Christmas Again- Advent Calendar.

I can't believe it is nearly Christmas again.  I haven't posted for such a long time. I spend more time on my Facebook Page.   I really liked  a tree that I saw on the site Houzz. The tree was decorated with photos and I really liked that idea. I thought that I would make an Advent Calendar and decorate it with photos.   I decided in the end to settle on the advent calendar being part of the Christmas tree.

There are 24 photos (each numbered) and each of us  (two adults and two children)  think of 4 activities each and slot the activity in behind the photo.  The activities are a surprise and aren't revealed until the day.  The kids love thinking of the activities.   Tonight our activity is funny photo portraits.   The idea of the activity is to be something we can all do as a family.

I will be sharing my advent calendar with

 Savvy Southern Style      Wow Us Wednesdays
 A Delightsome Life         Home and Garden Thursday
No Minimalist Here          Open House Party Thursday
 Shabby Art Boutique       Shabbilicious Friday
 French Country Cottage   Feathered Nest Friday


Have a nice week.

I hope to add some more to my blog  this month.





Kelly

Bake Until Your Tart is content!!

Good afternoon,

I have put a little spin on my blog name on this post. I spend more time on my Facebook Page than I do here.  The day is dull and overcast.....  I made a strawberry tart on the weekend.  Those that know me ..... know that I am not one for cooking.   I do however enjoy taking photos of food...............

In order to take photos of food one must cook something!!  So, who knows, this might open up a whole new world for me.  I might actually enjoy cooking. I must say that I did enjoy bringing  this dessert together.  I had to make a card for my friends birthday and I needed some more food photos. I also have to surprise my family by making something that they enjoy!!!

I made the strawberry tart, took a photo of it and made a card for my friend.  The kids enjoyed the dessert, but they did mention that the pastry needed some more TLC!!  

So Now that I have made this, I have no excuse not  to make some more.

I found the basic tart shell recipe here .   

I am linking to Stonegable  On the Menu Monday

Wish me luck

Have a great week.

Kelly

My Friend's Card

Ready to Eat

Colours

Bag and flowers for Karen

I have always found that strong colours lift my mood.   A good friend of mine turned 50 last week.   I purchased a gift voucher from a place where there are hot springs.   (I always find that it is something you never buy for yourself)  On the front of the bag I have used the following quote:

'Don't walk in front of me,

I may not follow.

Don't walk behind me,

I may not lead,

Just walk beside me and be my friend.   

Albert Camus.

I also bought a yellow candle  (jasmine scent)   to place inside the bag.  The card was made using one of the photos I took.  

The bluey/green paper is by Cosmo Cricket (Tea for Two)  The roses on the bag and tag I picked up from the local craft store.

It's a good time to be in here updating my blog........  My daughter is in the kitchen inventing recipes.  I love the fact that she wants to create and invent, but told her that she can only do this on a friday.   It looks like cupcakes with jellybeans tonight. I think that she has also made cupcakes and put chocolate in the middle. This chocolate, hopefully should be a nice melting surprise in the middle.  (Here's hoping)

I am linking to Stonegables Tutorial Tips and Tidbits.   There is also a wonderful giveaway on her blog.   I am spending most of my time at my Facebook Page . 

Have a great weekend.   

Kelly

Card for Karen. I decided on a different photo that I initially intended to use

Voucher and Candle

Everything from a different perspective

Photo that I was originally going to use

A New Lens

I received my camera last year as a present. I have had so much fun taking photos. About two weeks ago I bought a new lens. (Nikon 50 mm 1.8)   It was an early birthday present. I wasn't expecting to buy it on the day.  Thanks family!!!  I have recently started a facebook page and I I have liked several pages. (As I do) There are so many talented people out there. One page I liked was Helene Dujardin Photography.  I discovered that she had publised a book called Plate to Pixel. I really liked her style of Food Photography and excitedly purchased her book online. I was expecting to receive it mid June. It actually arrived at the beginning of this week. I couldn't wait to start reading. One of the things that she emphasizes  is to practice, practice, practice.  Well I don't have any trouble doing that!!  However I do have to have the nice food to practice on. Hubby made Lasagne Sunday, so I set about practising. What I do best!   I had no idea that I would have such a liking for food photography. I only realised that I like capturing food when I first received my camera and I was trying to look for things to practice on.  One thing about food , is that it is a willing particapant. I then discovered the What Katie Ate (I have linked her Facebook page)  and her amazing photograpy.  So here I am trying to learn the art of food photography. Trying to make the food look scrumptious.  I know I have a long way to go , but the journey is fun.

