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hot as hell
Sunday, February 8, 2009 – 8:03 pm | 5 Comments
hot as hell

It’s hot as hell.  Yesterday I was at the Handmade Market and it was a stinking hot 40 degrees (104).  By 3.30pm I pretty much lost the plot.  I have always been prone to heat stress, …

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sneak peek
Friday, February 6, 2009 – 1:42 am | 4 Comments
sneak peek

I have been SO busy making for the Handmade Market on this Saturday.  I am SO going to be more organised and plan my time better for the next market.
There will be over 70 local …

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ketchup
Thursday, October 25, 2007 – 5:54 pm | 2 Comments
ketchup

Yep, it’s a catchup post. Sorry to have flaked out like that. Yes, yes I haven’t forgotten the competition. Sorry! It’s on the list and I’m getting to it, really.
So, what’s …

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Burda 7866 done
Monday, August 27, 2007 – 7:44 pm | 4 Comments
Burda 7866 done

Here’s what happened last week - Sam was off school with a bad cough/cold on Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday I showed my mum how to do a Full Bust Alteration (FBA) on a shirt for …

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button love!
Monday, August 27, 2007 – 11:27 am | No Comment
button love!

brand new button chokers made from both vintage and new buttons now available at RED INSTEAD handmade.

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craft n laugh
Friday, August 17, 2007 – 8:43 pm | One Comment
craft n laugh

Today I spent all day crafting with some friends at the inaugural session of Craft n Laugh - I wish I had thought up that name, I really do, but it was Rachel. I love …

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etsy love
Friday, April 13, 2007 – 2:42 pm | No Comment
etsy love

I have just uploaded a bunch of things to etsy, mostly jewellery at this stage, though I will be adding more over the next week. You can find my store here: redinstead.etsy.com 

I figure it will …

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more bags and jewellery
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 – 6:57 am | 2 Comments
more bags and jewellery

I have added more things to my shop - go to http://www.redinstead.com.au to see more:
 
a lovely long blue beaded necklace with clear glass pendant
 
a five strand wire wrapped necklace with green indian glass beads
 
a fun tote …

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new jewellery and bags
Friday, February 16, 2007 – 4:39 pm | 3 Comments
new jewellery and bags

I’ve just done another update at RED INSTEAD handmade, my indie boutique. I love how these photos turned out - jewellery is hard to photograph! After much effort, I was happy with the results:

And a …

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Jewellery Swap
Saturday, January 21, 2006 – 9:26 pm | One Comment

I received a package in the mail the other day… a lovely bracelet from Amy of Purple Pink and Orange. Thanks so much Amy - I love it!

I have sent my parcel off …

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Adventures in Beading
Thursday, November 10, 2005 – 2:09 pm | 3 Comments

I’ve done a bit of beading lately but I haven’t posted the pics, due to feeling like crap - see recent post on PMDD to find out why. But I’m back to normal …

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Bracelet and Necklace
Thursday, October 27, 2005 – 1:36 pm | No Comment

I made these yesterday. First time beading in quite a while and of course now I am all inspired again! I think a few people might be getting something like this for their …

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