tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327534002024-03-07T15:32:22.237+10:00AJ's AnticsAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373081872415768921noreply@blogger.comBlogger1006125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32753400.post-54084185835553828882019-09-29T22:41:00.003+10:002019-09-29T22:41:33.422+10:00A New Old Quilt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It has taken 12 years but I quilted and gifted this bright log cabin picnic blanket last week. It was very well received and promptly christened with apple juice 😆<br />
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<br />AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373081872415768921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32753400.post-78635725495211490322019-01-13T19:48:00.000+10:002019-01-13T19:48:42.019+10:00{202020} Project Buster <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So I have <a href="http://thebarefootcrafter.com/" target="_blank">these</a> <a href="http://carrose-creations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">friends</a>... and they like to throw out crafty challenges... a lot!<br />
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I've been involved in a few of them over the years and they have often kept me motivated through projects... and sometimes... well sometimes life gets in the way and other than an initial post or idea nothing I get done or finished. And I'm ok with that. For me crafting isn't about being the best or finishing the most projects, or even finishing them at all. And while I do like to finish things, it is about the process and the journey along the way. The connection with like minded people, sharing in their excitment and their journey, as we talk about ideas and make suggestions, motivate each other and complain about our husbands complaining about our new found enthusiasm, which usually results in new craft supplies.<br />
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And so 2019 is upon us and the girls have come up with a new project....or 20!<br />
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20 crafty endeavors, where each item on the list, involves that number of actual things. Luckily for me it is unclear if these projects need to be completed by the start or the end of 2020, and I'm ok with that!<br />
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I've been mulling over my list and moving things around to make it as achievable as I can, reminding myself that I work full time, have a child, a husband and a household to manage, and not to over commit....<br />
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So here is my list for the 20 things to do before 2020 #202020projectbuster (follow the hashtag on Instagram)<br />
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1 new craft to try<br />
2 finished crochet blankets<br />
3 garden beds to make<br />
4 cross stitch projects<br />
5 quilts finished<br />
6 pillowcases<br />
7 sewn garments in use in my wardrobe<br />
8 meters of fabric used from the stash<br />
9 bags made<br />
10 'I ❤ you' quilt blocks<br />
11 felt things<br />
12 pineapple blocks into a quilt<br />
13 balls of wool used<br />
14 hexagon flowers<br />
15 school resources<br />
16 blog posts<br />
17 slices baked<br />
18 Library bags/Green bags for charity<br />
19 watercolour minis<br />
20 minutes of daily reading<br />
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Let's see how we go!<br />
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<br />AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373081872415768921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32753400.post-12317189552283418732019-01-02T20:28:00.001+10:002019-01-02T20:30:18.881+10:00{Books I've read} 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm happy with the number of books I got through this year. Only a couple short of my goal. Here are my titles for 2018. <br />
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How cute are these blocks. I didn't think I'd like them but once they were together I can see how lovely a scrappy quilt would be.<br />
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I'll show you my bee block next!AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373081872415768921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32753400.post-4720125978671925852018-11-08T22:24:00.003+10:002018-11-14T07:09:14.357+10:00{Quilt camp} 2018 Sewing and book reading friends are the best!<br />
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Despite the mommoth effort around organising things on the work and home front, heading away for the long weekend for our annual 'quilt camp' comes at exactly the right time each year.<br />
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I loved having a road trip buddy this year. It gave us 4 hours of extra chatting time!<br />
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I always leave feeling refreshed and not quite so overwhelmed with the long list of tasks that need finishing before the year is out.<br />
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This year we added a book club element. We posted books amongst ourselves before camp so that we could discuss them together. And boy was the discussion rich. It is nice to have your opinion heard in a valid and respectful way, dispite not always agreeing on what constitutes a 'good' book.<br />
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I'm testing out a blog post from my phone. It's where all my photos are stored so it makes sense to blog direct.<br />
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I've been doing a little bit of sewing with some Bee Block swap with some friends. This swoon block was fairly epic and I see the appeal of the bigger block....less of them to make, but it wasn't my favourite thing to sew.<br />
