tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31805729579639432642024-02-20T05:10:46.207-08:00CRAFTY CREATURES - Art and Craft Events, Birthday and Craft Parties, North East EnglandCRAFTY CREATURES runs Art and Craft Events, Birthday and Craft Parties and much more throughout North East England including Durham, Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Teesside and North and South Tyneside. We offer sessions to the public sector including Sure Start Children's Centres and Libraries throughout the region. We are also available for private parties and commercial / corporate events.NICOLA BAKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18197894994415286271noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180572957963943264.post-62111994212664217632012-10-29T05:26:00.000-07:002012-10-29T05:29:49.885-07:00New Autumn Crafts ebook<div class="western" style="color: red; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I have just published my new ebook <span style="color: black;">'Fall and Halloween Crafts for Children'</span>. I love the Autumn, the colors are stunning
and so vibrant. It’s a remarkable time of year, especially when you
are a child, watching as the bright green leaves from the Summer
gradually change to red, golden, brown and orange and then gently
fall to the ground. There are so many things to look forward to and
to learn from in the Autumn, from the changing seasons being so
evident, animals going into hibernation, Halloween, Bon Fire Night
and Thanksgiving. In this book you will find 16 fun
crafts to explore this vibrant season.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been running Crafty Creatures for 5 years and it's lovely seeing the impact of how being creative can have on a child
of any age, how proud they can feel. It's this feeling I hope children
get from making the crafts in the book. 25 fun crafts ranging from
painting, printing and mixed media collage for both preschool and school
aged children and come with step by step instructions, colour photos
and a set of downloadable templates.</span><br />
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<br />NICOLA BAKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18197894994415286271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180572957963943264.post-64732810777826391602012-05-31T07:26:00.000-07:002012-05-31T07:26:27.374-07:00Olympic Games Crafts<b style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: large;">Over the next few weeks Crafty Creatures is going to be working with adults from community groups, childrens centres and schools in Gateshead to deliver some winning Olympic game themed crafts. On the morning of Saturday 16th June, the Olympic Torch will be coming through Gateshead and passing the Angel of the North. Crafty Creatures will be at Chowdene Childrens Centre to make some crafts which you can take with you as you line the route of the torch relay.</span></b>NICOLA BAKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18197894994415286271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180572957963943264.post-92069610428326069222012-05-31T07:06:00.000-07:002012-05-31T07:06:23.722-07:00Party at the farm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #351c75;">Grace lives on a small farm and decided to keep the farm theme going with some farm themed crafts for her 5th birthday party. Lots of great crafts were made, from standing scarecrows to a cow hand puppet. There was also a muddy pig to be made, with our very own crafty mud. Always a hit, and the pigs certainly get very muddy, so much so there wasn't much pig left to capture for a photo! </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Crafts at this years Saltwell Park Spring Show took on an Olympic theme.</span> <span style="color: blue;">Hundreds of children, of all ages, worked with us to make a fab Olympic torch</span>, <span style="color: #bf9000;">with a little or a lot of glitter to really give it their own personal touch. </span>An Athletics Stadium and a Swimming Stadium made up the other crafts. <span style="color: lime;"> It was great to see families spending time together, having fun while making some winning pictures! </span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: lime;">Toy Story, is still a popular party theme choice. Children still love Buzz Lightyear! </span>Here are some of the crafts made at Sean's 7th birthday party and some<span style="color: orange;"> SpongeBob SquarePants crafts made at Anya's 6th birthday party.</span></b></span><br />
