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Creative Escapes - Beer Bread
<p>Today’s activity needed to involve feeding my bottomless boys, as the Tupperware container I promised to keep full is now empty! Last Sunday I baked White Chocolate and Cranberry cookies and they are long gone! I was going to have a go at some artisan, no-knead bread (the last time I kneaded dough my arthritic…</p>
Melinda Kirk
Apr 11, 20202 min read


Creative Escapes - Crochet Cats
<p> I asked my beautiful Mother In Law to make me some crochet rounds once and instead of doing that for me, she gave me a set of crochet hooks for Christmas! Luckily for me it came with free lessons – and it very quickly became a new hobby. I really enjoy the rhythm of…</p>
Melinda Kirk
Apr 8, 20201 min read
2018 Christmas Card Challenge – Card 2
<p>Kaisercraft First Noel – Card 2 Welcome back! If you missed Card 1 in this series you can find it here. For the basic supplies used to make the cards in the series, and to see the instructions for card 1, please refer to post one here. Supplies: Kaisercraft Square Card in Black Large Angel…</p>
Melinda Kirk
Oct 26, 20182 min read
Introducing Digital Prints
<p>I’ve been working away for a while on digital prints and today I have finally added some to my Etsy store. Head on over and take a look and add some art to your walls! What quote or saying would you like to see on your walls? Share your favourites in the comments below, I’d love…</p>
Melinda Kirk
May 4, 20161 min read
Creative & Somewhat Useful now Selling!
<p> I am excited to announce that Creative & Somewhat Useful now has an Etsy store! I have started with the butterfly and car wall hangings I have been making for a while now and will be adding baptism gifts and other beautiful things as I get more productive and organised. Please head over and have a look…</p>
Melinda Kirk
Apr 10, 20161 min read
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