Janis - Craftily Recycled. 🇦🇺🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
@craftilyrecycled.bsky.social
Author, artist, reviewer, mum, wife, servant to parrots, geek, nerd, neuro divergent, chook whisperer, sarcastic cow... I'm this and then some. Here for real art, books, science, nature, and stuff. No AI wanted.
Peramangk country, South Australia.
Peramangk country, South Australia.
I've re-opened my Etsy store and am slowly refilling it with Craftily Recycled trees, bugs, and flowers. Plus selling recycled beads and vintage jewellery! Come take a look. ❤️https://craftilyrecycled.etsy.com/listing/4366726535
craftilyrecycled.etsy.com
September 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I've re-opened my Etsy store and am slowly refilling it with Craftily Recycled trees, bugs, and flowers. Plus selling recycled beads and vintage jewellery! Come take a look. ❤️https://craftilyrecycled.etsy.com/listing/4366726535
I have just re-opened my Etsy store! Yes, no listings, but it's re-opened. 🥳
I will only be selling within Australia though.
Yes, inspired by Australia's current "not posting to USA" regulations. But also much easier for me to offer flat rate postage. Calculating postage on there is a nightmare!
I will only be selling within Australia though.
Yes, inspired by Australia's current "not posting to USA" regulations. But also much easier for me to offer flat rate postage. Calculating postage on there is a nightmare!
September 8, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I have just re-opened my Etsy store! Yes, no listings, but it's re-opened. 🥳
I will only be selling within Australia though.
Yes, inspired by Australia's current "not posting to USA" regulations. But also much easier for me to offer flat rate postage. Calculating postage on there is a nightmare!
I will only be selling within Australia though.
Yes, inspired by Australia's current "not posting to USA" regulations. But also much easier for me to offer flat rate postage. Calculating postage on there is a nightmare!
Is it just me, or do others often get the urge to reply to spam emails pointing out how easy it was to tell it was a fake, and critique them on how to make it more believable?
I mean, I'm not trying to help them scam people... I just want to help them put more effort into their chosen job. 🤪
I mean, I'm not trying to help them scam people... I just want to help them put more effort into their chosen job. 🤪
August 1, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Is it just me, or do others often get the urge to reply to spam emails pointing out how easy it was to tell it was a fake, and critique them on how to make it more believable?
I mean, I'm not trying to help them scam people... I just want to help them put more effort into their chosen job. 🤪
I mean, I'm not trying to help them scam people... I just want to help them put more effort into their chosen job. 🤪
Apologies to everyone following me who's getting tired of my using this public platform to name and shame shonky businesses.
I hope this #petpic makes you feel better. Major Tom, as a kitten, fell asleep in Erin's spot. Clearly, she didn't mind "sharing".
I hope this #petpic makes you feel better. Major Tom, as a kitten, fell asleep in Erin's spot. Clearly, she didn't mind "sharing".
July 23, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Apologies to everyone following me who's getting tired of my using this public platform to name and shame shonky businesses.
I hope this #petpic makes you feel better. Major Tom, as a kitten, fell asleep in Erin's spot. Clearly, she didn't mind "sharing".
I hope this #petpic makes you feel better. Major Tom, as a kitten, fell asleep in Erin's spot. Clearly, she didn't mind "sharing".
Here's an idea #BIGFISHGAMES , if you're trying to apologise for your treatment of #disabled people - actually APOLOGISE! Don't send a threatening letter that states you're returning points equivalent of what you stole, with 14 day shelf life, and think everything is now ticketyboo. 1/3
July 23, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Here's an idea #BIGFISHGAMES , if you're trying to apologise for your treatment of #disabled people - actually APOLOGISE! Don't send a threatening letter that states you're returning points equivalent of what you stole, with 14 day shelf life, and think everything is now ticketyboo. 1/3
My 3 kids started school at a Montessori. It cost a packet, but I still strongly believe that their infant program and pre-school were the best start my kids could have gotten. But there were a LOT of holes in their reception and up classes. And their lack of understanding regarding autism. 1/9
Maria Montessori and her many disciples believed that children are, in their essence, methodical, self-directed beings with a strong work ethic.
