My creative space

My creative space…..

Felt a bit like I was on The Block last night – came home from work, sanded for an hour then had to stop due to baby enforced noise restrictions.

Sticky-beak some more creative spaces here

Wordless Wednesday

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Summer is here

The final shot is in for my three seasons wall tree photo – summer has well and truly arrived (technically not really but I needed something after summer and you get my drift).

Just a reminder of the previous photos

Winter: 14 September

Spring: 7 October 2010

And now Summer: 20 October 2010 – what a difference a month can make

Not sure if I will still be here to get the autumn shot – but you never know -  stay tuned

Random Etsy Wednesday - Pencil and Paper

When was the last time you actually sat down with a pencil and paper? In today’s society of iphones, ipads, laptops, emails I rarely write things down – I do however love paper and pencils, and pens and erasers…. So today’s random etsy’s theme (is that an oxymoron?) is pencils!

kawaii koi - a set of 10 washi-coated pencils by  maoiliosa: “10 beautifully hand-wrapped #2 graphite pencils featuring kawaii (cute) koi fish, each unique pencil is approximately 3.5 inches long (no eraser). made with gorgeous, genuine japanese washi paper. packaged in a gift box, and includes a gift tag for easy giving”

Sketchy Pencil Thank You Note Set by FierceMally: “Set of eight white 4-7/8"x3-1/2" (4Bar) folded cards packaged in a cute cheesecloth drawstring bag. Cards are blank inside and come with red envelopes.”

Know It All No. 2 Pencil Set by Paperpastries: “Now, with more knowledge :) Perfect to give away to a student, teacher, or know it all in your life! Set of 6 pencils. Comes in a 5 x 8 muslin bag.”

Better Together - Pencil and Paper by Earmark: “Horizontal, folded card, 4.25 x 5.5, the "Pencil and Paper" card features a delightful, Earmark original, illustration. Simple and sweet this card is perfect to give to the one you love any time of year!”

Why not go old fashion and buy some pretty pencils and note cards

50th Post Giveaway

What better way to celebrate my 50th post (can't believe there have been that many) than a giveaway. What can you win I hear you ask? Well – you can win one of two packs of cards and tags from my another donkey design range. Each pack will contain 4 cards (three little cupcakes, three little circles boys, robbie robot and terry turtle) and two gift tags (apple theme).

How do you enter – let me count the ways:

1.      “Like” my another donkey design facebook page – there is a convenient link on the right hand side of this blog and then leave me a comment below saying hi

2.      If you already “like” my facebook page – just leave me a comment below telling me your favourite colour

3.      For another entry – head over to my etsy store and leave me a comment below telling me your favourite card / pegs / tags

4.      For another entry – post about the giveaway on your facebook page and leave me a comment below telling me your favourite day of the week (apparently even this is a no no!)

5.      For another entry– tweet about the giveaway and leave me a note below telling me your favourite movie

6.      For another 2 entries – blog about the giveaway and then leave me a note telling me your favourite animal

That is 7 6 possible ways to enter- pick one or do them all!

Entries will close at 5.00 p.m. Monday 25^th October 2010. Family and Friends are of course welcome to enter. PLEASE make sure you leave contact details (if you don't have a facebook, twitter, blog, store etc and you need to leave your email address pls do it in format myemailaddressatheredotcom for privacy reasons) so I can contact the winner.

Yeah – I’m excited. Good Luck!

Chalkboard Calendar

Chalkboard paint seems to be all the rage at the moment and it is doing the rounds of the blogging world. I particularly love the idea of a chalkboard calendar – though I am thinking even if it took up an entire wall – my husband would still not know what we had planned! Still – I can dream

Image via papernstich blog

Image via Pininterest

Or if you can’t bring yourself to paint the wall – why not try one of these:

Image via Ohdeedoh

image via Ohdeedoh

Image via wallsticker

Blog Lovin Friday - Little.Lovely

Today’s blog love is little.lovely. This pretty blog is full of “lovely” ideas for little people. Written by Khlali, a Sydney local with two lovely little ones of her own, the blog is refreshing, simple and can be counted on to inspire you and bring a smile to your face (and make your “I want” list just that little bit longer).

Having a little person myself I love looking at new and exciting decorating ideas, toys, and generally pretty things, but there is something on there for everyone – young and old from the:

 Friendly fruit and vegetables by by Carl Kleiner

To the DIY drum kit - instructions here

 To the monster illustration recommendations by Mexican illustrator, Luis Silva

Find a cup of tea, a tim tam and have a look at little.lovely blog, facebook and twitter pages.

 Thank you Khlali from little.lovely. – you make me blog happy