    1. lol and I replied too soon! I am using soft cottons, voiles and lawn. xxx

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  3. Annabel, florists are one of the BEST places to scout for ideas that cost next to nothing 'in real life', aren't they? I'm fascinated with the microfibre cloth idea...must check back on the post where you mentioned it. Lovely work Jen on the crochet. That looks so sunny and happy! I've been making your Hollywood Bubble Bath, which has been a huge hit, adding a silk flower to the bottle, and a real crystal drop to the neck of the bottle as embellishment. Thankyou for that idea as it went to three different sixteen year olds in the last week and was a huge success! I can see many more in the making! I just ordered some candle making supplies and I'm going to try my hand at turning thrifted cut glass sugar bowls, into bespoke candles in pastel colours. I remember making candles in plastic cups as a teenager, so it can't be that hard. My daughter and I have been crocheting hearts and knitting stone coloured rugs like there's no tomorrow for Valentines Day and upcoming mens birthdays. So far, I reckon we've generated several hundred dollars worth of gifts in terms of equivalent retail value! The next task is to teach ourselves to cable knit. Again, I did this as a teen and it was remarkably easy. All the upmarket homewares stores carry cable knit throw rugs, so I think that's a good skill to master. I'm loving your Christmas Challenge. Thankyou! Mimi xxx

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    1. Dear Mimi,
      Have a look on the Enjo website at the personal things there is a set of two body wash miss and a container of round disks for makeup removal. The set is about $150. yes. It is just microfibre for petes sake. But I love the disks and microfibre is very good for makeup removal and I also love the look and the idea! Mum was given them... and they feel divine and luxurious. So I am making sets for gifts! Stay tuned...
      You inspired me to make another r big batch of bubble bath. Lucy has taken to baths since being pregnant and I will make her some also. I love a bath. Again luxury but costs very little!
      I love the crochet hearts! this has taken off and thank you for that pattern!
      Lynette can cable knit. She is a wonderful knitter! And I love the look too in the throws and chunky rugs. Gorgeous and a good winter project! There are so many projects not enough time! Many thanks! With love Annabel.xxxx

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    2. Mimi we must get together soon and share some crafting skills and ideas.

      I have just had a vision of some yarn that I have in storage - I think some is knitted up but it is easy enough to unpick (fingers crossed because from memory this yarn was 'bobbly' and a bit on the rough side) - it would be perfect for a throw for our 'cold frog' daughter.

      When we lived in Sydney I use to walk past the most wonderful florist when I did my shopping - very much like what Annabel showed us. I would often stand and look in the window drooling over the displays. We have no florist where we are and the others I have come across have been very basic.

      Lynette
      XXXxx

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    3. Dear Lynette, I wish I lived near you. I would also love to learn cable and just be a better knitter. As Mimi said there are cable knitted throws etc and they are in the homewares shops everywhere. They look beautiful.
      I am starting to collect some wool for winter projects. With love Annabel.xxx

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  4. All of the gifts are lovely!! I checked out Bella Coco as well so maybe I'll finally learn to crochet! :)

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    1. Tracy do! You will love it and have a great time. It is so useful and good fun. xxx

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  5. Oh Annabel, those bottles and hankies are so lovely.
    Great job on the rug, Jen. Thank you for sharing about Bella Coco. Looking forward to learning more from her.

