tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81984061456383971172024-03-05T20:12:18.191+11:00Jelly Bean JamA little about crafts, me, and my family.Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.comBlogger276125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-49976641809347015782016-03-27T20:54:00.000+11:002019-03-09T12:40:00.136+11:00The Great Easter Maths Challenge<span style="font-family: "verdana";">It's Easter 2016 and I have a new Easter Egg Hunt to share. This is for Julia, my maths-loving 9 year old (how can she be that big now?)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">I will admit that I was hoping that the Easter Bunny would just drop a few eggs off this year without the whole hunt thing. That peaceful thought soon evaporated earlier this week when Miss 9 clearly stated "I love the Easter Hunts that Easter Bunny leaves every year! I hope he leaves one for me this year!" </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Dang, I thought, and quickly replied "Maybe he'll think you're too old for a hunt this year". "Oh no Mum, definitely not", was her emphatic response. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">So I sat with pen, paper and calculator, and worked out an amazing Easter puzzle for her. Here it is for you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">If you are looking for some inspiration for next year, you can download or print this sheet in PDF format </span><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/wqcmsz2tbn0dukl/Easter%20Fun%202016.pdf?dl=0" style="font-family: Verdana;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-family: "verdana";">. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">You can also find some Easter hunt clues from previous years <a href="http://jellybeanjam.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/gallery-easter.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://jellybeanjam.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/another-year-another-easter-egg-hunt.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-81525822658728310712015-02-23T20:33:00.000+11:002015-02-23T20:33:31.856+11:00Free Crochet Pattern - the Paint Splash Blanket!<span style="font-family: Verdana;">It has been quite some time since my last blog post, but I've not been idle!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I was recently involved in a showcase with The Bluebirds Boutique entitled "Splash!", and I really wanted to create something a bit different. So I started thinking about different types of splashes, and came up with a design for a blanket inspired by colourful </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">splashes of paint.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Coloured and plain motifs are created and joined together to create this blanket. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">My blanket is approx 90 x 90 cm. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Suitable for any 8ply or DK yarn and may be made to any size by adjusting the number of motifs used. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">You could also substitute worsted weight yarns, but please note this will alter the size of your blanket, and will increase the yarn requirements.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">My blanket uses </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 8ply 100% wool in Frost for the main colour. The c</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">ontrast paint splash colours are crocheted in fabulous 8ply 100% wool hand dyed by Meraki Studio NZ in Rainbow blanket set colourways (website </span><a href="http://www.merakistudionz.com/" style="font-family: Verdana;" target="_blank">www.merakistudionz.com</a><span style="font-family: Verdana;">) and the edging colours are created using </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">8ply 100% wool </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">hand dyed by Yarnfloozy in Jelly Beans colourway (w</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">ebsite: </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/YarnfloozyCK" style="font-family: Verdana;" target="_blank">www.etsy.com/shop/YarnfloozyCK</a>).<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">You can use any joining method you like. I have used a flat braid join and must thank Rachele from BabyLove Brand for allowing me to include a link to her tutorial in my pattern. You can find it here:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I have made this pattern available as a FREE DOWNLOAD ON RAVELRY - go to </span><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/paint-splash-blanket" style="font-family: Verdana;" target="_blank">http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/paint-splash-blanket</a><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Pattern by Christine Tusch - Mini-Me Handcrafts © 2015</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-8870975673933930082014-09-02T10:11:00.000+10:002014-09-02T10:11:13.012+10:00Some creative inspiration from The Doctor<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Although blogging has been neglected this year, creativity has continued!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">These blankets are the result of my latest creative endeavours - introducing "The Doctor" collection by Mini-Me Handcrafts! Which one is your favourite?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">"Don't Blink" lap blanket, approx 70cm x 85cm.
Crocheted in 100% machine washable luxury wool.
Stylised Weeping Angel design by Amy Schilling.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">"TARDIS" lap blanket, approx 76cm x 92cm.
Crocheted in 100% machine washable luxury wool.
Stylised TARDIS design by F.P. Molina.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">"Exterminate" lap blanket, approx 68cm x 84cm.
Crocheted in 100% machine washable luxury wool.
