Oops… almost made a big mistake today…
We were sorting through some Christmas decorations, and came across an old set of lights which no longer work because of a wiring problem. I was ready to toss them, when Mr Goldfish said… “hang on a minute!”
First he collected all the globes, to use as replacements for our [...]
I don’t usually respond to being tagged for this kind of thing… not sure why.
I think it always reminds me a bit of a chain letter scenario, and for some reason they give me the creeps… Hey! That can be fact #1!
So, here we go: I have been tagged by Heather Wardell
the rules:
1) Link [...]
We’re trying something a little bit different in the Goldfish household this year…
OUR GIFTS TO ONE ANOTHER MUST BE HANDMADE
Not sure how it will work out, but the initial response from the children has been very positive.
I just got so fed up with hearing “I want” from them. Every single time there is an advertisement [...]
It was time for a new Christmas wreath at our place…
I love to place a wreath on the front door for the holiday season. I bought a really nice simple one, several years back… but last year I had to throw it away. Our front door gets a strong dose of morning sunlight – remember [...]
I always find it very hard not to ‘take over’ when the children are working on craft items. But I know how important it is for me to sit back, and allow them to be guided by their own imaginations.
Little Miss Four crafted this one. She needed help to thread the needle and tie [...]
Before I start talking about the kids… I just wanted to say a super big THANKS to everyone who posted their ‘curtain ring’ ideas for me yesterday. I seriously loved hearing all those suggestions… some of which I would never have thought of in a million years. It was wonderful to get a different perspective [...]
Alright all you crafty folk… I’m looking for ideas…
I have a bunch of these old wooden curtain rings. What can I use them for?
Whatever comes to mind… tell me about it… even if it sounds ridiculous… most of my plans start out that way anyhow!
Maybe you think your idea is obvious? Tell me about it [...]
Okay… I’ve reworked the ‘apple bag’ pattern… for those of you who do not have access to a 20.0mm hook
click here to see the original pattern
body of bag
using a 10mm hook, ch 24 (I have used jute)
dc into 3rd chain from hook [ch1, skip1, dc] to end of row, ch1… NOTE: YOU HAVE ONLY WORKED [...]
“I’ve already checked” said Mr Goldfish
“It’s no good for carving. The timber is too old and split for crochet hooks”
Not sure if I should be more concerned about my level of excitement when I spotted the broken broom… or the fact the Mr Goldfish knew exactly what I would want it for!
You didn’t think I had abandoned the crazy yarn, did you???
No Siree! In fact, I made this adorable shawl for Little Miss Four…
I love the way it looks when secured with a brooch or large pin… but she is not to be trusted with sharp objects at the moment. Ahhhh, the joys…
So we settled for [...]