tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54858511267899720482024-03-14T08:39:50.504+11:00A Little Touch of CrazyExploring life with curiosity and flair!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10901559557926225830noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485851126789972048.post-86260666077486997832014-09-21T21:24:00.000+10:002014-09-21T21:24:07.477+10:00Etsy Finds... Nursing!<div style="text-align: center;">
Hey All!</div>
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I hope you are all well... as some of you may know, I've been busy studying nursing at uni! I'm into my second semester and I'm absolutely loving it! (and having a distinction average helps as well... XD)</div>
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So it should come as no surprise that today's Etsy finds are nursing themed! Please check out each shop using the link below the pic :)</div>
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Also, as it is now semester break, expect some tutorials to pop up their heads soon! I've mostly been designing/sketching things recently, which isn't very tutorial-y... but I shall endeavour to give you a craft tute before too long!</div>
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Goodbye for now to you all, and to all of the future and current nurses out there - enjoy!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10901559557926225830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485851126789972048.post-50855344753869062282014-07-14T16:54:00.000+10:002014-07-14T16:54:32.588+10:00Tutorial: Die-cut card<div style="text-align: center;">
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Yes! This is a tutorial! On a Monday even! I have my act together this week haha!</div>
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So recently I wanted to make a simple, yet meaningful card, and decided upon this die-cut option, featuring beautiful vintage craft supplies sourced from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/LisasCraftShoppe" target="_blank">Lisa's Craft Shoppe</a> (I also featured her lovely supplies earlier, in <a href="http://littletouchofcrazy.blogspot.com.au/2013/12/tutorial-diy-hand-bound-notebook.html" target="_blank">this notebook tutorial</a>. Find her links at the bottom of this post). Have a go, and share your beautiful cards with us!</div>
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On one of the cards, trace what you want to cut out in pencil. Here I have chosen the words 'Thank you', and modeled them from a font on the computer.</div>
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Now be careful here! Using the cutting board and scalpel, cut out your tracings. The sharper your scalpel is, the better it will come out.</div>
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On the other card, stick down your background. You don't have to cover the entire card, but just make sure that you cover the areas which will be exposed by the die cuts. I have used vintage bits and pieces from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/LisasCraftShoppe" target="_blank">Lisa's Craft Shoppe</a></div>
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You can find Lisa's Craft Shoppe on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/LisasCraftShoppe" target="_blank">Etsy</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LisasCraftShoppe" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/lisascraftblog" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. Go check her out!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10901559557926225830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485851126789972048.post-70654653969701974482014-03-18T15:02:00.000+11:002014-03-18T15:02:45.130+11:00I'm sorry again!<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm so sorry for not posting a tutorial, but university has totally taken over my life!</div>
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Here is a picture of me in my nursing uniform as compensation :D</div>
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I do love you all!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10901559557926225830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485851126789972048.post-23081155090194386062014-03-10T19:41:00.000+11:002014-03-10T19:41:27.274+11:00Another DIY notebook tutorial!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Its finally happening! I'm posting a craft tutorial (hehe).</div>
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Now those close to me know how much I LOVE stationery... particularly any paper products, and notebooks are my favourite thing to personalise.</div>
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Over time I have found various ways to put my own mark on notebooks, one of which I shared with you <a href="http://littletouchofcrazy.blogspot.com.au/2013/12/tutorial-diy-hand-bound-notebook.html" target="_blank">back here</a>. Now here is another, slightly easier and less time-consuming tutorial, which I hope you do enjoy!</div>
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A ring bound notebook</div>
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Background paper (I have used vintage book paper)</div>
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Scissors and craft scalpel (I left them out of the pic, sorry!)</div>
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Modge podge or craft sealant (<a href="http://littletouchofcrazy.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/tutorial-cheap-and-easy-home-made-craft.html" target="_blank">You can use my home-made sealant from this post</a>)</div>
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<br />Firstly gently loosen the ring binding and remove the cover. Be careful to not bend the ring binding too much out of shape.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10901559557926225830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485851126789972048.post-42688661550092080422014-03-06T19:05:00.000+11:002014-03-06T19:05:52.585+11:00Autumn... and I'm back!<div style="text-align: center;">