Stylised Dalek design by Amy Schilling.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">"Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey" lap blanket, approx 72cm x 86cm.
Crocheted in 100% machine washable luxury wool.
Stylised TARDIS design by Kat W.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">These four blankets will be available to purchase at the Science Geek showcase at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebluebirdsboutique" target="_blank">The Bluebirds Boutique</a> on Facebook next Thursday 4th September 2014.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-68525308561552479202014-03-02T20:43:00.002+11:002014-03-02T20:43:44.419+11:00A crochet flashback to the 80s<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I had a blast creating some crochet items to suit a showcase theme "I love the 80s".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Hooded scarf inspired by the album War by U2, released February 1983.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Crocheted in striking hand dyed "Magpie" by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Angies.Studi0" target="_blank">Angie's Studio</a> and "Clare's Red" by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MissJaneKnits" target="_blank">Miss Jane Knits</a>.
<br />Pattern by Crochet Dreamz.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Mobius shoulder wrap inspired by the album Red Sails in the Sunset by Midnight Oil, released October 1984.<br />Crocheted in stunning hand dyed "Acer" by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/featherbrushyarns" target="_blank">Featherbrush Yarns</a>.<br />Pattern by Doris Chan.
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Lace infinity scarf inspired by the album Like a Virgin by Madonna, released November 1984.<br />Crocheted in gorgeous hand dyed "Soul Warmer" by Jodulbug Creations (now <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MerakiStudioNZ" target="_blank">Meraki Studio NZ</a>).<br />Pattern by Elisa Purnell.
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Lace shawl inspired by the album Zenyattà Mondatta by The Police, released October 1980.<br />Crocheted in amazing hand dyed "Zenyattà Mondatta" 4ply gradient by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SheepishbySarah" target="_blank">Sheepish by Sarah</a>, specially created for this showcase.<br />Pattern by Anastasia Roberts.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br />The showcase was held at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Yarnification" target="_blank">Yarnification on Facebook</a> from 28th Feb to 2nd March.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-24978632746627388722014-02-10T20:23:00.000+11:002014-02-10T20:23:06.564+11:00January just slipped right past me...<span style="font-family: Verdana;">January has come and gone without a blog post from me. So here is my month in pictures: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">A family holiday in Tasmania...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">... some school holiday cooking... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">... and some crocheting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-74176244365134551002013-12-23T15:15:00.000+11:002013-12-23T15:15:43.414+11:00Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The end of the year is creeping closer and closer, and I realise that I have neglected my blog over the past month as everything has been rush, rush, rush! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">My crafting time has been spent creating handcrafted Christmas goodies like these...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">So now, just as Christmas Eve is drawing ever so near, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-47950139357484427712013-11-27T13:09:00.000+11:002013-11-27T13:09:33.555+11:00Miss J's Cold Rock Birthday Party<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Julia is now Miss 7 (where has the time gone!) and this year I took the easy route - her birthday party was at Cold Rock Ice Creamery. What a fantastic party it was! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">All the party goers loved mixing their own Cold Rock ice cream! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">There was dancing and games... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">And I think you can tell that Miss J had a great time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Julia's birthday dress was made by Shelli at Shelli Morse Design - on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shellimorsedesignau" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and shop on <a href="http://www.madeit.com.au/ShelliMorseDesign" target="_blank">madeit</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-63853568648490945202013-11-11T22:14:00.000+11:002013-11-11T22:14:43.205+11:00Made It Monday - A Little Bit of Christmas<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I am a little bit proud of how this gorgeous nativity set turned out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The crochet pattern is easy to follow and the pieces are well designed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This set is now on its way to a new family in New Zealand! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The pattern is by Carolyn Christmas and may be purchased from her website Gourmet Crochet <a href="http://www.gourmetcrochet.com/index_files/Page4558.htm" target="_blank">here</a> or via Ravelry <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amigurumi-nativity" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-65051471654789783472013-11-04T17:33:00.001+11:002013-11-04T17:33:41.021+11:00Made It Monday - A Bearded Beanie<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Where did the rest of October go? It's been a busy time here, with lots of creating but still not much time for blogging! So here's another quick one with a pattern link too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This bearded beanie is very easy to make. Miss J was more than happy to do an impression of her Dad for the camera!