tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38588410023272441502024-02-07T21:45:36.549-08:00 Tinchapel TextilesDeborah Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870682452436122057noreply@blogger.comBlogger512125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858841002327244150.post-80830298681665047162023-09-29T11:26:00.006-07:002023-09-29T11:27:49.566-07:00The dogs on wheels are back !<p> I thought it would be fun to revisit some of my old designs and re work them, bring them up to date.</p><p>So I decided to start with my dachsies on wheels, here they are and I hope they make you smile. I used to make these alot but stopped about 9 years ago, so its been fun to make them again.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1O0qj47M3M9MhxGTvjoHdLZ6BdnXa52c4_t1XVGK9SokjX3nBZguhUhskaWLLatRilEScWJVkk6kszF6F3RC9Z4-5QcyA0ppn5SsxPE1paTK4robjSv2lOlUWBpiAWuQTyh89STskWEeGnYcyB6djS7epGRd-ldEDIE2Q-XyGBeSGlJQPkmC5o3pofUx/s927/Screenshot%20(5219).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="927" data-original-width="927" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1O0qj47M3M9MhxGTvjoHdLZ6BdnXa52c4_t1XVGK9SokjX3nBZguhUhskaWLLatRilEScWJVkk6kszF6F3RC9Z4-5QcyA0ppn5SsxPE1paTK4robjSv2lOlUWBpiAWuQTyh89STskWEeGnYcyB6djS7epGRd-ldEDIE2Q-XyGBeSGlJQPkmC5o3pofUx/s320/Screenshot%20(5219).png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzF-ox6m_dONPVrLvf7ZiUUQaHnv6oOdaxk0-dWZ9MGGI6JM3htAyAYD6qUUHfmL4qo_l2qFHVo1ynNexLo2BwQ9f7GuQHal46764CIqWLAA_XTDkAYAOl_euQ2N6CEgDKxD9aC947yuHED11DUWVbrqy_Byb26mvVEgFFnj-vID-nzePKFA2bUWRNAEzU/s1369/Screenshot%20(5220).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1369" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzF-ox6m_dONPVrLvf7ZiUUQaHnv6oOdaxk0-dWZ9MGGI6JM3htAyAYD6qUUHfmL4qo_l2qFHVo1ynNexLo2BwQ9f7GuQHal46764CIqWLAA_XTDkAYAOl_euQ2N6CEgDKxD9aC947yuHED11DUWVbrqy_Byb26mvVEgFFnj-vID-nzePKFA2bUWRNAEzU/s320/Screenshot%20(5220).png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgESU4gLoP87encQh5QU8qk_I44tmeCWbb0EutxQdvLqPHknHvm2Khm3qtDj6B_vwpqbC7mhEhk6KLf7_wkHi5U-dZwWZymGo3Xfhahxwoav1ehT9J2ZaFrwrB150_-AfL5_Uq6QDx1uB44Vs-V66XT3V1CcVFzlat5vzsSsKlLa6Ad9mB9K2KlZHD1teOX/s863/Screenshot%20(5221).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="849" data-original-width="863" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgESU4gLoP87encQh5QU8qk_I44tmeCWbb0EutxQdvLqPHknHvm2Khm3qtDj6B_vwpqbC7mhEhk6KLf7_wkHi5U-dZwWZymGo3Xfhahxwoav1ehT9J2ZaFrwrB150_-AfL5_Uq6QDx1uB44Vs-V66XT3V1CcVFzlat5vzsSsKlLa6Ad9mB9K2KlZHD1teOX/s320/Screenshot%20(5221).png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCWHNbSNZHLD0EM_NO9SxZ74Go_RgRp6dbu21oWzj75hNVTJtTR0nXa-ZqS5GZt4XWASYoYhNewcgNAOq0T_a5tnyj-7CcjymBaDBDnCg7YKieDU6fgzFaqqtn6ji7wxWOFk8WiC0VZU7fCY8Ydzus1CV_I7dP1XuITMFbhCQvljTdLkELEokpFEVqDpUC/s1294/Screenshot%20(5222).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="769" data-original-width="1294" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCWHNbSNZHLD0EM_NO9SxZ74Go_RgRp6dbu21oWzj75hNVTJtTR0nXa-ZqS5GZt4XWASYoYhNewcgNAOq0T_a5tnyj-7CcjymBaDBDnCg7YKieDU6fgzFaqqtn6ji7wxWOFk8WiC0VZU7fCY8Ydzus1CV_I7dP1XuITMFbhCQvljTdLkELEokpFEVqDpUC/s320/Screenshot%20(5222).png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I am now working on some elephant and monkey designs that I used to make. These two dogs sold very quickly, but I am making them to order as they are proving popular.</p><p>We have had some difficult weather here in Wales, so I am hoping that you are all safe and well during all these storms,</p><p>love and light</p><p>Debs and co xxx</p>Deborah Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870682452436122057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858841002327244150.post-8102145372899331952023-09-20T14:21:00.008-07:002023-09-20T14:21:55.594-07:00nEW DESIGNS, THE IRISH WOLFHOUND...<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxnX7P38OqiNMeUNe3mrrdTnmFRl8MSq9LtuslrGYTcEZo1W6nfF5MtS5_r8Pq3Jrya9xI0msOqJGVA_c5Qq1pdJuMQTxW_uQyT-ltkhtzakFibRCLHtSicJKNpCUaviGI2FUynAidhe40IP0uMmZnJk8Y0mYeITdDPwmxDUU0zY8ofmy61CkeGhQ3Mw4M/s833/Screenshot%20(5080).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="833" data-original-width="672" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxnX7P38OqiNMeUNe3mrrdTnmFRl8MSq9LtuslrGYTcEZo1W6nfF5MtS5_r8Pq3Jrya9xI0msOqJGVA_c5Qq1pdJuMQTxW_uQyT-ltkhtzakFibRCLHtSicJKNpCUaviGI2FUynAidhe40IP0uMmZnJk8Y0mYeITdDPwmxDUU0zY8ofmy61CkeGhQ3Mw4M/s320/Screenshot%20(5080).png" width="258" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Well lots of new designs entering the shop lately, one of them is the irish wolf hound pups, these have turned out well and I have sold a lot already, so I will be keeping this design for a while.<p></p><p>Its my plan to create lots of new items and retire a few of the old ones for now. As it keeps it more interesting for me and also for my collectors. I think its something I will keep doing.</p><p>Its my intention to dedicate more time to fine art sculpture and painting next year , as well as running the shop, so watch this space. As I will update you as it happens.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3pFEEEX206hOO3xO5779KIKU4IR0Fq2bsUc8OsaYO441t9tHXLFFvupvN2PvOP6LIDE-N1yjEgsVlqjpiQ2FqzMfAGDhS0AZVx3OQMpNTXMj9sVFG9k0GvXzha5aWsE2f0ItbeTcWyxY57O0OY3jJCa1xWN5rXw_BDzp7WYzmU4S4Hj8uReP_913idU1P/s407/Screenshot%20(5081).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="385" data-original-width="407" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3pFEEEX206hOO3xO5779KIKU4IR0Fq2bsUc8OsaYO441t9tHXLFFvupvN2PvOP6LIDE-N1yjEgsVlqjpiQ2FqzMfAGDhS0AZVx3OQMpNTXMj9sVFG9k0GvXzha5aWsE2f0ItbeTcWyxY57O0OY3jJCa1xWN5rXw_BDzp7WYzmU4S4Hj8uReP_913idU1P/s320/Screenshot%20(5081).png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> I hope everyone is dry its been awful weather here in Wales and alot more rain and flooding next week, so wellingtons at the ready !<p></p><p>Much love and hugs to all an happy days ! xxx</p>Deborah Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870682452436122057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858841002327244150.post-73414183168561087462023-09-13T04:27:00.001-07:002023-09-13T04:27:27.410-07:00Hello Autumn<p> I decided to create some new characters for the etsy shop, so I embraced autumn and all the busy mice I have spotted in the fields near my cottage.