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Tag: arts & crafts

Posted on17 November 201219 July 2021Crafting & Creating, Musings & Ramblings

Peachy-keen

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Peachy-keen

As you probably know by now, I like to swirl. It’s relaxing and rather enjoyable (and maybe a bit addicting at times). In addition to…

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Posted on5 October 201218 July 2021Crafting & Creating

Warming up with a faded flag

by Just Frances2 Comments on Warming up with a faded flag

It’s starting to get cold outside and that means cuddling up on the couch with a cosy blanket. And for a double dose of warmth,…

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Posted on23 September 201218 July 2021Crafting & Creating

To bead or not to bead

by Just Frances12 Comments on To bead or not to bead

When I moved into my new flat last weekend, I was excited to see that the previous tenant (and my good friend!) left behind a…

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Posted on27 July 201216 November 2022Everyday Life

Spent pennies

by Just Frances2 Comments on Spent pennies

As you may know, I like to save all of my “spare” change so that I can cash it in for something fun and frivolous.…

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Posted on8 July 201217 July 2021Crafting & Creating

Swirl sets

by Just Frances2 Comments on Swirl sets

I almost wasn’t going to post anything today, but then I remembered my promise to post more often so I thought I’d best post something.…

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Posted on27 June 201217 July 2021Everyday Life

Swirl research

by Just Frances5 Comments on Swirl research

As you know, I like to swirl. It’s a relaxing pastime and I find it extremely helpful when I need to unwind for a spell.…

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Posted on3 May 201217 July 2021Crafting & Creating, Health & Wellness

Swirls for Amy

by Just Frances2 Comments on Swirls for Amy

I recently finished another swirl drawing and I thought that I’d share it with you. (But you have to read to the end to see…

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Posted on4 April 201216 July 2021Everyday Life

Paper bird of happiness

by Just Frances2 Comments on Paper bird of happiness

When I boarded the bus today, I was met by a pretty little origami crane that was perched on the seat next to me. It…

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Posted on3 April 201216 July 2021Crafting & Creating

Whisky hearts

by Just Frances6 Comments on Whisky hearts

Normally, an empty whisky bottle means a cork without a job. But not today. No, today I decided to rescue the cork from my empty…

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Posted on11 March 201216 July 2021Crafting & Creating

Blue swirls

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I started this swirl drawing back in January and have finally finished. Not because I’ve not been swirling, but because I’ve been working on a…

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Posted on7 March 201216 July 2021Crafting & Creating

Swirl-flies

by Just Frances3 Comments on Swirl-flies

So I spent the past weekend on the couch dying of the common cold. OK, I wasn’t dying, but I wasn’t feeling too great, either.…

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Posted on28 February 201216 July 2021Crafting & Creating

Hushed hooking

by Just Frances2 Comments on Hushed hooking

I started a new crochet project back in January. But I couldn’t tell you about it because it was for my friend’s birthday present. And…

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Posted on26 February 201216 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Random thoughts: Simple pleasures

by Just Frances1 Comment on Random thoughts: Simple pleasures

Random thoughts – Week 3: List 31 simple pleasures; pick one and write about it. Last year I was challenged to write a list of 30 things…

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Posted on24 February 201212 March 2022Culinary Arts, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Hunger pains

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I’ve been thinking about hunger for a few days now – ever since I signed up to participate in Art House Co-op’s “The Meal” project. The project…

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Posted on21 February 201216 July 2021Everyday Life

A winning announcement

by Just Frances1 Comment on A winning announcement

As promised, today is the day that I’m announcing the winner of my anniversary contest. (But you have to read a bit of a ramble…

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Posted on29 January 201215 July 2021Crafting & Creating

Blank slate; inspiration sought

by Just Frances4 Comments on Blank slate; inspiration sought

I’ve spent the last couple of hours searching for inspiration. For what, I don’t quite know. I’ve found lists of daily adventures, blogs meant to…

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Posted on28 January 201215 July 2021Crafting & Creating

Thankful swirls

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As you probably know by now, I’ve found a lot of solace in creating swirls. There is something relaxing and peaceful about them. I have…

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Posted on14 January 201215 July 2021Health & Wellness

Getting better

by Just Frances2 Comments on Getting better

For a few days now, I’ve been feeling the dreaded claws of illness tightening their grip on my immune system. In fact, by yesterday I…

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Posted on21 December 201114 July 2021Crafting & Creating, Culinary Arts

A spirit found

by Just Frances2 Comments on A spirit found

I’ve been struggling to find my Christmas Spirit since the season began and was starting to wonder if it would be found in time. I…

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Posted on23 October 201112 July 2021Crafting & Creating

Done!

by Just Frances4 Comments on Done!

Do you remember about a month ago when I told you I was working on a new afghan for my new flat and that my…

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Just Frances is a personal website maintained by me, Frances Ryan. I am a quirky runner, writer, thinker, drinker, crafter, adventurer, and researcher. I am also a daughter, sister, aunty, friend, and widow. But mostly, I am just Frances. (She/Her)

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