tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11124129797842959692024-03-14T02:02:44.874+11:00Polkadot LanePolkadot Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04002195446188411032noreply@blogger.comBlogger733125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112412979784295969.post-53552836117259319592013-07-02T20:36:00.004+10:002013-07-02T20:38:23.815+10:00A Felted FoxSo things have been a little quiet around here...well, quiet on the creative front unfortunately.<br />
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But I'm not going to dwell on that...life is busy...<br />
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Today, though, I got to make - yay!<br />
I really wanted to make a softie of some sort, and at first I thought 'monster' but I soon came to the decision to turn my fox screen print design into one instead.<br />
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And I'm so happy I did...<br />
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She's a mixture of felted wool, two different fluffy type fabrics and a chevron patterned cotton, and she measures about 33cm tall, so could also be used as a cushion-type accent.<br />
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It was a lovely way to spend the afternoon, ignoring the housework and listening to 'The Great Gatsby' soundtrack.<br />
Must try and do it again sometime soon!<br />
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Kelly Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697148084073982718noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112412979784295969.post-88605091239763521962013-04-04T15:29:00.001+11:002013-04-04T15:37:00.123+11:00Mmmm...Apple Cinnamon PancakesJust thought I'd share a recipe that my family love, either as a weekend breakfast/lunch or a dessert...<br />
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and it's not too naughty either...<br />
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Makes approximately 16 pancakes (around 12-15cm across)<br />
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2 cups self-raising flour<br />
1/2 teaspoon bi-carb soda<br />
2 teaspoons cinnamon<br />
1/3 cup caster sugar<br />
2 cups buttermilk<br />
2 teaspoons vanilla extract<br />
1 egg, lightly beaten<br />
1 apple, peeled and grated<br />
25g butter, melted<br />
Vanilla yoghurt<br />
Blueberries<br />
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1. Sift flour and bi-carb soda into a bowl. Stir in cinnamon and caster sugar. Make a well in centre.<br />
2. Whisk buttermilk, vanilla and egg together in a jug.<br />
3. Add to flour mixture and stir to combine.<br />
4. Add apple and stir until just combined.<br />
5. Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over medium heat and brush with butter.<br />
6. Spoon mixture into pan, until preferable size. Cook until bubbles appear on surface, turn and cook for a further few minutes. Continue process until all mixture used up.<br />
7. Top pancakes with yoghurt and blueberries and serve.<br />
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<a href="http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/26760/apple+cinnamon+pancakes">Original recipe</a> from Taste.com.au<i> (two edits - I used just cinnamon, instead of cinnamon sugar and I've found using any apple still tastes fine, which is why I didn't specify an apple type in the ingredients listing.)</i><br />
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Happy baking!<br />
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<br />Kelly Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697148084073982718noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112412979784295969.post-19365761607424976432013-04-02T14:31:00.002+11:002013-04-02T14:31:39.088+11:00A cushion or twoA few days off in a row = time to create - yay!<br />
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First project - new cushions for the couch..<br />
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I also thought it was finally time to put one of my screenprinted cushion designs onto my couch...<br />
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Now I'm happy with my cushions but it may be time for a new couch ;-)<br />
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xxxKelly Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697148084073982718noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112412979784295969.post-25062139794875455892013-03-23T10:05:00.000+11:002013-03-23T10:05:05.037+11:00Mixing it UpAlong with my crochet projects, I have managed to play, just a little bit, with my screen printing designs.<br />
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I had this idea in my head for a few weeks, and I finally got to give it a shot, in real life..<br />
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Mixing up my superbot guy with a chevron print...<br />
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I must say, I'm pretty happy with the result and it's printed on a light blue linen, which is a nice change from white. I've got a couple to print off in aqua and silver too.<br />
This one will be on it's way to the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/CuriousBazaar?ref=seller_info">shop</a> very soon!<br />
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Back tomorrow with ripple progress!<br />
xxKelly Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697148084073982718noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112412979784295969.post-52064317588410355812013-03-18T19:45:00.000+11:002013-03-18T19:45:02.850+11:00Just keep rippling...21 rows complete!<br />
Into the third pattern repeat and loving the colours still.<br />
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And this cooler weather is definitely 'crochet encouraging', don't you think? ;-)<br />
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Kelly Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697148084073982718noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112412979784295969.post-91631627996440794182013-03-10T19:48:00.000+11:002013-03-10T19:49:42.371+11:00The Ripple Effect<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm into week 2 of the 'ripple along' with <a href="http://www.melissagoodsell.typepad.com/">Melissa</a>, and things are progressing nicely...<br />