    Blessings,
    Leslie

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    1. Dear Leslie,
      I have a few things lined up to learn that are way different from what I usually do so these should open up some new possibilities! it is quite exciting when a new door opens with crafts. I think you will find thing you like too with luck! With love Annabelxxx

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  6. Dear Annabel, thank you so much for another excellent blog post. You have had a great week. The hankies look beautiful I love them, and I think I will have to borrow your idea and try to make some. I have been making cards and sorting through my craft supplies making a list of what I can make. I have a wide variety of craft materials to use too. It is great to get ideas from other people and from gift shops also. I have seen decorated notebooks like you do Annabel ( but not as nice as yours) for $20 or more and that is a small to medium notebook. I see handmade cards ( like some of us who comment make and as also make Annabel and Me and I know Wendy does too) in shops for anywhere up to $15 each , I can make 30 or more cards for that price!. I am using my craft supplies to put together craft and card making packs for my nieces and for my mum.i will make a set of my cards for my Gran for Mother's Day and include some concession stamps ( when I get some) and a nice pen. Other ideas I have are to crochet or knit when I learn dish and wash clothes ( seperate ones for each) .i will put wash cloths with a wrapped dove soap. I am getting lots if inspiration here and from a few other blogs I follow. I will be interested to see the make up cloths etc as I would like to make some too. Thanks again Annabel love Barb

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    1. Dear Barb, Next week will be Show and Tell and the following week is a paper craft that I know you will really like and would have most of the supplies for! Well I am hoping so...
      Card making packs would be a great gift.
      I am glad you are finding ideas you can use. You will be busy all year which is good, I love having lots of things lined up to do.
      The makeup cloths won't be far away now I have everything I need. Collect some soft microfibre in colours you like and you will be ready. With lots of love Annabel.xxx

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  7. Beautiful work Miss Annabel. Not only beautiful but inspirational as well. I have my notebook and am collecting many ideas. My sister is a keen gardener and in a phone chat mentioned how, yet again, she had put her snips down and couldn't find them. This gave me the idea if makng her a gardening apron, so she can put her snips and bits in pockets in the apron, rather than misplacing them. Have been on Pinterest and have found lots of ideas for useful aprons. This week I finished crocheting my Call the Midwife baby blanket for the Grandbub. I'll put a photo of this, along with a few other things made on the FB page. Looking forward to Show and Tell.

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    1. Dear Jane, I love aprons! I don't know if you have any family or friends with chooks but there are gorgeous egg collecting aprons... I just think they are the sweetest thing!
      Your example is exactly what I am talking about re clues.
      I can't wait to see you baby blanket! Thank you so much! Love Annabel.xxxx

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  8. Those liquid soaps look so nice! I love the succulent idea too. Florists are a great source of inspiration. A couple of years ago made a nappy cake for a friends baby shower after seeing an overpriced one in the florists window and thought- I could make that! This week I've made a lot of cards and have many items on my list ready to make :)xx

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    1. Dear Mel,
      Thank you! I have found a lot of ideas in this florists. I always have a nosey and look at the prices too. Made up herb gardens in boxes are expensive and lovely for gifts! I think in spring I will make some as I have wooden boxes.
      Well done on the cards! I am glad you have ideas lined up! With love Annabel.xxx

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  9. I love your gifts already Annabel and now im off to check out Bella Coco as im a beginner and cant stop looking at everything crochet at the moment, Jen's rug is gorgeous to xoxo

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    1. Dear Karen, Ohh it sounds like you have the crochet bug! this is good. Seriously there is so much you can do and I find the edgings so useful for making things over. But its a bit addictive be warned! When you see what Jen is making for her very first project it is inspiring! Good luck! You will love it.With love Annabel.xxx

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  10. You make the loveliest gifts! Thank you for the Bella Coco lead. I will have to check her out.

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    1. Dear Debbie, You will enjoy that channel. I can't stop watching! With love Annabel.xxx

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  11. Jen, what a beautiful rug! Thank you for being so kind and telling us about Bella Coco. I'm only new to crochet so I'm looking forward to checking it out. I love everything you make Annabel. You have such an artistic way and always present things so beautifully. Love, Bridge

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    1. Dear Bridge, You are going to love Bella Coco! Thank you so much! I know you have been very busy but when things quieten down you will hopefully get time to crochet etc. With lots of love, Annabel.xxx

