Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Make a Wreath from the Gumdrops and Jellybeans Collection of Ornaments
Whimsical wreath created by the very talented RAZ designers. This wreath was created using the following items from the Gumdrops and Jellybeans Collection:
3001425 (02) Gingerbread Cookie Ornament
3011520 (08) Gingerbread Ornament
3016252 (05) Gingerbread House Ornament
3016259 (02) Gingerbread Ornament
3016320 (02) Gingerbread House Ornament
3016369 (03) Gingerbread Ornament
3106562 (02) Gingerbread and Candy House
3116168 (05) Gingerbread Tree Ornament
3116175 (04) Gingerbread Ornament
3120005 (02) Gingerbread Ornament
W2108283 (01) Mixed Pine and Cedar Wreath
More Wreaths from the Gumdrops and Jellybeans Collection...
Items used on this wreath:
3016257 (08) Cookie Ornament
3016320 (01) Gingerbread House Ornament
3116179 (01) Santa and Snowman Ornament
3116181 (09) Cookie Ornament
3116182 (02) “Joy” and “Noel” Ornament
3116184 (05) Snowflake Ornament
3116374 (07) Santa, Snowman and Reindeer Ornament
3116375 (06) Candy Cane, Peppermint and Mitten Ornament
3116376 (04) Christmas Tree Cookie Ornament
W2108283 (01) Mixed Pine and Cedar Wreath
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Monday, May 30, 2011
New Summer Dress Designs Collection 2011
Summer Caps Designs
Review: Gobble! Gobble! Gobble! by Simon Mayer & Hilary James
I was recently lucky enough to be selected to become one of 25 'Yummy Mummy' book reviewers for Top That! Publishing.
That means that starting this month I will be receiving complimentary copies of their brand new books for review. Quite simply, if my children and I like the books, I will be posting a review. However, if I think that the books are in need of improvements I will be contacting Top That! Publishing to discuss what changes could be made in order to make sure that their books are better for future reprints. In doing this I hope that I will be able to provide inspiration for you in potential reading materials for your children and also to be able to help Top That! publishing make great improvements to their books as well.
So the first book I have for review is 'Gobble! Gobble! Gobble' by Simon Mayers and Hilary James (front cover is pictured above).
REVIEW: My 2 and a half year old wanted to open the book straight away due to the quirky looking turkey on the front cover (pictured below). I really liked the drawing style of the illustrator and because of the drawing style it would be easy to distinguish other books by the illustrator. The drawings have a rough and edgy feel which somehow make the story feel more like the good old fashioned books as opposed to the ones that use computerised graphics.
A nice little touch to the book was the place to write the name and this will be a great feature when this book becomes a treasured hand-me-down.
On to the story plot; if you are looking for a deep and meaningful book for your child then this isn't it (and let's face it what 2 and a half year old wants a deep and meaningful book), but if however you are looking for something with a comical and light-hearted feel then this book is for you. The whole book revolves around a humorous sing-songy rhyme about funny scenarios involving turkeys. None of these scenarios would ever happen in real life but the book provokes the child to imagine how funny these encounters would be if they did happen. Giggles galore!
So the first book I have for review is 'Gobble! Gobble! Gobble' by Simon Mayers and Hilary James (front cover is pictured above).
REVIEW: My 2 and a half year old wanted to open the book straight away due to the quirky looking turkey on the front cover (pictured below). I really liked the drawing style of the illustrator and because of the drawing style it would be easy to distinguish other books by the illustrator. The drawings have a rough and edgy feel which somehow make the story feel more like the good old fashioned books as opposed to the ones that use computerised graphics.
A nice little touch to the book was the place to write the name and this will be a great feature when this book becomes a treasured hand-me-down.
On to the story plot; if you are looking for a deep and meaningful book for your child then this isn't it (and let's face it what 2 and a half year old wants a deep and meaningful book), but if however you are looking for something with a comical and light-hearted feel then this book is for you. The whole book revolves around a humorous sing-songy rhyme about funny scenarios involving turkeys. None of these scenarios would ever happen in real life but the book provokes the child to imagine how funny these encounters would be if they did happen. Giggles galore!