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<br />NICOLA BAKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18197894994415286271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180572957963943264.post-6946246172369343792012-03-07T08:26:00.004-08:002012-03-07T08:35:17.494-08:00SALTWELL PARK SPRING SHOW 2012<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Crafty Creatures is extremely happy to be providing the crafts at the show this year. I can't believe it's the 3rd year in a row we've been asked to provide the crafts. Really looking forward to it as you meet so many lovely families over the weekend.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">The theme this year is the 2012 Olympic Games. </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">So don't feel left out if you haven't got tickets for the Olympic Games. Come along to show and make an Olympic stadium collage and add your favourite sporting events to it. If you've missed out on carrying the Olympic torch, then why not make your own while you are here too! <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Come along on Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th April. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">All the crafts are </span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">free!</span></span></span>NICOLA BAKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18197894994415286271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180572957963943264.post-48461393936876418332012-03-07T08:05:00.005-08:002012-03-07T08:21:49.185-08:00It's Hero Time...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSq-u1u3d6NigSSZ95b7jsqPTSNSCqh3mHUlxTgf7XMZeZxfJrhKY6JyjRW_Um-39Ov3eJvps6Xme3brcLLD_rOVd_v8GvhFxrBZRQao89PssbEBsLSd_BtNgB1AbH3xVv9w1V-1U0_w/s1600/Ben-10-3.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSq-u1u3d6NigSSZ95b7jsqPTSNSCqh3mHUlxTgf7XMZeZxfJrhKY6JyjRW_Um-39Ov3eJvps6Xme3brcLLD_rOVd_v8GvhFxrBZRQao89PssbEBsLSd_BtNgB1AbH3xVv9w1V-1U0_w/s320/Ben-10-3.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717189696942403634" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixQqPuS1Yp7NR_ju3DzVP188CWumeoTZHnPi3IvuQLMDbI7YClgNVKXrZ5X-VRsqZQRGFyz6AX6yfZVeHMOARcA45XACg0TuK9OsnuV2tOBnUvGsW2BD0MR632mDR6pX9OTPY_57ZJcw/s1600/Ben-10-2.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixQqPuS1Yp7NR_ju3DzVP188CWumeoTZHnPi3IvuQLMDbI7YClgNVKXrZ5X-VRsqZQRGFyz6AX6yfZVeHMOARcA45XACg0TuK9OsnuV2tOBnUvGsW2BD0MR632mDR6pX9OTPY_57ZJcw/s320/Ben-10-2.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717189695087124978" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhALWl-t2Vp0uywOOX0iw16MoTfl7X5Gr5OfWuM6Lbb1T9SStWy-wtsm0uvCmhf8mHwHqB60ArGEnR-Asl-zZ7eL9_-dzKWPOzJe1LAIlJNRMKmwio4BUp_jd5BDVo7cO4FZ5OpBYWr_A/s1600/Ben-10-1.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhALWl-t2Vp0uywOOX0iw16MoTfl7X5Gr5OfWuM6Lbb1T9SStWy-wtsm0uvCmhf8mHwHqB60ArGEnR-Asl-zZ7eL9_-dzKWPOzJe1LAIlJNRMKmwio4BUp_jd5BDVo7cO4FZ5OpBYWr_A/s320/Ben-10-1.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717189692485147426" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgczNy6JWJbBcR6BW2Oi2zRzZfF62aRrUnjHeWH3GieGwWYmJdwnpMy3XEuUTQzYYEl-_mfYF3rBiQPL9mXlxuKJBtsbr77-VPPZEP-F5UCxBHZG4gaH4KM14gdvGI0etVmlKdeQ6a7Jg/s1600/Ben-10-4.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgczNy6JWJbBcR6BW2Oi2zRzZfF62aRrUnjHeWH3GieGwWYmJdwnpMy3XEuUTQzYYEl-_mfYF3rBiQPL9mXlxuKJBtsbr77-VPPZEP-F5UCxBHZG4gaH4KM14gdvGI0etVmlKdeQ6a7Jg/s320/Ben-10-4.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717189706014060802" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">...Or at least it was at Mason's 6th birthday party. Lots and lots were made here from Ben 10 handpuppets, Gwen stick puppets, the crator where his powers started to the famous Omnitrix. The girls loved makeing the crator collage and the boys made some great Omnitrix watches.</span><br /></span></span></span>NICOLA BAKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18197894994415286271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180572957963943264.post-73483162014742001232012-03-07T07:57:00.003-08:002012-03-07T08:04:54.878-08:00IT'S ALL HEARTS & FOWERS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFhKt4QwPOaYceuqDFLiHmx0wsAdhUeIautm1I1T703b37HHfG5VfKfwdq-EWZIWpeE0JWM2-QTk0kw5fW76R0gAxow557tJKCqnLx7EyXfv3K_0CUYPrA31qKnOUer5jPzXevVXK2kA/s1600/Hearts-%2526-flowers-4.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFhKt4QwPOaYceuqDFLiHmx0wsAdhUeIautm1I1T703b37HHfG5VfKfwdq-EWZIWpeE0JWM2-QTk0kw5fW76R0gAxow557tJKCqnLx7EyXfv3K_0CUYPrA31qKnOUer5jPzXevVXK2kA/s320/Hearts-%2526-flowers-4.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717185929782669682" border="0" /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">It certainly was at Amelia's 7th birthday party. We've not had this party theme before so I was lovely to see all of the amazing things that were made. Especially the elephants crafts. Elephants are Amelia's favourite animal, so why not make an elephant made from hearts? Here is a selection of the crafts that were made</span></span></span></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFhKt4QwPOaYceuqDFLiHmx0wsAdhUeIautm1I1T703b37HHfG5VfKfwdq-EWZIWpeE0JWM2-QTk0kw5fW76R0gAxow557tJKCqnLx7EyXfv3K_0CUYPrA31qKnOUer5jPzXevVXK2kA/s1600/Hearts-%2526-flowers-4.gif"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">.