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Memorygirls - The Matrix Reloaded

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  • I thought I would share a couple of snaps of my lovely new kitchen. (I might put a before pic up later, but looking at the new one makes me realise quite how vile it was!)

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    If any one needs work doing, I can recommend this guy (by PM of course!)

    Have a blimmin' fantastic Friday!


    eta - i don't know how to make them smaller, sorry.

    Oh, and Claire - show us the monkey :D
  • clairewop
    clairewop Posts: 8,007 Forumite
    I will once I have got batteries in tha camera :(
    Boiler pot £30.92/£1000
  • Memory_Girl
    Memory_Girl Posts: 4,957 Forumite
    Lovely kitchen - mine looks really scruffy and sad and unfinished now.

    When I feel better I will take up the challenge of a "Make Do and Mend" Kitchen Makeover to cheer it up for the summer.

    MG
    FINALLY AND OFFICIALLY DEBT FREE
    Small Emergency Fund £500 / £500
    Pay off all Debts £10,000 / £10,000
    Grown Up Emergency Fund £6000 / £6000 :j
    Pension Provision £6688/£2376
  • Are you feeling better each day. That's the key? You mustn't rush yourself into anything while you are still mending xx
  • clairewop
    clairewop Posts: 8,007 Forumite
    Here you go :) not very good but ok for first attempt.

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  • tellmeitsfriday
    tellmeitsfriday Posts: 2,331 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    edited 25 March 2011 at 9:35AM
    Awww bless him :)

    Here's mine - before eyes, but I messed up his ears:

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  • clairewop
    clairewop Posts: 8,007 Forumite
    I really struggled sewing this arms, legs ears and mouth on, couldn't hold them properly in my hand, while I sewed with my good hand. The lady was pleased with him though.
    Boiler pot £30.92/£1000
  • I think their little peculiarities make them cute (and unique) x
  • clairewop
    clairewop Posts: 8,007 Forumite
    might have a go and do another one
    Boiler pot £30.92/£1000
  • Did you try pinning the arms and legs on first? That might make it easier?

    Or do you (or Hubby) have a workmate or clamp you could attach him to the table with, then you won't have to hold him as you sew
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