</p><p>So the welsh harvest mice were born, each is holding and gathering goodness. I hope you like them too and that they make you smile. I really enjoyed creating them, and they will be a regular in the shop from now on.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZGe7RaQRCk0qL87HoG9td2QRxmsYW9AUP0s2f_ZVpa2kf0Z98gvU8SvxqrODqLWx1oe0X6XUoameMyZQqFGQG55uDc_SaLPQuI3K_mBQaJIVD8yYbvnMi5CdpO28hGfDWKX1HOSHNruYqiT2L6aYIvFYgumxVGenEAWtebupCw3l5zo8Y50t30goM_gc/s574/Screenshot%20(5061).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="574" data-original-width="307" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZGe7RaQRCk0qL87HoG9td2QRxmsYW9AUP0s2f_ZVpa2kf0Z98gvU8SvxqrODqLWx1oe0X6XUoameMyZQqFGQG55uDc_SaLPQuI3K_mBQaJIVD8yYbvnMi5CdpO28hGfDWKX1HOSHNruYqiT2L6aYIvFYgumxVGenEAWtebupCw3l5zo8Y50t30goM_gc/s320/Screenshot%20(5061).png" width="171" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8-c3QUBaygXazz1cAEvFhxtJb4OkLp7GCvQNItU8GR3rtwHm9_xDyhDBAbIhx62a8yZlxibgsvxPzj27JeYjSacp52QgCsXnwfyy2xOY5MJsruBo7oFPeRVRTzwj45QrsrmjeYn0W_8CQu7UW7MkWYRbaJ0WxL-REFoTgdyV5FTH1zr8jb5z9LTWGLWC/s560/Screenshot%20(5062).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="398" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8-c3QUBaygXazz1cAEvFhxtJb4OkLp7GCvQNItU8GR3rtwHm9_xDyhDBAbIhx62a8yZlxibgsvxPzj27JeYjSacp52QgCsXnwfyy2xOY5MJsruBo7oFPeRVRTzwj45QrsrmjeYn0W_8CQu7UW7MkWYRbaJ0WxL-REFoTgdyV5FTH1zr8jb5z9LTWGLWC/s320/Screenshot%20(5062).png" width="227" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8plunTLg4JSKAfvLjMb8G3ahDlUpWxoeZJXNSI_nfftz1TgIwNouPGd6uIooEYydkJBn4-7Jesdtq9VgXJPlRQ3MKB66aJwaen-tmVwIJQq9xn0k8N5zqGgCCjQiD36_n7nsWiPwadTLr8Gh8XRz7P-M1DQYW9B3joc8l7KvNVUeg9xIU3G-zSkLa53jy/s587/Screenshot%20(5063).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="587" data-original-width="255" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8plunTLg4JSKAfvLjMb8G3ahDlUpWxoeZJXNSI_nfftz1TgIwNouPGd6uIooEYydkJBn4-7Jesdtq9VgXJPlRQ3MKB66aJwaen-tmVwIJQq9xn0k8N5zqGgCCjQiD36_n7nsWiPwadTLr8Gh8XRz7P-M1DQYW9B3joc8l7KvNVUeg9xIU3G-zSkLa53jy/s320/Screenshot%20(5063).png" width="139" /></a></div><br /><p>I hope autumn is shining down on you, its certainly lovely here in Wales, take care and I will be posting soon, with something else xxx</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Deborah Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870682452436122057noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858841002327244150.post-3478442872606748662023-09-01T07:59:00.000-07:002023-09-01T07:59:06.846-07:00Hello Autumn, new works, new life...<p> Hello friends, its been a while since I posted and a hard year , but I feel like I have come out the other side and can now make posts again. So a quick catch up is in order.</p><p>This July I welcomed my beautiful grandson Merlyn, this has been a life changing joy for me and one I cannot put into words, but what a blessing he is. Here he is smiling at his nanny, aged just 5 weeks.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBoUaB9n2-i3q8Q5BCbKF1hY2Lo80TKW4bHJEaSZrJTmwRP9ce0q9vn0sos-wI4lwDWKRbK5iJc1ZIcAdhMkV1NeRxv3R5QKWzlc1-jQDmKGVQOpBb5PDB0Pda7rOyB1OveViXdXNNMc9xVa2A8qMa2V24HpkJBfjeQo60WYJnJBjRwcbBDk7wEM2HjH7I/s874/Screenshot%20(4962).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="874" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBoUaB9n2-i3q8Q5BCbKF1hY2Lo80TKW4bHJEaSZrJTmwRP9ce0q9vn0sos-wI4lwDWKRbK5iJc1ZIcAdhMkV1NeRxv3R5QKWzlc1-jQDmKGVQOpBb5PDB0Pda7rOyB1OveViXdXNNMc9xVa2A8qMa2V24HpkJBfjeQo60WYJnJBjRwcbBDk7wEM2HjH7I/s320/Screenshot%20(4962).png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>His arrival has given me the impetus to create new things again, here is the new prim nativity set I have designed and made with welsh fabrics. My plan is too completely overhaul the shop with new lines.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZQ79TJstlibNs_4pIT3SLg-1g1AQSFEBXoWNePmA8rk0AW6R0k4wOc8TA6V-Fq6p1WE8pbBgSIjLsCrzuQDlXgspOllzjvktDwQM9FxydkBsHUynIYor793rybMv56foaeZenB6FXwaHyoZbQsISQA3m0dLGhLcoHFe_wXaXu69IAQPYHzd0NVzku4h5K/s877/Screenshot%20(4963).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="877" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZQ79TJstlibNs_4pIT3SLg-1g1AQSFEBXoWNePmA8rk0AW6R0k4wOc8TA6V-Fq6p1WE8pbBgSIjLsCrzuQDlXgspOllzjvktDwQM9FxydkBsHUynIYor793rybMv56foaeZenB6FXwaHyoZbQsISQA3m0dLGhLcoHFe_wXaXu69IAQPYHzd0NVzku4h5K/s320/Screenshot%20(4963).png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Lots more new makes to come soon and regular posts. Wishing everyone a beautiful Autumn,</p><p>speak soon xxx</p>Deborah Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870682452436122057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858841002327244150.post-72892680424331692242023-03-17T13:38:00.003-07:002023-03-17T13:38:47.981-07:00Rememberance<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRapYE6jmQGqTQOZZenkU37Bg1tZKNtoqiNKxoYWgF-Taastxg4QmIAEfjmbc7g5-W7-oZuw2pDSL3OpQR0Z3yf6iX5GJGOpE-fS9SyPjdlXVyACrMoZ12ah81gKmDvr0arypjgsBhLWQmC9mDD4nIDvm54PWfFnZmqne14l_B6YnzIntExU0yU6QRVQ/s717/Screenshot%20(4054).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="717" data-original-width="504" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRapYE6jmQGqTQOZZenkU37Bg1tZKNtoqiNKxoYWgF-Taastxg4QmIAEfjmbc7g5-W7-oZuw2pDSL3OpQR0Z3yf6iX5GJGOpE-fS9SyPjdlXVyACrMoZ12ah81gKmDvr0arypjgsBhLWQmC9mDD4nIDvm54PWfFnZmqne14l_B6YnzIntExU0yU6QRVQ/s320/Screenshot%20(4054).png" width="225" /></a></div><br /> Rememberence<p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Last year I sadly lost my baby sister in very tragic circumstances, she left behind 7 children and grandchildren. It has broken our hearts, and its for that reason that I stepped away from social media for a break.</p><p>As you can imagine there isn't a day goes by that I don't miss her.</p><p><br /></p><p>I'm sending love to all and all yours, treasure each moment as you never know when its your last.