Category Archives: look what i made!

bread adventures

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Snippets of a Life

Last year I got an unexpected Christmas bonus from work, and spent it on a breadmaker. Our cheap one had broken, but I’d never really got the hang of it anyway. Peter could make a decent loaf, but mine always … Continue reading →

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a cosy shawl for christmas

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Snippets of a Life

Last year, my sister made me a shawl. I wear it all the time, and every time I go out someone says ‘ooh, I love your shawl!’ Which is exactly what my mum said when my sister gave it to … Continue reading →

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farewell 2012

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Snippets of a Life

I started 2012 curled on the sofa, two days out of hospital, with a cup of tea and a pile of books. We sneaked into the garden at midnight to wave a sparkler and listen to the fireworks. I ended … Continue reading →

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frugal friday – using what you have

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Snippets of a Life

Help yourself to a bun. That’s mincemeat in the middle, and orange-and-cinnamon glaze. They’re rather robust, but if you put them on top of the toaster for a few seconds they soften up nicely, I promise. There’s rather a lot, … Continue reading →

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frugal friday – making what you need

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Snippets of a Life

I’m joining in with Robyn again this week for another Frugal Friday post – and I’ve managed it on a Friday this time! (Ok, so technically I’m writing it on Thursday and I’ll schedule it to post when I’m not … Continue reading →

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beeswax lotion

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Snippets of a Life

A while ago I bought some beeswax. It was a complete whim – I didn’t have any plans for it. It sat there for months, waiting for me to find inspiration. Eventually, last weekend, I did. Having searched for something … Continue reading →

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introducing olympic tortoise

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Snippets of a Life

Allow me to introduce you to Olympic Tortoise… Isn’t he the Most Extremely Cheerful Crocheted Animal that you have seen in a long time? I think so. I had ever such fun making him. I’d entirely forgotten how much I … Continue reading →

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conscious living in april

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Snippets of a Life

First of all, a huge welcome to any of you popping over from Rhonda’s Down to Earth blog. I’m utterly thrilled to have a mention over there, I really am! It was Rhonda who inspired me to start blogging in … Continue reading →

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palace week

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Snippets of a Life

I’ve been off work this week, busy turning the house into a palace. Well, that was the idea anyway, but as I’ve been looking through my photos, I see there’s been rather a lot of, well, other things going on … Continue reading →

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making carrier bags

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Snippets of a Life

I’ve been making carrier bags this week. I’ve made quite a lot of bags in my time – have a quick nosey here and here if you like. They’re usually presents, or inspired by some bit of fabric I’ve acquired. I’ll often carry … Continue reading →

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