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As the new year ticked over I found myself adrift, a little lost about who I am and where I want to be. Life around me was moving on but I didn't feel connected to it. I was cranky at Christmas and disgruntled with New Year. I put on my semi-happy face and got on with it but you can't always fake it. You have to live life, love life....not just exist in it. <br />
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So this morning when I woke up, just as I opened my eyes, this word jumped out at me. I have never had that happen before and that's when I knew that this One Little Word was for me. I mulled over it during the day as I ran errands and got on with doing things. It hung there in my subconscious. <br />
It is a rather a plain little word. Not fancy. Not shiny. Not for everyone. But it just seemed to settle around me and it feels right. <br />
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I'm going to craft something for my little word and hang it where I can see if. Maybe in a few different places, at home and at work. I'm still thinking over it as a broad 'theme' for my classroom and what that might look like. For now I've decided on some things....</div>
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<br />AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373081872415768921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32753400.post-54408956962456734162016-01-13T15:00:00.005+10:002018-11-24T09:26:53.373+10:00{Makers Tote} Sew-a-long <a href="http://noodle-head.com/" target="_blank">Noodlehead</a> has lots of fabulous bag patterns with one of my favourite being the <a href="http://ajsantics.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/fifteen241-tote.htm" target="_blank">241 Tote</a> which I've made a few times. <br />
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One of her newest bags is the <a href="http://noodle-head.com/2015/11/makers-tote-pattern.html" target="_blank">Makers Tote</a>. This pattern was released at the end of November 2015 and I knew it would be perfect for my cross stitch. <br />
I've been keeping my cross stitch in a 'green' shopping bag, that after being carted back and forwards a bit it was looking a <strike>little </strike>lot worse for wear. Actually is was so badly torn it couldn't carry anything any more so I was getting kinda desperate. <br />
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The lovely Rachel from <a href="http://thebarefootcrafter.com/" target="_blank">Barefoot crafter</a> is sewing along with me and she has chosen some lovely fabric too! I can't wait to see hers finished! <br />
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There are 2 sizes in the pattern and I made the bigger one. <br />
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The outside pocket on which I used my new/old snap press for the very first time. I assume the novelty will wear off but this first time was fun. I've already been thinking about what other patterns need snaps so I can sew them too!<br />
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The outside feather fabric I bought to make this bag, but the rest of the fabric came from my stash. As I was using what I had on hand I changed around some of the fabric placements to fit with what I had. The handles were supposed to by the same as the binding, but I didn't quite have enough. <br />
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The internal slip pocket I made using a 2013 fundraising tea towel from my son's Kindy. You buy these things to help out the Kindy and then it sits around for a while and gets moved from place to place. I had no intention of using it as a tea towel as I didn't want the cute drawings to fade. This way I can have his drawing for ever! It is a lovely thick linen and is perfect for this pocket! <br />
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I'm really pleased with the 30 books I've read this year. A few of them are kids novels that I have read to my 6-year-old son and a couple of YA but I'm ok with that. </div>
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My pick for the year would have to be <a href="http://www.bookdepository.com/The-Storms-of-War-Kate-Williams/9781409144885" target="_blank">'The Storms of War'</a>. I always enjoy reading these personal/family reflections on the World Wars. </div>
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The book most outside of my normal comfort zone would have been <a href="http://www.bookdepository.com/Burial-Rites-Hannah-Kent/9780316243926" target="_blank">'Burial Rites'</a>. It was nothing like I would normally read and I did quite enjoy it. Not exactly a cheerful book to read over Christmas but quite thought provoking and I have found my mind wondering for the last few weeks reflecting on the circumstances and how I would have reacted being in each of the characters places. </div>
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The worst book I read in 2015 was definitely <a href="http://www.bookdepository.com/Little-Miracles-Giselle-Green/9781847560681" target="_blank">'Little Miracles'</a>. It was a difficult book to get into and I really should have stopped about a quarter of the way in but I persevered and then the end....well lets just say it needed 4 more words and it would have been a much better ending. </div>
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I also enjoyed reading a new genre of books 'Outback Romance'. Thanks to Car for lending me some books. </div>
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Some of these might be a little tricky for me but I'm going to give it a go.</div>
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I've set my 2016 reading target at 32 books. Happy reading everyone! </div>