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  12. Hello annabel,
    Great FBI tip LoL... I usually keep an ear out though I don't write it down which I really should! My DD2 has already mentioned she wanted a crochet rug for her bedroom and a beanie so I'm loving jens idea of rainbow colours
    At the moment I finished making my best friend baby comforter she just had her baby on Sunday so will be giving it to her this Saturday and I'm still making my sisters baby comforter and making an amigurumi stuffed toy for my youngest bubbas 1st birthday also going to be using some felt so many ideas at the moment
    I will email you some pictures of my finished and progressing tasks I also collected some succulents and cactus to make little terrariums with old glasses can't wait!
    Anne

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    1. Dear Anne Marie,
      You have been busy! The amigurumi is way too hard for me I think but I love the idea.
      With the felt if you pinterest search "Felt woodland animals" there are the most stunning free patterns... I am going to try these. I like a heap by Lia Griffith they are amazing and there are puppets too but Im thinking for mobiles, soft toys.... if you have so many ideas now you won't need this!
      But I saw these and thought of you.
      I really look forward to your photos! Many thanks! Love Annabel.xxx

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  13. Annabel I love the stag soap dispenser! What a great idea. Thanks so much for showing my crochet! the stripes are addictive lol. I'm so pleased people are finding the Bella Coco tutorials useful, I just love them! Forget to mention that my six year old son (who is totally an old man lol) was watching me and asked how I learned to crochet. I told him I had watched someone on you tube. he replied "it's amazing what you can learn on you tube these days". Love it - I'm pretty sure you tube has been around longer than he has!!!

    Looking forward to the show and tell!!

    Thanks Annabel

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    1. Dear Jen, Thanks! And thank you so much for the photo. You know you are hooked when you think "I will just get to the end of this row" before getting up to do something or "I will just get tot he next colour". I am always thinking "when I get to the end of this row I will do..." this or that.
      Ahh yes that is how life is when you are on a project! But its lovely.
      I love what your son said. That is super cute. You Tube is very good when children want to learn a musical instrument, there are wonderful teachers, its amazing.
      Thanks so much Jen and Bella Coco is going to have a mysterious influx as many ladies have commented on her and I am there heaps too!
      With love Annabel.xxx

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  14. The FBI files are a great idea! :)

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    1. Thanks Jes. They say a concerned Mother is better than the FBI. I think that might be true. Lol But for gifts it is helpful information! xxx

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  15. I keep a notebook in my purse that I write gifts that I have for each person as the year goes on. I am completely able to end up with 2-3 times the needed gifts for each grandchild because they are so much fun to do for. I try to buy toys for them at 50% or more off the regular price. This week I bought a fun sink that uses real water with a pump faucet to wash dishes for our granddaughter's 2nd birthday in June. It will be a fun outdoor toy for summer and she will love it.

    I know it is not what you mean about learning something new but I am learning to play the violin. I have wanted to play since I was 8 years old and at 55 here I am learning at last. I have succulents that need to be cut back so I need to learn to root them and make new plants. I have lots of pots in my garage and often find small clay pots at thrift shops for 25 cents.

    Your handkerchiefs are lovely. Hand rolled hems are so lovely and sets your hankies apart from a store bought gift for sure.

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    1. Dear Lana,
      The violin! That is wonderful. And no small effort either.
      There seems to be nothing much to getting succulents started, I just cut them off and nestle them into a pot of dirt and water a bit. They seem to almost always take! When you see the prices in the store and realise this it is a great way to have spare gifts.
      Thanks so much Lana. With love Annabel.xxx

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  16. I've been inspired to gather ideas for children's gifts. This is where I spend most of my money and it's hard sometimes to come up with good ideas that the children like. My best idea to date is to make personalized superhero capes. I make them in small, medium and large. They are universally loved by the children. I add embroidered "Super {kid's name}".

    So, I have been writing down ideas like that one that work really well.

