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Posted on13 January 201320 July 2021Crafting & Creating

Holey-sock monkey

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Holey-sock monkey

I love my knee-high stripey socks and was a bit sad when I wore a hole through the toe of one of them over the…

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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 on2 January 20115 July 2021Everyday Life

Saving cash; depleting clutter

by Just Frances8 Comments on Saving cash; depleting clutter

Like many of you, I have a habit of taking home soaps and other toiletries from hotels. And, like I’m sure some of you, I…

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Posted on24 October 20105 July 2021Crafting & Creating

Papier-mâché pumpkins; Part 2

by Just Frances1 Comment on Papier-mâché pumpkins; Part 2

Yay! One week later and our fabulous papier-mâché pumpkins are done! This was a fun and inexpensive project and requires absolutely no talent whatsoever. Plus,…

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Posted on19 October 20104 July 2021Crafting & Creating, Everyday Life

Paper flowers

by Just Frances2 Comments on Paper flowers

As part of my self-actualisation process rubbish, I regularly search for creative inspiration. One form of inspiration I turn to often is writing prompts, which…

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Posted on17 October 20104 July 2021Crafting & Creating

Papier-mâché pumpkins; Part 1

by Just Frances3 Comments on Papier-mâché pumpkins; Part 1

Yay! We’ve been busy making papier-mâché pumpkins for two days now. I’m using a new technique (no balloons for this gal!) and it seems to…

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Posted on19 September 201012 March 2022Crafting & Creating

God’s Eyes

by Just Frances5 Comments on God’s Eyes

On the drive home from the airport Friday evening, I started to think about Ojo de Dios (God’s Eyes). I don’t know what brought the…

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Posted on20 June 20102 July 2021Crafting & Creating

A stitch in time

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Well, I was meant to be starting my summer holidays this weekend but have decided to put them on hold. Which is a good thing because…

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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)

I blog about my life, including my travels and adventures, my experiences with PKD and ITP, my life as a young(ish) widow, and my life in general, really. Learn more about the topics I write about here.

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