Halloween chalkboard wall.

It is a lot more tricky these days to get a wall mural up having a 2yr old running around. I had to start during naptime, then leave the house for the afternoon and finish after bedtime.

Cartop carrier makeover - Another Krylon for plastics paint project

Chalkboard Wall - Michael Godard, Matrix Martini (Fan Art)

Michael Godard, Matrix Martini - Chalkboard Wall Fan Art

It was my husbands Birthday this weekend, and he has always been a huge Michael Godard fan. The Matrix Martini is his absolute favorite painting, but sadly we cannot currently afford to buy a print. I therefore decided to recreate this painting on our chalkboard wall for his Birthday. I drew this one freehand, using a picture from his book as a reference.
Here are the progress photos. I hope you enjoy.

Bearspaw Old Time Country Fair

I entered my very first country fair this weekend! It was held in a local arena, and was full of exhibits. This years fair theme was Denim at work or play.

I have always been fairly nervous about showing my artwork to real public (read not online) but I decided to go with it as this fair has a real laid back attitude about it. It's not a stuffy art show.

I submitted 9 entries altogether, 4 photos and 5 crafty things, and I got ribbons on all my entries and one photo was even featured in their main diplay! Exciting! Admittedly though, for some of the categories I was the only entry so took automatic first place. Hahaha. I guess strategic category selection plays a big key.

Here are a few photos of my entries.

Mixed Media, Ink and Bleach, "Kelly" - First Place (out of one entry)

Craft-Other, Ribbon Roses - Second Place

Ceramics-From Mould, "This little piggy" - First Place (out of one entry)

Woodwork- by machine, Jigsaw Bear, First Place (out of one entry)

Glasswork, Etched Glass Mirror, "Dragon" - First Place

Photography-Portrait, Arthur 4 Months, "Surprise" - First Place

Photography-Wild Animals, "Lorquins Admiral" butterfly - Second Place

Photography-Wild Birds, Roufous Hummingbird - Second Place

Photography - Fair Theme Denim at work or Play, Arthur... "How long have you been farming?" - First Place. This photo was featured in the main fair display!!

Chalkboard Wall: Finding Nemo

You may have seen my other Chalkboard Wall Mural - Star Wars.

Well, that one is no longer and I have now completed my Finding Nemo chalkboard wall. I am really enjoying having this chalkboard wall at the ready for anytime I am feeling creative. Click Read More to see the progress photos for the whole mural of Sydney Harbour.

Sensory Bottles

As i am leaving tomorrow on a road trip, I thought I would whip up a few quick sensory bottles to keep my son occupied on our 7 hour car trip. It will be good to give him something he has not seen before.

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