</span></span></span></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmaHEt8pYD4SbfbQDCIQ9BUb0hSXf4rnGt4JUXJ_-k1ebuOSS_cIfVfXg95H2w8Ce-y68OSs1_DOXdP4wbz3CbjTN96-QiBfQPNsaDm5B6cXRu3lXM1DhyinEH_l0AFVUoDu5zbu_aFA/s1600/Hearts-%2526-flowers-3.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmaHEt8pYD4SbfbQDCIQ9BUb0hSXf4rnGt4JUXJ_-k1ebuOSS_cIfVfXg95H2w8Ce-y68OSs1_DOXdP4wbz3CbjTN96-QiBfQPNsaDm5B6cXRu3lXM1DhyinEH_l0AFVUoDu5zbu_aFA/s320/Hearts-%2526-flowers-3.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717185923823431938" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWlh9oj51L912GMs3dTcg0YDANXdZhBb-oUTGV19WDPVOK287ghP7lraXCGFKfNYbm6BF3ka5mrpD4u057lNq_jtMvP05sc-SBHtTfU0mx4mVoygGF0GtmWYYRMXfxewRgze4J0YHBlQ/s1600/Hearts-%2526-flowers-2.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWlh9oj51L912GMs3dTcg0YDANXdZhBb-oUTGV19WDPVOK287ghP7lraXCGFKfNYbm6BF3ka5mrpD4u057lNq_jtMvP05sc-SBHtTfU0mx4mVoygGF0GtmWYYRMXfxewRgze4J0YHBlQ/s320/Hearts-%2526-flowers-2.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717185916808059714" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIuQlbd0GPWNbYUybod-qGQ90RTdP1O4cbT34fXyvBO5LOyKSCxq4fjeNv23Y3tfNzLzgWpjnwri878YFKPwg0fbCZlsnnvYgruJ57cCLQsPXDdHeWI7zhoukml1mnCJmaW-ZnQ6fsFQ/s1600/Hearts-%2526-flowers-1.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIuQlbd0GPWNbYUybod-qGQ90RTdP1O4cbT34fXyvBO5LOyKSCxq4fjeNv23Y3tfNzLzgWpjnwri878YFKPwg0fbCZlsnnvYgruJ57cCLQsPXDdHeWI7zhoukml1mnCJmaW-ZnQ6fsFQ/s320/Hearts-%2526-flowers-1.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717185908261824722" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQLkA5tlOFO315JrxzdOwyuUi254EerFTQ3gF7PvufpYm4vjfiv0a5TsTYkarExXTyRAjdn55ZL4-QEJfl28FGbAykjyGke6CsjqIioCwtHgeg5Lc8ClYMOy10HxJEjhKsxQUpZmILg/s1600/Hearts-%2526-flowers-5.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQLkA5tlOFO315JrxzdOwyuUi254EerFTQ3gF7PvufpYm4vjfiv0a5TsTYkarExXTyRAjdn55ZL4-QEJfl28FGbAykjyGke6CsjqIioCwtHgeg5Lc8ClYMOy10HxJEjhKsxQUpZmILg/s320/Hearts-%2526-flowers-5.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717185937390188514" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /></span></span></span>NICOLA BAKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18197894994415286271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180572957963943264.post-72578203523743720422012-01-10T08:33:00.000-08:002012-01-10T08:40:32.733-08:00Space Hop<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4spdEcVGAN9pgcS30v3pk38OGP9i31LXEc0TnGa3wy_gMgxSdlhYvlbYu3j86lJ7NI-CXxL-K72rzfg6BLST2SoLs3nX10AJsCmhjGRIadoYKK2XDyVHRuCw1AZ9ZHFlcfYjkVSt3vw/s1600/Space-2012-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4spdEcVGAN9pgcS30v3pk38OGP9i31LXEc0TnGa3wy_gMgxSdlhYvlbYu3j86lJ7NI-CXxL-K72rzfg6BLST2SoLs3nX10AJsCmhjGRIadoYKK2XDyVHRuCw1AZ9ZHFlcfYjkVSt3vw/s320/Space-2012-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696044114554721970" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Bg2R0PdNDO2vwckSplMBvI8_E7itqlUkRSl10tqmV3bdqO19LZw_gi-_1TKDNHjZ3X4QwiygDQokD6Awmrk8r7bNvxDpeBn9Km6W-iq1mzos9os41RJ_oOUSbn9eJfKql9Wu4gNN6A/s1600/Space-2012-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Bg2R0PdNDO2vwckSplMBvI8_E7itqlUkRSl10tqmV3bdqO19LZw_gi-_1TKDNHjZ3X4QwiygDQokD6Awmrk8r7bNvxDpeBn9Km6W-iq1mzos9os41RJ_oOUSbn9eJfKql9Wu4gNN6A/s320/Space-2012-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696044104582909138" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtvmEWgl29_YUcCkwlcaX-hq5_JqN7sjiIALK4DEE58jpxSCE2Ugwcmi-IeGYlo1-eC1-vv3AYCo2Su7bg2edsbPfzoyj0OkkukkL6siEpsJVaoRhF5SnI0XlqAksyQ6VMcWznn3OnsA/s1600/Space-2012-3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtvmEWgl29_YUcCkwlcaX-hq5_JqN7sjiIALK4DEE58jpxSCE2Ugwcmi-IeGYlo1-eC1-vv3AYCo2Su7bg2edsbPfzoyj0OkkukkL6siEpsJVaoRhF5SnI0XlqAksyQ6VMcWznn3OnsA/s320/Space-2012-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696044125810826674" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >2012 has already seem the cosmic return of Space themed crafts for Harry's 8th Bitrthday Party.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:130%;" >Here are some of the space posters which were made there. </span>NICOLA BAKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18197894994415286271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180572957963943264.post-14413475924659842722012-01-10T08:18:00.000-08:002012-01-10T08:32:37.355-08:00Happy 2012<span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">A very happy 2012 to you all! Yes a new year is upon us, just how quickly did last year go? In 2012 the Olympics is coming to Britain, so watch out for some Olympic themed crafts then.