Wednesday 16 February 2011

Day 45

Facial Serum


This is another of Posh Brats lovely products. I have only used it once so far but already my skin is feeling alot softer.



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Day 44

Monkey Friends


More monkey's but this time 2 of them will be gifts for my kiddies. These fella's were from a lovely lady called Marie who runs Sock Monkey's By Marie (ReeAnimals) and you can find her on Facebook.


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Day 43

Kindle Cover


This is a gorgeous knitted kindle cover that I purchased from Folksy. The picture really doesn't show how sparkly it is. I was really shocked when it arrived as I didn't expect it to be so pretty. You can find more gorgeous items like this from this seller.... http://www.folksy.com/shops/knitsallyknit



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Day 42

Kindle


The best invention ... EVER :o)


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Day 41

Oil Burner


I love this oil burner from The Body Shop. I've had it for about 5 years now and still looks brand new, just need to get some more oils because I'm running low. Any suggestions on what to get?


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Friday 11 February 2011

Day 40

Hair Clips


Another lovely purchase from Folksy. This time hair clips and mini pots idea to store rings or necklaces in when traveling. You can find more gorgeous accessories here .. http://www.folksy.com/shops/STEAMPUNKSTORM


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Day 39

Clown Buttons


Super huge clown buttons waiting to be turned into brooches.


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Day 38

Sugar Scrub


Handmade sugar scrub made by a lovely lady called Brittany from Posh Brats. Brit is a master of handmade bath and body products and is always inventing gorgeous items. This sugar scrub is so gentle but so effecive. It's ideal if you don't like harsh body scrubs but love exfoliated skin. You can find Brit's wonderful procts here ... http://shop.poshbrats.com/


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Day 37

My little boy


It's hard to get a nice picture of my boy, he doesn't usually like his photo taken.


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Day 36

Minnie Pen


This was  a gift from my best friend. She went to Disney Land Paris last year and she knows I love pens so this is what she got me.



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Friday 4 February 2011

Day 35

Hetty


Here's another of my monkey friends. She was purchased from a lady on facebook who makes lovely monkey's. You can find more monkey friends here .. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=597800&id=736595076&saved#!/profile.php?id=100001692008790



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Day 34

Butterfly Ball


I have posted about Jennie @ The Whimsical Wren before on my blog and here is another of her stunning creations. It is a beautiful ball pocket watch decorated with a butterfly and attached to a 22inch chain. I can honestly say that the pic really doesn't show how stunning it is. I was speachless when I look it out of the box.

You can find The Whimsical Wren on facebook .. http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/The-Whimsical-Wren/245893904911, Folksy .. http://www.folksy.com/shops/whimsicalwrenjewellery, and through the website .. http://thewhimsicalwren.bigcartel.com/



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Wednesday 2 February 2011

Day 33

The Daughter Again



She loves her photo taken.



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Day 32

Star Light ..



I'm rather impressed with this pic. I just pointed and clicked.



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Monday 31 January 2011

Day 31

Premature Baby Hat



I am part of a group on Facebook called Lisa'a Stars. They are a group who collect and make premature baby clothing and collect things to put into memorial boxes all for babies who were born before they should have been and babies born sleeping.
I have so far crocheted a few blankets and I'm now in the middle of crocheting a pile of hats.

If you can help with either knitting/crocheting baby things, donated wool or donate things for the memorial box please contact myself or you can visit the facebook page ... just search for Lisa'a Stars



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Day 30

Crochet Rose Garland


I have crocheted on and off for years. My mom taught me bt I have only been able to do granny squares so this year I will be learning myself to crochet properly and this is my 1st completed project. It was made for me but as usual it has ended up on my daughters bed.


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Day 29

Sneaky Peak


This is a sneaky peak of my dress for my brothers wedding in Florida later this year. My followers will have to wait untill October to see the full dress ;0)


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Day 28

Button Postcards


I saw these on Folksy and purchased them straight away but I didn't know what I would do with them. Then I made some button photo frames and they happened to be the perfect size to put inside :o)
I purchased them from here ... http://www.folksy.com/shops/Beaky


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Thursday 27 January 2011

Day 27

Audrey



As soon as I saw Audrey I fell in love with her and knew I had to give her a new home. She came all the way from a little Folksy shop called Pink Sherbert and I already have my eye on some of her brothers and sisters.
You can find owls like Audrey here .. http://www.folksy.com/shops/PinkSherbert


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Day 26

Books


These are just a FEW of the books in my collection. I have many many more that dont fit on my little book case.


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Day 25

Silver 7



It was my 3rd weekly weigh in on Tuesday and I reached my silver 7. 7lbs in 3 weeks in pretty amazing for me. I'm now only 4lb away from my 5%.



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Day 24

Intoducing Nigel


Nigel is a very special teddy. I have had him for around 18 years and still love him to bits. His eyes are almost disappeared but he has plenty of love hugs to help.



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Tuesday 25 January 2011

Day 23

Buttons


Yes more buttons this time attached to a chalk board



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Day 22

Supplies


Supplies for my new crafting.



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Day 21

Nail Polish


These are the most expensive nail polishes I have every brought.



