My creative space…

May 20, 2010 110 Comments by Kirsty

I’m channelling my inner Ike at the moment. I’ve just finished something super exciting which I’ll be able to share a little bit down the road…once it’s been professionally photographed & printed!

Now I’m starting on something for charity which I’m also pretty excited about. I’ll be tracing & stitching up a storm today.

I’m trying really hard to get my stitches looking just like Ike’s but I’ve dragged out a couple of other references for some different ideas too.

If you want to know more about the uber cool “Modern Embroidery” by Ike Rosen then you should read my post here.

Don’t forget to pop in & add your link if you’re playing along this week.

3:08pm It seems the Link man is have a moment. I’ll send an SOS. Maybe check back a little later…sorry.

109 Comments

Amanda
728 days ago

Ok that sounds exciting..Can't wait to see! And now I'm off to check the link

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Selina
728 days ago

Oooh, it all sounds very exciting! Can't wait to see the finished product! I'll pop over and read that post now, sounds good!

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Jill
728 days ago

Once again thanks for hosting Kirsty! I'm curious as to what your secret finished project is!! And that 'modern embroidery' is just beautiful! Have fun stitching!

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Cotton Kiwi
728 days ago

Ah… the mystery woman strikes again! I do enjoy your cliff hangers! That book looks amazing. I'm going straight to our library website to see if I can track one down (until my budget allows for me to buy one!).

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dash robin
728 days ago

That photo looks amazing-in the book, with the stiches and the grey and red, orange colours-so pretty. I need to make a orange and grey scarf now. Need to.
Thanks.

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LeelaBijou
728 days ago

Can´t wait to see what you are working on!

The modern embroidery looks beautiful!

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Mandy
728 days ago

I linked!

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garcia.sol
728 days ago

Thank you for hosting, I look forward to every Thursday and checking out what everyone's up to, it gives me great inspiration! And also a bit of a thrill whenever someone new finds me!

Also the Ike embroidery is beautiful, much luck on your embroidery adventures!

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Mary
728 days ago

That book looks great. Look forward to seeing your secret project.

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Kate
728 days ago

Sound exciting! Thanks for hosting Kirsty.

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gnomeangel
728 days ago

I just wanted to pop in and say thank you for hosting. I look forward to this post every week. I love seeing what others are doing, and having something to post to motivates me to keep going on my craft projects even when I'd rather be slothing. So thank you!

Also, thank you for the Victoria Mason post. I've fallen in love with that piece and have been in contact with Victoria – I can't wait to be able to get one of my own.

Have a most wonderful day!

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Jennie
728 days ago

Lots going on here again! Sounds great Kirsty!

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marian
728 days ago

i'm excited for you Kirsty, good for you!

i agree 'modern embroidery' is tres uber cool & lotsa fun!

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Screamstress
728 days ago

There's always something new to look at when I pop in here! Very interesting. Now I'm going to check out everyone else's creative spaces!

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Kathryn Mitchell
728 days ago

I like the colours of that project, nice and autumn-y. I totally missed yours and Victoria's giveaway and I am kicking myself. Sigh. Hope the sewing goes well

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Kathryn Mitchell
728 days ago

OOo and thats totally a catherine campbell piece in there right…?

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Ky
728 days ago

It all sounds very mysterious. I'm off to visit some other creative spaces now.

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Cath @ chunkychooky
728 days ago

I really love the modern embroidery, its what got me into it in the first place as I really wanted to do it but all I could find was teddy bears to cross stitch- and well, that just isn't me…. then I discovered Sublime stitching and now I am addicted… and I agree with the above- this is my favourite bloggy part of the week., thanks for hosting.

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Fruitful Fusion
728 days ago

Looking forward to seeing more lovely embroidery!

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handmadehappiness
728 days ago

looking forward to seeing your finished pieces x

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74 Lime Lane
728 days ago

That tree looks like it is coming right out of the photo ~ almost 3D. Happy creating Kirsty and thanks for hosting.

