Category Archives: Handmade

Handmade Christmas: Salt Dough Decorations

Posted on December 14, 2017 by nicdempsey

Yesterday, I babysat for the Baxters. The children, especially the eldest, are really into making things and the youngest has been telling me that I don’t spend enough time playing with them! So after checking with their mum, I arranged … Continue reading →

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More Knitting

Posted on January 27, 2015 by nicdempsey

My knitting skills are very basic. I’m really good at scarves, blankets and handwarmers. I’ve blogged about the smaller wristwarmers that I’ve made as Christmas presents but after knitting Ma and Sarah scarves for Christmas this year. I decided to use the … Continue reading →

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On being a spinster aunt…

Posted on November 2, 2009 by nicdempsey

I’m not quite an aunt yet but I’m preparing through knitting…. Finished  I know it’s a bit wonky but it’s the first time I’ve knitted anything that wasn’t a scarf!!

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