Monthly Archives: November 2009

Hexagonal Exploding box – stamped, tongue-in-cheek

Posted on 30/11/2009 by

I always struggle between naming my posts something silly and catchy or naming it what it is, to make finding it easier. The Librarian in me thinks “card catalog” (or “search database”, as it is the 2000s) but my cheeky … Continue reading →

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Looking ahead to Christmas

Posted on 29/11/2009 by

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us (something will seem so wrong to UK folk, cooking an 11 KG turkey and all the trimmings so close to Christmas but I did it) I am looking forward to Christmas and finalizing some … Continue reading →

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Sorted – sort of

Posted on 26/11/2009 by

Well, once it was determined that my monitor was well and truly dead (and not just mis-set, not just a faulty cable, but proper D E A D) and as this is a fairly geeky household, and we have a … Continue reading →

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Arrrgh! Technology bites.

Posted on 25/11/2009 by

I use two side by side monitors, linked so they operate as a continuous screen. iPhoto is set to open on the left. The left monitor is dead. It was fine, I was browsing UKS, and popped off to make … Continue reading →

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The kind of recipient you want!

Posted on 24/11/2009 by

We scrappers often come up with little projects to send out to friends and family. It’s often a bit sad for us when the recipient doesn’t seem to care much for the project, tossing it aside saying “Nice” but clearly … Continue reading →

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More file folder fun!

Posted on 23/11/2009 by

I am still trying to get caught up on a lot of projects that seem to have been on my TO DO list for too long! A few years back DH had to go on a business trip to Tokyo. … Continue reading →

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Sunday post – Hello my name is Heather

Posted on 22/11/2009 by

As usual, on Sundays, I am posting a link to someone else. I just love Heather Bailey’s blog Hello my name is Heather – it’s a feast for the eyes and has some nice freebies. I love the paper globes … Continue reading →

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Easier accordion for a Card Keeper

Posted on 20/11/2009 by

On my WOYWW I noted there was a rather dark photo of a card keeper, made from the instructions here. I think the instructions are very good, clear and easy to follow, but I just wasn’t keen on the way … Continue reading →

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Kraft folder book

Posted on 19/11/2009 by

This was just so easy to do and a perfect little gift for an Auntie and Uncle – just enough space for a few photos and journaling (or space for the kids to write a little note on the back. … Continue reading →

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WOYWW – on Wednesday!

Posted on 18/11/2009 by

Well, I finally managed it LOL! Every week I miss posting WOYW on W but I was determined not to let another W slip by undocumented. Not a fun day as between the grocery shopping and a long drive to … Continue reading →

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