Gosh, it has been a while since I have posted on here! It seems there are never enough hours in a day and sitting at the computer is the equivalent of talking on the phone-kids immediately demand you time and attention! But I want to record what we have been doing so hopefully I will get a few posts written over the next week or so.

(This did not happen as it is now Jan 2017 and I have only JUST found the photos taken at this event! However, as I keep this blog as a diary of our life, I shall post it anyway :)
 
Briar recently entered the local "Wearable Arts" competition held in early August. Weeks of planning and designing, preparation and construction and quite a few TENSE moments finally culminated in an entry to be proud of!


The Primary/Intermediate section Briar was entered into had the following themes to work within: Mad Hatter, Nursery Rhymes or Candyland. Briar chose Candyland as her theme and after a few ideas, finally settled on Willy Wonka as her inspiration.

Entries are always of a very high standard and Briar immediately set about working on her entry to give it the time and effort it required. I am so proud of how hard she worked on it and particularly that it was all her own work (apart from some help from Nana gluing glitter on the shoes!)

After weeks of work the entry started to take shape


The day of judging required the entrants to be at the local Events Centre all day. You can only imagine the noise level as approx. 20+ entries and helpers congregated in a room together. The nervous excitement grew as each girl was spoken to by judges to discuss their entry and photos were taken for judging also.  Finally it was time for a practice run down the catwalk in preparation for the night event which was open to the public.

It was a long day and Briar and her friends did well to stay focussed and enthusiastic throughout. My energy levels were certainly starting to flag by the afternoon! But after heading home for an early dinner it was time to get back and get ready!



Final makeup done, costume touched up and nerves at an all-time high, it was time to strut the catwalk and show off the creations. Briar did herself proud as she confidently showed her entry.  While she did not win a prize I think she was satisfied with her effort and would happily repeat the experience. Thank goodness it is another year before it rolls around again!!

Well done, Briar!