Where did 2013 go?!

I can't believe that 2013 is almost over, how did that happen?? I hope everyone had a great Christmas, we had 13 here for Christmas Dinner which was nice but totally chaotic  In fact, the last part of this year has been rather chaotic with lots going on and not much time for this poor neglected...

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little e: Cheeky face looking very grown up! Big E: Snuggling a sleepy wee sister. Joining up with Jodi again this week for  "A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."   ...

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DIY Snow White Dress version 2

One of my friends asked if I would make a Snow White dress for her 2 year old daughters Christmas. Of course I said yes and this is what I made! I can't wait to see her in it, she will be so cute :) The last Snow White dress I made, for little e, had a velcro closure at the back and was made of...

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little e: A cheeky Mary in the church Nativity Big E: Shepherd!    Joining up with Jodi again this week for  "A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013." ...

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Big E: More excited than the picture makes out, just chosen a hamster (the wee brown one at the top)! little e: Excited, until it bit Daddy!  Joining up with Jodi again this week for  "A portrait of my children, once a week,...

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Tartan Skirt Refashion

I have been wanting to get a tartan skirt for ages so when I found a 100% wool skirt for £7 on ebay I jumped at the chance! I forgot to take any before photos but imagine a below the knee pencil skirt that was about two sizes too big! . Now it is an above the knee pencil skirt that I love (not sure...

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Big E: Starting on the decorations! little e: very carefully putting the pink decorations on first!      Joining up with Jodi again this week for  "A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013." ...

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little e: Practicing her yoga! Big E: Snuggling with Daddy on the sofa.  Joining up with Jodi again this week for  "A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."...

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Big E: In the Scotland Rugby team's changing room on a visit with Beavers! little e: she is a little obsessive about the velcro on her shoes, it has to line up exactly...  Joining up with Jodi (late!) for  "A portrait of my children,...

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little e: the apple of my eye! Big E: lots and lots of apples!  Joining up with Jodi again this week for  "A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013." ...

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little e: 20 mins into tea time and still the plate is full, she prefers to play rather than eat! Big E: New Darth Vater mask for the avid Star Wars fan! Joining up with Jodi again this week for  "A portrait of my children, once a week,...

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DIY Blanket from felted sweaters

What do you do when you buy 2 jumpers on eBay thinking they will be perfect to wear in the winter then realise that there was a reason they were cheap, they are about 2/3 of the size they should be....?! You store them for two years of course, and when your fabric cupboard finally refuses to close...

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Big E aka the Werewolf: Dooking for apples at the Beavers Halloween Party! little e: at our first Classical Music concert - Haunted House!  Grainy phone photos this week, must do better!  Joining up with Jodi again this week for  "A...

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Another Dress - V1194

This was another dress I chose because, technically, it should have looked good on my rectangle body shape.... I made in from a light weight cotton jersey with some lycra that I got on ebay. It was the wrong fabric choice, too stretchy and not thick enough. Unfortunately I only realised once the...

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A New Dress for Halloween!

I got  Butterick 5917 pattern ages ago when I was looking for patters to suit my shape. via Technically it should suit me, being empire line and having detail at the bust to draw attention away from my non defined waist. I didn't bother with the bust ruffle on this version, it is really a...

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