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I am so so sorry for disappearing for so long! University has just started and I have definitely been preoccupied by that! On the upside, I now have a very cute, snazzy nursing uniform, which I shall post a pic of later :)</div>
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Autumn has arrived in Australia, and so I thought that would be where I would begin! Also, don't forget to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Alittletouchofcrazy" target="_blank">check out my shop</a>, as I am currently updating all stock, with a few new items featuring :)</div>
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So, I shall be back next week with a new craft tutorial, I promise! Meanwhile, check out my Autumn Etsy finds below :)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10901559557926225830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485851126789972048.post-84781976420325915842013-12-30T15:45:00.005+11:002013-12-30T15:57:54.585+11:00Road trip!<div style="text-align: center;">
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What are you all up to this fine day? I'm in car somewhere between Jugiong and Yass, returning home after a week in Melbourne... For those who aren't too familiar with rural Australia, here is a pic from the car window:</div>
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But I am curious, how do you entertain the younger members of your family whilst on car trips? With my little brother and I now both in our late teens, we rarely need more than an iPod to keep us amused, however, I do remember playing many a game of I Spy when I was younger!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10901559557926225830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485851126789972048.post-16027080255537647292013-12-25T19:24:00.000+11:002013-12-25T19:24:40.683+11:00'Twas the night before Christmas...<div style="text-align: center;">
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I apologise for my absence recently - I have been on a <i>crazy</i> road trip with my family these past few weeks! What have you all been up to?</div>
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Anyway, here are my favourite Christmas finds for this week! Enjoy!</div>
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The inspiration for the tutorial this week came after receiving a lovely vintage supply kit from Lisa, over at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/LisasCraftShoppe" target="_blank">Lisa's Craft Shoppe</a>! I mean, what idea doesn't come to mind when you open up this package:</div>
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I searched around for a notebook tutorial, but ended up creating my own. Keep reading for the how-to!</div>
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<u><b>Materials:</b></u></div>
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Two pieces of cardstock (I honestly just cut a blank card in half!)</div>
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The paper you wish to bind, cut to the size of the cardstock, plus one scrap piece</div>
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Bits and pieces to decorate... as mentioned earlier, my notebook features vintage ephemera from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/LisasCraftShoppe" target="_blank">Lisa's Craft Shoppe</a></div>
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Glue</div>
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Craft sealant - either Modge Podge, or make your own <a href="http://littletouchofcrazy.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/tutorial-cheap-and-easy-home-made-craft.html" target="_blank">(click here for the tutorial)</a></div>
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A thick, strong needle, like a binding needle</div>
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<b><u>Step One</u></b></div>
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Start gluing the decorations onto a piece of cardstock... don't worry about bits hanging off the edge... you can clean those up later...</div>
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Well, now haha. Trim off the excess bits.</div>
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Cover this with the sealant and allow to dry (it will dry clear, I promise!). Repeat with a few coats. The more coats, the glossier it is!<br />
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<b><u>Step Three</u></b></div>
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On the scrap piece of paper, draw up a binding template. You can use whatever measurements you wish - I ruled the puncture points 1 centimetre in and in 1 centimetre intervals.</div>
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<b><u>Step Four</u></b></div>
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Use this template to puncture the binding on all of your pieces of paper and cardstock.</div>
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Time to start binding! First, secure the pages with a peg or clip, with the two pieces of cardstock as the covers.Using the twine and needle, use a stitch of your choice to bind the pages. I used a <a href="http://www.coletterie.com/tutorials-tips-tricks/tutorial-basic-hand-stitches" target="_blank">running stitch</a>, which doubles back on itself, however, blanket stitches also look really good. Check out <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/ruthbleakley/bookbinding-tutorials/" target="_blank">this pinterest board</a> for some good book-binding tutorials.</div>
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When you have bound the notebook, you are done! Well, almost, haha. Just need to tie off and trim the twine, finishing by applying glue to the knot for security. NOW you are finished!</div>
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<b>TA DA! </b>Anyway, I must say a MASSIVE thank you to Lisa and her supplies for the inspiration for this project! Keep watching this space for more tutorials featuring these cuties!<br />
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You can check out <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/LisasCraftShoppe" target="_blank">Lisa's Etsy shop here</a> and her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LisasCraftShoppe" target="_blank">Facebook page here</a>.<br />
