moopy & me

Can't get enough of this

The best part of teaching art is seeing this ... we are making collage art at Nest this term (one of my favourites!) These little collages were made by children aged 4-13 and most of the kids took them home for Mothers Day... hence I took photos because ordinarily I would steal them away for weeks, they are so inspirational. We use 'Eric Carle' style painted paper making the most of left over paints.

And this one (LOVE the colours chosen) is an Ed Emberley style collage. The children will be trying out many styles of collage over the first five weeks, then make there own that will be used for animation... The Thursday night mums are getting into it too with collaged softies... very exciting! all will be revealed soon.

The latest

The latest issue of Okido mag is an absolute winner! all about poo... My own moopy poo can't get enough, it is on high rotation at our place (even at bedtime!). You can get a copy at Nest if you like. I am a big fan off this magazine for 2-7 year olds... every issue is jam packed full of quality, wonderful illustrations, stories and activities. I have been stocking Okido since it began (there are even a few back issues available offline at Nest if you missed out) as I was so impressed with the vibrancy and integrity (no ads..just super fun and educational).

In other latest news ... it's a girl! (phew.. Lily would have already had me lined up for #3 otherwise) Of course she almost cried with excitement yelling out "I knew it would be a sister mummy, I told yooooou". Bring it on ... let the 'house flipping upside down and turned around' decorating begin! I will have loads of pics to share soon as the shop reno is almost complete too and Amy's show is in full swing.

And because I never seem to have time to reply to comments and emails (sorry) I need to answer the "how did you make the stickers" questions. They were made by drawing in pencil on recycled paper, cutting out the shapes and then using one of those inexpensive nifty Xyron machines.

AND last but not least, Umbrella Prints textiles, Flip Dolls and Zakka packs are so very close to being ready... frustrating I know but so very close! I am even confident enough to report the NEW SHOP UPDATE for May 20 (those on the mailing list via this blog or the comments over at the Flip Doll blog will hear from us ASAP) I can't wait to show you the colours we have carefully chosen... so many colours in the world, so little fabric to print!!! Let me just say that all that orange (as much as I lurve it) was just to throw you.