Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Feb 7, 2012, 3:26 pm
One week in and I'm really enjoying these new instagram challenges that I've been doing.  Here are my first seven photos for #febphotoaday: Day 1 :: My view :: Part of the water view from our home. Day 2 :: Words :: My current craft book reading pile.  Oh, there's a new...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Feb 7, 2012, 5:09 am
Hello. I've been cleaning out my entire life supply of craft products.  Our bedroom is covered in bags for giving away to friends and good will.  I am being ruthless and clearing out almost everything.  Oh, except my yarn, fabric and basic scrapbooking supplies.  I'm also clearing ...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Feb 6, 2012, 2:57 am
... perfume, but you never know when a quick spray might be needed to freshen up!  Jane Iredale lip drink.  Super yummy lip balm that contains a sunscreen, has a delicious lemon/orange ... and waxes.  I always carry a lip balm or lip gloss with me - always. Jane Iredale blotting pap...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Feb 5, 2012, 1:38 am
On Friday morning we set off to River's Edge again, for a little dose of rest and relaxation. {note the broken thong} The rhythm was a little different this time around, because Bella made new friends and spent the entire time swimming, playing and just hanging out with them. ...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Feb 3, 2012, 5:00 pm
I was looking through our last camping trip photos the other day, and realised that I hadn't shared them all on my blog.  Oh no! Let's not fill your computer with every single photo that I took from the weekend, because I think there were a couple of hundred all up.  Instead, I've chosen a ...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Feb 2, 2012, 3:37 pm
This month I'm participating in two daily photo challenges.  Hooray! The first one was organised by the divine Kate Mason and will be lots of fun.  It's all about sharing Blythe doll photos! The second one is by the lovely Chantelle and has been running for two months now. Â...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Feb 1, 2012, 4:30 pm
Before we left for our last camping trip, I realised that it had been so long since we'd ventured out to the bush, that I was all out of camping food ideas for the trip.  My lovely readers on Facebook came to the rescue, giving me so many fabulous suggestions!  The first one was a ma...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Jan 31, 2012, 4:35 pm
This week we've had silly string, splashing and finally a big old dose of summer.  When summer hit this weekend, I bought two blow up pools for the back yard.  Two?  Well, yes....because bath sized pools with colourful fish on the side were all that I could find.  So, two seemed like a good numb...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Jan 30, 2012, 4:00 pm
Have you ever made a batch of rhubarb relish?  If not, you must.  It's delicious on all sorts of things - potatoes, silverside, in sandwiches or on anything that you would normally use relish with.  So good. Ingredients: 500 grams rhubarb - chopped into little pieces 6...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Jan 29, 2012, 9:27 pm
Goodness, that first month went f-a-s-t! It's hard to believe that I'm already up to completing week 4 of Project Life. I felt a little bit time poor when I put this week's pages together, so I opted for minimum embellishments and simple journaling - nothing fancy schmancy. ...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Nov 1, 2011, 6:33 am
Hmm, I had good intentions of blogging about a new book, gorgeous Etsy store and goodies in my mail box.  But, Bella was home with a sore throat and shocking cold and the camera didn't quite make it out for photos.  Blog posts aren't fun without photos, so I'll share a few Etsy finds instead!  Yu...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 31, 2011, 6:23 am
The meals aren't terribly exciting around here this week - eggs on toast, pasta, toasted sandwiches....there's just too much caravan cleaning and making going on for much more than that. We are throwing in a bit of chocolate cake eating here and there though, baked by my girl on the we...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 29, 2011, 6:04 am
We pretty much hung out in the caravan today - cleaning, cleaning and oh wait....cleaning! There was lots to do and still a whole heap more to go.  But, we're slowly getting there and this caravan business is so, so fun. While we cleaned, this little pile of lovelies sat...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 28, 2011, 5:11 am
Ta-da! The before photos of our new caravan: We're going to start rubbing back the paint first thing tomorrow morning....hoping for an end result that's a little more like this, with slightly different colours: {original source} The inside needs a little bit of lov...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 27, 2011, 7:12 am
See that little 1979 caravan gem above?  It's now sitting in our back yard - summer is going to be so much fun! A few months ago we sold our Jayco camper, but the lure of camping has sucked us right back in again and we've been feeling like it's time to get away again.  Time to roast...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 25, 2011, 6:47 pm
Books always seem to make it onto my Christmas purchase list, although this year I've only bought one so far as a gift - The Lego Ideas Book.  It's for my nephew, to go along with the handmade pillow I sewed for him.  It's a fantastic book and I thought I'd share some pages with you, for a...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 25, 2011, 5:34 am