</p><p><br /></p><p>Take joy ! </p><p><br /></p><p>xxx</p>Deborah Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870682452436122057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858841002327244150.post-81218318878457762402022-07-19T15:37:00.000-07:002022-07-19T15:37:07.195-07:00Cecilia Payne<p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Since her death in 1979, the woman who discovered what the universe is made of has not so much as received a memorial plaque. Her newspaper obituaries do not mention her greatest discovery. […] Every high school student knows that Isaac Newton discovered gravity, that Charles Darwin discovered evolution, and that Albert Einstein discovered the relativity of time. But when it comes to the composition of our universe, the textbooks simply say that the most abundant atom in the universe is hydrogen. And no one ever wonders how we know.❞ — Jeremy Knowles, discussing the complete lack of recognition Cecilia Payne gets, even today, for her revolutionary discovery. (via alliterate)</span></p><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">OH WAIT LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT CECILIA PAYNE</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">• Cecilia Payne’s mother refused to spend money on her college education, so she won a scholarship to Cambridge.</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">• Cecilia Payne completed her studies, but Cambridge wouldn’t give her a degree because she was a woman, so she said to heck with that and moved to the United States to work at Harvard.</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">• Cecilia Payne was the first person ever to earn a Ph.D. in astronomy from Radcliffe College, with what Otto Strauve called “the most brilliant Ph.D. thesis ever written in astronomy.”</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">• Not only did Cecilia Payne discover what the universe is made of, she also discovered what the sun is made of (Henry Norris Russell, a fellow astronomer, is usually given credit for discovering that the sun’s composition is different from the Earth’s, but he came to his conclusions four years later than Payne — after telling her not to publish).</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">• Cecilia Payne is the reason we know basically anything about variable stars (stars whose brightness as seen from earth fluctuates). Literally every other study on variable stars is based on her work.</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">• Cecilia Payne was the first woman to be promoted to full professor from within Harvard, and is often credited with breaking the glass ceiling for women in the Harvard science department and in astronomy, as well as inspiring entire generations of women to take up science.</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">• Cecilia Payne is awesome and everyone should know her.</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">(OP: Matthew Gardner)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2h474RW57HRDa2h-g4Lw6gedhc66XmKJVEk1LXV91Eq0DxYFJ-Rt3-H0JzgdcuS9s6eR1MvDG6H62jOzlj6te1pfEsfyWyIyXEzJFDDYGQUlpntlDJaRHo6ge1J7Bj9Kivoyxq-N4wQc_6YVe0Voow26FTX03Lz9omem4N-Yjjs8pPR3e73svxsdthQ/s1239/Screenshot%20(3488).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="1239" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2h474RW57HRDa2h-g4Lw6gedhc66XmKJVEk1LXV91Eq0DxYFJ-Rt3-H0JzgdcuS9s6eR1MvDG6H62jOzlj6te1pfEsfyWyIyXEzJFDDYGQUlpntlDJaRHo6ge1J7Bj9Kivoyxq-N4wQc_6YVe0Voow26FTX03Lz9omem4N-Yjjs8pPR3e73svxsdthQ/w378-h258/Screenshot%20(3488).png" width="378" /></a></div><br /></div></div>Deborah Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870682452436122057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858841002327244150.post-77238225455932674822022-05-23T02:34:00.000-07:002022-05-23T02:34:09.242-07:00 the crisis<p> It breaks my heart to see so many suffering right now, be it through poverty, war, abuse, global warming, nearly everyone, everywhere is suffering in some way.</p><p><br /></p><p>We are all trying to hold faith and survive through it all. Ive found it so overwhelming at times, but have found my art and daily walks and routines have helped me through. </p><p>We all hoped, after covid, this would be our year finally to move forwards and sadly its not. This year is about coping and hoping.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqbq6DzT7nvhspQA5KsgQ5L1Dkko3XXWYkdPbf7h7dxOCbMzIz4gMYcQj9i5Kb53hKPRhgui8RJl_JAFtVi7YJogE-G_3JRtsHwJ25WbbjPlZpqZHmXKZTy3fBUNggsSqP1Wfag5OxSewMozSDTgW_LSaEBqg8198MQjHXOxCEMiVOEB53cxAS5MCwCw/s816/Screenshot%20(3179).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="805" data-original-width="816" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqbq6DzT7nvhspQA5KsgQ5L1Dkko3XXWYkdPbf7h7dxOCbMzIz4gMYcQj9i5Kb53hKPRhgui8RJl_JAFtVi7YJogE-G_3JRtsHwJ25WbbjPlZpqZHmXKZTy3fBUNggsSqP1Wfag5OxSewMozSDTgW_LSaEBqg8198MQjHXOxCEMiVOEB53cxAS5MCwCw/s320/Screenshot%20(3179).png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>So with that in mind, I urge you to find a small patch of time every day to create or just walk outside, love your partner, children and pat your dog or pet. </p><p>If it werent for those kind of things, I would not of been able to cope. Lets enjoy our summer, grow some food if you can and breathe. This winter is going to be very hard, for alot of people.</p><p>So heres to being grateful for now and doing what we can, when we can, have a blessed Monday folks xxx</p>Deborah Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870682452436122057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858841002327244150.post-84436076217711000202022-04-08T10:05:00.004-07:002022-05-23T02:35:01.968-07:00Getting ready for Easter 2022<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijTQDMiJ6eMVt5gPCMs78oi-0RJPzvgpbKNVc5poa4D_BdWL7zCTU-JcjxfXTgmTYYpDqx5p9yQpQILKeCLEAMeR6VbODgzbkbjjaCuNTui-v1wHY4CwnPArecbX9zaTHWIO9lyMJhWjNMMOo1mFSrw_mwhdFDpH7s-yMcr4ed37M6fQG17Qgce7hJ5A/s856/Screenshot%20(3174).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="856" data-original-width="846" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijTQDMiJ6eMVt5gPCMs78oi-0RJPzvgpbKNVc5poa4D_BdWL7zCTU-JcjxfXTgmTYYpDqx5p9yQpQILKeCLEAMeR6VbODgzbkbjjaCuNTui-v1wHY4CwnPArecbX9zaTHWIO9lyMJhWjNMMOo1mFSrw_mwhdFDpH7s-yMcr4ed37M6fQG17Qgce7hJ5A/s320/Screenshot%20(3174).png" width="316" /></a></div><p><br /></p>I love easter, its the time when things start to grow and help us feel happier. Especially important right now with all thats going on, what a mess the world is right now.