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The pattern is by Jen Spears and is available as a free download on Ravelry <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bearded-beanie" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-60606025588113883212013-10-17T09:38:00.001+11:002013-10-17T09:38:55.002+11:00The Gallery - Special gifts you find under the Christmas Tree<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;">Joining <a href="http://www.thestickyfingersblog.com/" target="_blank">Sticky Fingers</a> for The Gallery... the theme this week is "One title, no words". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-26429408579919642282013-10-14T22:15:00.001+11:002013-10-15T19:58:36.673+11:00Made It Monday - Chainmail Hood<span style="font-family: Verdana;">So, so busy lately and not much time for blogging! But here's a quick one for you, with a lovely pattern as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I love this Chainmail Hood - so easy to make and just perfect for dress ups!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This pattern is by Frogguruami and is available on her blog </span><a href="http://seilerclan.blogspot.com.au/2007/11/crochet-chanimail-hood.html" style="font-family: Verdana;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-family: Verdana;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Also linking to "In and Out of the Kitchen Link party" at </span><a href="http://feedingbig.com/2013/10/kitchen-link-party-38.html" style="font-family: Verdana;" target="_blank">Feeding Big and More</a><span style="font-family: Verdana;">... craft, projects, recipes and more!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-510947553097973442013-09-25T19:41:00.000+10:002013-09-25T19:41:39.535+10:00The Gallery - Blech!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;">Joining <a href="http://www.thestickyfingersblog.com/" target="_blank">Sticky Fingers</a> for The Gallery... the theme this week is "Faces". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Do you remember those faces from the first time your child tried solid food? These pics of Miss J still make me chuckle! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-42331847260392048342013-09-23T14:12:00.000+10:002013-09-24T19:24:54.678+10:00Made It Monday - Spring Critters<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This is a very quick and easy project for Spring!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This free pattern is by Josephine Wu and is available on Ravelry <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spring-squishies" target="_blank">here</a>, and on Craftsy <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/toy/spring-squishies/47581" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-47825350356275176042013-09-16T20:54:00.001+10:002013-09-18T22:09:33.691+10:00Made It Monday - Spring Crochet Dress<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I wanted to try something new for another Spring showcase, and I also wanted to use some gorgeous Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK that was calling to me from my yarn stash.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This Dusky Rose Crochet dress is a size 5-6. The beautiful cashmerino gives this fabulous shift dress a wonderfully soft feel. Finished with a crochet floral embellishment and buttons at the back. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Miss J loved modelling this for me (and she has ordered one for herself of course!). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The dress is based on a pattern by Sarah Lora and is available on Ravelry <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-peasy-toddler-dress" target="_blank">here</a>, and on her blog "Ball Hank n'
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This dress will be available to purchase at the "Beautiful Springtime Collection" showcase at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kiddlywinks1" target="_blank">Kiddlywinks</a> on Facebook which starts tomorrow night September 17th.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-32464873071297159372013-09-11T11:50:00.000+10:002013-09-11T11:50:00.927+10:00The Gallery - Me and Andy Warhol<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;">Joining <a href="http://www.thestickyfingersblog.com/" target="_blank">Sticky Fingers</a> for The Gallery... the theme this week is "Selfie". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I must admit, I'm not one for taking selfies. But if challenged I like to keep a bit of anonimity, usually hiding behind some photo editing creativity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This isn't a new photo. But it's one of my favourite selfies :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-26197191986595267262013-09-09T13:42:00.000+10:002013-09-10T09:59:51.480+10:00Made It Monday - Gothic Fingerless Mitts<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Continuing on the Gothic theme, I decided that some fingerless mitts would be a lovely idea for the "All Things Gothic & Dark" showcase.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I have crocheted these gorgeous mitts in Cleckheaton 100% bamboo. After wet blocking, they feel luxuriously soft and I really didn't want to take them off!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The pattern is by Patons Design Studio and is available via Ravelry <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pretty-wrist-warmers" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-45852340642722781642013-09-02T20:31:00.000+10:002013-09-03T09:31:01.137+10:00Made It Monday - Gothic Skull Shawl<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I found myself moving from the sunshine and brightness of Spring to a showcase titled "All Things Gothic & Dark". Here is the stunning result:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I have crocheted this fabulous shawl in 4ply 100% luxury wool from Bendigo Woollen Mills.