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Review – Wind In The Willows by La Boite Theatre Company

January 11, by Shellie Wilson.

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We were invited to attend Wind in The Willows at the La-boite Theatre Company. I took along my two children 5 and 7. Let me start by saying the play was great! Luke Carroll was great!

I recommend the play, but don’t take young kids. From 8+ onwards depending on their maturity would be ok, and they would need to know the story of Wind in the Willows to truly grasp the character changes. (My daughter read the book a few days before in preparation). I feel the play was misrepresented and here is why :

I had seen a few different advertisements around for the show. Obviously the write-ups were taken from the media release. Most had the image shown above of Luke Carroll. He did not wear this costume, he did not have whiskers on, he was not as cute as a mouse (as in the image). He was just a man in dungarees and changed in and out of a coat to transform between characters  (hard for my usually concept grasping 5 year old to grasp this time).

Several write-ups (including this one at Creative Drinks and havenmagazine.com) had written that the costumes were magical and the sets meticulous. The costumes were creative and imaginative: at one point a towel on Luke Carroll’s head transforms him into a judge. Yes, very creative but really would kids get it? By the noise of children chattering and fidgeting around us I am guessing no. It clearly states it was aimed for 4-12 year old’s or anyone who enjoys playing in boats. Um there was only a few sections where the boat was used. I can see some boat loving kids rocking up for a “boat” themed play and being hugely disappointed and we mum’s trying to console them afterwards. Oh the pressures of being a mum, do they have any idea what false promises can do to children.

I personally found the acting very fast as it was hard to follow the lines at times and I am worried how children could follow. There were some fun bits where the audience participated including becoming a sock puppet at a party and making the chugging sounds of a train. These were towards the end which was good as the children who were getting restless and bored or distracted were brought back in again even if they had no idea what they were doing it for.

Check out this review by Rachel and this one too by Absolutetheatre which covers more of the actual story line.

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This cute Easter Bunny is leaving eggs and maybe taking some carrots in return? This card uses stamps and dies from Papertrey Ink and you can learn more on their blog.

I adore rabbits, I’ve had several as pets, they are so sweet! So of course I have lots of rabbit stamps and dies which are perfect for this time of year to make greeting cards for Springtime and Easter and I’ve collected a bunch of Easter Bunny Cards to get your creative juices flowing. 

Below each photo you’ll find a link, most of which will have information like products used, how to, tips and tutorials.

10+ Easter Bunny Cards using Stamps and Dies

This amazing rabbit shaped easel card is made from dies with touches of colorful foils added and it stands up on it’s own. Find step by step directions for making one on the Scrapbook Adhesives blog.

10+ Easter Bunny Cards using Stamps and Dies

This lovely interactive card has a large shaker element in the shape of a rabbit. Over top are die cut flowers and a sentiment. Take a closer look at the Ellen Hutson blog.

10+ Easter Bunny Cards using Stamps and Dies

This sweet card was made using dies and stencils from Honey Bee Stamps. I love the chocolate bunny and all the decorated eggs in the egg carton! Amy has a video tutorial you can watch on her blog, Prairie Paper and Ink.

10+ Easter Bunny Cards using Stamps and Dies

This fun card features a wobbling bunny, his egg shape makes me think of Weeble Wobble toys from when I was a kid, do you remember those? Yana Smakula has a video tutorial on how to make this card using Action Wobbles from Hampton Arts over on her blog.

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This adorable card has a spinner in the center window opening using front and back stamps so you see the cute bunny from both sides. And check out all the pretty patterns, from printed papers and a stenciled background inside the card. Visit the Simon Says Stamp blog for a how to video.

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The brand new Eggcellent Easter Basket die set from Lawn Fawn is perfect for creating cards for Easter. The design team has created 5 different cards with bunnies and baskets in a post on the Lawn Fawn blog.

10+ Easter Bunny Cards using Stamps and Dies

This sleepy bunny is all tuckered out from delivering eggs all night and took a nap in the carrot patch. This wonderful card uses a digital stamp from Sweet Sentiments and dies and stencil from Whimsy Stamps. Visit Creature Comfort Cards for a closer look.

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Ummm, I think someone is trying to impersonate the Easter Bunny? This cute chick has on bunny ears and a plaid bow tie, made using products from Jaded Blossom you can find more about this card on their blog.

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This round shaped card is another spinner design using front and back stamps from Simon Says Stamp. This quick and easy card has simple stamping, a touch of coloring, pattern paper and sequins for a card design you could make a bunch of in an afternoon. Learn more at the Caly Person blog.

I hope you’re going to hop your way into Easter making some fabulous Easter Bunny Cards!

-Heather

You can shop some of the companies mentioned in this article:

Honeybee Stamps

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You can find Lawn Fawn products here on Amazon and over at A Cherry On Top.

 

 

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