Daily Archives: December 13, 2008

Black Watch Tartan Crocheted Throw

While I was uploading crafty photos I found this one. It’s a “Black Watch” tartan crocheted throw that I made when I was in Australia.  The pattern was in an Australian craft mag and there was this version and a … Continue reading

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Box file padded box

I bought one of these last night in the supermarket because a. I liked the colour and b. it was pretty cheap. It occurred to me once I got it home and examined it that this would be quite an … Continue reading

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Fortune Cookie Clutch Purse

Well this is what I was working on last night and a bit of today.  It wasn’t fun, it was very fiddly and I’m not sure I want to do it again.  However I do have three of the little … Continue reading

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Skully Elf ornament

I saw this a few days ago and I think he’s really cute. Check it out here at the Etsy DarkSide Team LJ community There are some cute photos of the little guy and while you’re there why not check … Continue reading

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Bettie Page dies, age 85

Reposted from EW. Bettie Page, the 1950s pinup credited with helping to spark the next decade’s sexual revolution, died in Los Angeles yesterday from pneumonia. She was 85. In honor of the passing of this treasure from a bygone era, … Continue reading

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Look at my sexy new fabric et al

Arrived yesterday. Not sure what I’m going to do with it but it’s a great colour and really supersoft. Kitty coats? A Michelin man suit for me to protect against the cold?  A range of quilted bags?  Still undecided at … Continue reading

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