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I've got the hang of the pattern completely...<br />
I'm happy with the colour selection...<br />
And I'm managing to find some time, most days, to work on it...<br />
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So all is good here!<br />
And I've been blog surfing some of the other lovely participants and seeing their progress - so inspiring!<br />
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Just to mention a couple...<br />
Loving the colours that <a href="http://www.onebigsunshinespritzer.blogspot.com.au/">Anna</a> has chosen,<br />
Some beautiful crochet projects shared by <a href="http://www.mythoughtsbysonia.blogspot.com.au/">Sonia,</a><br />
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<a href="http://creativenissdotcom.wordpress.com/">Anissa</a> is using black between each of her colours and it looks fab!<br />
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In other crafty news, I pulled out my screen and inks today and had a play. Will be back to share my latest creation soon.<br />
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xx<br />
<br />Kelly Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697148084073982718noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112412979784295969.post-58256010952137577562013-03-03T20:49:00.002+11:002013-03-03T20:51:23.814+11:00Rippling along..It's been a good week in crochet.<br />
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My ripple blanket is 5 rows in, and I now feel confident in the pattern, and happy with the results.<br />
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Looking at my colour choices though, I felt something was missing - a colour that would make the blanket pop - so I've added one more in...<br />
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Chartreuse green! I was looking at apple green but loved the chartreuse mixed with the teals and blues.<br />
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I also think I've decided on my pattern, or order of colours/rows.<br />
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I'm going with :<br />
4 rows - 1st colour<br />
3 rows - 2nd colour<br />
2 rows - 3rd colour<br />
1 row - 4th colour<br />
4 rows - 5th colour<br />
3 rows - 1st colour <br />
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What project have you got going on?<br />
xxxx<br />
<br />Kelly Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697148084073982718noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112412979784295969.post-30934594888658665162013-02-28T08:11:00.001+11:002013-02-28T08:11:27.858+11:00Creative Space : CustomIt's really nice to get custom requests.<br />
I was able to <i>nearly</i> knock three things off this week, from my orders list.<br />
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One was this tote bag...<br />
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All finished and delivered and one very happy customer - yay!<br />
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Another was this 'Red Riding Hood' design...just waiting on a final fabric selection for the back and then it will be complete!<br />
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What's been going on in your creative space this week? Linking up over <a href="http://blogs.kidspot.com.au/villagevoices/category/my-creative-space/">here</a>.<br />
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xxxKelly Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697148084073982718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112412979784295969.post-52104464290120067302013-02-24T18:58:00.001+11:002013-02-24T18:58:09.527+11:00Ripple-Along - New Crochet ProjectOk, so I've uhmmed and aahed about joining in with this, but when it all comes down to it, I've wanted to make a ripple blanket for a long time, so this is just the thing I need to get me started.<br />
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Melissa, over at <a href="http://melissagoodsell.typepad.com/day_to_day/2013/02/welcome-to-the-ripple-along-first-homework.html">One Crafty Mumma</a>, has started up a 'Ripple-along', and I think there are quite a few crafty ladies joining in.<br />
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First thing : Colour choice...<br />
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I've decided I like the look of the chevron blanket over at '<a href="http://theroyalsisters.blogspot.com.au/2011/06/granny-chevron-blanket-pattern.html">The Royal Sisters</a>' blog, so I've printed it off and have it all ready to go. <br />
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But there are lots of other options out there including Lucy's from <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/neat-ripple-pattern.html">Attic 24</a> and Pip's from <a href="http://meetmeatmikes.com/2011/09/how-to-cheery-wave-ripple-blanket/">Meet Me At Mikes</a>.<br />
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So really, I'm all set now. I just have to start.<br />
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There's a promise of good coffee and even better stallholders - why not pop along and say 'hi'?<br />
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xxxKelly Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697148084073982718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112412979784295969.post-47284339150659569482013-02-21T16:09:00.002+11:002013-02-21T16:09:49.422+11:00My Creative Space : Inspired to CrochetIt's coming to that time of year when it's just so nice to have some yarn to play with.<br />
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I'm working on one project at the moment, with another I'm starting very soon.<br />
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What am I working on at the moment, you ask? Boot cuffs!<br />
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They have a cute scalloped top edge (which is what you will see peeking out of the top of my knee high boots). I've just finished the first one, and will start the other one tonight. <br />
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I picked up the second issue today (pictured above) and there are so many great projects in it, and I just love the photography and the styling....a great magazine! And it's a sister magazine to Mollie Makes, which is another favourite.<br />