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Lots of exciting events and projects already lined up for Crafty Creatures and the scary, yet somewhat exciting thing is that they will be here before I know it, yikes!!!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">Here are some photos from some projects at the end of last year, Josh's Haloween party and some photos from a variety of Sure Start projects in Durham and Gateshead.<br /><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh68GsCokB3vmMC958wlEIqUPX4-xLvbmVv9_7SIfOenf_bM3VFEX-D88afdHsnsoAEXaM-Rt9IzHHFnUTcojv5Sywy37q3vRdTlu6HQWPWlhPgdTkRkw6z1vdEyC3A-rpRhvB4X4xlA/s1600/Haloween-2011-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPy3RO-TS35M5KzP4IbkHPx9i5_4lVf2RD_2VWH9zN787-5p9O_Dn7ZxbT7dlI0MUxN3BFn2Y3-OP8A5gbOU9aUZ7CnlmdVyOo-G3UxZmia7eDJ-jNmbkfzRaEecKTYZPiHrxEeLsOdQ/s320/Sea+party+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660736598255632754" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfzu7vA5sP4IFfShCVvM2iIrH0cdG2eYELCwTOpoZp0_Lzz9w3-Yrvv18scU9colVbAJ748zR39l6ctOQPOgoD42p_HOuoOTvfb2tTPm57XYlGxNma9ZgY47BCWs66l-XYyMlVDbjEQ/s1600/Horse+party+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfzu7vA5sP4IFfShCVvM2iIrH0cdG2eYELCwTOpoZp0_Lzz9w3-Yrvv18scU9colVbAJ748zR39l6ctOQPOgoD42p_HOuoOTvfb2tTPm57XYlGxNma9ZgY47BCWs66l-XYyMlVDbjEQ/s320/Horse+party+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660736596745134882" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZfchcC7cjOiMWFfHx6rMAbtwpLcYOK2h13den7X-oBU0aJzZUkm8UEq3TKYOhXG-Fo3E2cmV1554iKPkXxYpAA-VJRrfsHuhE6JOtbQDb8K0kneVkN1WkfR9Apjb05geD0hquVi9fiw/s1600/Sea+party+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZfchcC7cjOiMWFfHx6rMAbtwpLcYOK2h13den7X-oBU0aJzZUkm8UEq3TKYOhXG-Fo3E2cmV1554iKPkXxYpAA-VJRrfsHuhE6JOtbQDb8K0kneVkN1WkfR9Apjb05geD0hquVi9fiw/s320/Sea+party+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660736600038213906" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Here are some pictures from some recent parties. At Rosies underwater adventure, dolphins and extremely colourful seahorses were swimming about. </span>One crafts at Alicia's party was to make a horse broach and magnet. This prooved to be very popular. Lots and lots of these were made, not only for the children themselves, but also so they could give them to parents as presents. What a nice thought!<br /><br /><br /></span></span></span>NICOLA BAKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18197894994415286271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180572957963943264.post-81849573744679359882011-09-27T03:10:00.000-07:002011-09-27T03:21:46.316-07:00Young & Fun<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >In the next month Crafty Creatures is going to be working with young parents and their children in Children's Centres in Gateshead. This is part of their Young & Fun programme and I am really excited about working with parents to see how easy art can be done at home, using materials from our environment. </span>NICOLA BAKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18197894994415286271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180572957963943264.post-91428350808276740562011-09-06T09:29:00.000-07:002011-09-06T09:33:04.009-07:00Parties Galore...<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Over the next few months Crafty Creatures has lots of parties coming up. A variety of themes and combinations have been choosen, from seahorses and horses, to space and Cars. </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Has this given you some ideas for you child's party? If so please contact me Nicola on 07966 297426 or email: nicola@crafty-creatuires.com to see how your child could have their own unique individual craft party.</span></span>NICOLA BAKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18197894994415286271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180572957963943264.post-53724994536886138982011-09-06T09:22:00.000-07:002011-09-06T09:29:17.170-07:00Spennymoor Horticultural Show<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuh8deO_e8gbiPSMn0y9UIDHrkVlX0hCzAMHTO8F7vcDm8f2vozQJeJCA0VnaTboHGR3xrAxrzePEEcTwvfgDZf5CLRSOeMafh04QG7PzNsutB4_1YY4xflv0eECI1aSc6z7QUQYAzRw/s1600/Spennymoor+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuh8deO_e8gbiPSMn0y9UIDHrkVlX0hCzAMHTO8F7vcDm8f2vozQJeJCA0VnaTboHGR3xrAxrzePEEcTwvfgDZf5CLRSOeMafh04QG7PzNsutB4_1YY4xflv0eECI1aSc6z7QUQYAzRw/s320/Spennymoor+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649284348455597618" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuh8deO_e8gbiPSMn0y9UIDHrkVlX0hCzAMHTO8F7vcDm8f2vozQJeJCA0VnaTboHGR3xrAxrzePEEcTwvfgDZf5CLRSOeMafh04QG7PzNsutB4_1YY4xflv0eECI1aSc6z7QUQYAzRw/s1600/Spennymoor+1.