Creating the moon [scenery creation for shoot]

Although annoying at times, I did really enjoy the building of Candyland. My second idea for a kids shoot, maybe one that would appeal to boys as well, was a trip to the moon! Obviously there was no way of me taking good enough photos (without a really expensive camera) of the moon, so I decided to make one!

I took inspiration from the Wallace and Gromit episode with the cheese moon. 

I moulded the moon out of air dry clay, using just my hands as I didn't have any modeling tools. The pole in the middle is for a flag which I can use to write the name of the child in the shoot. 

This is the basic layout I'll use for the set. 

After painting the background a navy blue colour, I added some stars with yellow paint. 

Here is the moon in front of the background with a little flag.  

Here's the cute alien I made to accompany the little astronauts on their trip! 

I am now on a search to find a brave 

young soul to be the first to travel

 to the moon. Any parents interested in a free shoot, please contact me via email becky.netley@live.co.uk 

DIY clay/fimo gift tags

I absolutely love Christmas as it's the perfect excuse for me to get crafty! Over the next few weeks I may write a few more Christmas DIY posts.

I found air dry fimo in my draw and thought making some special gift tags for the important people in my life would be a nice touch to any present! 

Here's how: 

1. Roll out your clay or Fimo using a rolling pin.

2. I used a cookie cutter to get a nice crisp shape. My personal favorites were hearts and stars. 

3. I then used clean alphabet stamps to write the names. 

4. Don't forget to make a hole for the string! You can use a needle or pin to make a perfect hole. You could also wait till the fimo is dry and paint on the names. 

5. Then either wait 24 hours for it to dry or microwave/place in the oven. 

6. Once completely hardened, gift wrap your presents with string and thread the the gift tag through. 

You can also make these into great Christmas tree decorations!