The Miseducation of Maria Montessori
Her method was meant for the public. Then it became a privilege.
www.newyorker.com
July 21, 2025 at 4:10 AM
My 3 kids started school at a Montessori. It cost a packet, but I still strongly believe that their infant program and pre-school were the best start my kids could have gotten. But there were a LOT of holes in their reception and up classes. And their lack of understanding regarding autism. 1/9
This is Luci, short for Lucifer (I didn't name him). He fell from his nest as a baby, then hand reared by a vet nurse. We adopted him from her. He seems to live by the Enigma song "I love you... I'll kill you" as he'll either like a person... or try to rip off their face. He's a bit of a smug git.❤️
July 21, 2025 at 2:20 AM
This is Luci, short for Lucifer (I didn't name him). He fell from his nest as a baby, then hand reared by a vet nurse. We adopted him from her. He seems to live by the Enigma song "I love you... I'll kill you" as he'll either like a person... or try to rip off their face. He's a bit of a smug git.❤️
This is Zephyrus. He's was a wild galah left flightless after a run in with humans (probably a car). Being a wild bird, he would have been euthanised if not for a kind vet nurse. We adopted him from her. He is still, at times, a bitey wild bird. But, at times, also loves a cuddle and a scritch. 1/2
July 21, 2025 at 2:10 AM
This is Zephyrus. He's was a wild galah left flightless after a run in with humans (probably a car). Being a wild bird, he would have been euthanised if not for a kind vet nurse. We adopted him from her. He is still, at times, a bitey wild bird. But, at times, also loves a cuddle and a scritch. 1/2
Hopefully all that happy positiveness helps balance out my negative "venting". If not, here's extra, cute pic... Luci is my favourite photo bomber. ❤️🤪
July 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Hopefully all that happy positiveness helps balance out my negative "venting". If not, here's extra, cute pic... Luci is my favourite photo bomber. ❤️🤪
And now, the pet pic. This is Owlie, an Easter Egger (lays olive green coloured eggs). Can you tell that it was raining that day?
She's a sassy young bird, ruled the flock from the day she arrived. Due due hubby's Canadian background, we say she approaches life "elbows up". Well, "wings up". 😊❤️
She's a sassy young bird, ruled the flock from the day she arrived. Due due hubby's Canadian background, we say she approaches life "elbows up". Well, "wings up". 😊❤️
July 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
And now, the pet pic. This is Owlie, an Easter Egger (lays olive green coloured eggs). Can you tell that it was raining that day?
She's a sassy young bird, ruled the flock from the day she arrived. Due due hubby's Canadian background, we say she approaches life "elbows up". Well, "wings up". 😊❤️
She's a sassy young bird, ruled the flock from the day she arrived. Due due hubby's Canadian background, we say she approaches life "elbows up". Well, "wings up". 😊❤️
What am I making? A tree! Oh, you need more info? It's a 30cm (ish) 2D tree of life made from fencing wire, picture framing wire, and 2nd hand beads made from shells, bone, and types of wood. Currently a bit more tree like than in the pic, but not by much. It's a gift for friends. (1/2)
July 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
What am I making? A tree! Oh, you need more info? It's a 30cm (ish) 2D tree of life made from fencing wire, picture framing wire, and 2nd hand beads made from shells, bone, and types of wood. Currently a bit more tree like than in the pic, but not by much. It's a gift for friends. (1/2)
What am I watching? Well, I still stream stuff via my tablet. You know, the whole stuck in bed thing? Currently have a #britbox subscription via #amazonprime for 99c a month...
So catching up on all my favs. Which, again, are mostly historical crime fiction. I feel there's a theme there... 🤔🤣
So catching up on all my favs. Which, again, are mostly historical crime fiction. I feel there's a theme there... 🤔🤣
July 19, 2025 at 1:58 PM
What am I watching? Well, I still stream stuff via my tablet. You know, the whole stuck in bed thing? Currently have a #britbox subscription via #amazonprime for 99c a month...