    I found a beautiful pillow case at the thrift store last week and cut it up into beautiful napkins and hankies. I ended up with 7 lovely napkins and 4 hankies that will be so beautiful with a little cross stitched butterfly in the corner. I thought I could use the beautiful napkins in a package with a girl's "tea set." I have done something like this before, too. It was pretty successful. I just bought some china from a thrift store before. This time, I think I'll have the little napkins and 4 tea cups with saucers. Some little friend of my girls will love that one. The usually like the real china things better than plastic imitations. And if they break it, it's really no big deal because I bought it for a song anyway.

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    1. Dear Cristy,
      I just love what you did with the pretty pillowcase! Napkins and hankies are things I love. What a good way to get lovely fabric. Truly linens can give us so much material so cheaply. Its great when you find a print and colour you love.
      I also love your idea of a tea set and napkins. I do hope you will send me photos as this all sounds so nice!
      I have found lovely china in thrift stores although not recently so much. But I always watch out for lovely bone china and florals etc.
      The superhero capes are brilliant I can imagine how much fun they would be.
      Thank you so much for your beautiful ideas. I can imagine the butterfly in the corner of the hankies. A great gift! Thank you Cristy, love Annabel.xxx

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  17. Annabel, Wonderful blog post! I love the idea of making hankies. Although I don't know of anyone that uses them around here anymore.
    And the FBI book and your soap dispensers.
    I may borrow some of your ideas!
    I actually have started on my Christmas stash, I made my first infinity scarf. Something to do on these cold winter nights here.

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    1. Dear Laurie,
      Thank you! My family and a lot of friends use hankies so I am glad about that. I am taking notice of who does and who doesn't too (in my FBI notes!) I always have a hanky. Another friend collects them as well.
      Well done on the infinity scarf! I love them. Last winter I made a few scarves and wore then so much. I did infinity ones that go around twice... and Mum did some that had a knot in them that were lovely. I am planning more this year. I also like to knit or crochet in the winter but here it is summer so I am planning lots of yarn crafts to start in autumn. You are off to a good start. Many thanks, Love Annabel.xxx

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    2. Forgot to add that although I don't know anyone that uses hankies, I collect them because they are so beautiful! I have I think 21 that I have collected over the years from going to Estate Sales. People don't think about the old fashioned linens these days.

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  18. I love that you call your list the FBI file! I keep an electronic list in my smart phone since that's pretty much always with me, but I gave it a boring heading. FBI file is much more clever!

    Home improvements continue here, but I did take pictures of a couple of items I'd like to make if/when I have time. Believe it or not, one of the items was something I found at the home improvement store when we were getting paint! I have also started a new Pinterest board of gifts I might like to make.

    It will be fun to see everyone's progress at Show & Tell next week!

    Blessings, Leigh

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    1. Dear Leigh,
      When home improvements are happening it is lucky of you can do anything else. I find renovating exhausting! I have done just a bit of painting this week and that was enough! But it will all be worth it and then you will have time for other things again, hopefully!
      Pinterest is very helpful. When I need inspiration I browse everything I have saved and its wonderful! I hope you week has gone well and things are coming along. With love Annabel.xxx

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  19. Annabel,

    My daughter taught me to crochet at Christmastime. As I live on Guam part-time and in the Philippines part-time out in the Pacific Ocean, we need no blankets (or rugs as you Australians call them :). I am only interested in edging things with crochet: my vintage hankies, the white terry cloth dishcloths (face cloths) I love (can be bleached white as snow again!), pennants I make into buntings from vintage bed sheets, even giftwrap paper, stationery and envelopes can be crocheted. Yes, I've been bitten by the crochet bug-- IT IS CONTAGIOUS!

    As we are traveling on the US mainland presently, I'll have to share all my gift goodies next month (my cross stitched one-of-a-kind anniversary ornaments, my embroidered greeting cards and all my crochet), my dear Annabel. I no longer blog at Kelley Highway.

