Black Country news and blogs Saturday 24 May 2014
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B is for… | The Alphabet Photography Project 
Life according to Mrs Shilts 24 May 14
B is for… BEACH The beach.
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Getting a bit of perspective…
Life according to Mrs Shilts 23 May 14
When I started my blog back in 2008, it was a way for me to record my hopes and dreams, a way to keep my focus on dieting and as a record of my achievement.
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Afternoon Tea with Kiddicare and the new Stokke Steps
Life according to Mrs Shilts 23 May 14
Last week we were invited to our local Kiddicare store for an afternoon of tea and treats with Stokke as they unveiled their latest new product, the Stokke Steps Chair.
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Sneak Peek 6 of Halcyon Days
Jane Carroll's Creations 23 May 14
This is my last sneak peek of the new Halcyon Days CD from CRAFTERS COMPANION which launches TOMORROW!!! EKKKK!!!! This time I made a framed picture.
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Sneak Peek 5 of Halcyon Days
Jane Carroll's Creations 22 May 14
This is my fifth Sneak Peek of the Weekender Deal next week (24th 25th May) from Crafter’s Companion on Create Craft called Halcyon Days.
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Multi coloured tile – Completion
Artist in training 22 May 14
Multi coloured tile – Completion This is another completion I did years ago, and cant remember the designer (but it might be Mary Hickmott).
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Enamel techniques with Miranda Sharpe
Shelanu 21 May 14
In the second session to review our Migrating Birds range Miranda showed us a number of different vitreous enamel techniques.
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Hubby’s birthday card
Jane Carroll's Creations 21 May 14
This is card I made for my hubby’s birthday tomorrow.
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Sneak Peek 4 of Halcyon Days
Jane Carroll's Creations 21 May 14
This is my fourth Sneak Peek of the Weekender Deal next week (24th 25th May) from Crafter’s Companion on Create Craft called Halcyon Days.
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Sneak Peek 3 of Halcyon Days
Jane Carroll's Creations 20 May 14
This is my third Sneak Peek of the Weekender Deal next week (24th 25th May) from Crafter’s Companion on Create Craft called Halcyon Days.
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Review and Giveaway: Lollipop Lane
Life according to Mrs Shilts 19 May 14
Little Mr is growing up far too quickly and it’ll soon be time for us to pack away the sleeping bags and let him sleep with toddler bedding.
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1500th Blog post
Jane Carroll's Creations 19 May 14
My oh my, how has that happened??? 1500 blog post since I started 21st August 2007.
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Review: Mr Nutcase Phone Case
Life according to Mrs Shilts 19 May 14
If, like me, you love to do pretty much everything with your mobile phone, it’s essential to keep your phone in tip top condition.
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Sneak Peek 2 of Halcyon Days
Jane Carroll's Creations 19 May 14
This is my second Sneak Peek of the Weekender Deal next week (24th 25th May) from Crafter’s Companion on Create Craft called Halcyon Days.
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Sneak Peek 1 of Halcyon Days
Jane Carroll's Creations 18 May 14
This is my first Sneak Peek of the Weekender Deal next week (24th 25th May) from Crafter’s Companion on Create Craft called Halcyon Days.
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REGIONAL TRAINING DAY
Jane Carroll's Creations 17 May 14
As today is Regional Training for STAMPIN UP! I thought I would show you my name badge and swaps that I made.
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Our day at The Baby Show | Birmingham 2014
Life according to Mrs Shilts 16 May 14
Today, Little Mr and I have been at The Baby Show at the NEC in Birmingham.
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A birthday gift set
Jane Carroll's Creations 16 May 14
I made this set for a lovely lady at work who loves her jewellery.
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Review: Little Tikes Little Driver
Life according to Mrs Shilts 16 May 14
We were recently sent some Little Tikes goodies from the new range, exclusively available in-store and online at Asda.
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Me time.. Making the most of it!*
Life according to Mrs Shilts 15 May 14
As a busy working Mama, getting some ‘me’ time is often a rarity.
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Tommee Tippee at The Baby Show offers – May 2014
Life according to Mrs Shilts 15 May 14
It’s nearly here, tomorrow sees the first day of The Baby Show at the NEC in Birmingham and it’s set to be a fantastic event full of expert advice, product demonstrations and of course, retail therapy.
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Jewellery Set
Jane Carroll's Creations 15 May 14
This is a jewellery set I made for my Mum’s friend for her birthday.
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An interview with Xaviera Plas Plooij | The Wonder Weeks
Life according to Mrs Shilts 15 May 14
Last week I had the pleasure of chatting to Xaviera Plas Plooij, from The Wonder Weeks, who will be speaking live at this weekends The Baby Show at the NEC in Birmingham.
