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The Aesthete Blogger Award

Posted on 26/01/202225/01/2022 by Kay

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a peer “award” for bloggers. These tags are a really great way to shout out to fellow creatives and give a little recognition, as we ALL especially know how much work goes into creating and maintaining a blog. Thank you so much to Bee of Mind.Beauty.Simplicity. for nominating me for the aesthete blogger award. What a fun way to begin the year!

Read on to find out more, and of course check out all the wonderful bloggers tagged too! Blogging really is all about supporting each other, as we all create our own space alongside one another.

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Crafts, Knitting

Starting 2022 with a Simple Knitting Project

Posted on 19/01/202219/01/2022 by Kay

I’ve had a nice little break at the beginning of the year, from work, and from the blog. It’s been nice to have a little bit of me time! Just chilling, reading and relaxing. But of course, I’ve also been working on some craft projects, ideas and plans. I’ve started the year with a simple knitting project to begin the year.

I wanted to do something that wouldn’t take too much brain power; as well as using up some of the stuff in my stash; so I’ve picked up my knitting needles, and some pretty cherry red yarn!

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The Movie Chain Game - Movie Challenge 2022

Challenges, Life

The Movie Chain Game – 2022 Challenge

Posted on 07/01/202207/01/2022 by Kay

In case you missed it, we usually have a year-long movie challenge, and this year is no exception! We have retired the A-Z Challenge for now, and are playing a new game this year – The Movie Chain Game!

This is just a bit of fun for Friday nights, to make us think about watching something a bit different. How we go about choosing is the hard part. After Two years of random picking, and taking turns, we have deicded on a new movie challenge.

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Happy New Year from The Craft Room and Beyond

Bullet Journal, Life

Hello 2022 – New Year New Bujo

Posted on 05/01/202216/01/2022 by Kay

Happy New Year! Do you have new plans, new goals, or any other newness? I’m not a fan of resolutions, though I have a handful of goals, and of course a brand new Bullet Journal for 2022! Here I’ll share some of my setup for the year and an intro to my 2022 bujo.

As with last year, my journal is from Stationery Island, as they are affordable, and come in a range of fun colours. Last year my journal was teal. This year the colour is “poppy” or a pretty red.

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Life

12 Days of Christmas 2021 – This Time Next Year Tag

Posted on 24/12/202108/01/2022 by Kay

Merry Christmas Eve! While it’s such a postitive and (finally) relaxing time! Lets take a look at where I’d like to be This Time Next Year! With the help of this very easy tag!

As with all of my tag posts, I won’t tag anybody; although you are more than welcome to participate. Let me know if you do!

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Crafts, Paper Crafting, Seasonal Content

12 Days of Christmas 2021 – Candy Cane Cards

Posted on 20/12/202108/01/2022 by Kay

I thought I’d take this opportunity to share my Handmade candy cane themed christmas cards. I’m fairly sure everyone I’ve sent a Christmas card to, has received them by now!

I make my cards every year, and this year, is of course no exception! I’ll also share my festive bujo spread for this week!

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Crafts, Other Craft, Seasonal Content

12 Days of Christmas – Festive Vinyl T-Shirt

Posted on 17/12/202119/12/2021 by Kay

I wanted to make something using some of my viny stash this year; but I wasn’t sure what to do for ages. Not for a lack of ideas, but quite the opposite! If you’re anything like me, you’ll know there are SO MANY ideas for using HTV; (Heat Transfer Vinyl, or Iron-On Vinyl) available online. In the end I decided to use up some of my pink glitter HTV; to make a vinyl t-shirt with a bit of festive sparkle!

This post is not remotely sponsored but uses items from Cricut I was gifted in the past.

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Food and Drink, Home, Seasonal Content

12 Days of Christmas 2021 – Festive Gingerbread

Posted on 15/12/202114/12/2021 by Kay

Gingerbread is such a tasty treat, and it’s super easy to make, so I thought I’d share my recipe with you!

I don’t do that much Christmas baking, but I like to do something each year, and it’s been a while since I’ve made gingerbread, so I thought, while I was doing it, I’d share it here on the blog!

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Crafts, Other Craft, Seasonal Content

12 Days of Christmas 2021 – Handmade Decorating

Posted on 13/12/202114/12/2021 by Kay

It’s no secret that I love a bit of handmade decorating, no matter what the season! I tried my hand at a couple of kits and some easy craft ideas for Christmas decor, and thought I’d share them in the one post!

I’ll also share this week’s fun Christmas bullet journal spread.

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Crafts, Other Craft, Seasonal Content

12 Days of Christmas 2021 – Handmade Gonks

Posted on 10/12/202112/12/2021 by Kay

There’s something super cute about all the little gonks around at Christmas! I adore the little gnomes, and wanted to have a go at making some easy handmade gonks of my own.

I wanted to make something a little different, and keep it as simple and easy as possible! These are so versatile, and of course could very easily be altered to create a whole host of festive characters!

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