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Also, remember to let me know how you go! I would love to see your own notebooks and inspirations!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10901559557926225830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485851126789972048.post-3758029619268850822013-12-05T19:24:00.000+11:002013-12-05T19:24:14.450+11:00In the world of whimsy<div style="text-align: center;">
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So I have decided I'm going to start a mid-week post series featuring my favourite handmade items and small-business services in the week's theme. As a proud small-business owner, it shall be an absolute privilege to feature other businesses out there like mine!</div>
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This week the theme is whimsy and wonder. Please peruse my findings and check out anything that interests you!</div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/89842484/altered-clipboard-mixed-media-goth?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">Altered Clipboard by YoungHeartWhimsy</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/99731166/cultured-pearl-earrings-screwbacks?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">Cultured Pearl Earrings from Sheila's Blessings</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/130506042/11x14-original-mixed-media-smitten?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">Print from ArtWordsAndWhismy</a></div>
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Any craft project can always benefit from a few coats of sealant, for protection and a glossy finish. However, commercially available craft sealant, such as Modge Podge, can be rather expensive!</div>
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The good news is that it is incredibly easy and cheap to make your own! I promise it won't cost you any more than $5 MAX!</div>
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I know I have been a touch inactive over the past two weeks or so, but I'm back and I want to show you what I have been working on!</div>
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I was contacted by the lovely Lucy, owner of <a href="http://www.myfunnybuddy.com/" target="_blank">My Funny Buddy</a>, asking if I would like to trial her patterns... of course I said yes! After a bit of browsing, I came across the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/154466181/tony-t-rex-pattern-diy-stuffed-dinosaur?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">T-Rex</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/120463826/dog-cat-pillow-pattern-tutorial-pdf?ref=listing-shop-header-3" target="_blank">Dog Pillow</a> designs...</div>
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As a novice behind a sewing machine, I was a touch nervous about how the finished toys would turn out. However, there was no need to fear! The digital files I received were abound with all the necessary information, from fabric choices, to mini tutorials of stitches, to definitions of technical terms, all written in common language, making it as easy as possible!</div>
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Before I knew it, I had finished with these two little cuties!</div>
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Aren't they adorable?! They have both settled in nicely in my bed with my Big Ted :D</div>
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So if you are interested in producing hand made and heartfelt Christmas presents, or adding to your own stuffed toy collection, I strongly recommend My Funny Buddy patterns! Check out Lucy's designs on her <a href="https://www.myfunnybuddy.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyFunnyBuddy" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>, or head over and join her on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Myfunnybuddy" target="_blank">Facebook!</a></div>
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Let me know how you go! I envisage these soft toys slowly amassing in their own army! Haha.</div>
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So I live in a small room in a boarding house, which I absolutely love to bits! However, we have shared bathroom facilities, and my room has no towel rack, so I was originally stuck with soggy towels and nowhere to hang and dry them! This is obviously an issue, as not only can soggy towels harvest harmful bacteria, they can grow mold, smell, and leave you with no dry towels to use! It took me a little while, but I figured out a way to hang my towels so that they could dry out fully and properly.</div>
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You will need a clothes hanger and peg for each towel (and that's it!)!</div>
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Today I shall run you through a very simple watermelon greeting card tutorial, which produces cute and fun results!</div>
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1. Cut the blank card into a semi circle shape, with the straight edge at the card's fold.</div>
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For the next week or so, I will be taking a short break from blogging and my Frugal Student Series to put some good, hard work into my Etsy shop! I promise to be back with a brand new series part very soon!</div>
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<a href="http://littletouchofcrazy.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/frugal-student-life-hints-and-tips-for_15.html" target="_blank">Click here for Part One of this series!</a><br />
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Here it is! The long awaited second post of my Frugal Student Living series! This week I want to focus quickly on board and lodgings/food.</div>
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Before I start, a quick apology for missing last week, I was thrown unexpectedly into house sitting for a relative... Oh well! I'm back now!<br />