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Flower Power
Jan's Craft Sport 15 May 14
I have been a busy bee recently.
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A is for… | The Alphabet Photography Project
Life according to Mrs Shilts 14 May 14
A is for… ANIMAL There’s an animal in my life that I love very much.
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Wanted: Your weaning experiences for Tesco Loves Baby
Life according to Mrs Shilts 14 May 14
As Little Mr gets older, he has become more and more independent with his food.
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Experiencing Mummy guilt
Life according to Mrs Shilts 14 May 14
Over the last few months since I’ve been back at work I’ve been coping with the dreaded Mummy guilt which inevitably has crept up on me.
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UK crafters on the web?
Artist in training 14 May 14
I put this call out a few years ago, but I think it’s time to do it again.
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Birthday Boy
Jan's Craft Sport 13 May 14
It’s the mid way reminder for the Aud Sentiments challenge which this month is a “sentiment for a boy” Our sponsor this month is The Paper Shelter and this is one of their images called Extreme and a complementing backing paper.
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Review: Lamaze Play and Grow Torin the T-Rex
Life according to Mrs Shilts 13 May 14
When Little Mr was born, we received a number of Lamaze baby toys for him to play with.
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Getting the toddler back in the pool | Our Swimologist journey
Life according to Mrs Shilts 12 May 14
Over the weekend, Little Mr had his first swimming lesson as part of our Konfidence swimologist journey.
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Migrating Birds project with Birmingham Jeweller Miranda Sharpe
Shelanu 12 May 14
Last Friday we began a review of our Migrating Birds range with Birmingham contemporary jeweller Miranda Sharpe .
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The Beatitudes – Completion
Artist in training 12 May 14
A post continuing to showcase my completions.
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Small back garden makeover | The very beginning
Life according to Mrs Shilts 12 May 14
A small back garden makeover is on the cards.
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Wide Mouth Frog
Jan's Craft Sport 12 May 14
It’s challenge time again at The Crafting Cafe and here is my card to give you a little inspiration.
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Crafter’s Companion Monthly Challenge
Jane Carroll's Creations 11 May 14
This month’s challenge at Crafter’s Companion has a masculine theme.
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Summer Strawberry Pavlova | Morrisons Mum
Life according to Mrs Shilts 10 May 14
A couple of weeks ago I had the fabulous news that I had been selected, along with many of my favourite bloggers, to become a Morrisons Mum, in partnership with BritMums.
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Lecture – Anne Menary- The fabric of the Universe
Wolverhampton Embroiderers’ Guild 10 May 14
Today we were treated to a very entertaining lecture by Anne Menary.
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Little Mr, you’re 15 months old
Life according to Mrs Shilts 10 May 14
Another month has flown by and today you are 15 months old.
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Tone-on-tone card
Jane Carroll's Creations 9 May 14
I do love tone-on-tone card so I decided to use brown and cream for this antique-looking card.
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Review: Little Yums from Plum Baby
Life according to Mrs Shilts 9 May 14
I’m always excited to try out new baby and toddler snacks as Little Mr has an amazing ability to like something for a few days and then immediately go off it the next.
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Exciting Konfidence Swimologist ambassador news & a competition..
Life according to Mrs Shilts 8 May 14
I am excited to tell you that Little Mr and I have been selected by Konfidence, Europes largest designer and manufacturer of baby swimming products, buoyancy aids and UVPF sun protection clothing and wetsuits for children, to become their official …
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Review: Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Love to Play Puppy
Life according to Mrs Shilts 8 May 14
A couple of months back we were sent the adorable Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Love to Play Puppy to review.
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May craft market at mac birmingham
Shelanu 7 May 14
On Sunday we attended our first summer craft market of the year at mac birmingham .
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Cross Stitch – Quilty Stitch A Long
Artist in training 7 May 14
I’ve started doing Paper.
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Another commission card
Jane Carroll's Creations 6 May 14
This is another commission card.
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The one with the tears and extra pounds
Life according to Mrs Shilts 6 May 14
April for our family was a month that we don’t particularly want to see again for a long time.
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Making the holiday pennies stretch further*
Life according to Mrs Shilts 6 May 14
Saving up for a family holiday can sometimes take months of endless penny pinching, cutting back the treats in the trolley at the supermarket and if you’re anything like me, spending a good few hours online checking the deals out to make sure …
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My Big Toe WIP
Artist in training 5 May 14
This has been a WIP for ages, and it’s the last square and a half (top right of picture) that have been my bug bear – every time I think I have it done, I’m a stitch or two out, and it requires a lot of frogging.
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Bearwood Handmade Summer – Save The Date
Crafty Muthas 3 May 14
Here’s the flyer.