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Welcome to my world behind the scenes as I attempt to run a business with no idea what I am doing. I Love comments/ advice/opinions or just a quick G'day so please talk to me. I adore hearing/learning/chatting with you all so every comment is most welcome.!
About Me
- Melanie
- East Warburton, Victoria, Australia
- I design, refashion, repurpose and recreate stuff in an effort to reduce stuff that ends up in landfill.
Green Speak
recycle [riːˈsaɪkəl]vb (tr)
1. to pass (a substance) through a system again for further treatment or use
2. to reclaim (packaging or products with a limited useful life) for further use
Conflict-free is a product that can certify that it wasn't obtained through the use of violence.
Fair trade is a system of trade where the workers receive a living wage for the goods they produce.
Carbon-neutral is when greenhouse gas created during an item's production is then mitigated by planting trees. Think about giving back what you take.
Upcycled is taking disposable items and transforming them into something of greater use and value. Aluminum and glass, for example, can usually be upcycled into the same quality of aluminum and glass as the original products.
Post-consumer waste products are used by one consumer, recycled and remade into another product. Think paper that has been recycled into new paper
Source: Craig Minowa and the Sustainability Dictionary
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Block 4, sashiko, and kitchen prep... - It will be the Ist of April tomorrow, but I do like to share the new Sewing Room block a day early. The theme this month is 'threads', something we w...
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Fish-Inspired Paper Crafts - They say, you can find inspiration everywhere. That's very true, as long as you pay attention. This week's craft began with a Cantonese lunch on a sunny ...
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Spring 2025: Afternoon Tea x Nathalie Lete - Images from Afternoon Tea JP Hello 2025! Things have been busy on the home front hence the lack of posting. I'm back for all good, sweet tidings. Just l...
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Loving! - A few summer photos. Our Christmas holidays were filled with a few fun adventures, beginning to paint the outside of our house, a beautiful friend’s wedd...
3 weeks ago -
Quick and Easy Shawl Clasp - I haven't used this shawl because it wasn't long enough to stay securely on my shoulders, and I couldn't find a shawl pin that I liked. I had been lookin...
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Download Wedding Hashtags For S Last Names Gif - *Download Wedding Hashtags For S Last Names Gif*. You can go formal and input your formal name, or you can be more. Click the icons to check your hashta...3 years ago
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NEW Frida Love Angel with Swallows 11"x14" ORIGINAL painting ! - FRIDA is back on canvas just in time for VALENTINE day ! Frida Love Angel with Swallows 11"x14" ORIGINAL painting Tu AMOR me hace florecer ... Your LOV...
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Painting onto metal surfaces using Derwent Inktense Pencils and Daniel Smith Watercolour Ground - I want to share the results of using Inktense Pencils to paint onto a metal surface, an antique saw. *In summary:* *Inktense pencils work well on a metal ...
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Free flights... - *FREE FLIGHTS...* at *ARTISANNE* FREE postage in the UK FREE shipping to the US (with orders over $35)
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NEW TOOWOOMBA STALLHOLDER PROFILE FOR CHAIN OF HEARTS CREATIVE - Stallholder Profile for Chain of Hearts Creative Your name: Danielle Chimes Your Business name and Facebook name and link: Chain of Hearts Creative - h...
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A new button necklace - Beautiful blues and various, vibrant greens mixed together with beads into a beautiful, woven necklace! I love that there are a variety of ages and types o...
6 years ago -
A long time..... - Hello Bloggers!!! My goodness...It's 2 and a half years since I last did a blog post. What happened?? I think I got busy with Pinterest and Facebook and I...
6 years ago -
FREE DIGITAL STAMP - It's Cold Out Here! - Hello crafters, Happy Christmas and holidays! It's almost year end, this is a freebie for you! I'll try to get back to blogging soon, I've been busy. *Fr...
6 years ago -
Winter - Over here in Australia it's winter. The sun is still shining but it's cold. I hope you are staying warm in heart as well as in body.
6 years ago -
Quiet Roads - Much thought happening when these quiet roads are traveled. Where to go? What to do? Do I have value anymore? Good-morning new day!
6 years ago -
double double - When you haven't sewn in a couple of years, your skills start to slide. Points drift. Lines slip. Add a small dog nudging your pedal foot, and you're in ...
7 years ago -
Owl Amigurumi - Latest project. - Sadly I just missed the June OPAM with this project but it did take me quite a long time to make. I knew what I wanted to do so made it up as I went alon...