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">At the weekend Crafty Creatures was asked to provide the crafts for families at the Horticultural Show, in Jubilee park, Spennymoor. Despite the rain, families came and made some fab garden inspired crafts, from a flying butterfly to a flowering garden. </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Take a look at some things that were made.</span></span></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDQrxrXYXtAVUf5maaX67U6aMw5pW9isr9RkHrPJzQWBnTyQDLC32gTE1-z2Ysasvmgtp5_uqZ3ULAgS7hwRHPaO1fwg2ncgC8N42Jx5g4_PhXuMJPeLC04mr5OvbdJBm3miu1n-hDrA/s1600/Spennymoor+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDQrxrXYXtAVUf5maaX67U6aMw5pW9isr9RkHrPJzQWBnTyQDLC32gTE1-z2Ysasvmgtp5_uqZ3ULAgS7hwRHPaO1fwg2ncgC8N42Jx5g4_PhXuMJPeLC04mr5OvbdJBm3miu1n-hDrA/s320/Spennymoor+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649284348769165602" border="0" /></a>NICOLA BAKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18197894994415286271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180572957963943264.post-27414747464351093262011-09-06T09:13:00.000-07:002011-09-06T09:22:18.746-07:00Young artists at Ushaw Moor Childrens Centre<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">We have also been working with children at the centre to explore crafts. Some of the children were fourteen months old, but it was great to see how even at a young age they can explore different textures and then create their own work. With encouragement a child can realise they have created something and feel a sense of achievement that comes with this. <span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">I think a favourite was in the desert's week when fake snow was used to create a snowy scene for animals that live in the cold, and in contrast when red powder paint and sand was used to create a picture for animals that live in hot deserts.</span></span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" >Very messy but great fun!</span>NICOLA BAKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18197894994415286271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180572957963943264.post-51674309841525108392011-09-06T08:47:00.000-07:002011-09-06T09:12:12.758-07:00A Summer of Art at Sacriston<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrjSH51FglkEY2mv1XzpSMms9zLFfRD84L8o9zo_NMnK3auF7Ck2hYrQdt_-fhxh8HWszSPYoHvL02KVjvhVbzHvOH6wwRnZHCZC69B5V4b0ByvEFFmHg-77M7lRW28sZGhG1kxQpEVg/s1600/Artists+3.jpg"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">Each week over the summer I've been working with children at Sacriston Community Centre to explore the world around us, and crafts were used to do this. A variety of themes have been looked at, some of my favourite themes or crafts have been;<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">the Rainforest, where a really colourful chamelion was made</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">famous artists, here the work of Newcastle born marine painter John Wilson Carmichael, Matisse, Picasso and of course the childrens own work on canvas</span> <span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">were all explored<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">Clay fossils were created during the dinosaurs week, some of these were very sculptural in their design<br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">When we were looking at architecture, we were off to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, magical Venice to explore the canals, the heady skyscrapers in New York and of course what a great street on our doorstep - Grey Street in Newcastle, with Grey's Monument towering over us at the top.</span><br /></span></span>It has been lovely over the weeks to see the children's creativity really develop when exploring the different themes each week.<br /></span></span></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg61bFUfWpmmGOZuw1R8t1DWD9b8ThDXZCiGqdZqJsGkhZ7HMp2OKCVaHqqmErKirO04vemfRgKbpbwa4xryq13BVBbKBBkygOk7AgsQMbP37qMKKoXqMOjqnAWoMnRS4QMh8Cljc6Xow/s1600/Buildings.jpg"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Keuww0Mxt0llAKoC1WRF_-d5FXeN46rcLep3nlERwxCmj1zZ2iZOw_y7PbOzHHw1LjJ2k4IJFgQJ7CnLo6UPuXcV1PeQlqrpJrTEc-C0A1AH2lwUDLU0SuFN4XxGYPhI784rgF7eDQ/s1600/Rainforest+Sac.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Yes, over the summer we were at the Circus with Libraries across North Tyneside.</span></span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:130%;">A big top, clown hats, clown faces and a lion puppet were all made by too many children to count! <span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Lots of fun with sparkles, wool and for the authentic big top feel - sawdust was had by all.<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Thank you for a lovely summer of crafts.</span></span></span></span></span>
