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Tweaking

17 August 2006 by kristarella

After visiting Novelist in Training again this Thursday I was inspired to tweak my template a tad. I think her blog is beautiful. Everything looks so neat and tidy. Especially those menus in the sidebar; they’re so pretty! I downloaded the image headlines attachment that turns your post titles into images so that you can […]

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Thursday Thirteen #24

17 August 2006 by kristarella

Thirteen reasons you should enter my Self Portrait Competition. 1. There are only two entries so far. There’s a good chance of winning! 2. You’ll get a choice of prize, including actual things or BE credits. 3. Competitions are fun. 4. It’s been running for ages, it’s gotta end sometime. 5. You’ll make me smile […]

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Thursday Thirteen #23

10 August 2006 by kristarella

Thirteen things I would be doing, or would love to be doing if I wasn’t going away this weekend. Don’t get me wrong. I’m sooo glad we can get away for a few days! 1. Working on the church website: Gus asked me to design the church website. He has all the functioning stuff on […]

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Updating

7 August 2006 by kristarella

Ahhh! I’m very freaked out. I’m in the process of updating WordPress. I’ve never done it before and even though I’ve backed up my files I really don’t want there to be any problems. Gus asked me to design the church web page. He’s made all the functional stuff he says that “design isn’t [his] […]

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Thursday Thirteen #22

3 August 2006 by kristarella

Thirteen things this weekend. 1. Wedding (Sat 10:30am): my step-brother-in-law is getting married. We’re not that close to them, hubby didn’t grow up with them or anything. It’s exciting all the same and it should be a great day. 2. Amy’s 21st (Sat 7pm): Amy is my best friend so this should be a great […]

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Thursday Thirteen #21

27 July 2006 by kristarella

Thirteen names for babyIn honour of Melanie-hot-stuff who’s expecting! No, I am not having a baby any time soon.Cheers to Denise for image. 1. Nathanael, something about this name just appeals to me. It was the full first name of Nat King Cole and was also another name for the disciple Bartholemew. Hubby won’t let […]

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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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