Thanks for  getting this far.

Kelly

Ps.  The Lasagne was really yummy.  Hubby always makes a yummy Lasagne

Shadowbox

Good Morning to all,

 I am here to show you my daughter's shadowbox frame. I have had this frame for a couple of years and had another layout in it. I was never completely happy with it.  I had always wanted to keep the ballet shoes , leotard etc....   The previous layout I did had the ballet shoes and skirt behind the photo.  Awhile ago I saw a shadowbox here on Pinterest  with the photo behind  and the ballet shoes in front and I knew then , that this is how I had to do mine. The skirt is behind the photo, but the ballet shoes are what I really wanted to feature.  The photo was taken with an old camera of mine and therefore very grainy.  (However I do love the photo)

The words on the photo Read  'I think', 'I feel', 'I Can', 'I Am'   'Madeleine' 

I have linked up to Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage  Fridays Unfolded at Stuff and Nonsense , Shabbilicious Friday at Shabby Art Boutique , Say G'day Saturday at Natasha In Oz and Make it Great Monday at Cabin Fevered Gem

I am now on facebook. I have tried to put the button on my sidebar without success. If anyone can tell me how they have done it, it would be a great help. If you want to find me on facebook, I have included a link here. "Craft Until Your Art's Content" and you can find me that way. In the mean time I will try and figure out how to link up with facebook.

Have a great week

Kelly

It's May Already

It's May Already....

The year is passing by very quickly.  Sorry I have not posted for a while. I have presently lost the passion for craft and cards.  I probably should change the name of my blog. 'Craft Until Your Art's Content' , but I am hoping that passion will return. I also really like the name of the blog, and the play on words.  I do, however still love taking photos.  I will try and visit the blog more often and try to re-ignite the passion for craft.  So I hope to return with more photos, family adventures and date nights.  In the meantime I will stop and smell the Coffee? Roses? Chocolate?  -  This time  Cupcakes.  We enjoyed an afternoon tea of Cupcakes on Sunday

The recipe for White Chocolate Mud Cupcakes can be found  here. We didn't use any food colouring for the White Chocolate Ganache. We topped with strawberries and Pomegranates.  They were really yummy, and hoping to make more very soon. 

I will try and visit the blogs that I usually catch up with  during the week. 

Have a great week. (Hope Mother's day is wonderful for you. If celebrating in your part of the world)

Kelly

TEN ON TEN

Hi Everyone,

What a lovely long weekend we just spent up at Harrietville Caravan Park. Harrietville is situated at the bottom of the mountains. The Caravan Park was lovely. We were fortunate to be situated right on the Ovens River within the caravan park.  The park was beautiful and the surroundings were beautiful.   I am joining Rebekah at  a bit of Sunshine. Rebekah hosts a linky party named Ten on Ten. Every month on the tenth she asks that we take 10 photos and share them on her blog. The photos are taken throughout the course of the day.    The family and I were away camping on the 10th. See the photos below that represent our 10 photos for the day.  

Have a great week

Kelly 

P.s We will definately head back to this Caravan Park.

Breakfast 9.00 am

Nature 10.00 am

Nature 10.00 am

Nature 10.00 am

11.00 am Drive up in the hills. Near Mt Hotham

12.00 Lunch at Omeo

1.00 pm Spotted skydiver on our way back to Caravan Park

2.00 pm  Sign as we enter Harrietville

3.00 pm River that ran behind our camping spot

4.00 pm  Time to enjoy wine, grapes and a read of Country Style Magazine

5.00 pm.  Our dog Shadow keeps guard by the biscuits.

6.00 pm Fly fishing in the river.