<br />NICOLA BAKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18197894994415286271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180572957963943264.post-10322223141397287222011-06-29T06:35:00.000-07:002011-06-29T06:45:06.661-07:00PEOPLE WHO HELP US<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUisqLqy6CeB0B_5Bo0-Wd4HDbJ6BvbyAyRi7si2kwHWcVgpwF5v563lOXS1BDOusnboNmeaD8DSGk-3LYoX1GAcvaE15t7_jYSbAlwaXF-2Qe3IzOcZE0DgdGK29s-L2YOBMr3QeUlQ/s1600/Windy+Nook+2011+5.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUisqLqy6CeB0B_5Bo0-Wd4HDbJ6BvbyAyRi7si2kwHWcVgpwF5v563lOXS1BDOusnboNmeaD8DSGk-3LYoX1GAcvaE15t7_jYSbAlwaXF-2Qe3IzOcZE0DgdGK29s-L2YOBMr3QeUlQ/s320/Windy+Nook+2011+5.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623637317589736322" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8NcTomGQRwTOTAmtzRvzFvx22uuuRyQTBZtFtSqUcrQetq5GTraQ0CcWq4EvBH19cNRPiTOSGNxKpiE0qZpljGey60XWDOix0btD1ALqDm2jB82BJYPVmWSf7h4tA2vY9v-eLa-RLMA/s1600/Windy+Nook+2011+4.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8NcTomGQRwTOTAmtzRvzFvx22uuuRyQTBZtFtSqUcrQetq5GTraQ0CcWq4EvBH19cNRPiTOSGNxKpiE0qZpljGey60XWDOix0btD1ALqDm2jB82BJYPVmWSf7h4tA2vY9v-eLa-RLMA/s320/Windy+Nook+2011+4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623637236497533458" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgh0uYAScZ_sD25juKfWMC0xwDqR5QasTuu4cUxT-fnkfOjXvY_ArF6Ghe7AOf6rdyFhi9bhWrIzNJzNf9p5-jlPKQxo-tkCbel1mvQyl9OQ4qmcrXu8g14AmHC4dKVtJYCzbyEek7vQ/s1600/Windy+Nook+2011+1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgh0uYAScZ_sD25juKfWMC0xwDqR5QasTuu4cUxT-fnkfOjXvY_ArF6Ghe7AOf6rdyFhi9bhWrIzNJzNf9p5-jlPKQxo-tkCbel1mvQyl9OQ4qmcrXu8g14AmHC4dKVtJYCzbyEek7vQ/s320/Windy+Nook+2011+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623637137376234114" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYrFdH8KHDocfm9Z60TE3U-dymL7J-Vumbp2k-UMDm8o_7ZRrft1SQQmR2-4FZBNpZKFRs7O5XhA-RsMJRwv3RJ-dXMZj9U4Mr-uH9Q0ZKrwyq_zSdEviEgXnTu7WPggq8N5zldfHEIw/s1600/Windy+Nook+2011+3.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYrFdH8KHDocfm9Z60TE3U-dymL7J-Vumbp2k-UMDm8o_7ZRrft1SQQmR2-4FZBNpZKFRs7O5XhA-RsMJRwv3RJ-dXMZj9U4Mr-uH9Q0ZKrwyq_zSdEviEgXnTu7WPggq8N5zldfHEIw/s320/Windy+Nook+2011+3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623636731767877650" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span style="font-size:130%;">People Who Help us is this terms learning theme for nursery children at at Windy Nook Primary School. Crafty Creatures went along to work with the children and parents to create some great crafts. From very stylish looking police men and women to some fun looking x ray pictures. Great fun was had by all!<br /><br /><br /></span></span>NICOLA BAKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18197894994415286271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180572957963943264.post-44262282093224383682011-06-02T03:26:00.000-07:002011-06-02T03:30:59.849-07:00IT'S THE SUMMERTIME...<span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Well the summer is almost here! Along with working with Libraries across North Tyneside over the summer, you can also find Crafty Creature workshops at <span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Sacriston Community Centre, Durham every Wednesday morning and at <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Ushaw Moor Children's Sure Start Centre every Thursday afternoon. <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">At each venue there will be different themed crafts each week, so please contact the venue to find out more information. Hope to see you there!</span></span></span></span><br /></span>NICOLA BAKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18197894994415286271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180572957963943264.post-6335876617287065422011-04-20T06:42:00.000-07:002011-04-26T05:24:02.522-07:00ART IN THE PARK<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEFzfbJZXtpYu2L3S0JU2OsG_wrJOVaeHOipx6uqCuJFn7csPLiSqpHHYKv0uvDcddH-yv_0H-ELUJwdaoaVU2WX4pbA8Rq5uX_uUiCSXOJc9BcuzYVrpCgwqvbn6tvi6wYLdHeD26tA/s1600/april+1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEFzfbJZXtpYu2L3S0JU2OsG_wrJOVaeHOipx6uqCuJFn7csPLiSqpHHYKv0uvDcddH-yv_0H-ELUJwdaoaVU2WX4pbA8Rq5uX_uUiCSXOJc9BcuzYVrpCgwqvbn6tvi6wYLdHeD26tA/s320/april+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599866911661682146" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdyBSIB19v_fidBKKXRz3gErtsFvxrpoVkSWda96gAPnZSPbZhIc1vBTitC40iIIdSb6l4yXsxHJBGyzaGNRhS__53vPJ3mgTa_20KH5QZh-bfs4LEd9gDnFAUgC_swIREKQo2ElQMSQ/s1600/april+7.JPG"><img style="display: block; 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width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0xP5txwfTCKXAFWz2s_20kVgHm65Yjy3y6I0lo2Z9kAGVZxsDjkgqSwrG0SoGEIhSNiaJpQGpb6k-QNhRdTUyO742dz8RbnKYtQlua_hkwxtV6asWVe-5EASuCcq6N9ZsvzsMAusNQQ/s320/April+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599866311895832514" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" >I can't believe the Saltwell Park Spring Show has already been and gone. It was an extremely busy weekend, with lots of Japanese inspired crafts. It just keeps amazing me to see what great works of art are made. The children were absolutely brilliant, just could not believe the concentration and creativity. I certainly felt inspired seeing how different each picture was. Had a brilliant time, thank you all so much!