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The pattern is by kungen och majkis and is available on Ravelry <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/skull-shawl-doskallesjal" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This shawl will be available to purchase at the "All Things Gothic & Dark" showcase at <a href="http://www.thebluebirdsboutique.com.au/" target="_blank">The Bluebirds Boutique</a> which starts on September 5th.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-64344458980991163182013-08-26T19:53:00.000+10:002013-08-26T19:53:36.577+10:00Made It Monday - Spring scarf<span style="font-family: Verdana;">With a "Spring Fling" showcase in mind, I dove headfirst into my yarn stash... and came up with the most gloriously sunny "springtime" yarn I could find.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The yarn is beautiful hand dyed 4ply Blue Faced Leicester from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anaisyarn" target="_blank">Anaïs Yarn</a> in a "Pastel Rainbow" colourway. Combined with a warp of "Citrus" in 4ply Classic from Bendigo Woollen Mills, it just sings Springtime! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">At 220cm plus fringe, this is a gorgeously long, light scarf with beautiful drape, and finished with delicate hemstitching. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This scarf will be available to purchase at the "Spring Fling" showcase on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/OrElsie" target="_blank">Or Elsie</a> which starts on September 1st. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-76680792895579893672013-08-14T20:26:00.000+10:002013-08-14T20:26:27.139+10:00The Gallery - Looking cool<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;">Joining <a href="http://www.thestickyfingersblog.com/" target="_blank">Sticky Fingers</a> for The Gallery... the theme this week is "Relax". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Several years ago... Miss Three on holidays. Waiting patiently at a cafe for a milkshake. Looking cool. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-10181203581088329392013-08-08T10:00:00.000+10:002013-08-08T10:00:02.434+10:00Been a little busy...<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Sorry I haven't been around much lately! I've been a bit busy doing some of this...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">and some of this.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Holidays and crafting - two of my favourite things! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-89389033623401841952013-07-26T10:34:00.000+10:002013-07-26T10:34:05.163+10:00Collaborate for a Cause 2013 - it all starts tonight!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The auction starts tonight and there are so many lovely handmade collaborations listed - you should take a look! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">My crochet items are now part of the most fabulous sets! Here are the finished <a href="https://www.facebook.com/minimehandcrafts" target="_blank">Mini-Me Handcrafts</a> collaborations:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Milly Peep-Hole Dress (Size 2) by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MaddiSue1" target="_blank">Maddi-Sue</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Alice Doll by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/LittleGuysAndGals" target="_blank">Little Guys & Gals</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Hair Accessories by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/EnchantedPrincessAccessories" target="_blank">Enchanted Princess Accessories</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">14 Piece Crocheted Tea Set by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/minimehandcrafts" target="_blank">Mini-Me Handcrafts</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">White Crocheted 15cm Teeny Bunny by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/i.love.milly.mu" target="_blank">i.love.milly.mu</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">All proceeds are being donated to <a href="http://www.makeawish.org.au/" target="_blank">Make-A-Wish Australia</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">OOAK Patchwork picnic blanket by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/koochie-koo/64825225394" target="_blank">koochie koo</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Musk Pink Tutu Set & ribbon wandl by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kyliescollections" target="_blank">Kylie's Collections</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">14 Piece Crocheted Tea Set by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/minimehandcrafts" target="_blank">Mini-Me Handcrafts</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Deluxe dolly bassinette carrier by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mypreciousbabyaustralia" target="_blank">My Precious Baby</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Lace Dolly Teepee by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/liddlepea" target="_blank">Liddle Pea</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Deluxe Handmade Doll by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TwoLittleDarlings" target="_blank">Two Little Darlings</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">All proceeds are being donated to <a href="http://heartfelt.org.au/" target="_blank">Heartfelt</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This Facebook charity auction will finish start tonight July 26th 2013 at 8pm AEST and finishes on Sunday July 28th at 8pm AEST. I expect bi</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">dding may be quite generous! </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">You can find out more </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/collaborate4acause" target="_blank">Collaborate for a Cause</a> and the auction album can be found <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.586175368081957.1073741829.214175851948579&type=1" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-11030758601489535092013-07-25T08:00:00.000+10:002013-07-25T08:00:30.840+10:00The Gallery - I made this! (a long time ago)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;">Joining <a href="http://www.thestickyfingersblog.com/" target="_blank">Sticky Fingers</a> for The Gallery... the theme this week is "I made this". