tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73805990088606286132024-02-21T14:36:49.829+10:00mamabecMAKE - BAKE - CREATEAlso known as Bec Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08917351996555051361noreply@blogger.comBlogger188125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380599008860628613.post-8118733770810103592014-01-25T14:08:00.001+10:002014-01-25T17:47:47.074+10:00Handmade School Hair Ties<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Not sure about your little treasure but my Rosie goes through lots of hair ties.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">She also has lots of hair. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And it is often a struggle to get her to put it up for school, and for me to satisfy her inner-diva as she always wants it to look "amazing" and has a new style to try every week.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When I saw some ribbon at the local haberdashery shop [yes it's cute and very "Nanna"] that stocks all of our school uniforms, I thought I might have a go at making some school hair ties.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I checked on YouTube to find a tutorial about how to curl fabric ribbon, and it's really as simple as winding the ribbon around a stick and baking it!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So that's what I did.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I used a piece of bamboo garden stake I found in our yard supplies and cut it to size </span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">to fit on a baking tray. I wound the ribbon around the stick and used </span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I placed it on the baking tray and baked at 200 degrees celsius for 25 mins.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">but whatever you decide a hot glue gun makes easy work of it, messy but quick!</span></div>
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Also known as Bec Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08917351996555051361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380599008860628613.post-83654206065010526862014-01-23T22:24:00.004+10:002014-01-23T22:25:45.200+10:00Peasant Dresses <span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So once I saw the Peasant Dresses Pattern, I knew that I had to try it.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">They are really very simple.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And I made a few . . .</span><br />
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Also known as Bec Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08917351996555051361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380599008860628613.post-64276585751399080002013-08-18T22:10:00.000+10:002013-08-18T22:10:31.504+10:0060's House - Update<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The renovations of our 60's house have slowed somewhat, </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">as we let life take over and enjoy just living here.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We have added and completed many tasks in the last year, </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">as they run through; playing and enjoying both spaces.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Rosie refuses to call it a deck, she corrects us and insists that it's</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">called a stage instead. And there has been many a concert performance</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I also love that we built it ourselves. Luke and his ever brilliant design,</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">me and my motivational, rose coloured glasses outlook - pushing forward</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">to make it happen. The kids helping and laying out planks, countersinking</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">the screw holes. It is all of our sweat that made it happen. And now we </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">kind of artwork for our vast bedroom wall. Just the right shade of grey and</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">They come in so many different varieties but the one that for me, </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">is the pièce de résistance: The Lavender with pistachio filling! </span></span></div>
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Also known as Bec Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08917351996555051361noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380599008860628613.post-57556834015266829772013-04-15T19:30:00.001+10:002013-04-15T19:30:20.241+10:00She is 5!<br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A beautiful site, sitting atop the rise and made from local trees forming </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Rosie even brought home a souvenir . . . a tick!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Spending just a little time "on the land" was a great experience for me too.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We listened to some songs from John Williamson's </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Warragull album in the car on the trip, </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">and his words are still ringing in my ears.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> <span style="color: #0c343d;"><i>. . . . And you're drowning in the sunshine<br />
As it pours down from the sky,<br />
And there's something stirring in your heart<br />
Bright colours fill your eyes.<br />
As from here to the far horizon<br />
Your beauty does unfold,<br />
And oh, you look so lovely<br />
Dressed in green and gold.<br />
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To the homeless and the hungry<br />
May we always open doors,<br />
May the restless and the weary<br />
Find safe harbour on our shores.<br />
May she always be our dreamtime place<br />
Our spirit's glad release,<br />
May she always be our shelter<br />
May we always live in peace.<br />
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<i><span style="color: #0c343d;">May we always live in peace.</span></i> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Below are a few products I have found very useful in this process.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">First of all, the non-spill Contigo Water Bottle:</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It's spill proof and pretty tough. They come in a range of colours, sizes and even thermo ones that keep things cold or hot for 12 hours. I have one that I use for coffee and water, and it is fabulous. You can even buy the replacement lids. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Find them at <a href="http://www.gocontigo.com/">Gocontigo.com</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Next are these great Fridge-to-Go lunchboxes:</span></span><br />
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Also known as Bec Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08917351996555051361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380599008860628613.post-64490674711364728762012-12-31T16:28:00.001+10:002012-12-31T16:34:21.261+10:00A Little less "Christmas" this Christmas?<br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well this year is almost over and we are all worn out, </span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And the presents. Where to start. Well as per usual I spent hours post Christmas day in each of my kids rooms tidying things out and finding a home for all the new things they acquired. And yes, even we give them way to much, things they just don't need. </span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And I said "no" to heaps!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">While I am there I usually have a big clean out and go through their clothes, toss out any Maccas toys they have forgotten about and fill a bag or three to go to Vinnies.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And this year it seemed like there was a little less somehow. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now, I am certainly not complaining! Less is good . . . less is great. It may have something to do with the fact that my husband's side of the family has been doing a "no presents for the adults" thing. We give all the money we would normally spend on each other to purchase a school or a women's clinic through organisations like <a href="http://www.tear.org.au/">TEAR</a> and <a href="https://www.oxfam.org.au/">OXFAM</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We have been doing this for a few years now and believe me it feels great when I don't even have to think about gifts for his side of the family. The kids still get something but there is not the urge to go overboard when we are doing something meaningful for everyone else.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Also, it could be due to my attempts to encourage others to give my kids experiences instead of gifts. Yes - it is nice for them to have something under the tree to open, but they will grow up sooner than we know and a trip out to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary for Christmas with Aunty B, is something very special indeed.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For a few years now my sister has caught the vision of "experience presents" rather than gifts and has been doing something special with the kids for their birthdays. She brings over a large cardboard box and paints it out in the yard with the kids, all noisy and messy like, and they play with it; making cubby houses and popping in and out of it. Then she has a sleep-over at our place and they get to wake her up at the crack of dawn instead of us. They absolutely love it!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Others too have been seeing the light and are making changes to the way they celebrate.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So perhaps we are doing it. And to be honest it feels great to know that in some small way we are downsizing "Christmas" and making it more about family, more about peace, joy, hope and love. Less madness and materialism. </span><br />
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I made these singlets - using Nanna trims & fabric for inspiration.</div>
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Bonds size 10 Black, Grey and White with Nanna doiley bits and motif.</div>
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Okay, so this photo taking caper is great but I'd like to make it a little more interactive.</div>
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THIS IS A GIVEAWAY:</div>
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Just like these vintage [Nanna] inspired singlets,</div>
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I want to hear about your Nanna inspired story.</div>
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Something your Nan says [or used to say],</div>
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your favourite thing she did, cooked or made.</div>
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The first three comments will get the singlet of their choice,</div>
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[First in best dressed - pun intended]</div>
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and I will post them to the winners.</div>
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Here's to all the Great Nannas! </div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Speaks for itself really.</span></div>Also known as Bec Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08917351996555051361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380599008860628613.post-81048106880221778382012-05-17T21:39:00.002+10:002012-05-17T21:39:43.845+10:00photoadayMAY #16 What you're reading<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yep. I read THOSE books.</div>
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Parenting books.</div>
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Boy do I need the help, my kids are mental at the moment. </div>
<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Maybe it's just a phase . . . </span>Also known as Bec Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08917351996555051361noreply@blogger.com0