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School holidays have started!

I've mentioned before how much I love school holidays. BUT we are super busy these holidays. There is way too much gym training & work & football & the like. The date's pretty annoyed about the amount of gym but that's another story.

You might remember last holidays I had Slide Night. Which I really enjoyed but there won't be time for that sort of hoo ha.

So these holidays I'm going to share the big girl's Polaroid Photo Diary from our family holiday in 2001.

The Barbie Polaroid Camera was a gift from her Grandpa & we loved making this diary together. The text dictated to me after each image was added to the page.

I'll post everyday but I won't really be around the blog so I'll catch you all at the end of the break.

If you've got kids enjoy the time at home & if you haven't ... enjoy the peace on the roads.

I'm loving revisiting the 2001 Diary but it seems I've actually got quite a bit to say & I can't wait another week to blurt it all out. So, I'm not even calling it butting in anymore.

I've been surprisingly productive on the crafting front.

I was a lucky winner at you SEW girl so long ago it's embarassing. I'm not sure why I was putting the making of the Puffy Purse off. Maybe my fear of instructions.

Just about all my crafting is just me making stuff up as I go along. So when I received the kit in the mail & there were lots & lots of words I think I freaked out a bit.

I can't say enough positive stuff about Nicole Mallalieu. The instructions were so easy to follow & although my fairly basic sewing skills were challenged at times she kept her cool & encouraged me to keep on keeping on.

Made from scraps of Japanese Kimono which were gifted to me way back in January. I'm very happy with the fabrics performed. The glue I used wasn't really up to the job (or I didn't use enough) but I'm super happy with my decision to go with a back stitch and no beads. There's certainly room for improvement (I'm not entirely sure I got the seam allowance quite right) & my puffy purse is a little wonky in places. BUT I'll have another go for sure & you should too.

Thank you so much Nikki.

You can see the standard Kirst mess is starting to creep back in.

Ah well, it was nice while it lasted.

I've been working a lot more than usual so I've dropped the ball a bit on the blog front...sorry. I'm planning on popping in for a cuppa tonight. Put the kettle on will you?

Waiting for me when I get home from work:

- Research
- Something to make me laugh
- The big girl's polaroid diary from 2001
- Mess left over from our printing date

On my desk...the players

Desks of the week: crafter, arter & maker.