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I have always loved handcrafts. My grandmother taught me crochet and embroidery when I was quite young. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">You can see lots of things that I have made if you browse through my blog. But here is something that I'm really quite proud of, as this was a big project I completed a long time ago. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">These two double bed sized granny square blankets are some of my early crochet pieces - now almost 30 years old and still in use!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-91680197484301703472013-07-23T21:09:00.000+10:002013-07-23T21:09:29.800+10:00Collaborate for a Cause 2013 ♥ ♥ ♥<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">It's back again for 2013! If you haven't yet seen this wonderful Facebook page, or missed out on all the fun in the last two years, it's called <a href="http://www.facebook.com/collaborate4acause">Collaborate for a Cause</a> and once again it's bringing the Facebook handmade community together for a charity auction event with a difference.<br />
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Created by Jen Kennedy of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ainsleefox">Ainslee Fox</a>, it's all about promoting fun and friendship through collaboration on a handmade item or set of items for the auction. Collaborating Facebook partners create handmade items for the auction and choose a charity to which the proceeds of their item or set will be donated.<br />
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Once again I am thrilled to be a part of this fabulous idea - my own <a href="http://www.facebook.com/minimehandcrafts">Mini-Me Handcrafts</a> will be creating some beautiful pieces for special group collaborations with some wonderfully talented and very gorgeous ladies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"> Here is a look at my items... yes, my very popular afternoon tea sets will be making appearances in two wonderful group collaborations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">"Tea with Alice" 14 piece afternoon tea set</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">"Mint & Rose" 14 piece afternoon tea set</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I'll show you the group collaboration sets very soon...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Bidding on the auction will commence at 8pm AEST on July 26th 2013. Please take a look at </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/collaborate4acause" style="font-family: Verdana;">Collaborate for a Cause</a><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> on Facebook for more information, and get ready for an even bigger and better charity auction than the last two years - definitely the most uplifting and wonderful auction the Facebook community has ever seen!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-11514876611179239822013-07-08T20:24:00.000+10:002013-07-08T20:24:38.802+10:00The Gallery - Bright sun<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;">Joining <a href="http://www.thestickyfingersblog.com/" target="_blank">Sticky Fingers</a> for The Gallery... the theme this week is Sun. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This is Julia's photo. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Miss 6 and a half has an intermittent interest in photography. She likes to point and shoot, and is thrilled by whatever she captures on the screen. In her eyes, all her photos are artistic masterpieces. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I think as we get older we often become more critical of ourselves and our creativity can become stifled. Perhaps the trees get in the way and block the sunshine. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198406145638397117.post-71562926928250670852013-07-01T12:02:00.002+10:002013-07-01T12:03:16.360+10:00Made It Monday - Sunset woven scarf<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I am loving my new weaving loom! It has opened up a whole new crafting world to me, and I am delighted to be launching my new range of woven scarves at <a href="http://www.thebluebirdsboutique.com.au/congo.php?VM=1" target="_blank">The Bluebirds Boutique</a> tonight.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This scarf has been handwoven in 100% wool with beautiful long colour changes, hand dyed and handspun by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Elisabets-Handspun/181629738615133" target="_blank">Elisabet's Handspun</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">It has a twisted fringe and a lovely soft feel, and I just adore the gorgeous bright colours! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Please head over to </span><a href="http://www.thebluebirdsboutique.com.au/congo.php?VM=1" style="font-family: Verdana;" target="_blank">The Bluebirds Boutique</a><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> and take a look - the store will open at 8.30pm tonight! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Christine xx</span>Jelly Bean Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286630449464630889noreply@blogger.com0