The poor turkeys do have to encounter some negative press in the book with their dim-witted portrayal but this all adds to the humour element. The repetitive words and rhyme make children want to join in and become part of the book, which is a great key in involving them in the plot of the story.Further to this, the book comes with a CD featuring the 'Gobble! Gobble! Gobble!' song. My son loved this song! I imagined being able to turn the page to accompany the beat of the music but the lovely mandolin music went far too fast for this. So I would suggest maybe listening to this beautiful CD first and then you will be familiar with the melody in which the book is aimed to be sung with and you can slow it down a bit so that you can progress through the book with fervour and style.
Overall, this books contains everything that will intrigue little ones; farm animals, rhyme, comical situations and repetition. The size and amount of text is just right as their attention span is held for just the right amount before they want to turn the page.
If I had any criticism of the book, it would be only the fact that I don't like where the CD is placed. Because it is placed as a focal point on the front page to illustrate that the book comes with a CD, my son instantly wanted to pull it off resulting in the front cover ripping slightly. So I would make the suggestion that perhaps the CD be moved to the back away from eager little hands.
Overall, this book is most definitely a winner in the Sweet Craftiness household.
Rating 4/5
For more info please visit http://www.topthatpublishing.com/
Sunday, May 29, 2011
2011 Jewellery Designs and New Images
Night dresses 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
RAZ Gumdrops and Jellybeans Centerpiece
This whimsical centerpiece from the RAZ Gumdrops and Jellybeans Collections will be something children love! I know my grandchildren will)))
Items and Quantities Used:
3106565 (09) Glittered Lollipop
3116350 (07) Glittered Lollipop
G3116171 (02) Candy Garland
Visit us at Trendy Tree to see more items from the RAZ Gumdrops and Jellybeans Collection!
RAZ White Feathered Owls
This centerpiece is from the 2011 RAZ Over the River and Thru the Hills collection. It would be so simple to put together……I think I can do this one! Any wicker basket would do and it could be filled with pieces of greenery, fresh or artificial. Sprigs of holly berries add bright color and pinecones for texture.
The owls nesting on a bed of fresh greens would look great and smell great too. The bow on the side is easily made with wide ribbon. The RAZ Owls are very popular ornaments and we sell out every year at Trendy Tree. This year several new styles of Owls have been added so we have even more to choose from. Two new styles are shown here. The Owl on the right is a new “flat” owl. We have several new styles in brown coming in also. The Owls should be arriving within the next few weeks.
The owls nesting on a bed of fresh greens would look great and smell great too. The bow on the side is easily made with wide ribbon. The RAZ Owls are very popular ornaments and we sell out every year at Trendy Tree. This year several new styles of Owls have been added so we have even more to choose from. Two new styles are shown here. The Owl on the right is a new “flat” owl. We have several new styles in brown coming in also. The Owls should be arriving within the next few weeks.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
RAZ Forever Green Wreath
The fresh looking wreath is from the RAZ 2011 Forever Green collection. It is a simple mixed pine and cedar wreath with sprigs of holly spray inserted and topped off with a beautiful bow made of glittered polka dot ribbon. You could actually insert sprigs of fresh greenery for a cedar or pine smell and use berries from holly shrubs or pyracantha.
A great way to help preserve red berries is to dip in a light coat of floor shine product (Mop & Glow). Just allow plenty of time for drying before inserting into your wreath.
Bows are made very easily using wide wire edge ribbon. View the “video instruction” pages for some excellent videos on bow making, wreath making and more!