Thank you for all of the name suggestions for our new Blythe. A lovely reader (hi Kathleen!) suggested Pippi after one of her babies....well, Pippi it is!  Lots of other names made the list, but that one just kind of stuck. Thank you! My readers are the best :)  ...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 24, 2011, 5:24 am
It's true, we always have a multitude of projects on the go at our house.  The littlest is always scheming up new ideas, including that piece of yarn tied onto the hat that she's wearing - it's to prevent it from blowing off in the wind.  Genius.  Styrofoam, balsa wood, nails...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 23, 2011, 2:07 am
I've been knitting like a crazy thing these last few evenings! I've just popped quite a few new knitted Blythe cardigans in my Etsy store this afternoon and wanted to say thank you so much for your Etsy love and support over the last week.  It's been lovely to post off so many little cardi...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 22, 2011, 8:40 am
Being a handmade kinda girl, I love a good bit of Etsy shopping.  I occasionally share nice Etsy finds in a blog post, but today I thought I'd share a few of my most favourite stores - shops that I have personally bought from recently and love! Dusty Plum - Jo sells the most divine ha...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 21, 2011, 6:04 pm
Our backyard seat building is coming along nicely. There's not a lot to go before we're all finished - some extra limestone for the ground, a few more boards and a bit of tidying up.  Yesterday we bought a new barbecue, because our other one was feeling a bit worse for wear after 17 years. &...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 20, 2011, 8:13 am
Yesterday it reached a sunny 29 degrees, which I can safely say is the warmest temperature that we've had since here since last summer.  The beach is only a few minutes away, but Bella cooled off after school in our blue camping tub.  So much fun when you're ten, only I did notice that she'...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 17, 2011, 7:00 pm
{sponsored by Nuffnang} I've blogged several times before about how much we adore a good board game and Scrabble (by Mattel) is probably the very first board game that we owned and loved as a family.  I have fond memories of playing this when I was still living at home with my Mum an...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 17, 2011, 5:14 am
I popped a couple of little Blythe cardigans in my Etsy store a moment ago.  I have more to list, but ran out of time to photograph them.  Hopefully tomorrow afternoon! I'll be back tomorrow morning with a super fun give away!  So, be sure to pop back :)
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 14, 2011, 8:35 am
Bella and I went out and visited another lovely Blythe doll owner late this afternoon.  I may or may not have come home with an original vintage Kenner Blythe doll from 1972.  Eek!   I say 'may not' because my Mum & Mum-in-law will read this tomorrow morning and I don't want to get ...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 11, 2011, 6:32 pm
{sponsored by Nuffnang} I have the most exciting competition to tell you about today!!!  Finish is trying to track down Australia’s messiest meal family who can put Finish Quantum to the ultimate test and earn themselves a massive $25,000 and star in the next Quantum Finish TV ad in the p...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 11, 2011, 6:31 am
I've had a few lovely readers ask about Blythe dolls recently - where do you buy them from, how much are they, etc...  I had planned on typing out a comprehensive post on this, but remembered that the delightful Miss Emily Wind had already blogged about the topic several months ago.  Her po...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 9, 2011, 7:06 pm
{sponsored by Coles} It's no secret that I've been doing my grocery shopping at Coles for years, but now that Bella's school is participating in the Coles Sports for Schools campaign it means that I can shop at Coles and collect vouchers for all of my purchases. For every $10 that I s...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 8, 2011, 7:30 am
I baked a batch of Amish cookies today - the best cookies in the world! Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 cups of plain flour 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda 1 packet of choc chips &...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 7, 2011, 4:50 am
I've had Scandinavian Stitches: 21 Playful Projects with Seasonal Flair sitting on my book shelf for a few months now, with a million projects flagged for sewing.  Yesterday I finally got off my bottom and sewed the road pillow out of the book: It's another handmade Christmas...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 6, 2011, 5:28 am
My Mum turned 78 yesterday!  We celebrated with wood fired pizza and birthday cake for dinner, which were both super yummy. I hope you enjoyed your day Mum, love you!
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 4, 2011, 8:03 pm
For all the die hard Star Wars fans out there, Draw Pilgram has a free Chewbacca tutorial and pattern on their website today, just in time to sew for Christmas! via www.drawpilgrim.com Pop over HERE to see!  I've just printed out the pattern and it looks fabulous.
