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Books: The Feathering Mysteries
21 Sep 2021

Books: The Feathering Mysteries

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Books | 2

The Fethering Mysteries is a series of books written by Simon Brett.  So far there are 20 books in this series which I have been reading over the last couple of years. Jude and Carole, who are unlikely neighbours and … Continued

bookmarkers, bookmarks, Feathering Mysteries, playing cards, Simon Brett, upcycle
Showing Appreciation
10 Mar 2021

Showing Appreciation

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Crafty's Projects | 1

Everyone loves to hear or read the words Thank you. I give away/sell for postage cost/sell seeds and items on a few different groups online. As most transactions are contactless pick up (due to covid restrictions) there is little chance … Continued

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Garden Journal:  February 2021
28 Feb 2021

Garden Journal: February 2021

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: The Garden 2021, What's Been Happening? | 13

The month of February has the least number of days but sometimes it feels like the longest month. If the pandemic doesn’t keep you at home, the weather in February will. Being retired means we don’t have to worry about … Continued

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Garden Journal:  January 2021
31 Jan 2021

Garden Journal: January 2021

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: The Garden 2021, What's Been Happening? | 25

January and the start of a new year. Weather wise it was not as cold as usual at the start of the month, and we saw many days hovering around 0 Celsius and just above. Instead of looking through the … Continued

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Upcycling Playing Cards
25 Nov 2020

Upcycling Playing Cards

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Crafty's Projects | 6

Who knew that playing cards could provide a source of crafting entertainment. Thanks to Anne, a wonderful lady, I discovered a new craft to keep me busy. It is upcycling playing cards into kindness/friendship cards. Through a series of videos … Continued

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