So catching up on all my favs. Which, again, are mostly historical crime fiction. I feel there's a theme there... 🤔🤣
So catching up on all my favs. Which, again, are mostly historical crime fiction. I feel there's a theme there... 🤔🤣
What am I currently reading? Well, it's "A Whisper and a Curse" by @darcyburkeauthor.bsky.social
It's the third book in the Raven & Wren historical fiction series. Full disclosure - I bought the 1st ebook of the series, got the next two via #Netgalley.
Summary - they're very enjoyable reads. 😊
It's the third book in the Raven & Wren historical fiction series. Full disclosure - I bought the 1st ebook of the series, got the next two via #Netgalley.
Summary - they're very enjoyable reads. 😊
July 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
What am I currently reading? Well, it's "A Whisper and a Curse" by @darcyburkeauthor.bsky.social
It's the third book in the Raven & Wren historical fiction series. Full disclosure - I bought the 1st ebook of the series, got the next two via #Netgalley.
Summary - they're very enjoyable reads. 😊
It's the third book in the Raven & Wren historical fiction series. Full disclosure - I bought the 1st ebook of the series, got the next two via #Netgalley.
Summary - they're very enjoyable reads. 😊
Well, firstly, I'm still stuck in bed as my new #POTS meds aren't that great. When I take it, just half a pill for the whole day, I break out in painful, burning hives, and get flu like sypmtoms for 5 days. Half a pill for 2 hours freedom, followed by 5 days of illness. Yay? Not worth it really.
July 19, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Well, firstly, I'm still stuck in bed as my new #POTS meds aren't that great. When I take it, just half a pill for the whole day, I break out in painful, burning hives, and get flu like sypmtoms for 5 days. Half a pill for 2 hours freedom, followed by 5 days of illness. Yay? Not worth it really.
Okay, time to shake off the ugly, negative thoughts (for now) of how #bigfishgames scammed me out of over $200.
Instead... let's see what I've been up to... while stuck in bed. Seperate posts for each activity!
Instead... let's see what I've been up to... while stuck in bed. Seperate posts for each activity!
July 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Okay, time to shake off the ugly, negative thoughts (for now) of how #bigfishgames scammed me out of over $200.
Instead... let's see what I've been up to... while stuck in bed. Seperate posts for each activity!
Instead... let's see what I've been up to... while stuck in bed. Seperate posts for each activity!
Until I became bedridden with #chronicillness I used to be a "beta tester" for #bigfishgames . For about a decade or so. However, I stopped doing it BEFORE I was too unwell to, as I was sick and tired of their #whitewashed games. I said this in all my feedback emails. (1/6)
July 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Until I became bedridden with #chronicillness I used to be a "beta tester" for #bigfishgames . For about a decade or so. However, I stopped doing it BEFORE I was too unwell to, as I was sick and tired of their #whitewashed games. I said this in all my feedback emails. (1/6)
Daniel may just work for #BIGGFISHGAMES if that's he's belief / attitude towards the #disabled. If he doesn't, pretty sure they'd hire him immediately if he put it in his cover letter to them. #ableism #ableist #beingdisabledisnota9to5hobbydaniel
7 years later and I still whisper, “We’re disabled, Daniel, not werewolves” to myself like a sacred mantra whenever I see a non-disabled person discover ableism like it’s the latest hipster indie band.
July 19, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Daniel may just work for #BIGGFISHGAMES if that's he's belief / attitude towards the #disabled. If he doesn't, pretty sure they'd hire him immediately if he put it in his cover letter to them. #ableism #ableist #beingdisabledisnota9to5hobbydaniel
Are you #disabled, or have a #chronicillness, and are a paying member of #BIGFISHGAMES ? If so, I strongly recommend you cancel your membership as they prey on "people like us" and steal our money, then not provide the promised service. (1/10)
July 19, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Are you #disabled, or have a #chronicillness, and are a paying member of #BIGFISHGAMES ? If so, I strongly recommend you cancel your membership as they prey on "people like us" and steal our money, then not provide the promised service. (1/10)
Hubby and I had a day out together. All the romantic places - hardwarestore, petfood store, supermarket, chemist, post office.
