Shabby Art Boutique

Hi all, Following on from yesterdays Mother’s Day pampering and spoiling, I don’t have my usual vigour today. It must have been all that massaging yesterday evening that has left me lacklustre. I’m obviously just too relaxed!!! I’ve always encouraged my children to make their own gift for Mother’s ...
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I’m feeling very naughty today [giggle]. . . I have a confession – I played hooky this afternoon when I should have been finishing projects in the studio. Please don’t be angry. I promise, cross my heart and all, that I will write the pattern first thing tomorrow morning. After my morning class ...
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If you detect a note of merriment in my tone today it’s not the remnants of the Easter sugar high, but in fact the pure pleasure of having the house to myself for the first time in nearly 3 weeks. I’m thrilled that my girls like to have their friends here and I love the frivolity and playfulness ...
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Hi everyone, I hope you’ve had an enjoyable Easter. These little bunnies are about all that is left of our Easter treats. There’s the odd half eaten chocolate bunny still laying around and my secret stash of mini Turkish Delight eggs…. but shhh, they’re all mine and I like to pace myself with this ...
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