Fish style wedding dress
RAZ Over the River and Thru the Hills Christmas Trees
Over the River and Thru the Hills
Items and Quantities:
2820072 (06) Clip-on Bird Ornament
3000527 (06) Clip-on Cardinal Ornament
3002600 (12) Clip-on Nest Ornament
3010406 (06) Iced Cedar Nest
3019057 (04) Cardinal Ornament
3100511 (04) Barn Birdhouse
3100514 (06) Covered Bridge
3100516 (06) Birdhouse Ornament
3100517 (06) House Ornament
3102594 (06) Clip-on Cardinal Ornament
3103712 (01) Cardinal Tree Skirt
3106744 (12) Flat Cardinal Ornament
3111685 (08) Cardinal Ball Ornament
3111812 (12) Rabbit Ornament
3111829 (12) Clip-on Owl Ornament
3116128 (12) Bird Ornament
3116337 (06) Cardinal Ornament
3120027 (06) Cardinal Disk Ornament
3153352 (06) White Flat Owl Ornament
3153353 (06) Brown Flat Owl Ornament
F2906276 (12) Iced Berry Branch
F3022610 (08) Iced Berry Branch
F3102562 (12) Snowy Mixed Greenery Pinecone Spray
F3111942 (12) Pinecone Spray
G3102564 (04) Snowy Mixed Greenery Pinecone Garland
M3100910 (06) Battery Lighted Branch
R3127719 (03) Holly Wire Ribbon
3000527 (06) Clip-on Cardinal Ornament
3002600 (12) Clip-on Nest Ornament
3010406 (06) Iced Cedar Nest
3019057 (04) Cardinal Ornament
3100511 (04) Barn Birdhouse
3100514 (06) Covered Bridge
3100516 (06) Birdhouse Ornament
3100517 (06) House Ornament
3102594 (06) Clip-on Cardinal Ornament
3103712 (01) Cardinal Tree Skirt
3106744 (12) Flat Cardinal Ornament
3111685 (08) Cardinal Ball Ornament
3111812 (12) Rabbit Ornament
3111829 (12) Clip-on Owl Ornament
3116128 (12) Bird Ornament
3116337 (06) Cardinal Ornament
3120027 (06) Cardinal Disk Ornament
3153352 (06) White Flat Owl Ornament
3153353 (06) Brown Flat Owl Ornament
F2906276 (12) Iced Berry Branch
F3022610 (08) Iced Berry Branch
F3102562 (12) Snowy Mixed Greenery Pinecone Spray
F3111942 (12) Pinecone Spray
G3102564 (04) Snowy Mixed Greenery Pinecone Garland
M3100910 (06) Battery Lighted Branch
R3127719 (03) Holly Wire Ribbon
Items and Quantites:
2852312 (05) Feathered Owl
2910151 (03) Bird Ornament
2952322 (01) Feathered Owl
3002600 (04) Clip-on Nest Ornament
3100517 (06) House Ornament
3103424 (01) Pinecone Star Ornament
3152278 (03) Feathered Owl
F3106160 (05) Berry Spray
F3106745 (02) Flat Cardinal Pinecone Pick
R3156809 (01) Woven Wire Ribbon
M3108027 (01) 5’ Pre-lit Flocked Flat Tree in Urn Stand
2910151 (03) Bird Ornament
2952322 (01) Feathered Owl
3002600 (04) Clip-on Nest Ornament
3100517 (06) House Ornament
3103424 (01) Pinecone Star Ornament
3152278 (03) Feathered Owl
F3106160 (05) Berry Spray
F3106745 (02) Flat Cardinal Pinecone Pick
R3156809 (01) Woven Wire Ribbon
M3108027 (01) 5’ Pre-lit Flocked Flat Tree in Urn Stand
Evergreen Christmas Tree by RAZ
Evergreen
Item and Quantities:
2906279 (08) Pinecone Cluster Ornament
3100118 (08) Glittered Pinecone Cluster Ornament
3102310 (04) Nest with Pinecones and Berries
3107038 (12) Glittered Ornament
3109018 (06) Lattice Ornament
3114104 (12) Clip-on Dragonfly Ornament
3114113 (12) Holly Wreath Ornament
3114144 (12) Pinecone Ornament
3114146 (12) Snowflake Ornament
3122887 (12) Drop Ornament
3122912 (08) Glittered Ball Ornament
F3002371 (10) Jingle Bell Pine Branch
F3102382 (06) Mixed Pine and Berry Spray
F3102383 (06) Mixed Pine and Berry Bouquet
F3102485 (06) Laurel Leaf Bush
F3102587 (06) Glittered Mixed Pine and Berry Spray
F3126028 (08) Glittered Eucalyptus Branch
M3102569 (24) Pine Spray
R3156816 (03) Velvet Wire Ribbon
M3100260 (01) 7.5’ Pre-lit Frosted Tree
3100118 (08) Glittered Pinecone Cluster Ornament
3102310 (04) Nest with Pinecones and Berries
