Posted on 1 September 2011

Win! 4000+ Facebook Fans

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We did it! We made it! Over 4000 Handmade Kids fans on Facebook.

So let the celebrations begin. We have some gorgeous prizes up for grabs, all from talented handmade businesses that have supported Handmade Kids over the years. We have 8 prizes up for grabs, so that means 8 winners.

Competition will officially start on Thursday 8th September and ends midnight 14th September AEST. Winners will be announced on 15th September. So that gives you a week to have a look at our prizes and see what is up for grabs.

In the coming days we will feature store spotlights with details of the prize that has been donated to the competition. Keep track and take note of what you would like to win. This will start next week.

After all prizes have been revealed its up to you guys to enter. In order to be in the running to win one of the 8 gorgeous prizes up for grabs, you need to leave a comment  ON THIS POST telling us which prize you would like to win and why. Be creative, be funny, best answer will win that prize. Got it, its easy! We look forward to reading your comments.

Here is a little sneak peak of what is up for grabs.

Posted on 31 August 2011

Winners are Grinners!!!

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Congratulations to the following winners of the May & Belle “Little Ones” Competition.

Kurly K
Who wouldnt love a unique May and Belle personalised print??? But I especially would love one, as my younger sister is pregnant with her first child, and sadly I lost a baby only a few months into her pregnancy. I feel that my loss has dampened her joy for her own pregnancy as she is being sensitive to my situation. She feels she cant be too excited about her milestones with her pregnancy as this is hard for me. Ive been looking for something special to spoil her for her little one, and i think ive just found the perfect thing :)

Gem
These are just so gorgeous! I would love to win these. I would love to win these so I can have representations of both my children, Lily my daughter I lost at 3 days old and my son Noah who is the light of my life. I dont have much to represent my daughter as its only now (5 years later) I feel like I am in the right head space to have things around me which remind me of her short but beautiful life. Having a gorgeous print framed would allow me to remember my girl with happy (pink) thoughts. Also it would be nice to have something similar for both of my kids, I dont get the opportunity to do that as I would if I had two children with me.

Keep an eye out for an email from myself and the gorgeous Sherry.

A huge thank you to all those who have entered and supported Handmade Kids and May & Belle.

Don’t forget to have a look at all the other prints in the May & Belle range including all the new releases. There are lots of gorgeous prints available.

Posted on 30 August 2011

MAKE: Recycling Broken Crayons

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With little ones around we all have crayons, and with crayons, be get lots of broken crayons.
You may have seen similar tutorials around the blogosphere. Basically you can melt down all those little pieces and make new crayons. This is a great way to recycle them and get more life out of them. These would also make great pressies in loot bags for parties or stocking fillers for Christmas.
They are super easy, quick and fun.

What you will need is:

  • Crayons – (here I used new ones)
  • Silicone moulds (please make sure they are silicone, plastic will melt!)
  • Knife
  • Chopping board
  • Baking tray (I lined mine for less mess)


Gather your materials and preheat your oven to 110C (Please be aware that oven temp’s and strengths vary)

Remove papers if your crayons are new and dice up into pieces small enough to fit into your moulds.

Bake for 10-15min depending on your oven. Do not over bake them.

Once they have melted, remove from the oven. Please be careful melted crayons are runny and like hot wax. It will burn.

Let your crayons cool for a few minutes until they start to solidify. Pop them into the freezer for 30 minutes to harden.

Once done, pop them out just like ice cubes.

Presto! Recycled Crayons.

Note: Moulds MUST be silicone, plastic will melt.
Oven times and temps will vary, use this as only a guide.
Please be careful taking them out of the oven, they are HOT and will burn.

So get cracking, gather your crayons and recycle!

baby & toddler show brisbane
Posted on 29 August 2011

The Baby and Toddler Show

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Were so excited about the launch Baby & Toddler Show in Brisbane (next weekend!!), that we are able to offer you a special 2 FOR 1 ticket offer!

All you have to do is buy your 2 FOR 1 ticket offer in advance, and you will save $20!

CLICK HERE TO TAKE UP THE 2 FOR 1 OFFER  (now closed)

 

TOP 10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT THE BABY & TODDLER SHOW!

1. Shop from over 100 of the latest, greatest and hottest brands and receive Show only offers.

2. The little ones can have a ball in the free & fabulous Fisher-Price Playground.

3. Save money on your ticket! Receive a $5 discount if you buy an Early Bird Ticket.

4. Get free first hand advice from a line up of parenting experts at the Bio-Oil Live Seminars.

5. Visit the Blackmores Wellness Centre to enjoy complimentary refreshments, massage therapy and a one-on-one chat with a Blackmores naturopath.

6. Enjoy free one-to-one consultations with parenting & pregnancy experts at the Advice Hub.

7. Trial the leading stroller brands in the fabulous purpose built Pram Trial Track.

8. Enjoy the luxurious Feeding Room and BabyLove Changing Room, which is fully stocked with free BabyLove nappies and wipes.

9. Your little ones can meet the fabulous My Little Pony’s Pinkie Pie and give her a big hug, and enjoy Face Painting & Balloon animals.

10. Better yet they can sing & dance along to (free) daily Live Shows featuring New McDonalds Farm and Shrek & Fiona!

The Baby & Toddler Show is a spectacular event – call your friends, mark it in your diary and book your 2 FOR 1 ticket now.  We look forward to welcoming you from 2nd to 4th September 2011 to the brand new Baby & Toddler Show at the Brisbane Exhibition Centre, Southbank.

www.babyandtoddlershow.com.au

 

The Baby and Toddler Show

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