<br /><br /></span></span>NICOLA BAKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18197894994415286271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180572957963943264.post-77788196818632053072011-04-20T06:35:00.000-07:002011-04-20T06:42:15.470-07:00LIBRARY CHALLENGE<span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">It's been a lovely time working with libraries across the region making some spring themed crafts. <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">From popcorn spring blossom trees to animals in the field pictures. <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><br /><br />Over the summer we're going to be working with libraries across North Tyneside creating <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">CIRCUS <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">themed crafts for their summer reading challenge. A Big Top collage and a clown's hat are just some of the crafts you will be busy making at the workshops. Look forward to seeing you then!</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span>NICOLA BAKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18197894994415286271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180572957963943264.post-67996764133269112342011-04-20T06:25:00.000-07:002011-04-20T06:35:38.068-07:00CARTOON TASTIC<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb5QsL2rDRbJHi3g6YaNYCGFQchO4QQQ894_Jtmb7G8owMtSggGMCNk3K5gHua3qpV3I5S2-FvMcbbRBkt9LcSP-fC4fctVP7RKh2Oeelg6IpbRCHzl_QtqEtQPOv_FEL1Cho5nqhUoA/s1600/scooby+1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb5QsL2rDRbJHi3g6YaNYCGFQchO4QQQ894_Jtmb7G8owMtSggGMCNk3K5gHua3qpV3I5S2-FvMcbbRBkt9LcSP-fC4fctVP7RKh2Oeelg6IpbRCHzl_QtqEtQPOv_FEL1Cho5nqhUoA/s320/scooby+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597658666128825810" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgagf1hSwe33nAr4HrGOgNGFbsR5vwu_lgZat7ERO5nLAGhIWsLfatqAa3EYj4lWzGf7fe7qkq-4JUfnOgdtIfVslvTKEEOp7U_M7vmQ7-J_15wXEl2-ZK6NMVfiHeeP7qPIgezHJLc0Q/s1600/kitty+1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgagf1hSwe33nAr4HrGOgNGFbsR5vwu_lgZat7ERO5nLAGhIWsLfatqAa3EYj4lWzGf7fe7qkq-4JUfnOgdtIfVslvTKEEOp7U_M7vmQ7-J_15wXEl2-ZK6NMVfiHeeP7qPIgezHJLc0Q/s320/kitty+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597658662328129186" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">IT'S PARTY TIME...yes we've been busy doing lots of parties, some new ones which have been very popular are <span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Hello Kitty and <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Scooby Doo. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Just can't believe how popular Hello Kitty is. Have a look at some budding artists creations from the parties.<br /><br /><br /></span></span></span></span></span>NICOLA BAKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18197894994415286271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180572957963943264.post-51703446640990650612011-01-12T04:35:00.000-08:002011-01-12T04:51:34.188-08:00HAPPY NEW YEAR...<span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">A happy new year to one and all. Sounds scary saying a new year as I can't quite believe another year has gone by so quickly. I haven't made any resolutions, apart from one, which is to update the blog on a more regular basis! <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Last Autumn we worked with a local charity called Out of Sight. It's based in North Tyneside and is set up by parents whose children have a visual impairment. The spirit of the parents and children was remarkable and so inspiring. The crafts incorporated lots of different textures and materials, along with some messier painting activities, so the children could participate and use all of their senses.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Already for 2011 we have lots of exciting projects lined up, one is the Saltwell Park show in April. It was such a busy weekend there last year with lots of events available for the whole family. The theme of the crafts isn't confirmed yet, but I will keep you posted once they are.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Once again a big thank you to all the businesses and people I worked with last year and am looking forward to seeing you in 2011.