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Word for today

10 January 2007 by kristarella

in·dict 1. To accuse of wrongdoing; charge: a book that indicts modern values. 2. Law. To make a formal accusation or indictment against (a party) by the findings of a jury, especially a grand jury. I looked this one up because I wasn’t sure whether it referred to something before or after proof. That is, […]

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Rotten apple!

10 January 2007 by kristarella

My apple looked fine on the outside. It even tasted pretty good when I bit into it. Then I looked and it was dry and brown on the inside. I don’t know how that happens, that it’s only dodgy on the inside. It was highly disappointing and I’m attributing that to my hunger. Of course […]

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When buying a laptop…

10 January 2007 by kristarella

It’s not just the price of the laptop that you have to worry about. You also need to think about some thing to protect your new toytool and something to carry it in. At this point I’m hoping to buy one, pending saving the money and it still seeming like a good idea when the […]

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Commission

9 January 2007 by kristarella

I feel terrible for people that are working for commission. If you do and you like it that’s fine, it’s just that I get all these calls from overseas that are “Sydney based companies” offering me a mobile phone for free with $30 credit, a free DVD player, a cheaper phone plan. I don’t know […]

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Linky

6 January 2007 by kristarella

I thought I might share some links with you that I’ve found or had shared with me that I really like. Not because I’m bored or lacking for things to say but because I think they’re worth sharing. Actually, I won’t lie, I was asked to share this link. Jeremy of Haunted House Dressing is […]

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Piper Doon

6 January 2007 by kristarella

My mood took a dive yesterday, around lunch time. It’s like all my happy just runs out and I want to cry. Then I have a big teary, get over it, and get my happy back. Lucky I’m not doing much this weekend, I don’t have to fake-smile my way through any events. I woke […]

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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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