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Silva n. & v. 1. n. Female Anglo Saxon, married, mother, rock chick. 2. v. to do a ~, to act in an impulsive, reckless or selfish way, usually involving trans-atlantic travel and prisons. [orig. uncert.]

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Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Christmas crafts: How to make your own Christmas cards: 1 of 21
Making your own Christmas cards is a great craft activity for all the family. Making your own Christmas cards means that you can personalise each one according to the recipient, and make extra special cards for those you really care for. The possibilities truly are endless when making your own cards, so gather up all the mate... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Memories: How I learned to knit: 3 of 24
It was raining and we had to stay indoors. We were not allowed to watch the old television set in the front room of the house unless the wrestling was on. My Gran loved to watch Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks throw their smaller opponents around the ring. I don't know whether I asked, or whether my Gran offered, but I do know ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Easy knitting projects for beginners: 2 of 13
Once you know the two basic knitting stitches (knit and purl) and have played around with a making a few squares to practice your tension, the time has come to find some easy projects that are suitable for a beginner. The thing to remember is that everyone was a beginner once, no one naturally knows how to knit (or do any oth... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts How to make a cell phone cozy: 2 of 8
As one of the latest must-have phone accessories, a cell phone cozy or phone sock is very easy to make. There are several ways in which you can make your cozy to really personalise it beyond simply having your name on it. So instead of paying out for a mass-produced phone cozy, why not have a go at making one yourself. First... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts How can I make an easy costume for a Carnival?: 1 of 4
Carnivals are great times to really show off your creative side. They are a good way for the whole community to get together and often help raise money for community projects. Usually the planning for a Carnival starts immediately after the one before. However, carnival time can sneak up on you very quickly and leave you need... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Crochet a simple change purse in cotton: 1 of 4
A very simple project for someone new to crochet is a coin purse. Cotton is a good yarn to use for this project as it does not have the elasticity of other yarns and will hold its shape once you have made your purse. You will need a thin crochet hook, UK size 3 or smaller is best, and some fine 4-ply or 3-ply cotton yarn (oft... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Counted cross stitch: Baby samplers: 1 of 4
Counted cross stitch projects make wonderful gifts. They are traditional in concept, yet by using vibrant colours and modern designs, they can be brought right up to date. A simple, yet individual gift for a new baby is a sampler showing the name, date of birth and delivery weight of the child, with some extra embellishments.... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Halloween crafts: How to make a scarecrow: 1 of 4
A scarecrow is a traditional addition to any Halloween tableaux. Making a scarecrow is a great children's Halloween activity, and for those who live in the UK, the scarecrow can be used as a Guy afterwards on Bonfire Night. There is very little equipment needed to make a scarecrow, and most of it can be found around the avera... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts How to crochet granny squares: 1 of 4
When you have lots of odds and ends of yarn, using them to crochet granny squares is a great idea. Granny squares form the basis of any Afghan blanket; when a number of squares are sewn or crocheted together, they form a blanket which is one of the simplest to make. Alternatively you can just make a single granny square bigge... More..
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Often the main reason for sewing something at all is the very fact that you are working to a tight budget. If you are making a gift, then sewing it yourself is a better way of ensuring that the finished item is exactly how you want it to be - no need to try and translate your ideas to a helpful fellow-sewer! If you are sewing... More..