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A few last-minute preparations for my table at Craft 2.0 tomorrow. I have been collecting old, printed linen for a while now and finally finished a collection of cushions to take along with me. Thought I'd make the most of living in the same city as a craft fair as usually I have to fit everything into a small suitcase for the plane. So I will have some new cards, some cushions and a few pairs of baby shoes for my table tomorrow. More details about the fair can be found here. Also, thanks to Sue who wrote this article for the Wellingtonista about the event.

I wonder when I will be a real grown-up and learn to manage my time better? This must have been the busiest week of the year, quite apart from getting ready for the craft fair, as tonight we are helping the kids throw a combined party for their friends (with a spooky-ish feeling, hence the candles in jars which I'm placing all over the house.) I can also, with much relief, tick 'learning shorthand' off my list as I've finally reached the speed required in my study to stop having to attend shorthand lessons. I've never felt so relieved to finish learning something! It was very difficult and took over my brain for at least 3 months. Big respect to all those secretaries and journalists out there.

Back to making streamers and lanterns. Wishing you a very happy weekend.

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8 responses to “last-minute”

  1. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    Love the cushions! I’ve also just finished two months of intensive study, culminatinating in 3 days in Palmy topped off with a 2 hr exam yesterday….my brain is feeling a bit fried today, but hooray, no more study. Have fun at 2.0.

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  2. Carrie @ Rhubarb Sky Avatar

    Been meaning to ask if you’ve had any problems with the pebeo porcelaine pens (is that what you use on the mugs?). I made a few mugs and a plate with mine (they turned out awesome and I love them!), then set it aside for another crafting time and now cannot get it to flow. It still has plenty of paint in it, but it will NOT work. Super bummer. Has this happened to you? Any tips?

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  3. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Well done Melissa, would love to visit the fair sometime in Wellington. I know how you feel learning something new. Keep up the good work!
    Cheers
    Karen
    Newcastle NSW

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  4. Blue Avatar
    Blue

    I love your busyness Melissa , you’ve got so much done. A week of achievements! Good luck for 2.0, Blue xxx

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  5. louana Avatar

    Hope your fair went well today! Glad the short hand has clicked too 🙂

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  6. tinyhappy Avatar

    hi carrie- yes, i do use pebeo porcelain. sometimes it is hard to get the ink flowing again, you have to shake the pens quite a lot and then tap the tip lots of times on the bottom if the cup (at least, this is what i do) until the ink comes out again. hope that helps!

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  7. Jo Avatar

    I used to write in my diary in shorthand as a teen! I wouldn’t be able to read it now hah!

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  8. theaxx Avatar

    ooooooooh, i wish i could be there… love your collections 😉
    thea.
    (spoonful)

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