tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88391699691768107072024-03-12T09:43:36.285+00:00a-faerietale-of-inspirationa showcase for creations - sculpture, furniture and jewelry through to illustration, metalwork, dolls, etc, by artisans near & far producing wonderfully inspiring, intriguing, fascinating, beautiful things. the theme of this blog is inspired by faerie, folklore fantasy, mythology, celtic, medieval, nature, miniature, you get the idea...Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.comBlogger777125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-28066738880346230902014-04-06T11:38:00.001+01:002014-04-06T11:42:33.849+01:00A thank you & a change<div style="text-align: center;">
Good morning all you lovely folksies</div>
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You may well have noticed I have been absent for a good while from this corner of the world so I thought I best let you know that after 5 years of running "Faerietale of Inspiration" my days have become so busy and I don't have the time to give to this blog so I have make the sad decision to put this little pocket of treasure on hold for a while.<br />
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I want to say a huge Thank you to all you wonderful followers for you enthusiasm & inspiration, support & encouragement, it has meant more to me than you could know.</div>
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I will still be sharing arty finds (amongst other things) on my other web spaces, so you can pop over and say hi if you're about, it would be lovely to see you!</div>
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* my personal blog "5 Precious Things" <a href="http://5preciousthings.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a> </div>
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* on my Facebook Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ruthie.redden.artworks?ref=hl" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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* On twitter as <a href="https://twitter.com/5preciousthings" target="_blank">here </a></div>
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So goodbye for now my lovelies, may you all find pockets of sunshine & smiles within your days.</div>
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Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-91892176460369815982013-12-10T07:00:00.000+00:002013-12-10T07:00:07.661+00:00Faerie lanterns to make . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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sweet faerie lanterns for the little ones to make <a href="http://fairydustteaching.blogspot.co.uk/2011/01/making-chinese-red-lanterns.html" target="_blank">here</a></div>
Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-26984948671328953912013-06-20T08:48:00.000+01:002013-06-20T08:48:09.738+01:00Golden Book Gown . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ever fascinated by children's picture books & stories</div>
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I was amazed to come across this stunning</div>
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"<a href="http://www.ryanjudenovelline.com/golden-book-gown/" target="_blank">Golden Book gown</a>" <br /><br />Storybook gown constructed entirely out of recycled</div>
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and discarded children’s Golden Books.<br /><br />Can the stories of our past become part of a sustainable future?</div>
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by <a href="http://www.ryanjudenovelline.com/golden-book-gown/" target="_blank">Ryan Jude Novelline</a></div>
<br /><br /><br />Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-66345770089344837422013-05-28T12:51:00.000+01:002013-05-28T12:51:08.422+01:00The Gates of Moria necklace . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Always love anything to do with Tolkein of course</div>
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and so swooning over the latest from</div>
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his wonderful "<a href="http://www.hairygrowler.co.uk/the-gates-of-moria-necklace.html?fb_comment_id=fbc_460376114047519_3123311_460378017380662#f2b9c4597428ec6" target="_blank">Gates of Moria</a>" necklace</div>
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made from a silver crown coin.</div>
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Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-41883660577790172612013-05-23T21:19:00.002+01:002013-05-23T21:19:45.947+01:00Mosaic grotto . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another craft on my list of "to do" is having at a try mosaic.</div>
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Greatly inspired by this wonderful mosaic grotto by</div>
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Candace Bahouth, it is beyond gorgeous.</div>
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See more of her creations <a href="http://www.mosaicbahouth.com/index.html" target="_blank">here </a></div>
<br />Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-37006112280090074782013-05-17T08:00:00.000+01:002013-05-17T08:00:11.734+01:00Lighting inspired by tree forms . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"Forms in nature"</div>
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a chandelier that casts shadows of trees around a room</div>
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giving an ethereal, deep in the forest feel.</div>
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visit the site to discover more . . . </div>
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<a href="http://piodiaz.wordpress.com/2012/11/15/forms-in-nature/" target="_blank">HildenDiaz</a></div>
Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-48382954428330546462013-05-15T08:00:00.000+01:002013-05-15T08:00:10.865+01:00The Human Elephant Foundation . . .<br />
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<span class="userContent">The<a href="http://www.humanelephant.org/index.html" target="_blank"> Human Elephant Foundation</a></span></div>
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Driftwood elephants created by Andries Botha.</span></span></div>
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<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><a href="http://www.humanelephant.org/">www.humanelephant.org</a><br /> <a href="http://www.humanelephant.org/index.html" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"></a></span></span></div>
Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-87828848796487928912013-05-13T08:00:00.000+01:002013-05-13T08:00:09.499+01:00Unwoven~light instillation . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a wonderful instillation "unwoven~light" at the Rice Gallery, Texas.</div>
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Made with waves of chain-link fence embedded with plexi glass.</div>
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It catches the changing play of light & makes a stunning feature.</div>