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Reporting is done and the count down til the holidays has begun. </div>
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I'm trying to lessen the stress and enjoy the experience..... I'll let you know how that goes!</div>
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'Twas with a heavy heart I stitched some more of this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/125738203/pretty-little-paris-modern-cross-stitch?ref=shop_home_active_10" target="_blank">beautiful city</a> last night for #Saturdaynightcraftalong </div>
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Reminiscing about our <a href="http://ajsantics.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/part-2-weve-been-on-holidays.html" target="_blank">holiday there</a> almost 2 years ago....#peaceforparis</div>
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Miss Barefoot has set down a new challenge for the next 12 months...Actually sending mail via the post! You can read about it <a href="http://thebarefootcrafter.com/general-stuff/a-year-of-snail-mail-a-barefoot-challenge/" target="_blank">here</a> and join in when ever you like!<br />
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October saw her posting about a Splatter Paint note card and we couldn't resist getting out the paints and easel for a go.<br />
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The boy had fun mixing colours and experimenting with different amounts of water to get a nice splatter.<br />
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It was very messy and lots of fun!<br />
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We turned these into cards for Teacher's Day at our school...so while we didn't technically post them, they have been delivered.<br />
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If you want to see what Miss Barefoots splatter painting looks like and the next challenge for November check it out <a href="http://thebarefootcrafter.com/paper-craft/send-more-snail-mail-month-one-challenge-update/" target="_blank">here</a>.AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373081872415768921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32753400.post-50480740705383284352015-10-26T21:54:00.004+10:002015-10-26T21:54:41.210+10:00Good friends {Quilt Camp of Awesome 2015} <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Good friends are more precious than gold!<br />
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A weekend away with laughter, and crafting and more laughter is just what my soul needed. I feel rejuvenated, re-set and ready to tackle the end of year count down.<br />
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I can't thank the girls enough for their support and kindness.<br />
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Oh and did I mention the goody bag!!<br />
Bring a few items and go home with a bag full of treasures!<br />
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I started a new project, added more rows to my ripple and worked on a very old WIP that I'd like to finish for a Christmas gift.<br />
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Thank you girls we must catch up again soon!<br />
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And in case you noticed, yes I am/did fail miserably at Blogtober...and I'm Ok with that. :)AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373081872415768921noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32753400.post-47964978073089393832015-10-03T12:21:00.000+10:002015-10-03T12:21:00.343+10:00Hexagons (Blogtoberfest} Day 3 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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for my OCD friends. Although I'm sure they will tell me that the rainbow order is wrong. Too bad! They fit best this way!</div>
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This boy is a fruit bat, always has been. When he spotted a case of mangoes his face just lit up. Despite the steep price, I indulged him.<br />
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So here it is....my messy craft and work room. This is where I need to start.</div>
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I have been s.l.o.w.l.y working on my rainbow ripple and it is growing nicely. I've been adding a little at a time to my cross stitch, although it doesn't look any different. I played with Project Life last holidays and was very pleased with the months that I did get done. </div>
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<br />AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373081872415768921noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32753400.post-37426543596145693662015-02-14T10:35:00.000+10:002015-10-02T22:11:20.421+10:00Saturday Footy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm a Saturday morning footy Mum! We are loving the <a href="http://www.rugbytots.com.au/" target="_blank">Rugby Tots program</a>. There are 2 trainers and only 2 kids in his group. 1-on-1 attention you can't beat that! <br />
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He says he is going to play for the Wallabies....AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373081872415768921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32753400.post-80078827939103788812015-01-22T20:51:00.000+10:002015-01-25T21:43:13.152+10:00Ready....I think....School starts next week for most of the country....for me it starts tomorrow! Ekkkk!<br />
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It's my first year as a 'school Mum' as my boy starts Prep and my first year teaching Prep. I get to meet my little ones tomorrow as the come in for orientation. I've spent all week doing long hours, 7am til 6pm, at the classroom and then many more hours into the night to get ready with name tags and fine motor games, and curriculum planning and resources for the classroom.<br />
