Roberta’s New Craft Room
So I guess this whole baby thing is turning out pretty well. Our new house is pretty cool, but the best thing about it? I get a whole room JUST for making crafts!!! How awesome is that? There is this room in the basement that used to be the laundry room before they moved the laundry room upstairs. So it’s even got a couple of sinks which is perfect. And you know what else? Because my mom and dad hired Hailey and Elwin to decorate our new house, they are going help me decorate my craft room too! How many kids get to have professional designers come and design their craft room? I am so pumped! Especially with all the cool pieces from the Creative Studio Theme that are in the W Shop! Hailey said that we could try it a few different ways and then I could decide which one I liked best, so Hailey designed it one way, Elwin did another design and then the three of us worked together to come up with a third design. … Read more
Medieval Room Theme
Elwin here with another awesome Rare room theme to share! It’s one of my all-time favorites: the Medieval theme! I created this room for a client who happened to love all things medieval. This was in his basement, and he wanted it to feel like a special castle hideaway. I LOVE the long dining table (perfect for hosting royal gatherings), the knights standing on guard, the thrones (as you can see, my client’s wife enjoyed her throne immensely), and the sitting area. I also really like the bedroom, and how it’s set apart from the rest of the room by the gorgeous dividers (I got those at the eStore). The drapes, tapestries and windows are excellent accessories, and the stone walls and floor really makes this room look like it’s from back in medieval times! If you want to build a Medieval lair of your own, read on to find out how to get Rare items!
Robert Rabbit’s Workshop Makeover
Elwin here, with our second-to-last room makeover at the Rabbit house. Today, we redid Robert’s workshop. Robert loves woodworking and making all kinds of neat things (that’s probably where Molly gets her craftiness). The room had been used as a workshop before, but it wasn’t very well set up. A good workshop needs to have a place for everything, so it doesn’t look too cluttered. Robert was THRILLED to see this set up. He said that he’ll make us a rocking chair for our office. Nice!
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Roberta’s Rec Room
The Rabbit family has a lovely, large basement. When we asked Roberta’s parents what they wanted to do with it, they said they only wanted three things down there: 1. A craft room for Roberta 2. A workshop for Robert (Roberta’s dad) 3. A playroom/recreation room for the new baby and Roberta Today, we started with the recreation/playroom. We knew that this room would allow us to be really whimsical and creative. After all, it’s for kids and it’s in the basement. Here’s what we came up with: As you can see, half of the room is for Roberta and her friends, and half is perfect for a little bunny. Pretty awesome, right? Roberta sure thought so! What do you think, friends?
Plumpy’s Trading Time: Wednesday, May 23
Plumpy is in a Clubhouse Trading Room from 5:30-6:30pm today! She has Rare Egyptian items to trade.
Princess Palace Theme
When Hailey and I were asked to design a bedroom for Dacey Bryn, we knew what we had to do: use the Princess Palace theme. If anyone falls into the ‘princess’ category, it’s her! Since Dacey LOVES pink, we knew this theme would be a total hit. We painted the walls a lovely bubblegum color and kept the floor simple and wooden. My favorite part of this Rare theme is the bed – it’s super plush and perfect for a pop star. Hailey loved the stained glass windows. They let in a gorgeous pink light!
Plumpy’s Trading Time: Tuesday, May 22
Plumpy will be in a Trading Room today between 3:30 and 4:30pm. She’s got Rare Egyptian items to trade!
Roberta’s Attic
Hailey here with another fabulous makeover. Today, we tackled the attic. Now, most people just use the attic for storage…or for nothing at all. But the Rabbit family wanted to use it as a library. We knew we’d need to create a peaceful space for the family to relax and unwind. The only thing Roberta’s mom mentioned is that they needed to keep SOME storage up there. So with some clever design, this is what Elwin and I came up with: Tell us what you think!
Plumpy’s Trading Time: Monday, May 21
Plumpy will be in a Trading Room today between 3:30 and 4:30pm. She’s got Rare Egyptian items to trade!
Polly’s Birthday Banner
Roberta here with another great craft for Polly’s upcoming surprise party. Today, we’re going to make a recycled paper banner from scraps in my scrap paper box. Here’s what you need: Scraps of paper (different colors), string or yarn, glue stick, scissors, drinking glass, pencil Here’s what you do: Trace the drinking glass on each scrap piece of paper. Cut out all the circles. Glue two circles, back to back, on the yarn (sandwiching the yarn in the middle). Space your pairs of circles about two inches apart. Let the glue dry. When the glue is dry, hang up your banner!
The Persian Palace Room Theme
Have you ever wanted to live in a palace? Ever since I was just a little elephant, that’s been a dream of mine. And now it’s coming true, with this gorgeous Persian Palace room! OK, so it’s not MY room, but I can live vicariously through my client! My favorite thing about this theme is the color palette. I love the pinks, blues, turquoises and purples. I think this might be my favorite rare theme of all time – it’s just so pretty. When I was designing this room, I wanted to make it comfortable and airy. That’s why I added not one but TWO beds, and a whole bunch of windows. I also think the pool in the corner adds an extra-special spa-like touch. If you’re looking to build a palace of your own, make sure to visit the Curio Shop often and see what Arte has on sale. For other ways to get rare items, read on!
Backyard: Before & After
Today Elwin and I got to try landscaping – and I think it went pretty well! We actually consulted with Fluffington (who know everything there is to know about fancy plants) before we designed the Rabbit family’s backyard. Elwin and I knew we didn’t want to make their yard as extravagant as Fluffington’s, but we did want to have an area just for the grownups – and an area for the kids. First, here’s the old backyard: We’ve got a fountain, a quiet bench (perfect for reading), and, of course, we added in a swing set and slide for the new baby! What do you think?
Aztec Theme
Hailey here with another Rare theme spotlight! Today we’re going to take a look at the always amazing Aztec theme. Check it out! The first thing I love about this theme is the floor – followed closely by the wallpaper! The various shades of gray, greenish-gray and bluish-gray work just perfectly together. Next, I love how vibrant the reds, blues, greens and oranges are against the slate colors. My personal favorite pieces are the bed (I LOVE that bedspread) and the fire pit. Oh! And the totems. Those are just gorgeous. If you’ve got a Webkinz who happens to love a striking, intricate theme, then this is the one to get.
Simple Strawberry Ice Pop Recipe
Here’s a sweet idea for a treat to serve at Polly’s surprise party! What You Need - Strawberries - Blender - Sieve - Ice pop moulds or cups - Plastic wrap - Wooden craft sticks - An adult helper What you do With the help of an adult, put the strawberries into a blender and blend until pureed. Using a wooden spoon, push through sieve into a medium bowl to remove seeds. Pour puree into ice pop moulds and stretch plastic wrap tightly over the top. Push a craft stick through the plastic wrap into each ice pop (the plastic wrap will help the craft sticks to stand up) and then place in freezer. Let freeze overnight and then enjoy!
