For years, I have seen images, around the internet, of edible mice treats made using Hershey Kisses and cherries. Even before Pinterest, I had the project bookmarked. Inspiring me to make a batch. Except there was a problem. I couldn’t find the elusive Hershey Kisses. There didn’t seem to be […]
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How to trace and transfer an image
We’ve started making Christmas cards. Youngest wanted to draw a dachshund wearing a Christmas hat. First few attempts frustrated him, so he asked if I’d print one out for him. No. Try tracing and transferring it. This was new to him. I explained that when I was his age, we […]
Read moreThe Big Knit and a Better Man
It’s Wednesday, which means I’m sharing my latest read and knit. I’ve finished A Better Man. It’s about a husband that discovers he can hold on to his wealth, when he divorces his wife, by encouraging her to be more independent. The way to do this is to pretend to […]
Read moreYarn Along: Knitted pumpkin
I’ve been knitting. It seems like ages since I last picked up two needles and made something. We’ve reached the stage where the children are happy for me to sew clothes for them, but knitting doesn’t hit the mark. (quietly sobs) Anyway, we were putting up our seasonal decorations over […]
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