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I'm basically building a Prep room from scratch as resources and funds are low. I'm being thrifty where I can and excepting donations from family and friends.<br />
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Which brings me to sharing my next #finishitfifteen project! You can read more about it <a href="http://carrose-creations.blogspot.com.au/2014/12/finish-it-fifteen-new-blog-challenge.html" target="_blank">here</a>. but basically the aim is to finish 15 projects in 2015. 2 in less than a month means I'm winning....so far...<br />
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My Mum kicked my butt into gear last week and worked out the measurements for me and whipped up 4 while I fussed around with her photo books from her holidays, </div>
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And then quickly running out of time I did the other 4 on Saturday. All fabric from the stash and so not at all matching and pretty but free, if you count fabric from the stash as 'free' and done! </div>
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Happy first day back! It is going to be a cracker of a year!</div>
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Returning to work full time has seriously taken a HUGE chunk of my crafting time. I'm going to make up for it this year, although still working, I'll be doing only 1 full time job not 2 part time jobs that was like 2 full time jobs!<br />
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In December I finished a quilt for Aden's beloved Kindy teacher.<br />
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Embarrassingly this quilt was started in<a href="http://ajsantics.blogspot.com.au/2009/06/sew-long-friday.html" target="_blank"> June 2009 </a>when I was 8 months pregnant! I added a border and sandwiched it at Quilt Camp 2014 (which I must blog soon too I guess). The colours were perfect for his teacher</div>
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Aden had 1 Kindy teacher and 2 assistants so I pulled 2 finished quilts off the shelf that were made for no-one in particular and gifted those as well. He has super excited to be giving quilts to his teachers and so was I. They have often complimented me on the quilts Aden took to Kindy for rest time. I've got some lovely pictures of him wrapped up in quilty-goodness with his teachers. </div>
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Lake's Ripple blanket although not technically a quilt was finished in September. I can't seem to find any finished photos of it finished....I'm thinking my MIL took some...?? </div>
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I learnt a new craft and I've got a stack of other projects in mind to work on in 2015<br />
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I even learnt how to sew in the end neatly...I just hope they are still in! </div>
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A 80th birthday photo memory quilt commissioned by a colleague was completed in August. This one had a super short turn around...although it was in the 'thought bank for a few months before I had all the materials and could start. It was VERY well received. The lovely complementary texts continued for quite a few days afterwards!</div>
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Started in <a href="http://ajsantics.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/wip-memory-quilt.html" target="_blank">July</a></div>
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And that's it....2 quilts and 1 crocheted blanket. I'm hoping to at least double that in 2015</div>
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AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373081872415768921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32753400.post-80213699043517850742015-01-08T19:42:00.000+10:002015-09-22T11:22:13.376+10:00Pretty Little London #crossstitchDidn't think I would be back so soon did ya!<br />
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Well here it is... my first finish for the year for #finishitfifteen<br />
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1 year ago today we were visiting <a href="http://ajsantics.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/weve-been-on-holiday.html" target="_blank">London</a> and when we got back I found <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/129317161/pretty-little-london-modern-cross-stitch" target="_blank">these</a> via Instagram. I'm going to add the date and frame them for my craft room. I can't decide if I should leave them in a hoop or frame them under glass. Any display tips welcome! </div>
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I also have <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/125738203/pretty-little-paris-modern-counted-cross?ref=shop_home_active_10" target="_blank">Pretty Little Paris</a> to start soon. </div>
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The holiday planning goes into overdrive when you see the other cities that NEED to be stitched! </div>
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1 down 14 to go!<a href="http://carrose-creations.blogspot.com.au/2014/12/finish-it-fifteen-new-blog-challenge.html" target="_blank"> #finishitfifteen</a></div>
AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373081872415768921noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32753400.post-72378159409573914192015-01-07T20:39:00.002+10:002015-01-08T19:43:40.213+10:00Finish it FifteenI'm usually pretty hopeless at these but I thought I'd try anyway! <br />
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Car is challenging us to finish <a href="http://carrose-creations.blogspot.com.au/2014/12/finish-it-fifteen-new-blog-challenge.html" target="_blank">15 projects in 2015</a>. You can join her here . Like Car I have a HUGE mess in my craft room....with bits of everything everywhere. I've started tidying it up and get overwhelmed at everything and don't know where to start!<br />