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Created by<a href="http://soosunnypark.com/" target="_blank"> Soo Sunny Park</a></div>
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Lots more wonderful images of the instillation to see on her site.</div>
Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-76635558758091549032013-05-09T11:36:00.000+01:002013-05-09T11:39:03.862+01:00Sylvain Meyer, land art . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Delicate land art by Sylvain Meyer,</div>
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using only materials from the forest floor ~ </div>
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Oh let me get out into the woods to play!</div>
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You can see more of his work <span style="color: #660000;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gambastyle/sets/72157601856759781/with/6218004482/" target="_blank">here</a></span>.<br />
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Sorry I have been away for so long folks<br />
so much happening here, amongst other things<br />
I am mid way through illustrating a new childrens book<br />
and most excitedly preparing to become a grannie! <br />
Hope to post more often again, if you would like me too ! x</div>
Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-49484031003838607442013-02-17T08:00:00.000+00:002013-03-19T10:06:46.705+00:00Sue Griffiths, tiny paper dress creations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome to the magical world of Sue Griffiths</div>
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"Messie Jessie"</div>
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and her delightful paper dress assemblage art creations.</div>
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She works with work with mixed media and collage . </div>
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somewhat of a magpie, my work frequently features</div>
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found objects, recycled jewellery, beads and fabrics."</div>
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Find her here on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/messsiejessie" target="_blank">Etsy</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.suegriffiths.co.uk/" target="_blank">Website</a>, and <a href="http://www.messiejessieblog.co.uk/" target="_blank">blog</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/messiejessieart" target="_blank">Facebook</a></div>
Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-63518856799700505292013-02-14T08:00:00.000+00:002013-02-14T08:00:21.484+00:00Scroll paintings . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Incredible scroll paintings of</div>
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each painting constructed from thousands of strips of paintings.</div>
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She says <span class="taller">"I want the viewer to be captured by the overall
presence of the work</span></div>
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<span class="taller">and to be moved by the play of color and texture
across the surface of each piece." </span></div>
Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-59253734856557593632013-02-12T08:00:00.000+00:002013-02-12T08:00:11.562+00:00Art dolls & Scottish costume . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Love the details of the tartan Scottish dress on</div>
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these costumed art dolls</div>
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<a href="http://www.marthaboers.com/dollart.html" target="_blank">Martha Boers</a></div>
Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-27636877551168606572013-02-10T08:00:00.000+00:002013-02-10T08:00:08.061+00:00The Snow Queen . . . <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This beauty is named</div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/116516301/snow-queen?" target="_blank">"The Snow Queen"</a></div>
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and was created by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheFrancaBrunoShop?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Franca Bruno.</a></div>
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You can also find Franca's jewellery in</div>
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her treasure trove of a shop in Gatehouse of Fleet,</div>
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Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland.</div>
Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-60702371706697452972013-02-07T08:00:00.000+00:002013-02-07T08:00:12.849+00:00paper houses . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Paper house lights</div>
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Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-39590005525332979452013-02-05T08:00:00.000+00:002013-02-05T08:00:07.660+00:00Miniature masks . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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the tiniest, delicate, nature inspired masks</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">this one a red hummingbird </span><u><b><br /></b></u></span></span></span></div>
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Jacob & Celest Ewing </div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: blue;">and sold in their sh<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: small;">op</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="shopname wrap "></span></span></span></div>
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Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-75359902416279178962013-01-31T12:42:00.000+00:002013-01-31T12:42:10.886+00:00Eric Standley, paper windows . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had to do a double take at </div>
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<a href="http://ericstandley.30art.com/" target="_blank">Eric Standley’s</a> stunning paper
creations.</div>
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Made from thousands of pieces of laser cut paper</div>
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layered to create amazing stained glass effect windows.</div>
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Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-89796587633812235042013-01-24T10:31:00.001+00:002013-01-24T10:31:54.900+00:00Shintaro Ohata art & sculpture combine . . . <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Painting & sculpture combined</div>
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capture scenes from everyday life in the delightful works</div>
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by </div>
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<a href="http://yukari-art.jp/en/shintaro_ohata_en" target="_blank">Shintaro Ohata</a></div>