<p></p><p>In the above photo you can see a marvellous hare riding a chick, this was made by my dear friend at Cotton Spun Treasures, you can find her on etsy and instagram. Do check her out, her work will really make you smile.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu3kv0thtmBZnW1YrUguj9F7ab-8VGtyBvrVHELfqSDS3oNF5zNH3pkd8PomjvoXIfYMIYCigySKSVaJGkkccnp7-gICVAbhI2bUtqSNSOlv-P_PPZ9lvkubEYGtiIiNBPIp09XA57Yy6JBUIWqKepKt0-DSZ5vySj4BkTaeRjTcbvi3mU-pqhKRQjRQ/s830/Screenshot%20(3175).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="830" data-original-width="730" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu3kv0thtmBZnW1YrUguj9F7ab-8VGtyBvrVHELfqSDS3oNF5zNH3pkd8PomjvoXIfYMIYCigySKSVaJGkkccnp7-gICVAbhI2bUtqSNSOlv-P_PPZ9lvkubEYGtiIiNBPIp09XA57Yy6JBUIWqKepKt0-DSZ5vySj4BkTaeRjTcbvi3mU-pqhKRQjRQ/s320/Screenshot%20(3175).png" width="281" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Ive been making the usual mohair chicks and working steadily on a great many rabbits, which I hope to list this weekend.<p></p><p>Waldo, (himself, below.)</p><p>Mostly thinks of carrots and more sunshine. We had a great spell of heat last month here in Wales, which was a delightful shock, but back to mormal freezing for the time being, roll on May we both say !</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMNotSac3C0qBl30cKflSP0IotrttwfXfzBocFSx4xaSvYQafX3VGciM3e3ZIgY7IGI2-prjPUJ8bhLNTddzjDz1s67PyFfm1vLxQzLXefTfTIm9RISA8odDX2TMs_N9vhw4idoOqgImYy01O5bfdfD3RSLrOguBitKssUyARMXLm2ZEXOvJ4Hah1zlg/s844/Screenshot%20(3176).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="844" data-original-width="807" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMNotSac3C0qBl30cKflSP0IotrttwfXfzBocFSx4xaSvYQafX3VGciM3e3ZIgY7IGI2-prjPUJ8bhLNTddzjDz1s67PyFfm1vLxQzLXefTfTIm9RISA8odDX2TMs_N9vhw4idoOqgImYy01O5bfdfD3RSLrOguBitKssUyARMXLm2ZEXOvJ4Hah1zlg/s320/Screenshot%20(3176).png" width="306" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Ive been busy in the garden, but due to freezing weather, I will not be putting the sweet peas outside yet, Monty Don.<p></p><p>Penny, my glorious , dutch pekin hen turned 13, how blessed are we to still have this little magical. forceful creature in our lives, she has grown up with my son. If anyone desrves to live forever , she does !</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAKJ_9p5Qlh4feVvHKLPzxgq3smA5Ywc3rP1CUkUwtLlmx3f6QQ5hm-yY9_vVi_JycpT1Xv7r5InC9ERUmfXPOz_pB__ypWh7h_hQ3meKJGyKC2eOTJHgsCaR7md4Pm1s9tG4PORhPZrwWeopk6qUYIqe8W8tDyfhYccc9x23V5wR7_LgGxNiWg1ijHg/s820/Screenshot%20(3177).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="820" data-original-width="691" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAKJ_9p5Qlh4feVvHKLPzxgq3smA5Ywc3rP1CUkUwtLlmx3f6QQ5hm-yY9_vVi_JycpT1Xv7r5InC9ERUmfXPOz_pB__ypWh7h_hQ3meKJGyKC2eOTJHgsCaR7md4Pm1s9tG4PORhPZrwWeopk6qUYIqe8W8tDyfhYccc9x23V5wR7_LgGxNiWg1ijHg/s320/Screenshot%20(3177).png" width="270" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Rabbits and foxes , in progress on the worktable today. I am so grateful for all my customers, especially now, during our recession in the UK.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /></p>Wishing you all a peaceful weekend, with hopes of better times and weather. xxx<br /> <p></p>Deborah Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870682452436122057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858841002327244150.post-28930740457160762742022-03-09T07:51:00.002-08:002022-03-09T07:51:24.085-08:00international womens day<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjil996LZAvUrD1G2NAxvnZ030PKQiOtoOE_oalB54cG8cq7psMs69L5ypeK97zzOeGVpnChXsdhNRJXzuukWi12iUpLiybAJkEley9NwqWO8fLK3JgHTRABQQ32ubcLgguemEszq4fjMaAEIxik0PIDltnKKxRKUbJjHObLjAN_3GtSlAFpTq1vxhfbQ=s544" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="392" data-original-width="544" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjil996LZAvUrD1G2NAxvnZ030PKQiOtoOE_oalB54cG8cq7psMs69L5ypeK97zzOeGVpnChXsdhNRJXzuukWi12iUpLiybAJkEley9NwqWO8fLK3JgHTRABQQ32ubcLgguemEszq4fjMaAEIxik0PIDltnKKxRKUbJjHObLjAN_3GtSlAFpTq1vxhfbQ=w370-h267" width="370" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Deborah Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870682452436122057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858841002327244150.post-7604172328852732842022-03-01T05:30:00.001-08:002022-03-01T05:30:11.014-08:00The Ukraine on St Davids Day ...<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjHTT2f4jOuQUnnmPXTH96OGZL8VgEAhyELDcYp5OKnm_gO8eVNyhQGJhQWXBG44k2XYhW72wwu88wvpTdRhyiQwunmi8BkjhZLv-i6JgmMW76xCV3KQoINuuXiXOMIKilS1t7wGjjuczMA5Xz-vUeW08WTEQbPMyMPwrvkKTidnYUa9XDGS5v6EZx8w=s660" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="660" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjHTT2f4jOuQUnnmPXTH96OGZL8VgEAhyELDcYp5OKnm_gO8eVNyhQGJhQWXBG44k2XYhW72wwu88wvpTdRhyiQwunmi8BkjhZLv-i6JgmMW76xCV3KQoINuuXiXOMIKilS1t7wGjjuczMA5Xz-vUeW08WTEQbPMyMPwrvkKTidnYUa9XDGS5v6EZx8w=s320" width="291" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">As we celebrate St Davids day, can I urge people to donate food , for the Ukraines, to their nearest collection point. You only have to go onto Facebook to find them. Food is a priority, they have nothing to eat. Tins yes, but flour yeast, dried foods, make sure they are well packed, and if you can box them up, and mark the box food, or dried food etc. This will help the people travelling to the borders, and save them time. Please give what you can, we are so lucky at the moment, but this could be us suffering. It is your time to help, no matter how small xxxxxxxxxxx</span></p>Deborah Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870682452436122057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858841002327244150.post-74129490011770298052022-01-01T01:20:00.002-08:002022-01-01T01:20:13.446-08:00Happy 2022 !!