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The Grey Lady

27 January 2006 by kristarella

The Grey Lady (that I referred to in my last post) I believe is a reference to The Statue of Liberty, however after writing that post my subconscious must have related the Grey Lady to Daddy-Long-Legs (the spider). The first night I was away I had a really scary dream (I always do in a […]

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Until Friday…

22 January 2006 by kristarella

I’m going away tomorrow morning so won’t be posting until Friday. In the meantime though… What do you think of when you hear… Seek and you shall find Red Wake up and smell the roses Fresh goes better Little ray of sunshine Sony Green Blue The grey lady Sick Rudolph

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What’s the last set?

21 January 2006 by kristarella

I can’t find the last set, if anyone does (I’m sure you can). Please let me know.

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Peppermint Tea

21 January 2006 by kristarella

Mmm… Today I went to T21 and bought myself some organic peppermint tea. It is so good! It smells great and tastes so fresh, it’s very soothing. 1 Unfortunately their site has a bit of complex flash, it’s quite effective once loaded though.

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Things…

19 January 2006 by kristarella

Things that make my life just that little more bearable… Washing gloves. Doing the dishes is so much more enjoyable with my super dooper washing up gloves. I can have the water as hot as it comes and not burn my hands. When I’m towards the end of the dishes I don’t have to put […]

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Calvin and Hobbes

19 January 2006 by kristarella

I just had to share this morning’s Calvin and Hobbes with you. Calvin is so cute – he’s not a big fan of maths.

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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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