3107038 (12) Glittered Ornament
3109018 (06) Lattice Ornament
3114104 (12) Clip-on Dragonfly Ornament
3114113 (12) Holly Wreath Ornament
3114144 (12) Pinecone Ornament
3114146 (12) Snowflake Ornament
3122887 (12) Drop Ornament
3122912 (08) Glittered Ball Ornament
F3002371 (10) Jingle Bell Pine Branch
F3102382 (06) Mixed Pine and Berry Spray
F3102383 (06) Mixed Pine and Berry Bouquet
F3102485 (06) Laurel Leaf Bush
F3102587 (06) Glittered Mixed Pine and Berry Spray
F3126028 (08) Glittered Eucalyptus Branch
M3102569 (24) Pine Spray
R3156816 (03) Velvet Wire Ribbon
M3100260 (01) 7.5’ Pre-lit Frosted Tree
Items and Quantities:
3000041 (07) Glittered Ornament
3002360 (02) Finial Ornament
3016400 (03) Angel with Instrument Ornament
3022825 (02) Antiqued Finial Ornament
3022829 (02) Antiqued Beaded Finial Ornament
3100113 (02) Glittered Pinecone Cluster Ornament
3107038 (03) Glittered Ornament
3111671 (01) Finial Ornament
3114106 (04) Snowflake Ornament
3116331 (05) “Joy” and “Noel” Ornament
3116332 (06) Gem Icicle Ornament
3119027 (04) Glittered Dove Ornament
3122912 (04) Glittered Ball Ornament
3122929 (03) Antiqued Finial Ornament
F2802684 (07) Iced Laurel Leaf Spray
F3000024 (02) Glittered Branch
F3006292 (08) Glittered Leaf Spray
F3102326 (07) Faux Feather Spray
F3110392 (06) Sheer Poinsettia
M3100258 (01) 6’ Pre-lit Frosted Tree in Urn Stand
3002360 (02) Finial Ornament
3016400 (03) Angel with Instrument Ornament
3022825 (02) Antiqued Finial Ornament
3022829 (02) Antiqued Beaded Finial Ornament
3100113 (02) Glittered Pinecone Cluster Ornament
3107038 (03) Glittered Ornament
3111671 (01) Finial Ornament
3114106 (04) Snowflake Ornament
3116331 (05) “Joy” and “Noel” Ornament
3116332 (06) Gem Icicle Ornament
3119027 (04) Glittered Dove Ornament
3122912 (04) Glittered Ball Ornament
3122929 (03) Antiqued Finial Ornament
F2802684 (07) Iced Laurel Leaf Spray
F3000024 (02) Glittered Branch
F3006292 (08) Glittered Leaf Spray
F3102326 (07) Faux Feather Spray
F3110392 (06) Sheer Poinsettia
M3100258 (01) 6’ Pre-lit Frosted Tree in Urn Stand
Welcome Home 2011 Christmas Tree from RAZ
Welcome Home
This silver tinsel potted tree from RAZ is reminiscent of the 1960′s silver tree.
Items used on this tree:
3056421 (10) Beaded Ornament
3116128 (01) Bird Ornament
3122873 (06) Pearl Ornament
3156449 (03) Gem Ball Ornament
M3108105 (01) 5’ Flat Tinsel Tree
Mantel:
Glittered Berry Leaf Garland
(G3106670)
Chain Garland with Bows
3116128 (01) Bird Ornament
3122873 (06) Pearl Ornament
3156449 (03) Gem Ball Ornament
M3108105 (01) 5’ Flat Tinsel Tree
Mantel:
Glittered Berry Leaf Garland
(G3106670)
Chain Garland with Bows
Another version of the Welcome Home Collection by RAZ
2801848 (04) Tree in Dome Ornament
2914114 (06) Holly Wreath Ornament
3002351 (18) Ball Drop Ornament
3011523 (06) Santa Ornament
3012554 (12) Snowflake Ornament
3014133 (06) Holly Ornament
3014187 (06) Poinsettia and Holly Ornament
3016187 (02) Sequined Bell Ornament
3020000 (06) Shadow Box Ornament
3116164 (02) Sequined Bell Ornament
3116165 (02) Sequined Bell Ornament
3116197 (06) Stocking Ornament
3116199 (04) Ice Skate Ornament
3116200 (08) Ice Skate Ornament
3116203 (12) Poinsettia Ornament
3116343 (04) Teddy Bear Ornament
3116414 (12) Vintage Angel Ornament
3120015 (12) Shadow Box Santa Ornament
F3002379 (12) Glittered Eucalyptus Seed Spray
F3002545 (12) Glittered Berry Spray
F3026080 (12) Poinsettia
F3106247 (24) Tinsel Spray
F3106668 (12) Poinsettia
F3110382 (12) Glittered Poinsettia Pick
G3155101 (12) Chain Garland