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‘tiny happy’ was a journal of my handmade life from 2006-2025.

a spoonful

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I was excited to be asked to contribute to the third Spoonful zine, which is published in Australia by Anthea Krook and has just been released into the world. I submitted a project ('sprout pins') and some of my photographs, and it was a thrill to get my copy in the letterbox yesterday and see them in print. There's also illustration work by Anna Emilia Laitinen, whom I greatly admire.

Spoonful is a sweet little publication, with poems, artwork, prose and inspiring thoughts. There is also a Spoonful blog here, and an etsy shop, too. Thank you, Anthea, for inviting me to join in this time.

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And now for something not so lovely. Please send any thoughts and prayers to our 29 coal miners who are currently trapped underground on the West Coast. My heart goes out to them and their families, friends and co-workers. Please let them be okay. Thank you.

 

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18 responses to “a spoonful”

  1. Eyecatchers & Wind In The Willow Avatar
    Eyecatchers & Wind In The Willow

    What an awesome little publication that looks ~ I’ll have to get my hands on one 🙂 ~ the photography in it looks great!

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  2. Margaret Oomen Avatar
    Margaret Oomen

    i had not heard that news from your side of the world. I will say a prayer for them.

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  3. theaxx Avatar
    theaxx

    Aw, what a gorgeous post! I must say, I am most most honoured to have collaborated with you and have you inside our pages. Your work is just magical and I remain your most loyal fan!!!
    Thanks so much lovely Melissa 😉
    thea.
    xx

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    theaxx

    P.S. How selfish of me. I COMPLETELY agree, our hearts and thoughts and hopes and love out to those miners. xx

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  5. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    I have been thinking about the miners ever since I heard the news yesterday. I am definitely sending my best wishes their way.
    Congratulations on the article. It looks like a lovely profile on you.

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  6. Francesca Avatar
    Francesca

    Congratulations Melissa! And what a gorgeous photo!

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  7. louise Avatar
    louise

    Congratulations on your work. Looks great.

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  8. Rhiannon Avatar
    Rhiannon

    Congrats, M. It looks really lovely.
    And yes, the miner situation is just so awful. Hopefully all the good vibes everyone is sending somehow helps, even if only to sooth the poor family members during such a horrible time.

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  9. Yvette Avatar
    Yvette

    Lovely little publication! I knew immediately that was your work – so distinctive!
    Hopes and prayers being sent to the miners and their families.

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  10. louana Avatar
    louana

    well done , it looks great! yes, isn’t the mining thing so horrible, my heart really goes out to the families.

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  11. Melbourne Road Avatar
    Melbourne Road

    what a mix of emotions…
    so glad for you to be a part of the e-zine and so very sad for the miners and families involved in the tragedy.
    sending many prayers their way
    Lori

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  12. Eva Avatar
    Eva

    What a beautiful magazine, something for my christmas wishlist. Thank you for all the wonderful inspirations you send our way.
    My heart goes out to the miners. Sometimes people on the other side of the world can seem so far away. But at times like this they almost feel a part of you.

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  13. samantha Avatar
    samantha

    My copy is already on its way to my stocking. (if I can manage to not peek.)

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  14. sloane Avatar
    sloane

    I just ordered a copy for myself! I’m so looking forward to such a treat. Congrats on your contribution.
    Years ago, my husband worked in the mines of Western Australia. Our thoughts and prayers are with the trapped miners and their families.

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  15. Carol Avatar
    Carol

    Hoping that the miners are found safe and thinking of their families waiting for news.
    Carol xx

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  16. geraldine Avatar
    geraldine

    Lovely mag. In the UK the miners are in our prayers and thoughts, especially as some are British expats. After the rescue success in the mines in Chile and China, we can be optimistic.

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  17. julie Avatar
    julie

    great entry in a nice looking zine…I will buy the one with you featured…also love your peace cards

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  18. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    thank you everyone for your kind comments, and concern about the miners! it’s still a dire situation sadly.

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