Biggest post ever

These little fellows are now available at KIDO Store ... Thanks for your patience Luke :D

Where to start :: Firstly, thank you to all those who gave Mini Moopy a test run and emailed me or linked their craftyness... I didn't get a chance to say hi to you all but I had a blast looking at them.

This Mini Moopy is off to Belgium to one of the sweetest gals on the net. Now who could that be?

And this Mini Owl is headed to another patient swapping blogger in Melbourne.

Secondly :: Morphe II applications are flying along... so much talent.. so much fun. Judging by the response, I am going to have a hard time picking the final toys and I am considering extending the number from 30 ..... what do you think?  I have added a little Morphe II button (which takes you to the application form) at the top there... so that I can keep posting and you don't forget to enter.

Now to some serious thrifting.... Some J P Miller cuteness from the 60's..

I have also realised that you guys havn't seen the 'new & improved' art room at Nest Studio... so here are a few pics... we are doing animation this term..

My toddler group painted this background beach scene for the animation they are making... They always leave behind palettes half filled with paint.... what to do?

I recently came up with this great idea (if I don't say so myself) on what to do with all that left over paint once the kids have finished.... It is not a good idea to wash paint down the sink ... and putting it in the bin is messy and letting it dry (to peel off later) is not always practicle. So I grab a pile of scrap paper and very quickly paint them all over (adding a bit of texture) using up all the paint...to be cut up and used in collage at a later date ... ala Eric Carle!

There you go ... all gone..now I can wash it. Very Enviro friendly.

And finally a quick update on our Sprout Design cards.... the printer made a huge booboo on our job & weren't too worried by it (they used the wrong stock!) so we are switching printers and starting again GGRRR! I just didn't feel comfortable selling cards that were not perfect... good things take time.. I suspect another 3 weeks. You guys will be the first to know when they're ready.

Comments

[AJ]

OMG I love the owl! He's so full of character!

[Anamaria]

I wish my little ones could take art classes at nest studio! It would be a rather long commute, I'm afraid. But I love your idea for using up the leftover paint--we've been making some Eric Carle-style collages over here lately, and will have to start our own little stockpile of handpainted paper! Thank you!

[Julie]

Wow, great post. Everything looks wonderful!!!
Love the mini owl and the thrift finds!! And of course the artwork!

[tracy]

oh to be young enough - and live close enough! - to take a class at nest studio! the space looks awesome!

[Leisl]

Your window display is fantastic! Makes me just want to run in there and breath in the creativity.

[kirsty]

Oh wow! This studio is superb! This is my 6 yr old self's idea of heaven on earth. You are giving an unbelievable gift to the blessed children who come to you. Congratulations!

[Melissa]

I wish you had a studio in Melbourne!! I would love to send my children to your art classes! Your blog is looking so bright and cheery, great for a cold winter morning! I would love to enter Morphe 2, but my baby is due in 9 weeks and so I think I had better sit this one out. I am sure it will be a HUGE success.

[Shannon]

Thanks so much for the gorgeous mini owl, Lola wont be getting her little mitts on it thats for sure! God your thrifting and studio looks great, very jealous of it all.

[button]

Of course it's all fantastic, I will have to have a go at a Moopy bunny myself ... oh and that's no good about the cards, I am really looking forward to seeing them!

[lisa]

this post got me all excited!! can we do a swap?? i have to have one of your animals.

[Fiona]

LOVING the mini moopy's! So fun seeing them pop up everywhere, too. Are those new chairs in the art studio? They look fantastic! xo

[susannah]

Wonderful mega post! The studio looks fabulous and your thrifting finds are gorgeous (love the glass!). The mini moopy is also on my 'to do' list.

Hope the cards turn out as you hope. Nothing worse than feeling letdown by the production so good for you for switching printers. Looking forward to seeing the end results!

[Verónica]

Hi Carly!!! my friend never went to Nest studio, so i don't have one of your toys... grrr...i have to have one of your kittens...*-*

Last week i don't have time for mini moopy pattern, but i will going to do it... i show you later...

[kelly]

so much fun in the biggest post ever! must try the mini moopy - i'll flickr it when I do! great thrifting finds - we love JP Miller! And I love your thought of how to use up that paint - so fun!

[Natacha]

Your art room is so lovely and sweet! Those kids are so lucky!
By the way...a gal in France is also waiting for her kitten... don't forget me :D

[Jessica]

I love your owls, I feel like they are the new "it" animal to make. I am big fan of squirrels..you should start making some of those, I think they would go over real well. I love your Nest Studio, it looks great for kids...

[Shirra]

I just found your blog yesterday and I love it! Your stuff is great and your studio looks fantastic. What a great way to use up left over paint. Very cool! I can't wait to make a Mini-Moopy. Thanks!

[weirdbunny]

Great too see what you've been up too. \animation with toddlers that sounds fun!

[çläu]

I LOVE THIS BLOG
is really really CUTE
LOVE ALLLLLLLL!!!!!

[jojo]

The dolls you make and your studio are so adorable and special! I really want to be friend with you if I can know you in my real life.

I am a girl who loves art & life too : >

[lulu]

You are so special!!! I want to do what you do!!!

[victoria]

Hi, i'm a spanish mum and I really like your softies. I made your mini moopy bunny, and of course I would like to upload to flickr but I don´t know how to.
Please help me.

My Two years baby really loves his mini moopy, and me too. Thank you for this pattern and for your imagination.

Kisses from Spain
Victoria

[Ellen]

I have a question...

I love the mini moopies but why are some so lumpy and yours is so smooth and lovely looking? They are all cute and have great character but I want to know how to get it just so... like yours.

[Gina]

Wow so much super good stuff!

[lindsey clare]

hello. i stumbled across your website via loobylu. i'm very much enjoying your blog, as well as many others in your 'circle' of friends.
i made a minimoopy last night, she matches a bag i made recently for my niece.
there is a pic of her (my moopy not my niece!) here:
http://www.lindseyclare.sliced-bread.net/art/minimoopy/IMG_0569.JPG
thank you so much for generously allowing others to use your pattern. it's such a gorgeous little thing!