And he bought me gifts he knows I love A LOT-
Several spools of galvanised iron fencing wire and copper "picture hanging" wire.
Screw flowers, wire so more romantic.😊❤️
And he bought me gifts he knows I love A LOT-
Several spools of galvanised iron fencing wire and copper "picture hanging" wire.
Screw flowers, wire so more romantic.😊❤️
July 7, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Hubby and I had a day out together. All the romantic places - hardwarestore, petfood store, supermarket, chemist, post office.
And he bought me gifts he knows I love A LOT-
Several spools of galvanised iron fencing wire and copper "picture hanging" wire.
Screw flowers, wire so more romantic.😊❤️
And he bought me gifts he knows I love A LOT-
Several spools of galvanised iron fencing wire and copper "picture hanging" wire.
Screw flowers, wire so more romantic.😊❤️
Never one to be "normal" - as it's such a dull thing to be - I now find myself with a new / old health issue. Lucky me. Here's the story of my health, are we all sitting comfortably? 1/14
July 2, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Never one to be "normal" - as it's such a dull thing to be - I now find myself with a new / old health issue. Lucky me. Here's the story of my health, are we all sitting comfortably? 1/14
So, just over a month since my POTS diagnosis, has my life changed? Not really... still stuck in bed 90% of the time. I have new "magic" pills that help me be out of bed and not faint or fall over, I sometimes sleep better, and have some funky new socks for when upright. But... still in bed. 😖
May 23, 2025 at 10:24 PM
So, just over a month since my POTS diagnosis, has my life changed? Not really... still stuck in bed 90% of the time. I have new "magic" pills that help me be out of bed and not faint or fall over, I sometimes sleep better, and have some funky new socks for when upright. But... still in bed. 😖
I decided to log back in to Bluesky after a few months off from social media.
So, what did I miss?
I'll only be accepting answers made through interpretive dance or cute pics of your pets.
And... go!
So, what did I miss?
I'll only be accepting answers made through interpretive dance or cute pics of your pets.
And... go!
May 4, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I decided to log back in to Bluesky after a few months off from social media.
So, what did I miss?
I'll only be accepting answers made through interpretive dance or cute pics of your pets.
And... go!
So, what did I miss?
I'll only be accepting answers made through interpretive dance or cute pics of your pets.
And... go!
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The LNP are always bad for public education. Morrison gave billions to already overfunded private schools during Covid and precisely nothing to chronically under funded public ones. It seems Dutton will slash funding to poor kids in the name if his god too. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Labor accuses Dutton of copying Trump with suggestion children being ‘indoctrinated’ at school
Education minister criticises ‘extreme’ Coalition stance as treasurer warns threat to funding comes ‘right from the Doge playbook’
www.theguardian.com
April 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The LNP are always bad for public education. Morrison gave billions to already overfunded private schools during Covid and precisely nothing to chronically under funded public ones. It seems Dutton will slash funding to poor kids in the name if his god too. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
From 8 to 5 backyard chooks in a matter of minutes. I hate foxes. 😡
I don't care if you like foxes. I don't. They are a feral, invasive species that destroy the native biome of Australia wherever they go.
To me, they epitomise white privelage, being introduced here mid 19th century "for sport".
I don't care if you like foxes. I don't. They are a feral, invasive species that destroy the native biome of Australia wherever they go.
To me, they epitomise white privelage, being introduced here mid 19th century "for sport".
April 1, 2025 at 9:44 PM
From 8 to 5 backyard chooks in a matter of minutes. I hate foxes. 😡
I don't care if you like foxes. I don't. They are a feral, invasive species that destroy the native biome of Australia wherever they go.
To me, they epitomise white privelage, being introduced here mid 19th century "for sport".
I don't care if you like foxes. I don't. They are a feral, invasive species that destroy the native biome of Australia wherever they go.
To me, they epitomise white privelage, being introduced here mid 19th century "for sport".