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrdcetIyz6hHbbYkYtwHuK9b69GbmdMxUlxBaI5RTDTbXjXq8UZia2oqwmCF4Nch4zzxSsVKq0HBeHK5sNSClxnqobjdgvmiHA0sCzc6k7xPczOeW6IiLFOx5Zb5r3yvt-YTweMvtyW3tXDHd8Q002C7kmL85ieK_Yhmyy_imuNuamGL9ftk0YasPsMQ=s451" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="451" data-original-width="299" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrdcetIyz6hHbbYkYtwHuK9b69GbmdMxUlxBaI5RTDTbXjXq8UZia2oqwmCF4Nch4zzxSsVKq0HBeHK5sNSClxnqobjdgvmiHA0sCzc6k7xPczOeW6IiLFOx5Zb5r3yvt-YTweMvtyW3tXDHd8Q002C7kmL85ieK_Yhmyy_imuNuamGL9ftk0YasPsMQ=s320" width="212" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Wishing everyone a happy 2022, may it be a good one, filled with joy and positivity xxx</p>Deborah Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870682452436122057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858841002327244150.post-13797934459351559442021-12-05T07:33:00.003-08:002021-12-05T07:33:43.381-08:00New Christmas makes in the shop<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzYhMjXH8VCIqbDIKv0ebGjXF6pTw5NXgdNcd5bnyxvDpaCgml2vvX53FwdYWZp2O0K2qEphUsDhG-fzEEGRUgtRGCZnSzFj2nVEWnQFGy2Amt74XEzLM_7Si66dUP5GvtXQaiE-bhqIi1/s850/Screenshot+%25282785%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="819" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzYhMjXH8VCIqbDIKv0ebGjXF6pTw5NXgdNcd5bnyxvDpaCgml2vvX53FwdYWZp2O0K2qEphUsDhG-fzEEGRUgtRGCZnSzFj2nVEWnQFGy2Amt74XEzLM_7Si66dUP5GvtXQaiE-bhqIi1/s320/Screenshot+%25282785%2529.png" width="308" /></a></div>I know many people are struggling here, especially with the increase in heating bills, so Ive tried to add a lot of cheaper items to my shop this year and not concentrate on the expensive things. So that everyone can find something cheap, but high quality and full of cheer.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzvyjY89v49lVzcsMGAbS6XVp6hW_H5v-An3GTP4_eYB9eV9MuMGXdKNVu3WZT28gpgEj6te_6BqzUt-jmliUKhNjDJ4lePn-ZHzKWU5Cpq2GPKT808JpQFO4UzThSmliJ1EFNp4qurYvB/s877/Screenshot+%25282786%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="868" data-original-width="877" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzvyjY89v49lVzcsMGAbS6XVp6hW_H5v-An3GTP4_eYB9eV9MuMGXdKNVu3WZT28gpgEj6te_6BqzUt-jmliUKhNjDJ4lePn-ZHzKWU5Cpq2GPKT808JpQFO4UzThSmliJ1EFNp4qurYvB/s320/Screenshot+%25282786%2529.png" width="320" /></a></div>Im still offering free uk postage and I am still happy to send direct to a loved one and gift wrapped, at no extra cost.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq43tJqbP8j1ywEWtv8_dHvLqD2bMgjsxLHA7OkKwRE8gp2jnginXl_R-g3yYBaKuqy8Dif53NTJZMOL0OXOHAesqufC1Qg2NqMeUsXnfw-Ve5RknA0z9e0AlmE0iVGyZbPd1R88KX0jHL/s868/Screenshot+%25282787%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="868" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq43tJqbP8j1ywEWtv8_dHvLqD2bMgjsxLHA7OkKwRE8gp2jnginXl_R-g3yYBaKuqy8Dif53NTJZMOL0OXOHAesqufC1Qg2NqMeUsXnfw-Ve5RknA0z9e0AlmE0iVGyZbPd1R88KX0jHL/s320/Screenshot+%25282787%2529.png" width="320" /></a></div>I am hoping you are all safe and well and that Covid 19 isnt affecting you this December, although I know many people who are struggling with ill health again.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6lGcm0jvFXTZot9_RlDkEDtxrL84eciF_0NCdjNFpY8pnwk85sPoFDdLMm9spLSZOBdGEbnYGTRwNTcx59G6NpV8q5L1jVqqJbV4URA-hn_sym4SBVVYnMTLto03vUrMOzZ3djQGbXF6t/s864/Screenshot+%25282788%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="854" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6lGcm0jvFXTZot9_RlDkEDtxrL84eciF_0NCdjNFpY8pnwk85sPoFDdLMm9spLSZOBdGEbnYGTRwNTcx59G6NpV8q5L1jVqqJbV4URA-hn_sym4SBVVYnMTLto03vUrMOzZ3djQGbXF6t/s320/Screenshot+%25282788%2529.png" width="316" /></a></div>Heres to much better days next year and hopefully the end to all this terrible illness. Im wishing you all, love and light for 2022 xxx<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-uQN039ufl2ndZpEBQLlddYAQYw5lIWo_gCkmpsfF-54rfqvQIF01zOGcQEy0q2A3tTlECB-f3_9oKxq4PQMkQy_qgEOucx7Qzl5IJvKJ6AMQf33zFpz09L6V_m2X5-wknShI4zRUkH8h/s858/Screenshot+%25282789%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="858" data-original-width="627" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-uQN039ufl2ndZpEBQLlddYAQYw5lIWo_gCkmpsfF-54rfqvQIF01zOGcQEy0q2A3tTlECB-f3_9oKxq4PQMkQy_qgEOucx7Qzl5IJvKJ6AMQf33zFpz09L6V_m2X5-wknShI4zRUkH8h/s320/Screenshot+%25282789%2529.png" width="234" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Deborah Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870682452436122057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858841002327244150.post-42971069830750744002021-10-30T02:53:00.000-07:002021-10-30T02:53:06.673-07:00Well, Hello World !!<p> Im so sorry , but its taken over a year to get signed back in to my Blogg.</p><p>For some reason it wouldnt let me sign in, but I kept trying and finally today, over a year later , I am back in.</p><p>I promise to offer lots of exciting news, patterns and recipes on here, making it even better than before.</p><p><br /></p><p>I just want to send my love to all who follow me and hope you have all managed through these difficult times. Ive been so lucky that my online sales have kept me going and my little friend Waldo, the donkey, has kept me smiling !</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioxS9TRTQdDRxwAuChR_8PT_fWzG5CYYvBWrldPy8YBfu5a-UuMZWEtB62rt9BJmke3hc5myxd4XNF_uY7zDM64pW3ykfjX9aMKL4bY11ZkUyg0hW1NWsPqmuLumNqmSqFNLxNSO4OoFRx/s738/Screenshot+%25281170%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="734" data-original-width="738" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioxS9TRTQdDRxwAuChR_8PT_fWzG5CYYvBWrldPy8YBfu5a-UuMZWEtB62rt9BJmke3hc5myxd4XNF_uY7zDM64pW3ykfjX9aMKL4bY11ZkUyg0hW1NWsPqmuLumNqmSqFNLxNSO4OoFRx/s320/Screenshot+%25281170%2529.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_FRmiVvRuvmO0LBTOE6sulwP13Lm1VY98gKgzZ2UXeURKfDHWIrZZ_913GRCKn5IAi_AsnUn0ge0TdrtyGN7iJOo8UW1OoagCxbTKWVwVoY_PKTIXFTcp_bUhrijzF0dcr0nbAlQmghHm/s278/Screenshot+%25282499%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="278" data-original-width="194" height="347" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_FRmiVvRuvmO0LBTOE6sulwP13Lm1VY98gKgzZ2UXeURKfDHWIrZZ_913GRCKn5IAi_AsnUn0ge0TdrtyGN7iJOo8UW1OoagCxbTKWVwVoY_PKTIXFTcp_bUhrijzF0dcr0nbAlQmghHm/w277-h347/Screenshot+%25282499%2529.png" width="277" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Deborah Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870682452436122057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858841002327244150.post-39504487139066032942020-12-30T10:13:00.002-08:002021-02-07T11:11:41.597-08:00What a year its been !!