craft corner ~ HALLOWEEN

Halloween is not far away. Start crafting and be ready for a frightening good time this Halloween. These recycled monsters are great for holding all your halloween candy.

Materials:

• 2 liter plastic drink bottles(washed and dried)
• magic marker
• acrylic paints
• construction paper
• exacto knife
• imagination

Directions:

1. Beforehand, decide what kind of monster you want to make and what colors you need. Sketch a face on paper first.
2. Draw the face on the bottle with a marker.
3. Cut out the mouth with an exacto knife.  Cut off the top of the bottle, too to fill with candy. I don't recommend making pointy teeth as they are sharp and can prick a finger.
4. Paint your bottle and make the eyes.
5. Add hair or hands with construction paper.
6. Fill with candy for your Halloween party or put a light inside and watch them glow.

You can view the tutorial at craftberrybush. Add a link in the comments sharing all your monsters. 

MIX BABY has arrived

Coles apparel Mix have just launched their new online range for babies. View the new collection at mix apparel.

Which looks are your favourite?

recycle/upcycle a cot

This is so clever. A great way to recycle and unused cot. You can view the transformation from cot to desk on A Little Learning For Two. Is this something that you would consider doing with your unused cot?

steal their style ANJA AMBROSIO MAZUR

Alessandra Ambrosio's gorgeous daughter Anja.

Alex & Ant Sissy Dress $49.50 / Galaz Katya Candy Pink $29.99

steal their style WILLOW

How cute is little Willow? She is just adorable.

Little Horn Poppin Dress $44.95 / Walnut Melbourne Mary Jane $29.95

Royal Caribbean Cruises announce BARBIE EXPERIENCE AT SEA

Girls of all ages will love to experience the fun soon to be offered on Royal Caribbean Cruises. The Barbie experience will be offered from the beginning of next year.

The partnership with Barbie will encompass a host of activities in the cruise line's award-winning Adventure Ocean youth program as well as a Barbie™ Premium Experience. Girls participating in the cruise line's award-winning Adventure Ocean youth program can be part of the complimentary version of the Barbie program. The experience offers Barbie Movie Night, Barbie Story Time and other complimentary themed activities, plus Barbie movies on their stateroom televisions.

The Barbie™ Premium Experience is the ultimate indulgence for Barbie enthusiasts. Girls can enjoy staterooms decorated in the iconic doll's signature style as well as exclusive, themed activities throughout the duration of their cruise – from an invitation-only tea party and mermaid dance class to a fashion design workshop and Barbie Girls fashion show. Highlights of the Barbie™ Premium Experience include:

• A Barbie stateroom, adorned in the doll's signature style and featuring keepsakes such as a Barbie® doll and fashions, blanket and pillowcase, tote bag, toothbrush and toiletries bag. From the moment they step into their staterooms, girls will be drawn into Barbie's distinct world of style – and of course, pink!

• Tiaras & Teacups party, an invitation-only affair, featuring a whimsical palate of pink pastries and pink lemonade served on dainty dishes all while having fun learning tips on table etiquette.

• Mermaid dance class where girls can shimmy and shake while learning the latest dance moves from the hit movie Barbie™ in a Mermaid Tale 2.

• Fashion Designer workshop where girls can channel their inner fashion designer with Barbie inspiration boards and sketch materials. Girls also will have the chance to sketch and create their very own Barbie doll fashions.

• Fashion Show where girls can dress up to walk a pink carpet to the admiration and applause of their family and friends. Girls also will have the chance to perform their amazing dance routine as well as display their Barbie fashion creation. It's the ultimate celebration of a truly memorable experience with Barbie and Royal Caribbean.

"Barbie is truly a lifestyle brand that is part of a girl's world from her bedroom to playroom, computer to closet," said Lori Pantel, Vice President Barbie Global Marketing. "We're excited to extend that brand experience to family cruise vacations with a fantastic partner – Royal Caribbean."

in love with SPOTS

Pumpkin Patch Alexa Dress $39.99 / Paper Wings Shirred Playsuit $85.95 / 

Little Horn Tie Dress $44.95 /  Osh Kosh Headband $7.50 / Oobi Sun Hat $27.95 / 

Fred Bare Spot One Piece $54.95 / Cotton On Kids Flutter Dress $ 19.95