7 years ago -
Promise 2016 - Promise 2016 (Indo) Full Movie Watch Online HD Promise 2016 (Indo) Full Movie Watch Online HD *Watch Promise (Indonesia) Full Movie Watch Online HD* Language...8 years ago
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Tanaman Obat Alami Bagian 1 - http://sukatanaman.com/tanaman-obat-bisul-alami-paling-ampuh/ http://sukatanaman.com/cara-budidaya-buah-naga-cepat-berbuah/ http://sukatanaman.com/budidaya-b...8 years ago
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Welcome Maeve Rose - It's been two months since our little Maeve Rose arrived earthside. Two months of hazy disrupted sleep. Two months of feeding around the clock, of re-per...
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Debut Author, Olivia Levez, guest blogs about editing her novel, The Island - As part of my involvement with SCBWI-BI, I host a series called the Debut Author Interviews over on Words and Pictures, the region's blogzine. This month...
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breaking up is hard to do........... - Dearest Blog, It's not you, it's me. I have changed, everything has changed. Things just aren't the same with us anymore. I can't communicate with you th...
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Far from the Madding Crowd (2015) - Watch Full Far from the Madding Crowd in Best QualityNow you can download full Far from the Madding Crowd in best look with duration 103 Min and has been ...9 years ago
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calling it - So, you may have noticed a bit of an echo around these parts lately? If you haven't already given up on checking in to see if there was a new post, that ...
9 years ago -
Our gorgeous baby girl is 21 - Darling Daughter turned 21 last week. Lucky girl is in Portugal celebrating with Jack Sparrow. Not sure where all those years have gone but s...
9 years ago -
Three Brave (2015) Gratis - Full Movie Three Brave Full Movie HD. Full Movie Three Brave Online Streaming with duration 120 Min and broadcast on 2015-05-22 with MPAA rating is 0. ...9 years ago
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listen - This image was inspired by The Phoenix Foundation song "Buffalo", from the album of the same name. The Phoenix Foundation is The Best Band in the World (a...
9 years ago -
Psylocke Part 2 - Postponed - So, I don't have what I thought I would for this post. Honestly, the rest of her accessories include cutting up strips and sewing them together to fit your...
9 years ago -
Nihao Friends. - I have not completely disappeared from Blog Land, I've just been busy exploring other lands. More posts and photos to follow of my am...
9 years ago -
Brisbane Brown Owls Market Stall to raise money for The Leukaemia Foundation - *Just in time for Mother's Day!* *The Brisbane Brown Owls market stall to raise money for The Leukaemia Foundation is this Sunday!* It's time for our fi...
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[HD] Le Film Whatever it Takes 1998 - Voir Whatever it Takes en streaming vidéo HQ, Regarder Whatever it Takes en streaming serveur local, Telecharger Whatever it Takes gratuitement vidéo compl...
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NEW :: pineapples! - Hello! I'm dropping in quickly (and pretending that it hasn't been 4 months since the last visit!) to show you the new, updated Pineapple Tea Towels :: an ...
9 years ago -
Boom Beach All MAX SCORCHERS - Autrefois considéré comme une cause perdue dans le marché de la tablette, Windows de Microsoft va prendre des parts de marché et les iOS d'Apple et Android...
10 years ago -
ras el hanout - ras el hanout 4 whole nutmeg 10 dried rose buds 12 cinnamon sticks 12 blades of mace 1 tbs aniseeds 2 small pace or kris root 2 dried cayenne peppers 1/2 t...10 years ago
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Whoot!! - This is really only a shout out for my Mum and Dad - they are finally online and have said that they will have a look at my blog so 'Hi, Mum and Dad!' Ha...
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Chic and -- Not so green? - I have been blogging here at Chic & Green for nearly 8 years. My boys were an infant and a toddler. Now they are 9 and 11. I was going green and beginning ...10 years ago
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Life Lately - Remember I told you I was getting a new camera for Xmas? Well, Ive been having lots of fun playing photographer with it! Im not quite brave enough to take ...
10 years ago -
Elephant work lanyard purse id1330655 - Listed on Almondtree Overview - Handmade Supply - Dimensions: 4 3/4 x 2 3/4 inches - Materials: cotton, iron on interfacing, ykk zipper, do...
10 years ago -
Moonrise Kingdom (2012) - 1748122 Watch Movie Moonrise Kingdom For FreeFull Movie Moonrise Kingdom Full Movie HD with duration 94 Min and released on 2012-05-25 and MPAA rating is 30...10 years ago
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Focussing on free time... - I have had 3 days off work and it felt like I had a 3 week holiday.... Since I decided to scale back my activities in my studio, I feel so much lighter. N...