<br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span></span></span></span>NICOLA BAKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18197894994415286271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180572957963943264.post-77417351962264391802010-08-25T05:13:00.000-07:002010-08-25T05:21:29.946-07:00SPACE HOP @ LIBRARIES...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6J44pXZE4JfanHBZoxqS4RgIoxD-4I1Z7qDfFMXsBAS6jlkYTfPsjDBg-NJEhR4sfLOAGcpHxFqdt93_xP2iuHT9-C-2MK4DG3EsjGTNo7Mq4PYQmdjR-xyiupUR6PiHVEHbhdsBtQ/s1600/libraries+6.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiraBZ0IUS90pGVy_18MVjCvgcCp2aebd_Y0j_xBvV4FD2N0pK6WGbEikVuOM77dhsFB4YDmP4yOsY0cPV63QwCjmIRwnlfbkkj9x-U51su0HDLGaE6ckeVnk4wE76Ub4KHJMp4qAFTcg/s1600/libraries+5.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiraBZ0IUS90pGVy_18MVjCvgcCp2aebd_Y0j_xBvV4FD2N0pK6WGbEikVuOM77dhsFB4YDmP4yOsY0cPV63QwCjmIRwnlfbkkj9x-U51su0HDLGaE6ckeVnk4wE76Ub4KHJMp4qAFTcg/s320/libraries+5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509321280103039922" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfGYanwdLmU6KJ5WnKLVwVVragy97z3XBoj_N-Rx03W3X7iiB1F4PBnUJH5Zs2u3fVMc-Ww6lDJxEvfGItIkeKHiZdOfoCBfeIkDKLHtUNoQUOhNAtlo4lRMQc2DwJWD_WfJOb8MWtsQ/s1600/libraries+4.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiP0uxDOZa83g5wFjkTqP6PRMj0QhoQVqWzgcYmyjEGMUj7uW9nnuF4FZv_kLHDHDgAKfC_qOtlctsp0UbjoU36YrI8ozYLXQgCU2W7kQZfVdPwnFLfiL4jKvjQWmtQHP4vMDqXei_MQ/s1600/libraries+3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiP0uxDOZa83g5wFjkTqP6PRMj0QhoQVqWzgcYmyjEGMUj7uW9nnuF4FZv_kLHDHDgAKfC_qOtlctsp0UbjoU36YrI8ozYLXQgCU2W7kQZfVdPwnFLfiL4jKvjQWmtQHP4vMDqXei_MQ/s320/libraries+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509321262507798562" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvgBMPittJJt0Mt3oWTQNzOX5wfp1Ps8WYiKx8PLpGf88MUl_5CVuVJoRF_tQUjRU2ZYx6QBooezIqi4Cf_zqhL-4-AYO6m1ii5oD0Y-RPXw9Lhu-ghKrupejZ03QOdjnieaP3LKdGHg/s1600/libraries+2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvgBMPittJJt0Mt3oWTQNzOX5wfp1Ps8WYiKx8PLpGf88MUl_5CVuVJoRF_tQUjRU2ZYx6QBooezIqi4Cf_zqhL-4-AYO6m1ii5oD0Y-RPXw9Lhu-ghKrupejZ03QOdjnieaP3LKdGHg/s320/libraries+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509321255779069602" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQtaHqxLqXslBhO6CmbtitLeAuBIN4x-Wf8w4ys_ZIYIw0LJt8f9KzezvmFvlYLPLYY-gp-MRVzFBMJwKf8kPmKQJ7Ekc3I05He-hjU9xoS6I41rtXSsZl1seqOLY60t1FmfBXkkzTlw/s1600/libraries+1.jpg"><br /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);"><span style="font-size:130%;">Crafty Creatures has gone out of this Universe to provide space themed crafts with libraries across the region. Crafty Creatures has been in Libraries across Durham, Gateshead, North and South Tyneside. Crafts were designed to link in with this years libraries Reading Challenge - Space Hop.<br /><br />Some fab Space Invader Aliens have been made, with lashings of glitter glue to create a slimmed effect! Rockets, an Alien Space Ship and a Planets collage are also the crafts which children have loved making. Yet again it's been great to see a child's creativity flourish with an array of materials. Definitely seeing some budding artists across the summer.<br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfGYanwdLmU6KJ5WnKLVwVVragy97z3XBoj_N-Rx03W3X7iiB1F4PBnUJH5Zs2u3fVMc-Ww6lDJxEvfGItIkeKHiZdOfoCBfeIkDKLHtUNoQUOhNAtlo4lRMQc2DwJWD_WfJOb8MWtsQ/s1600/libraries+4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfGYanwdLmU6KJ5WnKLVwVVragy97z3XBoj_N-Rx03W3X7iiB1F4PBnUJH5Zs2u3fVMc-Ww6lDJxEvfGItIkeKHiZdOfoCBfeIkDKLHtUNoQUOhNAtlo4lRMQc2DwJWD_WfJOb8MWtsQ/s320/libraries+4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509321272450302850" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQtaHqxLqXslBhO6CmbtitLeAuBIN4x-Wf8w4ys_ZIYIw0LJt8f9KzezvmFvlYLPLYY-gp-MRVzFBMJwKf8kPmKQJ7Ekc3I05He-hjU9xoS6I41rtXSsZl1seqOLY60t1FmfBXkkzTlw/s1600/libraries+1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQtaHqxLqXslBhO6CmbtitLeAuBIN4x-Wf8w4ys_ZIYIw0LJt8f9KzezvmFvlYLPLYY-gp-MRVzFBMJwKf8kPmKQJ7Ekc3I05He-hjU9xoS6I41rtXSsZl1seqOLY60t1FmfBXkkzTlw/s320/libraries+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509321254393819890" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6J44pXZE4JfanHBZoxqS4RgIoxD-4I1Z7qDfFMXsBAS6jlkYTfPsjDBg-NJEhR4sfLOAGcpHxFqdt93_xP2iuHT9-C-2MK4DG3EsjGTNo7Mq4PYQmdjR-xyiupUR6PiHVEHbhdsBtQ/s1600/libraries+6.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6J44pXZE4JfanHBZoxqS4RgIoxD-4I1Z7qDfFMXsBAS6jlkYTfPsjDBg-NJEhR4sfLOAGcpHxFqdt93_xP2iuHT9-C-2MK4DG3EsjGTNo7Mq4PYQmdjR-xyiupUR6PiHVEHbhdsBtQ/s320/libraries+6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509321397578488834" border="0" /></a>NICOLA BAKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18197894994415286271noreply@blogger.com