<br />Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-59592543285765569482013-01-22T10:42:00.002+00:002013-01-22T10:42:34.439+00:00Tanya Besedina . . . <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444;">Beautiful, detailed clay tiles depicting faerie stories</span><span style="color: #444444;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">influenced by the people & the world around her </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">by</span><span style="color: #444444;"> story-teller</span><span style="color: #444444;"> <a href="http://www.besedina.com/" target="_blank">Tanya Besedina</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">"As with any story of depth, it takes layers and layers of truth,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">struggle, revelation, and achievement to complete its arc"</span></div>
Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-9310590976657329042013-01-20T09:00:00.000+00:002013-01-20T09:00:04.692+00:00Red Riding Hood . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Little Red Riding Hood ring</div>
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from</div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65816704/little-red-riding-hood-laser-cut-acrylic?ref=tre-2721265381-9" target="_blank">Lickety Cut</a></div>
<br />Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-67906019119684323032013-01-17T08:30:00.000+00:002013-01-17T08:30:01.927+00:00Cosy faerie coats . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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perfect faeriewear for keeping oh so warm</div>
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suppliers of stunning costume comes</div>
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"<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/97458637/wool-grey-fantasy-coat-heritrix-of-the?ref=usr_faveitems&atr_uid=21776491" target="_blank">Heritrix of Winter</a>"</div>
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<br />Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-33402198794184815492013-01-14T09:44:00.000+00:002013-01-14T09:44:13.876+00:00Faerie rocking crib . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The cutest faerie rocking crib!</div>
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from the <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/sewing/toy/fairy-baby-rocking-cradle/3307" target="_blank">Silver Penny pattern store</a></div>
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where you can purchase the pattern to make this sweet creation.</div>
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Now why do I have cribs in mind?</div>
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Well, I can let you into a wee secret, Im so excited</div>
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for I am to be a Grannie in June !! </div>
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Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-89381882399917503862013-01-14T09:35:00.004+00:002013-01-14T09:46:02.956+00:00Happy New Year . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I hope you had a wonderful Christmas,</div>
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we did, such precious lovely family time indeed.</div>
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Im back at last after being tucked in my wee studio</div>
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wher I have been plotting & planning my year ahead</div>
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( you can read more about that over on my othe blog <a href="http://5preciousthings.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>)</div>
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Now its high time we began to share more loveliness here!</div>
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We have lots more beautiful creations coming up so do stay tuned.</div>
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Happy New Year to you all.</div>
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X X X </div>
<br />Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-27583056558769259672012-12-24T22:14:00.002+00:002012-12-24T22:14:45.818+00:00A merry christmas . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A huge thank you to each and everyone</div>
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<br />Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-50953784837012872992012-12-14T12:05:00.002+00:002012-12-14T12:18:02.656+00:00Paper Christmas trees to make . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You all must know how I love re-cycling</div>
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well these sweet christmas tree decorations</div>
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are just a perfect example.</div>
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The lovely Jules shows how to make them</div>
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over on her blog <span style="color: #660000;"><a href="http://adventuresinthread.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/paper-and-stitches-make.html" target="_blank"> "Adventures in Thread" </a></span><br />
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For those of you on Facebook, every Friday<br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="color: black;">I feature a make it </span> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.419610858092934.108130.153317484722274&type=3" target="_blank"><b>"Project for the weekend</b>" </a><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><br />
on m<b>y</b> facebook page<span style="color: #660000;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ruthie.redden.artworks" target="_blank">here<span style="color: black;"> </span></a></b></span><span style="color: black;">if you're interested.</span></span><br />
also lots of other arty, crafty hints, tips & inspirations.<br />
It would be lovely to see you<b> </b>there !</div>
Ruthie Reddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839169969176810707.post-78161773770849117152012-12-04T12:40:00.001+00:002012-12-04T12:40:43.970+00:00A feast of colour & pattern <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a favourite blog I came across a while ago </div>
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<span style="color: #660000;"><a href="http://bicocacolors.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Bicocacolors,</a></span></div>
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the owner of the blog Elena Nuez has a wonderful eye</div>
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for colour, form, pattern as you will see from her photography.</div>
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Her site is filled with the beautiful images she takes</div>
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and the items she creates, which are for sale in her etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bicocacolors?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank">here </a></div>
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