10 years ago -
Preseason Christmas Sale with Coupon Code - Christmas is right around the corner and I am offering a preseason discount to all my customers. Just use coupon code SAVE20 to receive 20% on your next...
10 years ago -
What I've been up to - Long time between posts.... Now that I have these new lungs, there's just no time left to sit at the computer composing blog posts. I'm out and about enjo...
10 years ago -
The People You Meet - Not saying this is a come back of any type, but after farewelling my darling friend Jeffrey today, I felt the overwhelming need to blog. Met a weird Japan...
10 years ago -
No - No words just a quick reminder about our fab fair! I am up to my ears in fair prep and sewing so short bloggings maybe the only way for me to stay in the l...
10 years ago -
Some Tips for Live Event Videography - There is no storyboard, there are not any second takes, there could also be a schedule however it’s not essentially set in stone. Live event filming is con...10 years ago
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By your bed/Bathmat/Doormat Rug - Free Crochet Pattern - REPOSTING - Hello Kittens :) Since so many of you noted me that my previous post was hacked, here is a re post of this pattern + a link to the pdf download. (Also, ...
10 years ago -
what's a year anyway? new in the shop today! - [image: www.duckieuglings.com] [image: http://www.facebook.com/duckieuglings]
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Eight is enough - I love my chooks and I can't believe they are as old as they are and still laying! Whatever happened in their off year seems to have passed and they are ch...
11 years ago -
Blown glass at last - Long story short: Last October (I think it was October) - I finally got a chance to blow glass - and it was fantastic. Here are the three pieces I manage...
11 years ago -
Taking a break - I'm taking a break from blogging. Not that I haven't been doing that already, but I need to let all my wonderful followers know. I'm studying full time now...
11 years ago -
Tarragindi Lampshades - Recently custom-made lampshades for Steve and Caroline's lovely home in Tarragindi, Brisbane. How elegant are the French Doors? The lampshade on the vinta...
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Conversations with Creative Women : Book feature - Here at Bespoke, we are beyond chuffed that Alischa Herrmann the founder of Bespoke Letterpress will be featured in the soon to be released Conversa...
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new blog! - hi all! i've started a new blog! gradually becoming myself in the new/old name :) i wrote a short post about the ace camp over there ~ come visit!!
11 years ago -
Baby news! (only 6 months late!) - If we aren't in touch via other social media you might not know that on Boxing Day last year we welcomed our gorgeous baby boy, Henry Roy in a beautifu...
11 years ago -
tea cosies - long time that i made a post thought i would share new tea cosies with you.
11 years ago -
14/52 - *Siena: Take a picture of me mum because I look cute.* *Lucia: Carrier of the Easter egg basket* *Eva: On the Easter egg hunt* I'm joining in with Jod...
11 years ago -
The Lark Blog Has Moved! - After six lovely years, The Lark has moved to a new location and has a fresh new look. I hope old friends and new will come along and catch up with us HERE...
12 years ago -
Getting my thriftiness on... - Those of you who follow me on instagram (honidesign) will have already seen this but I thought I'd share here as well. I popped into Alannah Hill the othe...
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Rest time - Our beautiful youngest daughter has been killed in a road accident.At just 38 and with so much more to offer the world, she is gone.The core has been torn ...12 years ago
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‘stache dress - My new dress made out of my favourite fabric possibly ever. Unfortunately my camera didn’t want to turn on so phone photos will have to do… [image: 122] ...
13 years ago -
An Apple a Day, and a Pumpkin, Too - In the midst of decoupaging eggs to replace sold stock, I've been papering craft apples in pretty origami papers. I'm in love with my new pumpkins in a var...
13 years ago -
If you can see this could you update your blogroll link to http://www.myjourneytoeliminatedebt.com/ - I've moved to a new address: http://www.myjourneytoeliminatedebt.com/ look forward to seeing you over there!13 years ago
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handmade ornament- little baubles - Our friend Sam designed this little bauble.....READ MORE.
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a long looooong time - It's been a long loooong time since I last wrote in this blog. Life has taken over, everything has changed sooo much that I'm not even sure what I should ...13 years ago
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Little bubble and tree- Magnolia Square Christmas St Kilda..... - Well it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas so you better get to magnolia square this weekend in St Kilda and begin your present buying. You will love...