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTXhExgZ1TLlIkAl0wS1yUc0pFiLQXsF8lmxQGkRJ1W6Iooyz3E1IywujcxnZGnnJFQPT1IKDSErw4nqAhDvejihWeqsquQXeHIJ8DYebuYb22osI7NmyVirawxBxLSaTsqVkwfI5WRkZM/s742/Screenshot+%25281918%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="742" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTXhExgZ1TLlIkAl0wS1yUc0pFiLQXsF8lmxQGkRJ1W6Iooyz3E1IywujcxnZGnnJFQPT1IKDSErw4nqAhDvejihWeqsquQXeHIJ8DYebuYb22osI7NmyVirawxBxLSaTsqVkwfI5WRkZM/s320/Screenshot+%25281918%2529.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Oh my word, what a roller coaster year its been, full of all sorts of rather depressing stuff.<p></p><p>I dont think its been easy for any one of us and it has left us all rather low and basically its stolen our year from us.</p><p>So, heres to 2021, may it be everyones year, a happy one, filled with promise and sunshine.</p><p>Heres my little Waldo, hes helped me get through this year, by making myself and everyone who sees him on instagram smile, no matter what.</p><p>Thank you Waldo and thank you to all my online friends and customers, I wouldnt be here without you,</p><p>lots of love to you all and wishing everyone a much better 2021 than this year .</p><p>xxx</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Deborah Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870682452436122057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858841002327244150.post-28923875496316731042020-08-18T09:30:00.001-07:002020-08-18T09:30:28.384-07:00Somebody new is at Darling HQ<p> Im sorry I havent been blogging but I have a new person at Darling Hq, whos needing lots of attention,</p><p>can you guess what he is ???</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj59sbF8neSNm7Ok5gERNFlACyaaUjo72wRP03B9c7FmgWETGDjzIQwb0ergGEpn7ShYGLbMEPmXulxiuILkvvxegBHurLQHpYbKvvIjCx8Mh7SEV3fiL2T0cUIrzK1X4kP1NcX4OvFXUWP/s629/Screenshot+%25281654%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="629" data-original-width="421" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj59sbF8neSNm7Ok5gERNFlACyaaUjo72wRP03B9c7FmgWETGDjzIQwb0ergGEpn7ShYGLbMEPmXulxiuILkvvxegBHurLQHpYbKvvIjCx8Mh7SEV3fiL2T0cUIrzK1X4kP1NcX4OvFXUWP/s0/Screenshot+%25281654%2529.png" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Deborah Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870682452436122057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858841002327244150.post-44771364015931621932020-06-26T01:59:00.003-07:002020-06-26T02:01:37.264-07:00My latest Puppet Commission<div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I thought you might like to see my latest puppet creation.<div><br /></div><div>Hes a very large hand puppet, using hand sculpted and stitched techniques.</div><div><br /></div><div>My client asked that I make her husband a Topov , from Pipkins inspired puppet. Obviously I didnt want to make one the same, but to capture the essence of him, in my style.</div><div><br /></div><div>She was very happy with him and so was I.</div><div><br /></div><div> It was very sad to see him go, but hes very happy in his new home.</div><div><br /></div><div>It took me quite a while to design the pattern and get it how I wanted it, but now I have the pattern, I can make more when required.</div><div><br /></div><div>Wishing everyone a really lovely weekend</div><div><br /></div><div>xxx<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-KvsscWuJM0A3lG6_ed4EktvIG_sMhLmrCsUYtGvP8dSbvGuCvvmDY1lr_QsNUUlpf7-xIlDNNC5lV8-5LEDdeKMx3a6PW1v0sDFfqyZeMQ5ERuDfs6fFp3P0hVyU_itMyav_PExENZV2/s730/Screenshot+%25281509%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="728" data-original-width="730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-KvsscWuJM0A3lG6_ed4EktvIG_sMhLmrCsUYtGvP8dSbvGuCvvmDY1lr_QsNUUlpf7-xIlDNNC5lV8-5LEDdeKMx3a6PW1v0sDFfqyZeMQ5ERuDfs6fFp3P0hVyU_itMyav_PExENZV2/s320/Screenshot+%25281509%2529.png" width="320" /></a></div></div>Deborah Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870682452436122057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858841002327244150.post-29023099492835382582020-06-24T04:03:00.001-07:002020-06-24T04:08:09.404-07:00Lots of new cruelty free products I have quite a range now, in my Etsy shop. Of organic cruelty free products with free postage in the uk and cheap postage worldwide.<div><br /></div><div>The first image below is of my lovely tea tree and nettle shampoo bar. Its kind to your hair and can also be used on your dogs and horses ! A 2oz bar, that is priced to sell at 2.95</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbCodW5jfMYtfZJcWNo6mPvZMZiLrCDncaNCd-ZTYCXbX5LZ7QLI085s4Wr0P6Kn07m7b1-XmLL64w-OTUjyge6UpGUEM9AH5dhwu4U8eboPBOVhYZKYAkDj2OcKEitaGKKCW6dzhAgqs/s718/Screenshot+%25281504%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="663" data-original-width="718" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbCodW5jfMYtfZJcWNo6mPvZMZiLrCDncaNCd-ZTYCXbX5LZ7QLI085s4Wr0P6Kn07m7b1-XmLL64w-OTUjyge6UpGUEM9AH5dhwu4U8eboPBOVhYZKYAkDj2OcKEitaGKKCW6dzhAgqs/s320/Screenshot+%25281504%2529.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Here we have one of my favourite soaps, its the lavender cleansing bar. Very kind on your skin and organic and cruelty free.</div><div>Also priced at 2.95, with free postage again.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtT3SxtQKTQV7bBCcmOenP-e2VpwhIIhTYq6sKqqRzEb4_4Xa3OK_aBalxUnPqmQiE3g-3iNvpvfUw9hvau4wUijvMqHxQAOFEFsWtAulny5XLMS9UCIf8qgHXAkLzMTX24qZnki8_dM-U/s749/Screenshot+%25281505%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="743" data-original-width="749" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtT3SxtQKTQV7bBCcmOenP-e2VpwhIIhTYq6sKqqRzEb4_4Xa3OK_aBalxUnPqmQiE3g-3iNvpvfUw9hvau4wUijvMqHxQAOFEFsWtAulny5XLMS9UCIf8qgHXAkLzMTX24qZnki8_dM-U/s320/Screenshot+%25281505%2529.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Artisans hand balm is very popular and is good for any dry skin patches. Organic and cruelty free and priced at 5.95, in a handy metal re useable tin. With free postage to the uk again .