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Children, Family, FAR Photography, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

The Crazy Store

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The school term is well under way and all our kids are keen to show off their creative flare and we as parents need to provide them with the correct tools to express this creativity. Whether you are a parent with children at school, are home schooling or simply have a young budding artist at home, you can never have enough stationary or art and craft supplies!

My girls both love art and being creative, they are always looking for pretty notebooks, colourful pens and craft scissors to name just a few items. I am sure you also find yourself constantly shopping for stationary and art supplies, so I thought I would share a great range of affordable stationary and craft items with you, from The Crazy Store.(TCS)

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“There is such a wide range of fun, affordable stationery available nowadays that there’s no reason for a child not to have stationery that reflects their interests, whether they love animals or dolls,” says Sian Glass of The Crazy Store.(TCS)

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You will find all sorts of goodies at TCS from Bookmarks, Notebooks, Pencils, Sharpeners, Erasers, Stencils, Pens, Khokis, Pairs of Scissors, Pencil Cases. You will also find super fun items such as Smencils, which are pencils that smell like Bubble Gum or Grape!

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So if you are looking to stock up on school supplies or searching for that perfect gift for someone creative then you should definitely pop into The Crazy Store near you and get shopping! Click here to find a store near you.

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Competitions, Design & Decor, Gift Stores, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Utique Giveaway

*ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED*

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Utique is an amazing on-line gift boutique, which is all about showcasing the very best of South African creative talent by carefully selecting products from local designers, artists and small businesses.

They are passionate about finding and sharing those special pieces that customers assume are imported one-offs, never to be found again, but are actually produced in a tiny studio up the road. They have made it their mission to seek out these hidden gems of design talent and bring them together in a curated space that is beautiful, inspiring, and simple to shop.

All Utiques suppliers are carefully chosen for their creativity, innovative style and quality, ensuring that they promote only the very best local talent.  From jewellery and ceramics to furniture and art, Utique is the place to indulge your sense for inspiring local designs.

I know that it is that time of year – everyone is frantically thinking about Christmas gifts or end of term pressies for the teacher, well Utique is the perfect place to shop! You can do it from the comfort of your own desk and have your purchases delivered, what could be easier than that?

It is indeed the silly season but it is also the season of giving, so that is exactly what we are doing! One lucky reader can win an awesome prize, valued at just over R1000, sponsored by Utqiue. The prizes up for grabs features these amazing items:

 

1 Perspex Brooch by Honey Song

 

1 Kiddies 30×30 Canvas by Livvi Lou Art

 

Yellow Duckie Bookends by Nest

 

2 Farm Dish Towels by Nest

1 Utique R100 Gift Voucher

All you  need to do to enter is show some Facebook love and Tweet about the giveaway! Enter via the simple Rafflecopter form below and all these amazing goodies could be yours!

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Competition Details:

  • The Utique Giveaway will run from 13th November 2012, until the 23rd November 2012. The winner/s will then be selected via the Rafflecopter form and announced on my blog and on Facebook. The winners will also be notified via email.
  • Please leave a comment on this blog, below the post, stating that you have completed the above, along with your details in the comment section below this post (please use a valid email address). Your details will be used to validate your entry if you are selected as a winner.
  • Conditions of entry: Anyone may enter this giveaway but please be advised that the various companies sponsoring prizes on Super Mom Blog, are based in South Africa and therefore prizes will only be shipped within South Africa. The prizes may not be exchanged for cash. 
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30 Day Photo Challenge, FAR Photography, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

30 Day Photo Challenge

 

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Day 15 of my 30 Day Challenge! The halfway mark, although February only has 29 days so we will have to see what happens!

 

 [quote style=”1″]Objet d’art – something small and decorative that has artistic value.[/quote]

 

Photography: FAR Photography ~ Super Mom Blog

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Children, Entertainment, Family, Featured Posts, Kids Activities, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Artjamming

 

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A few weeks ago we celebrated my eldest daughter’s 11th Birthday. Luckily being a January baby we have always been blessed with good weather, so a pool party or the like has been the theme. This year however we decided to change it up a bit and book a party at Artjamming, in Cavendish Square in Claremont. Both my girls love art so this seemed like the perfect venue!

 

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What an amazing place, run by a wonderful young lady, Megan, who was both enthusiastic and hugely talented. After the girls were shown the ropes, they went about selecting their choice of paint colours – they all marvelled at just how vast the choice was!  They were then let loose to do whatever their creative spirit dictated. Most of them thought that a more abstract approach was the order of the day and we ended up with quite a few Jackson Pollack inspired pieces!

 

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All in all it was a fun-filled, creative way to spend an afternoon and celebrate a special person’s birthday. If you are looking for a party venue for your kids or just a fun family outing have a look at their website, Artjamming,  it is well worth a visit!

 

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[note color=”F73985″]Contact Details: Cavendish Square, Shop G19, The Link, Cavendish Square Tel: 021-683 5050 Email: [email protected][/note]

 

Look out for more WhatWhereWhen…. news and views of whats happening in and around Cape Town. For other posts in the series click here – WhatWhereWhen….Cape Town’s Popular Coffee Shops

 

Photography: ©FAR Photography by Super Mom Blog

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Featured Posts, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Art – Introducing Judith Raye

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Today I would like to introduce you to a rather special lady – Judith Raye. She is a mother, a grandmother and a talented artist. I have fallen in love with her art and thought I would share it with you – I have chosen a few of my favourites!

 

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Her passion developed whilst painting pictures to decorate her granddaughter’s bedroom – she was commissioned to paint pink party dresses, animals and princess crowns. This labour of love, turned into a passion, for painting whimsical characters using a variety of bright and pastel colours on canvas. Judith now produces a range of paintings named the Inspired by Caden Collection. They are all super cute but the Penguins are probably my favourite!

 

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[quote style=”1″]Whether you are preparing for the birth of a new child, finding the perfect baby shower gift or decorating your child’s room (or any room in your home), the Inspired by Caden Collection is the perfect place to start.[/quote]

 

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Judith also produces art inspired by the beauty of nature called the Life Collection. She draws inspiration from her immediate surroundings – her beautiful garden, blossoming flowers and summer sunsets. Capturing the true blessings that nature provides.

 

These prints would be great as a gift, especially with Christmas just around the corner. I thought I would include the Nativity Scene – in keeping with the true meaning of Christmas.

 

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So please pop over and visit Judith’s website, Judith Raye and have a look at all her marvelous work. You can also find Judith on Twitter – @JudithRayeArt.

 

All Images: Judith Raye

 

 

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