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Oops! I have a Blog.... kinda forgot about that! - An uninteresting day at work has lead me to my blog... which has been devoid of any posts since January - OOPS! So here's a quick catch up on the last 9 m...
13 years ago -
60's inspired hairstyle - There were plenty of stylish and glamorous hairstyles in 60's. As a fact, the bouffant up-do is one of them. The vintage hairstyle looks really great and w...
13 years ago -
Color rays - I used tape for the left hand. Each nail has a different color. For the right hand, I used a black nail art brush. The base colors are the same.
13 years ago -
Closing in 1 week - Pretty much what the heading has stated: We are closing the doors FOREVER in 1 week's time. There are lots of products still available to purchase. http://b...13 years ago
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An ending... - I won't be posting here at my little space anymore. And I wanted to say goodbye to it.... It's not a permanent goodbye as I will continue to post on my *new ...13 years ago
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Finally - Here I am. In my new cardi What a year it has been so far and what a lot to digest. Where have I been....well, a couple of months ago I suffered a miscar...
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The Ballarat Small Works Show - This week Marcia and I have a very exciting announcement to make, after plotting and planning for several months we are now very proud to be able to announ...
13 years ago -
Beru Betto Commissioned Illustration for *SCAPE-KIT KAT 'Yer Big Break' Showcase 2011 - Hi all, I'd like to share a happy news : ) *SCAPE is currently working together with KIT KAT to select and profile 3 young visual artists who will create o...
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We've moved! - You can now find the Daylesford Makers Market team over on Facebook! We'll no longer be updating the blog, but you can stay tuned on Facebook ...
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Happy Valentine's Day! - I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day today. Valentine's day is probably my favorite holiday. I enjoy letting my friends and family know how much...
14 years ago -
Craft Relief Update - Hi all, The donation emails just keep rolling in. Thanks so much for all of your support. I am looking forward to receiving everything shortly so we can ge...14 years ago
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And so... - Eagle eyed followers of Canberra's Got Style will have noticed that my last post here was THE last, true. Far from signaling the end of style for Canberra ...
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A Tribute - The African storm has finally subsided and for Mama the clouds have cleared to make way for that magical light that is liquid sunshine.After a long and cou...
14 years ago -
Blog Move & Update - Dear bloggy followers, I Just moved my blogger blog over to Word Press. Needed a change of venue. My art career has been on a hiatus for awhile. I just did ...14 years ago
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Where to from here... - It's been a while since my last post, I have spent some of this time wonder were I will take Aussie kids boutique from here. I would love to continue showc...14 years ago
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Bubbles, balloons and a bit of chafing... - The BrisStyle Indie Mother and Child Market was heaps of fun. And my faerie wanderings were also lots of fun. A crackin' day. Happy kids. Lots and lots of...
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New Blog, Good Times - I now have my very own hosted wordpress blog: em ay kay ee. It's where I'll be rambling about stuff from now on. Please join me there!14 years ago
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Red Stools - DO NOT GOOGLE "Red stools" if you would like inspiration on decorating second hand wooden sitting on variety 'red stools'. If you have a medical condition ...
15 years ago -
Vintage Lighting - I'm loving this light display that my sister created over the weekend using vintage jars and some fairy lights. it looks absolutely gorgeous x
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I can now... - ...be found here. www.cupcakesandclover.blogspot.com Its a lovely place, please come and visit me! x x x15 years ago
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Lavandula and lake - Lavandula harvest festival was ridiculously hot and by 2pm Dani and I were drinking cider and enjoying the music of cat and her boyfriend. We caught up wi...
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All Change! - . *I've moved!* . Now that the business is becoming bigger than just me, I decided my blog was too much about me and didn't feel comfortable connecting it t...
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Last post.... - I am really sorry to say that I will no longer be posting to this little lovely blog.... I am sad... but I need to switch my focus and make more time to c...15 years ago
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Yellow..your friend or foe? - Some questions for you to ponder.... Are you 'self aware'? Do you acknowledge your strengths and weaknesses? Do you know when people are showing you the mir...
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Kate and Piper - I'm loving all the sunlight we've been getting in the Northwest! The kids are burning their energy outside, not to mention the wonderful lighting for photo...
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Diamond Princess in Sydney Harbour - I wandered down to Circular Quay today at lunch, and look what I saw! Diamond Princess comes to Sydney My cousin said she sailed with her from LA to Hawaii...
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2 comments:
Merrry Christmas Melanie!!
Merry xmas Mel to you and yours, hope your taking a well deserved break...
xoxoxoxox
A'isha
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