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 4, 2011, 1:50 am
Hello!  I've just popped some crochet doll/teddy blankets into my Etsy store.  There are only a few so far, but hopefully more to come soon. I've also included a couple of Blythe quilts in store as well.  More of those coming soon too :)
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 3, 2011, 4:33 pm
At ten: funny clever always making BIG plans cheeky creative - always creating lively sometimes quiet usually bubbly an ideas girl eclectic and individual growing up caring beautiful a good friend active dreamer&...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 2, 2011, 3:16 am
Have I told you before that both of the boys in our family like to cook?  They don't do it often these days, but when they do it's usually something scrumptiously yummy!  Yesterday they both ended up cooking - Mr Goodsell did a delicious cottage pie with shortcrust pasty for dinner and Jame...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Oct 1, 2011, 6:44 am
Much to Bella's delight, Nanny Marion delivered her a new hand knitted jacket today.  I love that we have a creative family - Nan Marion and Nan Joan are both knitters, sewers and all round crafty people.  Bella really adores and appreciates all things handmade too - most of her outfits are...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Sep 29, 2011, 6:27 am
Earlier this week I ordered Bella a copy of the very first issue of BIG kids magazine.  It arrived yesterday and WOW, what an amazing and beautiful magazine!!  There's a little story behind how we stumbled upon the website to order our first issue, but basically it included a little bit of...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Sep 28, 2011, 8:36 am
I've been busy over the last week, crocheting a few goodies to update my Etsy store that has been sitting empty for nearly two years.  Eek! I'm using 8 ply pure wool and have worked my way through nearly three dolly blankets so far.  They're quite relaxing to do and a nice way...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Sep 27, 2011, 5:27 pm
I've been scouring the internet for handmade Christmas ideas this last week - there are just under 12 weeks to go!! Eeek!  via www.purlbee.com I stumbled across this sweet knitted owl during my search. It's a free pattern over at Purl Bee, so I thought I'd do a quick share inc...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Sep 27, 2011, 6:25 am
I'm not a gardener.  Sometimes I have big ideas for veggie gardens, fruit trees, spring bulbs and cute flowers, but let's be honest - if something can't survive in our yard entirely by itself, then it dies.  Weeds come up and sometimes we pull them out, sometimes we don't.  Don't get me wr...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Sep 26, 2011, 2:58 am
During the weekend: Some crochet was squeezed in. I finished the peg bear, just in time for the birthday party: We had wood fired pizza for dinner on Saturday night & a wood fired roast on Sunday. I'm loving that the days are lasting longer before the sun goes down. Mr Ko...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Sep 25, 2011, 9:47 pm
I'm just popping in to (finally) announce the SodaStream giveaway winner.   Remember when I announced the giveaway and shared a little step by step of how easy SodaStreams are to make?  Well, it turns out that they're even easier!!  I received a lovely email from the SodaStream team...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Sep 25, 2011, 12:29 am
Helloosh! It's Bella here and I'm going to tell you how to make tortilla chips today. I've only made these one time but they were so yummy that I'm going to make them again.  I used a recipe out of one of my kids cooking books, but I didn't have all the ingredients so I changed the recipe a ...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Sep 24, 2011, 7:43 am
It seems like years ago that Bella first started asking for a fountain pen to write with, but I've never managed to find one reasonably priced to buy her.  While we were busy panning for gold and pottering around the neighbourhood of Sovereign Hill recently, I stumbled across a super cheap s...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Sep 23, 2011, 12:44 am
I had a lovely and interesting day out yesterday!  MyFord magazine organised for a nice photographer to tag along in the Territory with me and take photos of myself and our family, doing our everyday kind of routine.  We nearly got swept away by the wind a few times, but in-between all of the win...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Sep 21, 2011, 7:27 am
Me: Don't forget you've got a birthday party this weekend, Bella. Bella: I know and are you going to make something for it? Me: We might buy a present this time, don't you think? Bella: No, because Eva really likes handmade, art and soft toys.  Toys like handmade toys Mum. ...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Sep 20, 2011, 7:33 am
On our final day of the road trip, we had a whirlwind 3 hours wandering around Melbourne city.  We stumbled upon a little shop that was selling all sorts of treasures, including some prints by one of my favourite artists - Heisuke Kitazawa.   I studied the prints for a long time, but just c...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Sep 19, 2011, 6:55 am
School holidays have come to an end down here and Rich had to return to work today, so I was back to going solo.  After having the family joined to my hip permanently while we were away, I must say that I missed them today.  I missed the noise, the giggles, the road tripping and the general chitte...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Sep 18, 2011, 5:53 am
A few of you have asked if I'll be sharing photos of our other holiday purchases from the road trip.  Well, a lot of our finds I've already posted on here during our journey, but I do have a couple of other goodies that haven't made it onto the blog yet.  One of them is a Minelab metal dete...
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Mel G. posted an article on One Crafty Mumma - Sep 17, 2011, 7:16 am
We're home, safe and sound.  It was a crispy 8 degrees when we arrived in Tasmania this morning and I swear the temperature only rose a couple of degrees all day. Most people would spend the afternoon unpacking, washing and cleaning out the car, right?  Not us!!  Bella, James and I ...
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