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As a student, rarely are you able to work full time, and so money is tight. It's even tighter if you have had to move out of home to study! As I have explained previously, I moved out of the family home into a student boarding house in July, so that I could be closer to the university. I am studying full time and volunteering once a week, so my only income is what comes in from A Little Touch of Crazy. Luckily, my mother is helping me financially until I do start working! That being said, money is still very tight for me, so I has to consider my boarding options very carefully before moving out.</div>
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<b><u>Location, location, location!</u></b></div>
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Other than what comes with your board, the location of your accommodation is the biggest factor determining how much you will have to pay! Nicer suburbs with close access to public utilities, like a shopping centre, are always more expensive. As a student, the closer your accommodation is to your educational institution, the more expensive your rent will be (generally). I board at a place which isn't particularly close to anywhere - it's actually in the middle of everything! It is a 10 minute bus trip to either the city centre, or to the major shopping centre in the other direction, and the same goes for the university. This centrality means that I'm not too far away from anything I need, but I am also paying $50+ less a week in rent than if I was to live closer to the university.</div>
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So make sure you broaden your search areas when looking for accommodation! You could be saving up to $200 a week in rent, and still be within walking distance!<br />
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To save on public transport, consider purchasing long-term tickets, for a saving of around 10% overall. Generally, however, public transport to and from your educational institute shouldn't cost more than $30 a week, much less than even running a car!</div>
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What is included in your lease agreement is the other biggest factor in determining how much you will be paying. The extreme basic is just a room. Different places will often include many other factors in the lease agreement including furniture, utilities, internet and even lodgings (meals). To determine what would be the best option for you, it is best to sit down and figure out how much you would be paying for each of those factors independently, then comparing it to your lease agreement. Consider implied costs such as start-up fees and tax. My current agreement includes a fixed weekly payment for a fairly large room, basic furniture, all utilities, unlimited broadband internet and use of a commercial kitchen. All I need to pay for independently is my food. This ended up being an incredibly good, and cheap, agreement, one that I definitely plan to renew!</div>
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Also look out for agreements such as free board for caretaking of the facilities. At my boarding house, we have a guy who lives here for free, and in return he is the building's caretaker, doing the gardening, cleaning and odd jobs around the place. He then also works from home as his means of income.</div>
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If you don't enter a 'board and lodgings' agreement, you will need to figure out how to feed yourself. My biggest tip here is HOME COOKING ALL THE WAY!!! Take-away and bought meals are incredibly expensive in the long run, so it is much better to stock up on the basics from your supermarket and cook for yourself. Buy non-perishables in bulk if possible, and keep an eye on deals and promotions. Coupon shopping from websites such as <a href="http://www.amazon.com/" target="_blank">Amazon</a> will allow your to buy in bulk and save up to 75% in some cases!</div>
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When shopping, stay right away from the confectionery and fast-food - you will be amazed at how much of your shopping budget these items can eat up!</div>
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If you really can't/don't want to cook for yourself, keep an eye out for places which offer student discounts or bulk ordering. At a church near where I live, there is a free student buffet every Tuesday lunch, meaning that I don't have to think about, budget or cook for Tuesday lunches... or even dinners if I take some food home with me! There is also another kitchen which will allow me to order 10 meals and deliver them to me each week for $6.50 per meal! These offers are actually best found on facebook and rarely advertise anywhere else, so search and ask around to see what is offered near you!</div>
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I hope this helps! Also, what are your best board and lodging tips? I would love to hear them!</div>
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Hey! And welcome to part one of my blog series on living frugally whilst studying!</div>
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To give a bit of background, I am an 18 year old student who lives in a student boarding house with 40 others. I have been here for three months now and have picked up quite a few hints and tips to help make my tiny bank account stretch, and still be able to live quite comfortably!</div>
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Today I will be focusing on education and the fees associated.</div>
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Before choosing your study options, the biggest impact upon the overall course fees will be the type of institution which you are attending. Educational institutions can generally be split into two streams: public or private. In Australia, due to our level of income taxation, public educational organisations such as WEA, TAFE and public Universities, are often heavily subsidised by the government. In turn, the student usually only owes a fraction of the overall fees, or even owes nothing at all! Also, there is the option of using government loan agreements to put off paying your student fees until you are employed and financially capable, but I shall explore this further soon.</div>
