What’s in the box?

Posted by Deliah
On July 8, 2016

Another week, another flurry of faux fur, safety eyes and stringy bits! It’s also been a week filled with funerals, christenings, school holiday p.j mornings, yoga fails, generous servings chocolate (spy-style in my pantry hideout so I don’t have to share), wine, chocolate, whiskey, friends…. did I mention chocolate? This week I wanted to show you just what comes with your […]

ch-ch-changes

Posted by Deliah
On July 1, 2016

Turn and face the strange … ch-ch-changes… Just want to make a little change. No need to run screaming for the hills, or loot your local shopping centre for all available tinned goods and bottled water. Nothing crazy happening here, except butchering perfectly good song lyrics. With all the amazing things happening here at Awaken the Toys, […]

Kimba the white… li..kitty?

Posted by Deliah
On June 24, 2016

This week has been busy. Crazy busy. They say what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger… to the mysterious ‘they’ out there, thanks I got the memo. However the busier I am the better I sleep. I feel like my head hits the pillow and BAM it’s morning. What do I enjoy doing when I sleep? Nothing freaky […]

Two little things

Posted by Deliah
On June 17, 2016

On a sunny Valentines Day in 2008, I met someone new. She however, was not prompt in arrival. After 17 hours she finally stopped dragging her heels (or whatever the heck it was she was doing) and made her way to the welcoming committee in the delivery room. I was at the beginning of a journey […]

My Funny Valentine

Posted by Deliah
On June 10, 2016

Love, oh love. From birth we are enfolded in its mysterious embrace. It is older than we can imagine, yet kids just get it. This next lady is the embodiment of that four letter word. She was created by an 8 year old with the dream of a world brimming with kindness, joy and of […]

Lets get our Funky on Mr Electro!

Posted by Deliah
On June 3, 2016

“Gotta make a move to a town that’s right for me. Town to keep me moving’ Keep me groovin’ with some energy….” I hummed this as I pondered this piece from a 4 year old who’s use of lines and squiggles created this funky little character. With that said… Won’t you take me to funkytown? Bringing this […]

The Rarely Sighted. The Cowicorn.

Posted by Deliah
On May 27, 2016

When presented with a new piece of artwork to transform into a Toy, unexpected combinations of colours and textures will be called for. It reminds me of the countless times I have sent my 8 year old back into her room to change.. because even though I love those purple and white striped pants and […]

Deep in the forest they do dwell

Posted by Deliah
On May 22, 2016

Well, this is it. I’m dipping my toe into the small business pool. Lets hope the water isn’t too cold. Welcome to the new adventure that is Awaken the Toys. You know those lovely little pieces of art that your child brings home from school? Some, a few lines dashed across the page – “it’s […]