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Do you have a favourite crafting magazine that you like to read?<br />
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Linking up with the lovely makers over at <a href="http://blogs.kidspot.com.au/villagevoices/my-creative-space-roadtrip/">Creative Space.</a><br />
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xxxKelly Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697148084073982718noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112412979784295969.post-61219259134031871932013-02-19T20:11:00.000+11:002013-02-19T20:34:17.385+11:00Highs & LowsLife has thrown me a terrific high and a most horrific low, all in the last 5 days.<br />
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The low : I lost my sweet cousin Brad on Friday. He was only 26.<br />
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The high : I got a new job, working 3 days a week for a private investigation firm, and I started on Monday.<br />
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Understandably, emotionally my head has had a lot to deal with, due to these vastly different events.<br />
The best way I've found to cope, my way, is to keep busy....it seems to keep the tears at bay, as well as the stress. Strange, I know, but it works for me.<br />
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xxKelly Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697148084073982718noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112412979784295969.post-67338025507851255532013-02-09T13:07:00.000+11:002013-02-09T13:07:04.273+11:00New Designs @ Curious BazaarBig news!<br />
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More designs coming soon.....I'll give you a hint....superbot ;-)<br />
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xxxKelly Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697148084073982718noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112412979784295969.post-46533565972980695982013-01-30T19:11:00.000+11:002013-01-30T19:14:35.039+11:00Crafting Star Wars StyleWith boys, it's always great to find crafty, quiet projects to do with them, that align with their interests.<br />
It's no secret that in our house, sci-fi books and movies are almost part of our everyday.<br />
So when a friend sent me a link to this craft book, I just had to have it..<br />
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I've had to hold back on new drawings and designs, and actually get printing and making.<br />
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Although I did sneak in one new cushion design...<br />
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Linking up with the lovely clever makers over <a href="http://blogs.kidspot.com.au/villagevoices/author/kootoyoo/">here</a>. <br />
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xxxxKelly Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697148084073982718noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112412979784295969.post-35019186565745684522013-01-16T09:45:00.001+11:002013-01-16T09:46:28.005+11:00Loving Jamie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've always been a big fan of <a href="http://www.jamieoliver.com/">Jamie Oliver</a>.<br />
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His meals look amazing, he puts his time and effort into some great causes and his enthusiasm for cooking is contagious, but I rarely cooked from his books because of the time factor.<br />
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Then I saw his show '15 minute meals' and I was hooked!<br />
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<i>Spiced Chicken, Bacon, Asparagus & Spinach Lentils - Pg 52</i></div>
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Ok, so for some, the meals might take more than 15 minutes to prepare and the time doesn't include getting the ingredients out, and getting the tools/pans/utensils out but it does include the food prep and cooking, and I figure, even if it takes me 30 minutes to prepare a 3 dish, healthy, nutritious meal, I'm still doing alright.<br />
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<i>Golden Chicken with Braised Greens & Potato Gratin - Pg 48</i> </div>
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And the cool thing is, a couple of my close, awesome girlfriends also bought this cookbook, as did my mum, so we have all been sharing what we've been making, our reviews of the dishes (did it work? did everyone like it? and most importantly for me, did the kids eat it?) and even pics (love Instagram for this!).<br />
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And fortunately for me, my kids love Jamie Oliver too, so generally if I tell them it's a Jamie Oliver recipe they will eat it (even lentils!), and usually, even love it...<br />
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<i>(BTW - not a sponsored or paid review - I just love this book!)</i>Kelly Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697148084073982718noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112412979784295969.post-14693904486213151102013-01-10T12:02:00.003+11:002013-01-10T12:02:30.169+11:00Creative Space : This Little FoxThis week...<br />
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I've been playing around with my fox screen print design...I've printed her solo, with vines and now I've upsized her to make into a cushion (or two!).<br />
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And as of this morning, I now have a market to make for...<br />
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Yep, Polkadot Lane, along with the other makers from <a href="http://curiousbazaar.bigcartel.com/">Curious Bazaar</a> will be having a big double stall at the next <a href="http://www.emuplainsmarket.com.au/">Emu Plains Market</a> on the Mornington Peninsula on Saturday 19th January - I can't wait!<br />
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Lots of creative people <a href="http://blogs.kidspot.com.au/villagevoices/my-creative-space-keeping-it-current/">linking up here</a> or via Instagram (#mycreativespace) - come say 'hi'!<br />
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xxKelly Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697148084073982718noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112412979784295969.post-22192816126529564662013-01-09T08:10:00.000+11:002013-01-09T08:10:29.835+11:00Blue to Silver VinesOne of my new screenprint designs is my Orla Kiely inspired 'Vine'.<br />