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For these reasons, private educational institutions are generally more expensive, however, may have advantage over public institutions in terms of resources and variety. I must say, however, in my experience, public educational institutions are quite well established and supported in these areas anyway.</div>
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The course you select will also heavily affect the fees you will have to pay. As a general rule in public educational institutions, the more in demand a particular skill set is in the community, the cheaper that course will be. Courses are arranged into 4 'bands' according to public necessity, which then affects the government subsidies. For example, in Australia, nurses are currently a national priority (the highest band) and so the course fees for a Bachelor of Nursing at a public university, like the University of Newcastle, are currently heavily subsidised by our government, so students only have to pay about $5000 per 8 subjects. This compares to student fees of about $10 000 for a Bachelor of Laws or a Bachelor of Economics.</div>
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Other things to take into account are the mode of delivery and the resources required. In terms of mode of delivery, there is no general rule to guide you, as it depends upon the individual course requirements. For example, a course which is purely online may be cheaper to complete than attending that course in person. However, online courses which require you to organise the reception of physical materials or a student placement, may end up costing much more than attending a face to face program. It really depends on what you want to study. However, there are some excellent courses delivered online completely free of charge, which are definitely worth checking out! Websites like <a href="https://www.coursera.org/" target="_blank">Coursera</a> offer an enormous variety of free online learning programs. Scroll down to the end of this article for a list of great online learning websites.</div>
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If you are looking for a way to combine work and study, then an apprenticeship or a traineeship could be perfect for you! These are educational and employment agreements between an organisation and a student which results in a paid qualification for the student! The structure of the course is individual to each organisation, but usually involves working in your preferred industry either part or full time, whilst undertaking related self-directed study at the same time. You are paid for the work you do, with your educational fees taken out of your wage. Most of these qualifications are recognised nation-wide and usually do not require ongoing commitment to your trainer post-qualification.</div>
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Apprenticeships and Traineeships are offered across a range of industries such as childcare, tourism, retail, hospitality, engineering, transport and construction, just to name a few!</div>
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<u>Scholarships</u> are generally monetary payments made towards either your educational fees or living requirements. Scholarships can be partial or full fee payment substitutes, or be awarded in set amounts, such as $2000. They are usually funded by your educational institution, private citizens, local community organisations like Rotary, or even by local, state and federal council and government. There are usually hundreds of scholarships offered to all students, so it is really worthwhile checking out your institution's website, and websites of local community organisations.</div>
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<u>Grants</u> are generally sums of money presented to fund a project or venture, such as an academic study. Grants can be particularly useful if your studies offer large-scale or uncommon research opportunities, such as overseas travel. Once again, these are offered by a range of institutions, organisations and representatives, so it's best to check out local resources.</div>
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Also, check with your educational institution to see if they income-based fee agreements. For example, <a href="https://www.tafensw.edu.au/courses/fees/tafensw.htm" target="_blank">TAFE NSW</a> offers discounted fees for people in low-income brackets.</div>
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Lastly, we come to the resources required for study, such as textbooks and electronics. My biggest piece of advice is LOOK AT ALL OF YOUR OPTIONS!!! Textbooks particularly can be incredibly expensive bought off the shelf, brand new, anywhere up to $500 per book. So before committing to a purchase like that, first consider whether or not you really need to own it. Often, textbooks are only recommended study material and may have no specific affect upon your overall education. In this case, consider the internet or apps, like Khan Academy or <a href="http://amazon.com/kindle" target="_blank">Kindle </a>to access this extra reading material, often for free. If you want/must buy a textbook or an electronic device, consider buying second hand on websites such as <a href="http://ebay.com/" target="_blank">eBay</a>, <a href="http://gumtree.com.au/" target="_blank">Gumtree </a>or <a href="http://craigslist.com/" target="_blank">Craigslist</a>, where they may only cost half of the original price, even when they appear to be brand new! The same goes for second-hand bookstores and garage sales.</div>
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Finally, the best place to head to for completely free resources is your institute's library! The library will be a treasure trove of textbooks, studies, reports and electronic media geared specifically towards the courses that the institution offers, and is guaranteed to have copies of all required or compulsory reading material. Best of all, membership is usually either free or comes automatically with your enrollment!</div>
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<b>Great online learning resources!!!</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.coursera.org/" target="_blank">Coursera - a collection of online courses from leading universities</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.openculture.com/freeonlinecourses" target="_blank">Open Culture - similar to Coursera, but also offers links to free textbooks, websites, programs and other learning resources</a></div>