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Kirsten
728 days ago

Oooooh, you're such a tease!
Great link – but, oh dear! Another day gone internet exploring and more stuff to put on the "to do" list.

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karuski
728 days ago

Sounds like you're a busy but happy girl. Have fun with all new projects!

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Fippa
728 days ago

Hi Kirsty, thanks for hosting the little get together every Thursday. I can't wait to be a senior sometimes, so I can sit and stitch all day without interruptions…

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Michelle
728 days ago

That's a pretty project! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us.

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Michelle
728 days ago

Hooray for exciting projects. The stitchery looks amazing.

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LeelaBijou
728 days ago

Can´t wait to see what you are working on!

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Baa-Me Kniits
728 days ago

Ooooh are you doing a tea cozy??? I'm intrigued!

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Jenni
728 days ago

Ike sounds great, how before their time. Nice to hear about all your projects.

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michelle
728 days ago

always fun to try and get to the bottom of your secrte projects kirsty. that book looks amazing. i lave the image of the mushrooms and the rabbits on the cloth

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flowerpress
728 days ago

Hi Kirsty,
I've been admiring all the creative spaces for ages and finally got my act together to join in today. Thanks
Your modern embroidery sounds exciting, as does the bit about professionally photographed and printed! Can't wait to see.
Susie

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june at noon
728 days ago

It's getting awfully mysterious around here. I demand finished projects! Ok, just kidding, I know it takes time. You've got an awful lot of good stuff in the works!

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chacharose
728 days ago

I'm lovin the stich thing too at the moment, simple and unfussy but with that handmade feel. Are you having something published perhaps, how exciting, look forward to seeing your work!

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Sarah
728 days ago

Ooohh…Professionally photographed? Intriguing! Am going to check the book out …tomorrow, after sleep! Night. x

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Kim W.
728 days ago

very excited to see whats coming…

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Megan
728 days ago

stitching is just the best winter time activity isn't it! that book looks lovely

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Tracey
728 days ago

went over to feeling stitchy – that book sounds like my kinda book, will have to check it out. Your stitching always looks ultra neat and professional to me…

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Stacey
728 days ago

I love the colours in that pic. Orange and grey and green. Definitely my kind of colours.

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Tracey
728 days ago

I'll wait patiently!

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mel @ loved
728 days ago

That does sound exciting….

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Bec
728 days ago

Happy stitching.

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Tania
728 days ago

I very much understand the excitement and anticipation involved in 'getting stuff back from the printer'. Though, in my case it usually involves sheer unmitigated terror. Whaddayareckon, possible typo angst for 20,000 annual reports enough to get the adrenaline on a constant flow?

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Red Revival
728 days ago

Ooh this is my first time doing this- I hope it worked

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melissa
728 days ago

Look forward to seeing the secret project!

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Cake Ink.
728 days ago

Can't wait to see it!

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julie k
728 days ago

I love all of your embroidery projects, Kirsty. Can't wait to see this one. I'm going to check out that book, too. Thanks!

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gret
728 days ago

Sounds fantastic. And I wonder if we have the same secret….

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Steph
728 days ago

Hey Kirsty! Good for you! Looks like it will be gorgeous. Hope you have a super rest of the week

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Kylie
728 days ago

It looks great – looking forward to seeing more of the secret project you have been working on.

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Ky
728 days ago

I've managed to get my link wrong for the second week in a row. It should actually be http://voodoo-rabbit.blogspot.com/2010/05/my-creative-space_20.html

sorry for the broken link.

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Lauren
728 days ago

Ah, ok now I'm excited. I've never been that into embroidery before, but that Ike book looks brilliant!! Can't wait to see what you come up with.

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m.e (Cathie)
728 days ago

always looking forward to your wonderful creativity Kirsty!
♥

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Little Eve
728 days ago

another area to conquer, stitching . . looks like some great work in the Ike book. Have fun on your latest project. Cathy

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Sandrine
728 days ago

The book looks most impressive…hmmm!Have fun…:)

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Sally
728 days ago

I learn something every day. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful knowledge.

