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October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 - Karen Leave a comment

My Personalised iPhone case

Having a personalised phone case you love just got a whole lot easier! Read all about my recent collab with CaseApp (sponsored). Do you ever despair of finding a phone case you love? Do you end up settling for whatever you can find at a decent price but it’s not exactly[Read more]

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May 14, 2018October 5, 2018 - Karen 2 Comments

A history photowalk of Belfast

  Back in April one of my Instagram friends, the lovely Laura from @dibney_cottage_adventures , organised an Instagram meet-up and history photowalk around Belfast. It was lovely to meet up with some of the faces behind those little squares on Instagram and at the same time find out a bit more about[Read more]

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April 18, 2018October 5, 2018 - Karen Leave a comment

What I’ve learnt about Etsy

Recently I was asked to design a custom print for a lovely customer to give to her husband on their anniversary. I came up with four slightly different designs using the words she wanted and she was delighted with the one she choose. Hopefully her hubby will be too! I[Read more]

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April 11, 2018October 5, 2018 - Karen 2 Comments

My good hair day game changer

I just had to do a quick post because today I am having a really good hair day and that is very unusual for me at the moment. Being a lady of a certain age there is a hormonal war to end all wars raging and the casualties are my[Read more]

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March 28, 2018October 5, 2018 - Karen 1 Comment

How to make an Easter wreath

Easter wreath by RecklessHen

You know you have a problem with procrastinating when you realise the fabric you bought and the wooden eggs you painted to make an Easter wreath have been sitting there for a couple of years and you still haven’t got round to making it! That was my reality this morning.[Read more]

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March 22, 2018October 5, 2018 - Karen Leave a comment

First steps on Etsy

Today I have been designing new printables to go in the RecklessHen Etsy shop and it has been so much fun being back in the creative zone. I am happiest when I am doing anything creative, it relaxes me and creates a real feel good buzz. So after spending quite[Read more]

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March 10, 2018October 5, 2018 - Karen 3 Comments

Mother’s Day round up and an Easter Freebie

With Mother’s Day looming how many people have forgotten to order their gifts in time for them to be delivered before Mother’s Day? I always do this whether it’s for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings etc. and I end up rushing to the shops and getting something that isn’t exactly what I[Read more]

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October 25, 2017October 5, 2018 - Karen Leave a comment

Country Blog Retreat NI

It seems like ages ago that Tiny Little Lessons suggested that we go on an Instagram Retreat. I liked the sound of it but didn’t have a clue what to expect or who would be going and if I would know anyone or not. We booked our tickets anyway and I[Read more]

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October 13, 2017October 5, 2018 - Karen Leave a comment

Decorating for Autumn

When my kids were smaller I used to have fun being OTT decorating the house for Halloween, the scarier the better. Now that they are older and not that interested in it anymore I was missing the decorating, so I decided a couple of years ago that I was going[Read more]

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October 7, 2017October 5, 2018 - Karen 3 Comments

The best Sweetcorn Chowder Recipe

I don’t know about your house but in my house at meal times I often hear that delightful refrain from my kids of “Yuck, I’m not eating that!” This is particularly true when vegetables are involved. There are not that many meals that everyone in this house enjoys with no complaints[Read more]

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Hi I am Karen and I live in Northern Ireland with my hubby and grown-up kids. We have three furry lunatics who kindly let us live in what is clearly their kingdom and all together they keep me on my toes and young at heart.

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A little doodle for a chilly January day. #charact A little doodle for a chilly January day. #characterillustration 
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Who’s ready for a snowball fight? It’s getting Who’s ready for a snowball fight? It’s getting so cold here that I’m half expecting snow at any time! Have you had snow yet where you are? ☃️☃️☃️
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Can you tell I’m hoping for snow this winter? Pl Can you tell I’m hoping for snow this winter? Playing around with developing a character in different poses. Trying to think of a name for her - any suggestions? She looks like she’s having fun catching snowflakes. I love the one that’s on her nose, it’s cute. I think she might have a snowball fight next ☃️ what do you think? 
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A little Wintery doodling today with brushes from A little Wintery doodling today with brushes from @glanzgraphics @lizkohlerbrown @dekwebbel . Getting in a festive mood now 🎄
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Last of the spooky season drawings because tomorro Last of the spooky season drawings because tomorrow it’s on to C*****mas and I love love love it. Brushes used from @glanzgraphics @procreate and @dekwebbel 
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