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<a href="http://alison.com/free-training/Free-Online-Courses-in-Australia" target="_blank">Allison - free certified online learning</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/" target="_blank">informED - everything you need to know about online and distance learning</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.marcandangel.com/2010/11/15/12-dozen-places-to-self-educate-yourself-online/" target="_blank">Marc and Angel - 12 dozen places to educate yourself online</a></div>
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So there you have part one in my blog series on living frugally as or with a student. Tune in next week for a discussion and tips for boarding and living expenses!</div>
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Let me know if any of these help, or if you have any other great frugal student tips, I would love to hear them!</div>
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So I heard it's back to school for my Northern Hemisphere contingent, and I thought I would chip in with my own tips for living frugally as or with a student.</div>
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I have been living as a student boarder in shared accommodation with 40 other students for three months now, and have picked up many hints and tips about how to stretch my tiny bank account to last me, and I still live very, very comfortably!</div>
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In this blog series, I will look at all aspects of student life including education, board and lodgings, employment, entertainment, personal health and wellbeing and much more! So head back here on Sunday when I post Frugal Student Life - Hints and Tips for Students, Boarders and Parents part one - Education!</div>
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Is there anything you would like to see covered in this series? Or do you have a handy frugal living tip to share? Comment below, I would love to hear from you!</div>
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I just want to give credit to a hard worker, who has produced a fantastic free e-book called "Etsy Secrets, Tips & Tricks". I've embedded the book below. It's a great place for all beginner online sellers, like myself, who often find themselves overwhelmed or lost amongst the pros! Enjoy, and I hope it helps you as much as it helped me!</div>
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As a student, I live in a smallish room in a manor with 40 other people, so space and organisarion is absolutely critical! Until this weekend all of my toiletries were stuffed lying down in a drawer, and were constantly going missing or being left behind when I went to the shower.</div>
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I had finally had enough! So combining a few ideas and techniques I found floating around online, I have created this ridiculously easy toiletry organiser on the inside of my cupboard door.</div>
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I absolutely love it! It's fantastic to be able to see exactly what I have, and be able to grab anything within a moment's notice!</div>
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To do this yourself you will only need a few things: A shower caddy, shower curtain rings, hooks (I used adhesive ones), a magnetic strip and, of course, your toiletries! In total, the materials needed didn't cost any more than $6.</div>
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Firstly, I adhered the two hooks where I wanted the shower caddy and hair ribbons to hang. I didn't go very high, as I am quite short, but I also like things to be slightly below eye level. Really, it is completely up to you and the space you are working in.</div>
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Next, I hung the shower caddy. Place all of your bottles and cans in the basket, keeping the shorter ones to the front, so that you can see what you have. All of these are now wonderfully organised and within reach! I'm not longer sifting through the drawer or on my hands and knees looking through the bathroom vanity.</div>
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On the shelf underneath that, hang things which are skinnier at the bottom and wide at the top (like cream tubes or toothpaste). This creates LOADS more storage space, stops things from sliding or falling off the shelf and makes everything so much easier to see! I also just tucked my toothbrush behind these.</div>
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Now get out those shower curtain rings. These are perfect organisers in any situation at all! I hooked my hairbands onto a couple and used those to hang them off one of the hooks on the shower caddy. Off the other shower caddy hook, I hung my hair brush and a couple of my headbands.</div>
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Because I have rather short hair, my favourite accessories are clips! And I have lots of them! I also love tying a cute bow in my hair too. Usually, however, I would have to sort through a box of them to find one to put in my hair, and I would often lose or forget about them. So, to store and organise these hair clips and ribbons, I tied a loose loop in each of the ribbons and threaded them onto another shower ring. I then clipped my accessories onto those ribbons, hanging the whole shower ring off the other adhesive hook.</div>
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Lastly, grab that magnetic strip and stick it across the bottom. It's a perfect organiser for those fiddly bobby pins, which, in my case, used to always get lost! You could also attach a magnet to the back of your makeup pallets and store them here also, ready to grab just before you rush out the door!</div>
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To celebrate the opening of A Little Touch of Crazy on Etsy, we are offering 20% off the product price on purchases over AUD$10.00!</div>
