tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13551881994238435502013-05-23T15:26:51.794+10:00Peek into the life of Kylie Jackson, artist, designer behind WallFry - Wall Art for Small Fry. This blog is an update of my activities, creating, and raising two young boys.WallFryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10664605328282734805noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355188199423843550.post-509826093239106792013-03-05T10:47:00.001+11:002013-03-05T10:49:44.176+11:002013-03-05T10:49:44.176+11:00

With an alphabet twist... It has been a busy busy start to the year! I wanted to share some new and recent designs that we have added to the collection with an alphabet focus. Most recently we have added the ABC prints featuring the tranpsortation series in fully customizable colors. Great for the Nursery: And even awesomer (yes I did just invent that word) in the playroom: Lots of

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This is our biggest sale of the year! How is your Black Friday sales shopping going?

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My youngest son is growing up (heartbreaking but true) and I am in the process of redecorating his 'big boy' room. I have used this very effective method of displaying wall art and wanted to share this very very simple DIY idea for mounting pictures on canvas:       I love this method of block mounting for a number of reasons: It is easy - picture, paintbrush, scissors, glue. What could

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I can't believe that it is that time of year again! No, I don't mean the holidays, although they are also creeping up, I mean time for organising and planning the kids' birthdays. This year my eldest son turns 4 and he is determined to have a superhero party. You may or may not be a fan of stereotypical 'themed' parties for kids, but once your nearly 4 year old gets his mind set on something,

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A mother is nothing, if not a dealer in compromise. My son wanted a rainbow bull cake for his 3rd birthday and while I managed to talk him out of it in this post I couldn't disappoint him completely. This is where compromise kicks in: This party was my first (and only so far) attempt at cake pops. Although guests said lots of nice things, I pretty much considered it a fail in general

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In Australia we have indoor play centers. These play centers are commonly (with exceptions I am sure of, but yet to experience) pretty standard variations on a similar theme; small play area for toddlers with the treacherous ball pit (where you can find all sorts of foreign objects from other kids poo to intravenous needles) and a smattering of half-broken wheeled toys; larger area for the bigger

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After lots of hard work and dedication the WallFry website has finally launched and it looks pretty cool, if I do say so myself - www.wallfry.com.au :   And of couse, to celebrate, there has to be a sale. Available at the new website only: The Etsy shop is still open and going strong so now you have multiple choices of where you would can browse for your next WallFry artwork.

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We have been sooo busy lately, building and creating the new website (which is very exciting, but also very hard work!). I have been having a creating streak at the same time though and here are some of the new prints I have added to the shop recently:  I love this Jane Austen quote from Pride and Prejudice (Mr Darcy to Elizabeth of course) and I love it for nursery decor! Share your love

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It's giveaway time again, this time hosted by the amazing Maggie at Smashed Peas and Carrots. There is a set of 4 - 8x10 prints of the winners choice up for grabs and you only need to comment to enter. Good Luck! Some of the huge range of prints that you can choose from if you are the lucky winner:

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Each year I make my two boys a cake. You may remember my post regarding the dilema with my 3-year olds 3rd birthday cake which ended up being a pretty satisfactory lion (albeit a licensed TV character, but that is all part of the story). This time it was nearing my youngest son's 2nd birthday so again the preparations begin: Me: What type of cake would you like for your birthday? Nearly 2: A

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You may have already heard of the 'Boon Animal Bag' but I was lucky enough to get one the other day! It is a great idea for storing the copious amounts of soft toys that kids accumulate (if you don't have at least 30 soft toys scattered around the house right at this moment then you must be throwing them out - go on count them, I dare you!) and doubles nicely as a pouffee (albeit a little bit

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This is such a simple idea and SO cute that I had to share: All you need are Tiny Teddies Mini Milkyway bars Smarties Icing (to attach the wheels) No cooking, no fiddly assemblage and no need for instructions, cos I think you can see how they are put together. They are so effective and the kids absolutely love them! I was lucky enough to have an Aunt bring these along to one of my boys recent

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There is a new WallFry prints giveaway, this time hosted by Mammamoiselle - 2 lucky winners will win a set of WallFry Prints of their choice. Head on over to enter: http://www.mammamoiselle.com/2012/02/feature-wallfry-wall-art-for-children.html Good Luck!

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I usually ask my boys 'what cake would you like for your birthday party?' and, given that the oldest has only just turned 3 the response is often 'birthday cake' or the latest from my youngest just 'cake' (incidentally, when I asked the youngest, nearly 2, what his favorite color was he replied 'grey maybe' hmm, gonna be a great grey cake!). My recent dilemma with my oldest son is that when I

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The WallFry Inspiration Cliche Prints have been HUGELY successful. So many customers are using the oppotunity to customize the color of their prints to be able to pick colors from their bedding or decor to tie the room together. Here are some examples for the nursery or kids room: Land of Nod - How does your Garden Grow? Pottery Barn Kids - Navy Star Bedding Target - Little Tree

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Let me tell you about the day that I learn't that I am NO Bakerella!  I love baking decorative cakes, although with time constraints it is pretty much limited to birthday cakes for my two boys. I have made attempts with increasing complexity and so far I have been pretty happy with the results:    Then I discovered Cake Pops. How could I go past this:   Photo by Bakerella It looks easy enough

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WallFry Prints is having another Mega Giveaway this time with Chic & Cheap Nursery. Head on over for the chance to win a set of 4 8x10 prints (your choice). Two winners & up to $144 in prizes. Good Luck!

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I hope you had a little elf wearing a superhero cape and disco tinsel hair help decorate your tree too!

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Another WallFry giveaway this time hosted by KID Independent. Total prize value is up to $144.  Head on over to KID Independent for the details and to place your entry - good luck! Just some of the great prints available to win: This Giveaway is now closed - congratulations to Jessica and Eloise the two lucky winners!

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**UPDATE  - this sale is now over. Stay tuned for more great sales and giveaways! The Black Friday SALE is on NOW - 25% off ALL PRINTS in the WallFry shop. Enter the coupon code BLACK11 during checkout to get your discount. Feel free to share this code with your friends, you can use it as many times as you like over the 4 day Weekend. Sale ends Midnight on Cyber Monday PST. Still in time for

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You may or may not be aware but it is a pretty special privilege to have your item featured on Etsy's front page. The items featured there are selected by Etsy staff and most Etsy sellers would LOVE to have one of their items featured there as it gives you a lot of exposure. Well after 15 months, WallFry has finally had an item featured: If you look closely you can see my Chevron Woodland

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Are you one of those organized people who likes holiday shopping? Well, I know I like shopping, but I'm not so good on the organized part. I love a good gift guide for inspiring ideas so have put together a few gift guides to help with the choosing for your 'small fry' I love the idea of personalized artwork, I think it makes the most thoughtful gift. So much more to choose from, so

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Yes! In celebration of WallFry's new 'Inspiration Cliche prints' for nursery and playroom.... ...there is yet another WallFry giveaway hosted by Spearmint Baby this time for a 'SET of 3 - 11x14 prints or your choice' from WallFry. This prize is valued up to $66 and just in time for holiday gift giving (or you might keep them for yourself). Entry is easy and you get extra entries for liking

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I have been a bit quiet lately busily designing lots of new prints which I will post about soon. In the meantime, pop over to my WallFry store to take a peek - there is 31% off ALL PRINTS for the Halloween weekend, you might even pick up a bargain. Coupon Code: HALLOWEEN11 The discount is not good on hand-painted canvases. Here is a sneak preview of one of my new alphabet prints: Heaps more

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For those parents with a sense of humor, or who just want to say it all: Keep calm and cliche on....

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