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Air-dry clay jewellery

3 March 2012 by kristarella

Since joining the local library and Pinterest I have had the urge to try all kind of different crafts. Some have been a success, others not so much, others were okay, but need a bit of practice. I think this venture falls into the latter category. I used Das air-drying clay to make some pendants. […]

Filed Under: Craft, My life & thoughts Tagged With: DIY

Leather wrist cuff

21 January 2012 by kristarella

I have an old belt that was very worn around the holes and seemed to be on the verge of tearing. I was going to throw it out, but it seemed such a shame to waste the rest of it, which is quite nice. I realised I could make wrist cuffs out of it! I […]

Filed Under: Craft, My life & thoughts Tagged With: DIY

Diary pen holder

7 January 2012 by kristarella

I have a $3 notebook from Office Works that is great! It has heavy, creamy pages, an elastic band to keep the cover closed and a pen holder that fits my fountain pen nicely. Then I have a 2012 diary that is almost great: it has a beautiful cover, lovely pages and typography, but no […]

Filed Under: Craft, My life & thoughts Tagged With: DIY

DIY flash diffuser

14 July 2010 by kristarella

Why DIY? In my search for flash diffuser ideas I saw this comment: I don’t get it. People spend thousands of dollars on their camera gear and then skip a few bucks on buying a decent flash diffuser and make one out of domestic waste instead? Brilliant. I agree! Although back in the day I […]

Filed Under: My life & thoughts, Photography Tagged With: DIY

DIY protective wrap

23 January 2008 by kristarella

In planning for our trip, I decided a bag that holds both my camera and other stuff (wallet, notebook, water bottle etc) would be useful. Even better, a bag that could carry those things and my laptop; I could use it as carry on luggage and for uni.

Filed Under: Photography, Technology Tagged With: DIY

We made a friend in our knitting group. We made a friend in our knitting group.
Some bunny moments from the last week or so ❤️ Some bunny moments from the last week or so ❤️🐰
New phone night shot 🌃📷❤️ New phone night shot 🌃📷❤️
Great night! Finally getting to celebrate this mar Great night! Finally getting to celebrate this marriage together... 11 months after the wedding. Yay team! 🥂❤️🎊
I realised about 3 hours after taking these photos I realised about 3 hours after taking these photos that they are somewhat thematic today! 🌹❤️
Portrait mode on new phone. What a handsome boy! Portrait mode on new phone. What a handsome boy!
Australia Day Beach class. Glorious weather, clear Australia Day Beach class. Glorious weather, clear water, sweat, fun, and sand. 🥋🏖❤️
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Monty is feeling a lot better 🤩 just look how k Monty is feeling a lot better 🤩 just look how keen he is to get out of the carrier! (When really sick they just hunker down and sulk) I hope he doesn't resent us too much for the medicine we have to give him for the next two weeks 😬
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