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September 9, 2013 By silverpebble 20 Comments

Seizing the day

I had planned a rather traditional what-we-did-on-our-summer holiday/hints of autumn post. Whilst away we spotted native crayfish, met dear friends in a beautiful garden, came face to face with great crested newts, ate delicious food (I made buttery parmesan-laden polenta with mushrooms – it’s SO good) and spent time with family. 
Sometimes though, an idea for a project seizes me. You know the feeling – it just presents itself, fully formed inside the noggin and resistance is futile. I had to carpe the crafty diem.
So, during a quick trip to buy Autumn tights for the little ones I pounced on some plain long-sleeved T shirts. I ferreted in the cupboard for my fabric pens, practised some doodles and went for it. After a brief spell under the iron I was done. The girls have happy-making new tops and I have that slight glow that comes from a quick, satisfying project.
Right, we’re off to pick more blackberries from our top secret squirrel location….

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  1. marigold jam says

    September 9, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    Lucky girls – clever mummy!

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  2. Mrs. Micawber says

    September 9, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    Cute, cute, cute! If you ever decide to take orders, I would like a bird-and-spray one in a grown-up size please. 🙂

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  3. Madelief says

    September 9, 2013 at 5:57 pm

    What a unique t-shirt your daughter has! It looks lovely on her!!

    Happy week!

    Madelief x

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  4. Sue says

    September 9, 2013 at 6:00 pm

    Yes, me too please -a quince and leaf would do nicely.

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  5. Christy says

    September 9, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    So sweet.

    Lovely to take on a simple project with quick gratification.

    I'm sure the girls will show off mum's artistry.

    You cannot live too far from my sister in the UK.

    Christy
    Lil Bit Brit

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  6. Penny says

    September 9, 2013 at 8:05 pm

    Too gorgeous indeed x I know how you feel when you just need to get that crafty thing done xox Penny

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  7. Clare says

    September 9, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    So sweet I love the one with the little birdie.
    Clare x

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  8. Biba says

    September 10, 2013 at 5:34 am

    These are so precious!

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  9. CJ says

    September 10, 2013 at 6:04 am

    Wonderful. You are such a great artist, lucky girls. Hope you have a good week.

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  10. saffa says

    September 10, 2013 at 6:08 am

    I love these drawings emma, especially the birdy on the branch one, how lovely for your girls 🙂 good luck with the blackberry picking, I have been doing the same at the weekend, makes such lovely puddings 🙂 safxxx

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  11. Jane says

    September 10, 2013 at 7:41 am

    What a unique top you daughter now has….. I am sure that this will be the first of many. Love your drawing x

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  12. Pipany says

    September 11, 2013 at 9:07 am

    Ooh, now I'm inspired Emma! How well do the fabric pens survive (endless) washing? Love the designs x

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  13. Monica says

    September 11, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    how lovely!!

    bet you won lots of mummy points for those.

    (apparently I lost all mine this week for cooking peas twice…)

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  14. Alice Auperin says

    September 11, 2013 at 2:57 pm

    Beautiful Emma, so much lovelier than Tshirts covered with brand names, superheros, etc. You draw so well

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  15. angharad handmade says

    September 12, 2013 at 10:25 am

    What a lovely project! I bet your girls are delighted. I only wish I could draw!

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  16. harmony and rosie says

    September 12, 2013 at 8:24 pm

    What a cool tee shirt. We have used coloured fabric pens in the past and have had a range of Nintendo/fairy/rainbow creations but it looks much prettier as a simple one colour design.
    Thanks for admiring my latest knit xx

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  17. Janine Marques says

    September 14, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    Hello, i´m a follower of your blog, just love to see your post´s, the decoration is very vintage and soft, you are an artist 🙂 …
    If you like to visit my blog is secretfromthesea.blogspot.com it will be nice and if you like just leave me a comment 🙂
    Hugs
    Nina

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  18. Magia da Inês says

    September 15, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    °º✿♫
    °º✿ Olá!
    º° ✿✿
    Passei para uma visita.
    Estou encantada com a delicadeza do seu trabalho! Seu blog é encantador.
    Boa semana!
    Beijinhos do Brasil.
    ♫° ·.¸.•°♡♡♫° ·.

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  19. Ali says

    September 16, 2013 at 5:28 am

    How charming – I cannot believe that smallest pebble was a babe in a sling when we first met. Where does it go?

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  20. Annie @ knitsofacto says

    September 16, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    Too sweet. Both designs are gorgeous but I like the the cloud one best 🙂

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