This article about the importance of working with colours is written by Guest Blogger, Caroline Ridges from STABILO. We all know how tough it is to be a teenager. You’re not a child but not quite an adult and you have to deal with a lot of changes in a short space of time, not to mention the extra pressure from school when the exam period hits.
It’s no wonder kids can find it difficult to…
Capybara Zena relaxes after giving birth to triplets at Chessington World of Adventures Resort in Surrey.
The sex of her new arrivals is so far unknown and they have not yet been named.
Keeper Jenny Fisher said: “Capybara are naturally very social animals, and the energetic triplets have spent the past few days getting to know each other – and keeping their mother very busy…
Yesterday my little girl went over to her friend’s house so I thought I would surprise her by transforming the old cardboard box she was playing with into a proper Monster High Dolls house.
Little Snowflake had already designed the windows a few days before and I had made two sofas. She also had the idea of the fish tank table.
Last night she came home and said “Mummy, I love it, did…
For dolls’ lovers, here is another exclusive interview with a very fine dollmaker, Jamie Carrington, who will be one of the judges at a doll-making competition at the Kensington Dollhouse Festival in May 2012. There is a prize for under 18s (£100 to spend at the KDF Christmas festival in December 2012), and for over 18s – 1 night at a top hotel in Kensington for the KDF Christmas show…
The Jubilee Family Festival Presented by Sainsbury’s is a two-day fun filled family Jubilee celebration taking place in London’s Hyde Park , Sat 2 – Sun 3 June 2012. Hosted by Myleene Klass and Jon Culshaw, the event will be a once in a lifetime experience for the whole family to enjoy featuring the nation’s best live music and entertainment. Check this gorgeous video as a…
We loved the movie and we can now see the Madagascar characters live at Chessington (London). Don’t miss the short teaser videos we took at the launch event in March 2012. Amazing!
The song ‘I love to move it!’ is even better live than on screen!
And a bit of celebrity spotting at the launch event. Can you recognise who they are?
Monica CostaMonica Costa founded London Mums…
What do you think of the Pink Easter Bunny Dolls Mask I made? I originally made them for the Monster High Dolls, but as you can see they fit the Bratz dolls lovely.
Do you think girls would like to make these masks? I will have to have a think about trying to make them easier to make for children to create and do a little Easter Egg hunt with the dolls. What fun!
Check out my Monster High Dolls…
What do you think of the Monster High Dolls Easter Bunny Masks I handmade and hand painted? Great for an Easter Egg Hunt!
Please leave some feedback as i am trying to turn this into a business.
EASTER BUNNY STORY- SUNSET BUNNY THE EASTER FAIRY
Look very closely and there you will see, a very little fairy door under an old apple tree …
Sharon J. BainbridgeI used to work in…
Monica from London Mums Magazine told me she loved our Union Jack and the colours. So here it is my own little Union Jack Mask for Frankie Stein one of the dolls from Monster High.
I also made a t-shirt with the British Flag and a Butterfly Shaped bag with the Union Jack image.
It is a shame these things take such a long time to make. Thanks to my daughter’s friend for lending me her…
Here is an exclusive interview with one of the best dollmakers in Britain, Jill Bennett, which will be exhibiting at the Kensington Dollshouse Summer Festival this May 2012.
Here is Jill’s responses in her own words:
“Thank you for your interest in my former life!! It’s odd, for also I have some work on www.children’sibookillustration.com! Work for sale, would you…