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caramel square

Brooches

Hydrangeas

Slice

Here are a few more things I've made for my table at Craft 2.0 this weekend- a little collection of 'woodlander brooches', featuring a rabbit, wildflowers, weeds and a feather.  And some hydrangea headbands too from velvet ribbon and wool felt petals.

When we were having a particularly cold and grey day earlier this week I made a batch of caramel oat slice for afternoon tea, using this recipe. It is outrageously delicious and sweet, but must be cut into very small squares to avoid a sugar overdose. Believe me, I speak from experience.

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  1. povertyjane Avatar
    povertyjane

    where do you find the time!!?? I think I need some lessons in time management from you..but it might just have something to do with me having 6 kids..

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  2. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    umm, yes- that might have something to do with it! 🙂
    also- ive been working away at these for a wee while now… slowly slowly…

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  3. Holly C. Avatar
    Holly C.

    Very pretty!
    And the caramel oat slice looks yummy. I may have to try making it. Is golden syrup-honey or corn syrup?

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  4. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    hi holly,
    golden syrup is quite a british/nz ingredient- its like a syrupy, caramelised form of sugar- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_syrup
    im sure honey would work fine in its place, though. 🙂

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  5. Hadley Avatar
    Hadley

    These photos are so lovely and still. I think the embroidered bunny is just adorable.

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  6. holly c. Avatar
    holly c.

    Thank you for the link!

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  7. Veronica Avatar
    Veronica

    Im looking forward to Craft 2 this weekend, I’ll say hi if I can make my way through the crowds 🙂 Have a great time.

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  8. Tammie Avatar
    Tammie

    each and every photo is of wonderful charm or yum yum ymmy!

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  9. julie Avatar
    julie

    Wishing you lots of fun at the craft fair. I will have to try this recipe one of these days!

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  10. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    Melissa, I keep forgetting to say all the best for your stall at Craft2.0 – I am sure you will do really well as the items you have posted look wonderful. Have a fun time. Kx

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  11. Daria Avatar
    Daria

    gorgeous headbands!!!!

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  12. erika Avatar
    erika

    The brooches look so pretty,good luck with the market!

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  13. Emily Moss Avatar
    Emily Moss

    oh, your new wares are delightfully pretty with all those lovely stitches! I hope it is a wonderful day for you at the market. Wouldn’t I just love to browse around there too!
    hugs from emily

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  14. louana Avatar
    louana

    I wish I could make it down to Wellington, I wish you well for the weekend, but I doubt you need it! I make that recipe every now and then mainly because it disappears so quickly when I do! Love the headbands and the pins, beautiful work melissa!

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  15. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    thank you, louana! wish you could make it down to wellington too…

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  16. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    thanks veronica. yes, please come and say hi!

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    tinyhappy

    thank you katie! x

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  18. Frances Avatar
    Frances

    Those headbands are just so pretty. All the best with the market, I can see you are going to come home with empty containers.

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  19. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    And lovely Elizabeth Goudge too 🙂

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  20. Lovely World Avatar
    Lovely World

    These brooches and hair bands look so lovely together. I hope the market is a success!

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  21. allison Avatar
    allison

    such lovely crafts! i think i love the flower brooches best.
    your afternoon tea sounds so wonderful with those caramel oat squares. mmm…

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  22. Nancy Cook Avatar
    Nancy Cook

    the brooches and headbands are gorgeous as always.
    i always enjoy seeing your embroidery on wool.
    have fun with your tea and sugary oat square

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  23. Eyecatchers Avatar
    Eyecatchers

    All the best for the Craft Show – 🙂 – Your goodies look fantastic!!!!!

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  24. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    im in love with those headbands… they look great! very simple yet so fun. good luck at the craft show 🙂

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  25. Nicola (Which name?) Avatar
    Nicola (Which name?)

    Your embroidery is just so stunning and inspiring.
    Love the beach dance by your daughter in the post, above!
    Nicola

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