I came across another old hospital picture book so I thought I would share some images. They are out of print now, and I do not use them in my work with children as they have dated. With the older books technology, environments, roles and...
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I’ve got another party game to share. This is one I made for a group of girls aged 11-13. It was during a ‘high tea’ party so I themed the questions to match the vintage theme of the party. I found this gorgeous chocolate tin in...
MoreVintage plate kitchen clock
I have been wanting to do this for ages but everytime I went to the craft shop I forgot to also buy the clock parts until this week. I found some instructions as how to drill a plate, slowly… This was not going to be a problem as the only...
MoreDeliciousTraditional Lemon Cordial
This was a job I had been trying to get around to all week and finally did. It was such a beautiful warm day and I did not wish to be indoors so I did my lemon squeezing on the balcony, with curious chooks for company. I watched them bemusedly as...
MoreBunting
I love bunting and have sew metres and metres and metres of it over the years. This one is for a friend’s daughter’s 2nd birthday. The cute gingham elephant fabric was taken off an old children’s mattress. Too cute to not find...
MoreChildhood Treasures
I have been tidying up this week and as often happens got delightfully sidetracked, this time by my swap cards. I realised how many childhood memories were in them. I grew up watching the Muppet Show with all it’s wonderful zaniness…...
MorePeg People
I am a bit of a bower bird in that I collect things that I find beautiful and surround myself with them in my home. These are two little people I have had with me for about 10 years which I found in an op shop. I love the pantaloons, lace...
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