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I've separated my work stuff from my craft stuff and hopefully that will help a bit.<br />
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And because I'm clever like that I've already finish a project! I'll share it soon!AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373081872415768921noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32753400.post-64729836998823054262015-01-01T15:09:00.000+10:002015-01-05T11:45:12.365+10:00Ringing in 2015Well actually there was no ringing to be heard, just noisy neighbours and heavy rain, a few drinks and family chatter. An appropriate end to 2014. It was a bit of a 'meh' year....nothing too terrible, nothing too exciting, just busy full-time work and the stress that goes along with it, family events and getting on with things. <br />
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2015 is bringing some changes and with it a new outlook. I'm still thinking of my 'one little word' for 2015 and I'll post about that as soon as I have it nailed. <br />
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My boy is starting school in a few shorts weeks and we are both feeling some anxiety towards it. . He is more than ready both academically and socially, I'm just not sure how he will go with the 'sitting still and listening' part of school. He always has a thought to express or a question to ask. He doesn't like to 'do it wrong' and sometimes is unwilling to try if he perceives that he might fail. I've handpicked his teacher (the perks of him going to the school where I teach) and I know he will fly under her care but still the worries are there (Do they ever go away when you are a parent?). He is very 'Mummy attention' orientated at the moment and needing to be near me. He is currently on 2 weeks straight of night waking and mild panic attacks, which have moved to include day sleeps (which are rare but still needed, especially in this busy festive period) and car travel. He is worried that he is 'too big and everyone is shrinking and you and Daddy get to little to cuddle'. So we are doing lots of cuddling and reassuring that he will never get to big to cuddle. <br />
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I still feel our family is not complete, that my mothering tasks are not done, that I have more to give and love to share. We will be continuing our IVF journey but the timelines aren't clear yet. I'll stay focused on what I can control and keep my fingers crossed for a few less bumps in the road.<br />
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Work is setting new challenges this coming year with a new year level to learn and adapt to. I'm very keen to jump in with both feet and tackle it head on. I'm wanting to be more organised, more routine and more focused on work during work hours and spend less time working at home. I know that won't really be an option til after the first term and I have settled into my new role, but that is the goal. I'm taking on a mentoring teaching role this year and thinking about where else I'd like the career to take me in the coming years. <br />
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We have some family goals and wishes to work towards. Mostly upgrading material items and getting our house comfortable and reflecting us and the way we want to live, with less clutter and more focus. We have plans to camp and spend family time relaxing and making memories. I love the 'traditions' I remember from my childhood, holidaying at the same spot each year, camping with school friends and playing in the river and I want that for my boy too. I want to spend more quality time with my hubby and grow our relationship. <br />
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Of course in between all that I'd love to include some crafting time. I plan to finish more (separate blog post coming), procraftinate less, do things rather than just plan on doing them and generally be more productive. My project life and photo sorting are a high priority as is gifting homemade. I have high expectations. <br />
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Oh and read! I plan to read a lot this year. I've missed it over the last few years. I used to carry a book with me everywhere and I got our of the habit. I love staying up late reading (and usually regretting it the next day but it doesn't stop me!) which is how I started the day today. I turned out the light at 2:38am with just 2 chapters to go but my eyes wouldn't stay open any longer! I finished it this morning and I've spent a good few hours reading <a href="http://kyliesreads.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">reviews</a> and building a list on <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/" target="_blank">Good reads</a> to track down at the Library. I've got 3 books on my bedside table to choose from and I'm setting myself a reading goal. 50 books in 2015. <br />
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So bring on 2015 I'm ready and willing for a fantastic year ahead! <br />
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<br />AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05373081872415768921noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32753400.post-42737506402797806182014-10-30T21:37:00.002+10:002014-10-30T21:38:20.530+10:00{WIP} LondonProgress on anything around here is so slow it is backwards!<br />
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A few stitches here and there, pull it out, feel guilty cause there are other more pressing deadlines to meet, put it away again.<br />
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