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george
728 days ago

those designs are seriously cute. those bunnies!! thanks for the introduction!

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Gypsy
728 days ago

Sounds intriguing Kirsty! I'm doing something for charity this week too, but I'm a bit stuck! Suggestions wanted please!

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crzylady
728 days ago

Woot! I've made it before 175.. it's a miracle.

THank you as ever

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Frog, Goose and Bear
728 days ago

congrats on finishing your super exciting project, looking forward to seeing more pictures soon. thanks again for organising this "creative space".

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Kristie
728 days ago

playing along is such a hoot! thanks for letting me share!!

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gretchenmist . . . {belinda}
728 days ago

always lots going on in your space.
pretty drawing in the background, i thought catherine too!

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Ruby-Robin
728 days ago

thanks Kirsty. All the best with your project this week. Thanks for this space, its fantastic, so many wonderfully creative ppl.

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Danielle
728 days ago

Intriguing as always, Kirsty!

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Sherrin
728 days ago

I'm looking forward to seeing what you're working on. Wow. Embroidery. You must have extreme patience!!

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Kathryn Mitchell
728 days ago

Maybe its just me but I can't see the Mr Linky thing anymore…have we overloaded it?!

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Kathryn Mitchell
728 days ago

Maybe its just me but I can't see the Mr Linky thing anymore…have we overloaded it?!

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Nick
728 days ago

Ah, I followed all of your links and two hours later I am back to you…and I promised myself that I wouldn't go on the net today. Not wasted time, just lots of inspiration.xxNick

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Anna Bartlett
728 days ago

I can't see the links anymore, but as I'm already following heaps of them I'll try to get around.
Love the handpainted look of that embroidery.

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ricebabies
728 days ago

Just joined in.

http://ricebabies-ca.blogspot.com/

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Margaret @ Konstant Kaos
728 days ago

I'm playing this week!

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Liam's Mummy
728 days ago

Professionally photographed… that sounds exciting! I can't see Mr Linky either. Maybe it's a sign that I should go do something else….

here's mine: http://liamsolomonsmummy.blogspot.com/2010/05/my-creative-space-still-knitting.html

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tea with lucy
728 days ago

Always the master of suspense and intrigue!!

Look forward to seeing what's in store. . .

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* Ninotschka *
728 days ago

How exciting! I am really getting into embroidery as well… very inspiring.

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My One Brown Mouse
728 days ago

I have just joined in, but Mr Linky seems to be having a holiday!
Lucky Mr Linky! I hope he took Mrs Linky too!

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Posie Patchwork
728 days ago

Modern embroidery, faschinating!! I'm sure you will do amazing things, lucky charity, love Posie

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TopCat76
728 days ago

Oh how I wish I were better at embroidery… slowly, slowly catchy monkey, I'll get there!
Have played along this week – it's 7am UK time and still no linky thingy, (
Here's my blog post: http://topcat76.blogspot.com/2010/05/creative-space-thursday_20.html

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Knicky Knacks
728 days ago

Ooooh, the suspense of it all. Can't wait to see what you are working on. I see Mr Linky has given up the ghost. Not too worry – I'm sure we can all navigate around to each others blogs for a look-see. You can find mine at: http://knickyknacks.blogspot.com/2010/05/my-creative-space.html

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Nikki
728 days ago

Is it a book? Is it a magazine? It's certainly SUPER Kirst!

Looking forward to the big reveal.

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Anna
728 days ago

Thanks for hosting Kirsty! I am playing along this week, Anna

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elle thornton
728 days ago

More intrigue and mystery?! Can't wait to see what you've been up to. I also look forward to your Thursday post and love seeing other people's spaces – I'll use the blog links rather than Moody Mr Linky – hope he's in a better mood next week, Lucy xox

I'm playing along today:
http://beach-hut.blogspot.com/2010/05/my-creative-space-product-label-making.html

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Tweed Delights
728 days ago

Off to check your link Your 'creative space' always looks lovely and serene – *sigh* – back to my tweedie 'muddle' : /

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Morrgan
728 days ago

Oooh, I do love that stitchwork in the Modern Embroidery post.

