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Air show!

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The Red Arrows I think not!!!

But these little jet planes sure know a few moves! (especially when flying with Superman!)

Once again I have this book to thank.

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Amigurumi Two by Ana Paula Rimoli was one of the first books I brought when I started getting interested in crochet again and having two boys the plane pattern was a perfect place to start. As you can see from the cover though, there are lots of different projects to be tempted by. x

Tea for two

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A gift for a special little girl.

I got the original pattern from here. However, inspired by the Disney movie Beauty and the Beast, I wanted to give the finished teapot and cups each some eyes and character. Only trouble was hiding the backs of the safety eyes.   I decided to crochet little disks of ‘tea’, which I attached to the tops of the teapot and cups, and this then meant I was able to stuff them.

Next the biscuits! Well of course!

I managed to work up my own versions of  a Jammy Dodger, Custard Cream and chocolate chip cookie before finding a lovely YouTube tutorial and a cupcake magically appeared!

Afternoon tea anyone?

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A little mouse went fishing one day…

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A friend’s son collects toy mice and it was his birthday recently. Feeling inspired and having a deadline (which always helps motivate!) I got creating and this little chap appeared. I was really chuffed!

I was initially inspired by this Pinterest image but decided to turn his leaf into a boat instead of a bed. Suddenly I couldn’t stop! Almost immediately he had acquired a fishing rod, complete with cheese and his would be bedding became a picnic blanket. Then he needed a bag and finally a friend to share his adventures! x

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Is there any wonder….?

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I love the book ‘We are Stardust‘ by Elin Kelsey with artwork by Soyeon Kim. The words are poetic and the illustrations are beautiful and whimsical. However, it is the central message that I am most drawn to, the wonder of life, of nature and our place within it. I particularly find awe-inspiring the idea, that every tiny atom in my body came from a star that exploded long before I was born!

When I read it to my children, I want them to take in the words and get inspired by the artwork, but more than anything I want to impart to them a sense of wonder. I  recently realised that finding wonder in the world is very important to me and how I see myself. In the times when I have lost my ability to wonder I have experienced my deepest lows.

To have a sense of wonder means that you are able to see beauty and magic; it can motivate you to explore, delve into and study; it can ignite an interest; make you care, give a damn and want to protect, and it can make you question. All good I would say.

To wonder and find wonder in things is an emotion most associated with childhood. I believe it is one of greatest gifts a parent or teacher or any adult can give to a child. I wish more children were allowed to experience it and I also wish more were able to carry it through to adulthood.

Go on, feel a sense of wonder. It might be good for you. This photograph taken by NASA might help. x