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Day 20

Bags


This is my favourit bag and at the moment it is the home to my camera.



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Day 19

Owls Of Joy


Yes more pj's



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Day 18

Pig Slippers


These have to be the best slippers I have every had. I also have ducks.



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Day 17

Slinky


I loved these when I was a kid. This 1 belongs to my little girl but guess who played with it more on christmas day?




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Day 16

My Gorgeous Little Girl



What more can I say, she's the most beautiful girl in the world :0)



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Day 15

Forever Friends


This is a little gift I made for a close friend. It only took a total of 15 hours to make so I'm really pleased with it.



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Friday 14 January 2011

Day 14

Cross Stitch


Cross stitch is a big hobby of mine. I have been stitching for around 5 years and have stitched all sorts of things. I would rather sit and stitch on a saturday night than go out drinking .



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Day 13

Weight Watchers


I joined weighters again on the 5th January and already I am 2lb lighter.



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Wednesday 12 January 2011

Day 12

Getting Creative




Heart shaped chalk board decorated with purple and pink buttons and blue buttons. I absolutly loved making these. Just need to decide if I should keep them or sell them .... what you think ?


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Tuesday 11 January 2011

Day 11

Our little visitor


We gave a little water and made a trip to the shop to buy him some cat food. When he's eat his food he will be let back outside to his famly.
I found him around 1pm but he disappeared then he turned up again about 4.30pm by the bird table.



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Monday 10 January 2011

Day 10

Knit 1 Purl 1


Not a great photo but you get the idea. I'm reading Stitch & Bitch and also watching you tube to learn how to knit. I think I've mastered knit stitch, purl stitch and rib stitch.
I think I need alot mre practice before I can have ago at following charts.


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Sunday 9 January 2011

Saturday 8 January 2011

Day 8

Buttons


I really love buttons at the moment. I lve making them into hair clips, earrings and braceletes. Theres so many things to do with them.



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Day 7

Iphone


I couldn't be without my iphone. It's the best phone I've had and I wont be changing it for a long time. The best thing I like about it .......... playing games :o)



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Thursday 6 January 2011

Day 6

It's that time of the day


Look at what Mr Postman delivered today. A gorgeous bead watch and I can asure you the the pic does not show how beautiful it is. I purchased it on tuesday night and it arrived today ... now thats fast delivery. It was purchased from a shop called Time For Beading on Folksy. Unfortunatly the lady was closing down and selling all her watches at £8. It's such a shame because this watch is truly beautiful and would have loved to have a couple more but her shop is now empty :o(, oh well as least I will save abit of money.



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Wednesday 5 January 2011

Day 5

Lets monkey around.


Mr postman delivered this little chappy to me today and was promptly adopted by my little girl and named her Charlie. This was originally for me but looks like I will have to share her.
She was made by a lovely lady on Facebook called Marie who makes lovely sock monkey's and other animals.
If you wuld like your own sock creature you can contact Marie via Facebook .... www.facebook.com/SockMonkeysByMarie
or you can email her at reeanimals@hotmail.com



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Tuesday 4 January 2011

Day 4

Day 4 and the start operation skinny Rach


Yummy bacon & cheese stuffed potato's that is actually a Weight Watchers recipe.
It's so simple with no hard work involved.
Preheat the oven to 190oC/gas mark 5, wash and dry a medium sized potato (approx 200g), prick with a fork and mist with low calorie oil (something like fry lite), rub in a little salt and pepper and cook for approx 1 hour. When potato is almost done fry 2 rashers of Weight Watchers bacon and slce into stripes or small pieces. Remove potato from oven, split in half and scoop out most of the potato into a bowl, add the bacon and 50g Weight Watchers low fat soft cheese (or if you prefer 30g WW grated cheese). Mix it all together and add back into the potato skins. Place under the grill for 5-10 minuets.

So simple and so yummy and only 7 pro points. Why not have them with salad or a skinless chicken breast.



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Monday 3 January 2011

Day 3

Favourit Scent.


Impulse Very Pink
It's a gorgeous every day fragrance. You can get it from most stores. I got mine from Superdrug and was a bargin £1


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Sunday 2 January 2011

Day 2

It's day 2 already and it brings ...


A perfect necklace. It really is a pretty necklace, so much prettier than it looks in the pic.
I purchased this from a lovely Lady called Jenny @ The Whimsical Wren. She makes the most beautiful and unique jewellery and is happy to make custom pieces. You can find Jenny's gorgeous jewellery on her website .... http://thewhimsicalwren.bigcartel.com/ and on Folksy ... http://www.folksy.com/shops/whimsicalwrenjewellery
Please stop by and take a look at her lovely things.


Rachel XXXXX

Saturday 1 January 2011

Day 1

It is the 1st January 2011 and that can only mean 1 thing ............ a brand new project 365 :)

So to start off here is my 1st piccy

This is me using my new toy. A Nikon D3100 and I have to say I'm in love with it. I've never had a proper camera so it's all new to me. My plan is to learn myself photography and project 365 is the best way to start practicing.

I hope you enjoy my project 365 and please comment on pics because I would like feed back so I know if I'm doing things right or wrong.


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