(Sorry about the double link in Mr Linky, screwed up the URL for the first one. Doesn't look like I can edit or delete it?)

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Swiedebie
728 days ago

Exciting, Kirsty! THe feeling of doing something for charity is great!
-Swee
swiedebie.blogspot.com

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Emma
728 days ago

Yay Mr L is back up and running… and I'm No 101 for the second time this week – I was in the same place on Shadow Shot Sunday! Must be my number

That book looks great – I'm always on the lookout for new books to add to my collection and I love this style of embroidery.. so bold. Y'know when I first looked at your picture I thought it was something you'd made and put on the book – the photo is so 3D!

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Sophie Isobel
728 days ago

Wow how exciting! Can't wait to see what you are creating!
Sophie x

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ArtMind
728 days ago

Teasing is contagious!
Looking forward to see yet another fab result!

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Bianca
728 days ago

kootoyoutoo! You know I only just 'got' your blog title in a sudden epiphany this afternoon after months of in my head mispronunciationess?

Can't wait to see the top secret project!

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Leni and Rose
728 days ago

Professionally printed and photographed! Oh, do tell, please! What are you up to!

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Kuka
728 days ago

looking forward to seeing what you've been up to – your stitching is always lovely! =)

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Kellie Christie
728 days ago

Sounds interesting, I'm looking forward to seeing what you make. And hearing about this secret. Happy creating.

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Meltem
728 days ago

Thank you for sharing your blog with us Kristy! Your new project sounds very exciting!

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Catherine
728 days ago

I think embroidery is a beautiful craft to do and the modern take that Ike has is really refreshing. Sounds like you've something exciting brewing there I look forward to seeing what you've been up to.:)

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Belinda Saville
728 days ago

I look forward to see what your secret project is all about! *excited* I love that style of embroidery, so vibrant and colourful. It really tells a story…I like that

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Cindy
728 days ago

I so did not need that you know! No more ideas and now I have to search out this book and have all sorts of chain stitch ideas – nothing good is going to come of this – well lots of good if you look at the glass half full

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Claire Gale
728 days ago

i love an uber cool surprise, look forward to hearing all about it……damm so late again, always last me x

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Pamela Angus
727 days ago

your new projects sound interesting!!!

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Buy Design
727 days ago

So glad to be back visiting creative people again. The highlight of my week.
Fiona

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jenny b harris
727 days ago

I'm in this week! So what is this big secret project you just finished? And when will we get to see it? Sounds exciting!

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Tina
727 days ago

I can't wait to see what your project is! I loved the crochet necklace you revealed last week.

Also want to say I love this idea both for finding inspiration and keeping me working and thinking at my own craft.

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Vilt à la Kim
727 days ago

this is already wonderfull to look at. I cannot wit till the reveil of the finished project.

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kerin rose
727 days ago

I am late to the party, but I am here!

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ecoMILF
727 days ago

"professionally photographed" oh my! can't wait to see it! xo m.

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♥ w o o l f ♥
727 days ago

very seventies, that ike. loving the atmosphere! looking forward to your progress.

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Colette
727 days ago

Looks interesting…
I'm a little late this week, but enjoying playing along.

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yellowbrickroad market
724 days ago

I am new to blogger and your site has inspired me and my new business adventure which satifies my passion for handmade beauty for kids – just makes the little one's look and feel loved. Thank you

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MacGyver's Lovechild
721 days ago

i love this weekly check in!

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Clare
721 days ago

Wow… so many people taking part today. Great to see so much creativity. Thanks for hosting… am off to check out some of the other creative spaces, can't wait!

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play.nurture.grow
721 days ago

oooo VERY Curious…………
Jxx

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Ady
706 days ago

Hi! I'd like to join in if that's OK? Thanks for hosting this. What amazing creative spaces others have got. Off to look at a few more.

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