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Thursday 16 May 2013

And we're back!

Hello my dear blogging friends! My, it has been forever and a day since I decided to take a 'short' break from this corner of the blogging universe! I intended to take a two week break, but that soon stretched into months...In hindsight, it was probably needed, as life has been throwing us a few curve balls lately. A break was much needed, in order to prioritise, catch my breath and gain fresh perspective. We escaped to South Africa too, for what can only be described as 'THE MOST AMAZING, FANTABULOUS, EPIC HOLIDAY EVER!!!!!'  It was the first time in nearly ten years that we returned to our homeland, for a family reunion that was long overdue. I have so much to tell you, I find myself a little overwhelmed by it all. Where do I start? I'm still trying to adjust to 'normal' life! Here's a photo of the whole family (on hubby's side), taken on Easter weekend.

A family re-united!


Grandparents, brothers, sisters, cousins, the whole Egan clan together at last!

This photo was taken whilst we were camping at our favourite spot, Midmar dam, just outside Pietermaritzburg in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. Both hubby and I have fond memories of spending many weekends and holidays here with friends and family when we were kids. 

I'd like to share a few more holiday snaps with you over the next few weeks, but I have been itching to do a little crafting today. So, I thought I'd share it with you now! I have a Pinterest list as long as my arm of little projects that I want to tackle, and this one has been on hold for a while! These darling little Lovebirds in a jar are super cute! 


 You can find the inspiration for this project, and the 'how to' at House of humble

I already had two tiny birdies, but they weren't quite as cute as the ones above, and they were exactly the same! So, I decided to 'colour them in'! I used chalk and a sponge to create the effect I wanted. I also used raffia for a nest effect instead of moss, and a transfer acetate tag for interest. Here's how mine turned out...











































So, two little birdies, one pink, one blue, have found a new home!  And I have found a second wind to craft and blog about it all! 

Blessings
Tania ♥♥♥



20 comments:

  1. What a wonderful vacation! Welcome back!

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    1. Hi Kristi! It is really lovely to be back. Thanks for stopping by! I hope all is well with you. Tania ♥

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  2. Welcome home Tania! Looks like yo had a fabulous time, can't wait t hear about it all. Love the birds, very lovely!

    Claire xx

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    1. Hi Claire! It's great to be back...have missed blogging and catching up with everyone! Still trying to get through all the wonderful things I've missed in blog land! It's always so lovely to hear from you. Thanks for saying hello! Tania ♥

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  3. Great to have you and your inspiring posts back, Tania. I love those family pictures. Britta

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    1. Hi Britta! Thank you! And, thanks for your lovely comments! Tania ♥

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  4. Welcome back Tania. I missed your inspirational posts! The love-birds look really sweet. A lovely photo of you and your family. Happy to hear you had such a good time in your home country.

    Madelief x

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    1. Hi Madelief! I've missed your posts too! Only because I haven't had access to the internet for a while. But, I have caught up, and enjoyed seeing all you've been up to! Tania ♥

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  5. So glad you are BACK!!!
    Love the family picture...and the vacation sounds just lovely! I wish we could go on one~
    The jars are adorable! What a nice project~
    See you soon~ ♥♥♥

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    1. Thanks Cathy! Catch up with you soon! Tania ♥

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  6. So proud you had such a nice vacation.. Proud your back.. The bird jar is so cute.

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    1. Thank you! It's so lovely to hear from you. I've had a look at your wonderful blog, and I love your Olivia dress! Beautiful! See you soon! Tania ♥

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  7. Welcome back, you really do sound like you've had a very refreshing break. The love bird jar is super cute, I might have a go myself x

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    1. Awww...glad you like it! Do have a go! It was such fun to do! Tania ♥

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  8. nice to see you back Tania. South Africa wow,after 10 years must have been lovely. Your birds are sweet, love house of humble too! Heather x

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    1. Hi Heather! It was lovely after ten years indeed! I've come back with renewed energy and lots of ideas! Thanks for popping in. Tania ♥

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  9. Welcome back, sweet gal, I have thought of you often and have really been hoping you've been keeping well. It sounds like you have and that your family reunion was incredible. I'm so happy for you and really hope that the second half of the year (we're almost at June, so let's call it the halfway mark already :)) is an incredible one for you.

    ♥ Jessica

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    1. Thank you Jessica! I send the same wishes for you your way! Tania ♥

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  10. Good to see you back, Tania! Looking forward to seeing more pics of SA, too. Those birdies are adorable. The perfect little bit of crafting for today!!

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    1. Glad you like the birdies Bronwyn! A nice easy craft with quick results is never a bad idea! ;)
      Tania ♥

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