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Once I'd handcut it all out, and hubby had bought me some gorgeous silver metallic ink, I thought it would be fun to play with an ombre effect....<br />
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And it was! - Fun, that is...<br />
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This bag is now available in the <a href="http://curiousbazaar.bigcartel.com/">shop</a>.<br />
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Thanks for visiting!<br />
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xxxKelly Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697148084073982718noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112412979784295969.post-47390885585279881322013-01-06T20:17:00.003+11:002013-01-06T20:17:55.369+11:00Sketchy Sunday : BeginningsJoining in with the lovely girls at <a href="http://artsyants.blogspot.com.au/">Artsy Ants</a> and their new weekly link up.<br />
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This week I have taken the theme, not so much as a base for my sketches, but more in the sense that I'm only just beginning to enjoy my drawing and sketching and designing again.<br />
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So, as you may see, my drawings are all over the place in theme but are all going to be used for screen prints, in the near future (I hope!)...<br />
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(Images from my Instagram pics...love Instagram!)Kelly Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697148084073982718noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112412979784295969.post-72321082623541390172013-01-04T09:12:00.002+11:002013-01-04T09:15:57.598+11:00Trying Something New - Stamp Carving!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have had stamp carving on my 'want-to-try' list for over a year. I even had the supplies & tools sitting in my craft cupboard waiting for me.<br />
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I'm not sure why it took me so long to give it a go, because once I started, I actually found it very enjoyable and almost therapeutic with the slow etching away of rubber, and the emerging of my shape.<br />
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Materials : Ezy Carve Printing Blocks and a basic carving tool set which I bought from <a href="http://thehabygoddess.bigcartel.com/">here</a>.<br />
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After drawing on my design in pencil, I gently started carving away the rubber, starting from the bottom, and working my way around...<br />
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And I kept slowly etching away until I got the depth and detail I was after.<br />
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<i>Quick tip - Be very careful with the face of the stamp (the part used for printing) as I had a couple of nail dents in mine, which I'm happy to fix up after stamping, but am hoping to avoid next time!</i><br />
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Once it was all finished, I inked it up for a trial run...<br />
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And ta da! It worked....mostly....<br />
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I have another couple of stamping blocks in my stash, so I'm hoping to give it another go soon.<br />
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What about you? Have you had any adventures with carving?<br />
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Till next time<br />
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<i>A belated link up with these <a href="http://blogs.kidspot.com.au/villagevoices/the-treasure-hunt/">talented people</a>...</i> <br />
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P.S - I've been drawing, designing and screen printing up a storm this past week....will share soon!<br />
<br />Kelly Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697148084073982718noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112412979784295969.post-49880649743276155732013-01-02T09:33:00.005+11:002013-01-02T09:33:51.567+11:00A Sweet Summer Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When my hubby mentioned Dame Nellie Melba, and then showed her who it was, her decision was made, so 1 Dame Nellie Melba costume was required and quickly (we only had a few days notice!).<br />
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Thanks to a very costume-making-savvy <a href="http://blog.danielleq.com/">sister</a>, and some sewing skills, we came up with this, which flowed over a floor length white satin skirt...so pretty...<br />
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Lana was one happy (and glamourous!) chick.<br />
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xxxKelly Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697148084073982718noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112412979784295969.post-30905230323909381262012-12-29T10:15:00.001+11:002012-12-29T10:15:23.263+11:00Making of a Watermelon MonsterSo, it's been a busy few weeks here at Polkadot Lane, as I'm sure it has for everyone.<br />
End of year parties & outings, gifts and costumes to make and holiday plans to fulfill.<br />
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But now, even though it's school holidays, things seem to be a bit more relaxed. So I'm hoping I'll be back here a little more often with makings and such things.<br />
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First up, I'd thought I'd share the making of the 'Watermelon Monster' which I made for Jude's class party. I'd seen a few of these on <a href="http://pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a> (oh how I love thee!) and decided to have a go at my own version.<br />
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Start up by buying a whole watermelon from the supermarket, and slicing off one end to give you a flat base. Hollow the melon out and stand up on your tray.Draw on your monster's mouth/teeth.<br />
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And ta da! You will have yourself a watermelon monster, which all the kids will love :-)<br />
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