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My name is Anna, and I work as a primary school teacher in greater London. I love eating pizza and watching TV with my husband. I also love painting glass, and any other crafty pursuits that give me a chance to make a mess! I am on a bit of a mission to learn how to cook, bake, sew and generally make things before I have children. I'm trying to learn something new each day. I really value your support, so thank you for following me xx

Sunday, 23 October 2011

Hand Made Monday

Yesterday was our 1st Wedding Anniversary!



For anyone who doesn't know - that's paper. So thought I'd share the day's makes.

My husband made me a beautiful yellow rose (my favourite)


And I made him an animation using paper:




My brilliant mum came round with a replica of our wedding cake:

We were married at the beautiful Hatfield House, and went back there for a visit yesterday. It's even lovlier than it was a year ago, and it looks like they are going to have some brilliant Christmas Fairs on this year. 


We've had the most wonderful year. I think it takes a very special type of person to marry someone who makes such a mess and is so fond of paint that stains everything. I can't wait to see what I'm sharing with you this time next year :)

Thank you for reading xx

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19 comments:

  1. Planet Penny24 October 2011 at 00:35

    Oh Anna, I'm all overcome and blurry eyed after watching your little film, it's SO lovely. Happy Anniversary to you both xxx
    PS From a making point of view, that film is really clever!

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  2. Wendy24 October 2011 at 00:49

    Congratualtions on your anniversary. I think you're right. I have no idea how my OH puts up with me: he is Britain's Tidiest Man and I'm Queen of the Mess. Poor man.

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  3. Unknown24 October 2011 at 00:50

    OMG, thank you for sharing... no I am not blubbing, no really, the sun is in my eyes... sniffs.

    What a talented pair you both are, many congratulations on your first wedding anniversary :)

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  4. Jan24 October 2011 at 01:33

    Congratulations to you both, it was mine and my husbands 5th anniversary on Saturday too. What a great week end it's been. The rose and your film are so lovely.
    Jan x

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  5. Carol24 October 2011 at 01:44

    Congratulations on what looks like a lovely first wedding anniversary. I am typing this whilst your animation is playing, lovely. I last went to Hatfield House - trying to work it out - over 30 years ago. A friend lived near the roundabout on the A1 with the Aeroplane on. Thats all I can remember about the area now.

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  6. Anonymous24 October 2011 at 02:02

    Hatfield! I grew up down a few miles the road from there :-) Congratulations!!!! :-) xxx

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  7. Caroline Lovis (Redneedle)24 October 2011 at 05:08

    Anna can't really see what I'm typing because my vision is a little blurry for some reason. What a lovely gift to your hubby. Many congrats to you both

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  8. Laura24 October 2011 at 08:00

    You rockage dude! L xx

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  9. Susie24 October 2011 at 08:13

    That was incredible (the video you made). I love it. You are so talented! I dont' know how you did that but wow! Happy Anniversary and many more!

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  10. lovetartan24 October 2011 at 10:47

    Aww congratulations! The little animation was beautiful Mich x

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  11. Handbags by Helen24 October 2011 at 12:03

    Congrats on your first anniversary. Your husband is so clever (and thoughtful) to make the flower. A hundred times better than inter flora!

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  12. Mrs A.24 October 2011 at 12:22

    Happy first anniversary. Hope you will have many many more. Hugs Mrs A.

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  13. Dawn Woods24 October 2011 at 14:06

    Congratulations on your 1st anniversary, its my first anniversary on the 29th. Many more to come eh? xxx

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  14. Carolee Crafts24 October 2011 at 23:12

    Happy anniversary, have just celebrated our 32nd so wishing you many more very happy years. The yellow flower is so pretty.

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  15. Christmas Pie Crafts24 October 2011 at 23:55

    Happy Anniversary to you both - what a beautiful flower and the animation was lovely. Hatfield House is such a lovely place to have your wedding. I hope you are enjoying half-term.

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  16. Smeeeff25 October 2011 at 05:30

    Congratulations! Both of your gifts for each other are so cute and cool! xx

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  17. bebebubu25 October 2011 at 11:37

    Congrats on your first anniversary. Lovely pictures.

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  18. butterflyblossom25 October 2011 at 14:43

    Happy Anniversary Mich, I love that you both put so much thought into your gifts to each other you little romantics you :-)Enjoy the next year of marriage!

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  19. butterflyblossom25 October 2011 at 14:50

    Sorry Anna, just realised I called you Mich, derr I've been reading too many blogs tonight I'm getting everyone mixed up lol!

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