</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV5JbElM85uAT_6IPlSqphBAI-_b9tukp-LimCgUnuQeA0lwq6ig2eLewPtGuKdNCvD7-dTl65uKCZFd7gjulJnS151DN42wGT03xcXxrQekOUA2A2pW_kgWnhhJ90eqTk22_Jq4fTmBGp/s737/Screenshot+%25281506%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="737" data-original-width="736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV5JbElM85uAT_6IPlSqphBAI-_b9tukp-LimCgUnuQeA0lwq6ig2eLewPtGuKdNCvD7-dTl65uKCZFd7gjulJnS151DN42wGT03xcXxrQekOUA2A2pW_kgWnhhJ90eqTk22_Jq4fTmBGp/s320/Screenshot+%25281506%2529.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My best seller has been the organic, antibacterial soap. It does the job, but is kind to your skin.</div><div>Also 2.95 with free postage.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIKNAlJHgzObP3umSuXQ_Knj0DbFg4l-GvrcnnnHi3gWaItaacSpYANxpyLsVuj1XjbeuIQgCrdtJereyXklPCebrJ0gcIJpbR2qGv0Rb8W6BWopu5PxFeUXfLE-1MlHEBcOrBh1XvGtGI/s720/Screenshot+%25281507%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIKNAlJHgzObP3umSuXQ_Knj0DbFg4l-GvrcnnnHi3gWaItaacSpYANxpyLsVuj1XjbeuIQgCrdtJereyXklPCebrJ0gcIJpbR2qGv0Rb8W6BWopu5PxFeUXfLE-1MlHEBcOrBh1XvGtGI/s320/Screenshot+%25281507%2529.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And finally is the lip balm made with organic vitamin E<span><span> oil, also in a reusable tin , free postage, at 3.95</span></span></div><div><span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHbikFy8pIblOxIQVhnnt7NTOFwZSFxs3sCKIrhL5aM20PHKP2NYvd5hKtGKrYCXzbeX3TSRpD37SBBzOMUeV2c0P52Gd_RESNyaN0tnntnV0Eg7cyW9BccoOHWz-NzoCORezT7wWqs5vM/s744/Screenshot+%25281508%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="744" data-original-width="738" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHbikFy8pIblOxIQVhnnt7NTOFwZSFxs3sCKIrhL5aM20PHKP2NYvd5hKtGKrYCXzbeX3TSRpD37SBBzOMUeV2c0P52Gd_RESNyaN0tnntnV0Eg7cyW9BccoOHWz-NzoCORezT7wWqs5vM/s320/Screenshot+%25281508%2529.png" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have really enjoyed making these during lockdown and the range is continually growing and evolving, its been a real pleasure and has kept me busy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you like them xxx</div>Deborah Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870682452436122057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858841002327244150.post-28003195557375135852020-05-08T03:01:00.000-07:002020-05-08T03:02:42.168-07:00New Dolls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Firstly I hope everyone is happy and well, I have been super busy with orders and my beeswax range has also taken off. For which I am all very grateful , but I found time to make three dolls for the etsy shop.<br />
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I hope you like them. They are a joy to make and fun, but they do go quickly. There are a lot of new items in the online shop, so do check them out when you get time.<br />
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Sending you lots of love and light during these unusual times xxxDeborah Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870682452436122057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858841002327244150.post-70762618262766665482020-04-15T06:53:00.001-07:002020-04-15T06:53:18.186-07:00Working through the lockdown....Im still busy working with my son on the youtube account with free workshops, but that should be available to you all very soon.<br />
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But Ive also managed to come up with some new bits for the etsy shop and have started adding downloadable patterns.<br />
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Theres a very easy rabbit pattern which people are really enjoying making.<br />
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I hope you are all coping and staying well xxx<br />
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<br />Deborah Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870682452436122057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858841002327244150.post-25231607853434630692020-04-06T12:01:00.002-07:002020-04-06T12:01:57.349-07:00Black Beeswax.....Ive really enjoyed working with beeswax this spring and especially the black beeswax and cinnamon ornaments.<br />
Heres a selection of what Ive come up with so far, but a few more in the pipeline coming this week.<br />
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I hope youre all busy creating. Ive had amazing weather here in Wales so far, its really helped during lockdown. I hope you've had it too .<br />
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<li class="recipe-ingredients__list-item" style="box-sizing: inherit; padding-bottom: 8px;">3 free-range <span style="color: #b01224;">eggs</span> </li>
<li class="recipe-ingredients__list-item" style="box-sizing: inherit; padding-bottom: 8px;">130g/4½oz caster sugar</li>
<li class="recipe-ingredients__list-item" style="box-sizing: inherit; padding-bottom: 8px;">200g/7oz<span style="color: #b01224;"> plain organic flour</span></li>
<li class="recipe-ingredients__list-item" style="box-sizing: inherit; padding-bottom: 8px;"><span style="color: #b01224;"></span>10g/¼oz<span style="color: #b01224;"> baking powder</span></li>
<li class="recipe-ingredients__list-item" style="box-sizing: inherit; padding-bottom: 8px;"><span style="color: #b01224;"></span>1 unwaxed <span style="color: #b01224;">orange</span>, finely grated zest only</li>
<li class="recipe-ingredients__list-item" style="box-sizing: inherit; padding-bottom: 8px;">20g/¾oz<span style="color: #b01224;"> runny honey</span></li>
<li class="recipe-ingredients__list-item" style="box-sizing: inherit; padding-bottom: 8px;"><span style="color: #b01224;"></span>4 tbsp <a class="recipe-ingredients__link" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/milk" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #017d18; text-decoration: none;">milk</a> or water. I like goats milk</li>
<li class="recipe-ingredients__list-item" style="box-sizing: inherit; padding-bottom: 8px;">200g/7oz organic <a class="recipe-ingredients__link" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/butter" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #017d18; text-decoration: none;">butter</a>, melted and cooled ( I use goats butter }</li>
