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Spam spam spam

17 April 2006 by kristarella

Wow! Just before I moved from Blogger to here I recieved one spam comment. I left it up for novelty sake and took measures to not get anymore. Recently, over the last few days I’ve gotten 12 of these comments, which look like regular comments but they say things like “I wonder if you’re right.” […]

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Love that Easter hat!

15 April 2006 by kristarella

At my first primary school, every year just before the easter holidays, we had an easter hat parade. I think that some classes may have chosen to make their hats in class and sometimes we made them at home. I remember one of my hats, it was more of a bonnet really. I mainly remember […]

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Blog denied

15 April 2006 by kristarella

Wow! BE denied my photo blog because it didn’t have enough content. I suppose that’s fair enough, they say they only admit blogs with at east two posts. I had decided to post once a day there. I guess I’ll have to wait a few days. Don’t forget to visit the Mad Secretary!

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Clack clack

14 April 2006 by kristarella

I have a noisy keyboard. It’s not even mine but originally my husband’s. Today I’ve been doing a bit of computer stuff. Naturally this invloves typing, unless you have touch screen or a drawing pad or voice recognition, which I don’t. I don’t like this keyboard, it’s noisy and difficult to use. I’m also playing […]

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Yay!

14 April 2006 by kristarella

Woooot! It’s Easter! I am saved from an eternity without God, I am back in a good relationship with God, and all I had to do was believe and trust that Jesus is the Son of God and that through his death he gives us life! I have lots of chocolate to keep me going. […]

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Thursday Thirteen

14 April 2006 by kristarella

Thirteen things I got for my birthday! 1. Fountain Pen from hubby. Some people think this is silly when they hear it but it’s what I actually wanted. It was the thing I didn’t think I’d get because they’re expensive. My pen and I are still getting acquainted. 2. Two shirts/tops from Mum (I chose […]

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A triptych of baubles. These are very satisfying t A triptych of baubles. These are very satisfying to paint ❤️💚💙

#watercolor #watercolour #christmas
I have really enjoyed this Christmassy painting! S I have really enjoyed this Christmassy painting! So glad my friend asked me to make some cards for our church helpers, because it set me on a roll!
#watercolor #watercolour #christmas #christmascards #watercolorcards
Had a great Saturday at the GKR Karate State Title Had a great Saturday at the GKR Karate State Titles! I was a sub for @jamesxuereb.me in the Blue Flame Dragons thanks to his sprained ankle; we won first round and came fourth overall!
I did a bunch of judging and officiating, which was really good.
I didn’t place in my individual events, but had a very fun final round of kumite (sparring).

#gkrkarate #karate
More stamping tonight. Even better than last night More stamping tonight. Even better than last night’s!
Did some stamping this evening. Love it! I wish I’d done some pages in other ink colours before I dismantled the stamps 😂
Had an appointment in the city, so I got to visit Had an appointment in the city, so I got to visit the @legocertifiedstores_anz Wicked display!
#wicked #lego #afol #sydney
A little book I made from Bunnings paint sample ca A little book I made from Bunnings paint sample cards. It’s going to be for mini paintings and collages. Sometimes it’s nice to start with a colour rather than a blank white page!
A little while ago I did some swatching of Daniel A little while ago I did some swatching of Daniel Smith and Schminke Horodam watercolours. So soothing! I love some of the granulating colours!
#watercolours
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