    Hugs,
    Kelley~

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    1. Dear Kelley, I miss Kelley Highway. Maybe you will blog again in the future?
      Crochet edges give you a lot of possibilities and gifts. I love the sound of the buntings... crochet is also highly portable and good for travelling! This could be helpful to you. Have safe travels and I look forward to your photos next month as I know they will be beautiful! With love Annabel.xxx

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    2. Hi again!

      For years I have used my phone to record FBI notes about people: clothing and shoe sizes, birthday, favorite colors, favorite stores for gift cards, favorite dessert or candy, and also what I have given them before, when, and their response at receiving it, etc. Everywhere my phone goes, my notes go, too. No worries about taking a notebook along.

      *hugs*
      Kelley~

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  20. Dear Annabel, Your hankies are beautiful!! I also love the pink soap dispensers!! :)

    Well done, Jen!! Looking forward to seeing what everyone is making. Love, Teri

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    1. Dear Teri, Thank you! I am getting a bit faster at the hems.
      I have some lovely photos already in for next week and its inspiring to see what everyone has been up to! A fair bit but the looks of it! Many thanks Teri with love Annabel.xxx

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  21. I must check out Bella Coco too, Annabel. I am keen to improve my knitting and crochet skills this year and YouTube is so helpful. Having Pinterest boards is very helpful too as that way I can save a link to something interesting and come back to it later on rather than having to remember where I saw it.

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    1. Dear Nanna Chel, we are really lucky with these resources and you have your group as well with so many classes. It makes it so interesting to learn a new skill. I have found several things I really want to do from Bella Coco. Just lovely! Winter is good for me as far as crochet goes. Just now too much going on to get much done! With love Annabel.xxx

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  22. Dear Annabel,
    Lots of good ideas! I have a large, 3 ring notebook that I am using for the Vicky Challenge, as well as grocery and meal planning. I have a section in it for Christmas ideas like your FBI notes. That's where I am keeping project ideas for the Christmas Challenge, too. Something that has helped me is to keep a record of what I gave and received the previous years. That helps me avoid duplication of things that it wouldn't be good to duplicate and also a record of things people would enjoy more of.

    I peeked at Bella Coco and think I will have fun with it and maybe find some projects.

    Have a wonderful weekend! Love from Arizona, Elaine

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    1. Dear Elaine,
      It is a great idea to keep track of what we have given. I do lose track and should write it down.
      I am sure you will find crochet ideas at Bella Coco. I have a list! If I am any good at any of them it will be a lot of new things to make. Need to practice first! You have a good weekend also. With love Annabel.xxx

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  23. Annabel,

    What great things you have going. I love he deer decal for myself. I love it. That succulent is done up so pretty. I am looking forward to more on this. Blessings!

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    1. Dear Chrissy, The decal was on Easy and not expensive but since then I have worked out that if I got ball contact paper (or silver or gold etc) I could copy an outline like that and cut out heaps of these! It would work! Imagine the possibilities! Very inexpensive....
      Thanks so much! With love Annabel.xxx

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  24. Dear Annabel,

    What beautiful hankies!

    We saved quite a bit this week on purchases. John used several coupons along with a sale at Penney's so saved $66.40 on those items. I went to pick up a few items at the fabric store, so the sale & coupon saved me $42.90, and I ended up only spending $24.44. We were also given a free pie voucher from Perkins and received a reusable Perkins coupon for 20% all meals we eat there until March 6.

    John went grocery shopping and found some excellent bargains on items we eat regularly and stock in food storage, so he purchased quite a few of those. Some of the items were over $1.25 less than at another store for exactly the same item.

    Have a great weekend.

    Love and hugs,
    Glenda

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    1. Dear Glenda,
      That is excellent shopping Glenda and you and John work as a team which is very good and helps so much. These savings really add up. Also it is good he is an watchful shopper.
      Have a good weekend to you also! With love Annabel.xxx

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