<li class="recipe-ingredients__list-item" style="box-sizing: inherit; padding-bottom: 8px;"><a class="recipe-ingredients__link" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/raspberry" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #017d18; text-decoration: none;">raspberries</a> ( I have frozen from last year ) and raspberry jam.</li>
<li class="recipe-ingredients__list-item" style="box-sizing: inherit; padding-bottom: 8px;"><a class="recipe-ingredients__link" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/icing_sugar" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #017d18; text-decoration: none;">icing sugar</a>, for dusting</li>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #3a3a3a; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: ReithSans,Arial,Helvetica,freesans,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Whilst that is getting going I melt all the butter in a pan and allow it to cool, as you cant add it hot, else you will get scrambled eggs :)</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #3a3a3a; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: ReithSans,Arial,Helvetica,freesans,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span>
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #3a3a3a; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: ReithSans,Arial,Helvetica,freesans,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">I then put the flour, eggs, caster sugar, baking powder, orange zest and mix together, I then pour on the butter and honey and beat it together, adding a splash of milk or water if you prefer.</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #3a3a3a; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: ReithSans,Arial,Helvetica,freesans,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span>
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #3a3a3a; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: ReithSans,Arial,Helvetica,freesans,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Afterwards I oil my madeleine tray, these trays have like a shell shaped pattern on the base. Please do not panic if you don't own one. You can use a normal cake tray or a flat baking tray. I use a brush and wipe out the pan I melted the butter in and use that for oiling my madeleine tray.</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #3a3a3a; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: ReithSans,Arial,Helvetica,freesans,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span>
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #3a3a3a; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: ReithSans,Arial,Helvetica,freesans,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Now take two desert spoons and fill one generously with your batter mixture, pop one spoon into each compartment or to form an oval dome on a baking sheet if you do not possess a madeleine or cake tray.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: green; font-family: ReithSans,Arial,Helvetica,freesans,sans-serif;">For the next bit, I add one raspberry in each, then its off to the oven for about 15 minutes , until golden. Then whilst the tray is hot you need to add a tea spoon of raspberry jam into the hole of the raspberry. You can pipe it in, or make a split and spoon it in, but it must be done whilst hot, for it to be absorbed a little. Then quickly sprinkle with icing sugar. remove and serve on tea plates.</span><br />
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As I sit here working on this private commission, I watch all my forthcoming shows get cancelled. Also seeing people holding back and not spending, its scarey. Ive been dollmaking now and a working artist , for 33 years and this is the first time I have ever thought, " I wonder if I can survive this ??"<br />
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Once I click onto my social media, I see all my friends are thinking the same, this has brought the whole art community, artists , theatres, performers to their knees, a whole year of events have been cancelled, till next year. Most of us are self employed and are worried.<br />
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All I can say is that we try our best to support one another, with buying from each other and promoting each others work. Liking, favouriting on etsy and sharing on facebook.<br />
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Ive decided that twenty percent of my sales will go to another artist to help them.<br />
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I myself will be putting together some online workshops, releasing patterns, craft packs and doing my best to tread water till this mania is over.<br />
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Im hoping things will be much easier once we get to June.<br />
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For the first time in my life I have added a donate button to my blogg, if anyone wishes to donate to me via that, twenty percent will go to other artists too.<br />
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I think of everyone, during these trying times. I hope mankind can be less selfish and think of others, and above all stay calm.<br />
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Any of my friends who live near me, please drop in for hens eggs if you need them.<br />
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Lots of love to you all and thanks for your support. Ive added free postage to anywhere in my etsy shop and further reductions, I will also giftwrap for free and add a card, if you wish items to go direct to someone, just message me on etsy or facebook.<br />
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Take care, be safe and stay calm xxxxDeborah Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870682452436122057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858841002327244150.post-33890239435906174522020-03-05T09:27:00.000-08:002020-03-05T09:27:35.815-08:00Rabbits,rabbits rabbits.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I hope everyone is managing to get out into the garden and enjoy this sunnier weather.</div>
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Happy Days </div>
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xxx </div>
<br />Deborah Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870682452436122057noreply@blogger.com0