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A Little Touch of Crazy has finally opened up shop online! You will now be able to purchase many of the crafts and gifts featured in this blog from the shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Alittletouchofcrazy" target="_blank">(click here)</a>.</div>
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Very quick tutorial for today - adding a lovely little flair to your pens and pencils... Just use washi tape!</div>
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Actually, I personally like to use something called 'Deco Tape'. It comes in all colours and patterns, but is slightly more paper-y than traditional washi tape, so is easier to sharpen with the pencil, and slightly more opaque.</div>
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Alternatively, you can buy the complete set of ten, shown below, from me on Etsy!<a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/161613610/set-of-ten-hb-pencils-each-wrapped-with" target="_blank">Just click here!</a></div>
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I know this blog gets quite a bit of traffic already so please just take a moment to read the following;</div>
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Late December 2011 my father, Wing Commander Grant Stuchbury, of the Royal Australian Air Force, passed away suddenly, and by suddenly I mean, I woke up one morning and suddenly didn't have a Dad.</div>
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It was then that I met some people from this amazing organisation called Legacy. They quite literally caught my broken family and pieced us back together in every part of our lives, from organising the funeral, to grocery shopping, to legal documentation and paperwork, to sending us on an annual holiday, all completely free of charge to us!</div>
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Legacy is a fantastic organisation which spans across all of Australia, providing all kinds of support to the families of Australia's incapacitated and deceased war veterans. For my late father's birthday this year, I have decided to fundraise for this wonderful organisation and I ask everyone to please consider donating!</div>
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You can donate at this website: <a href="http://www.legacyfundraising.com.au/stuchs_legacy" target="_blank">http://www.legacyfundraising.com.au/stuchs_legacy</a></div>
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I just wanted to share with you a fantastic program aimed at young people and the young at heart, called <a href="http://www.smilingmind.com.au/" target="_blank">Smiling Mind</a>.</div>
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This a great, free program, with the aim of teaching simple mindfulness skills to assist you in staying in the moment and increasing your happiness as you learn to disengage with worry or regret.</div>
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The Smiling Mind program was built with very careful consideration of today's life and social needs, calling upon specialist insight from experts such as Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, one of Australia's leading child and adolescent psychologists. And don't worry if you are no longer an adolescent! The program offers tailored versions for all ages!</div>
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The program guides you through a series of ten mindfulness sessions, taking approximately ten weeks. Each session teaches you about a different aspect and subject of mindfulness, and guides you through a very simple practice of this aspect.</div>
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I think that this program is absolutely wonderful in every way. It is very simple in use and design, yet quite appealing too. Each session is no longer than 10 minutes, allowing you to easily fit a moment of peace and serenity into your busy life. The program also offers shorter mindfulness practices for those days when you are pressed for time. Each session also asks you about your mood, thoughts and behaviour, before and after, allowing you to keep track of your progress.</div>
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I'm currently up to session 4, and am already seeing significant differences in my 'before' and 'after' moods and behaviours. I feel that this program is teaching me incredible skills in coping with the craziness of my busy life!</div>
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I strongly recommend this program to absolutely everyone! No ifs or buts! It is a fantastic way to learn how to reconnect with your inner child-like curiosity about the world around you and really does help to put a smile back on your mind!</div>
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You can find the free program online <a href="http://www.smilingmind.com.au/" target="_blank">here,</a> or search for it in the iTunes App Store for a portable experience!</div>
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So today I just wanted to feature this nifty little magazine I found whilst browsing my local newsagents...</div>
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<i>Cardmaking in Easy Steps</i> is a great publication with fantastic ideas to spark the papercrafter in you! What I liked the most about it was the kit that came with it, 8 pieces of cardstock, 3 pieces of felt, a stamping kit, washi tape, ribbon and paper dyecuts. Oh! And some great free downloads online.</div>
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I have just started to delve into these goodies and made this cute number in less than 5 minutes!</div>
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For what comes with the magazine, it is fantastic value for money and well worth the time of any papercrafter, regardless of experience!</div>
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Check it out <a href="http://www.practicalpublishing.com.au/tag/cardmaking-in-easy-steps/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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What is your go-to when you're stuck in a crafting rut? Or what would you avoid? Comment below!</div>
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