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| Jackie Kelly Nursery |
| A ministerial makeover with a beach theme. |
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Our House and Federal Minister for Sport and Tourism, Jackie Kelly, transform a sewing / storage-area into a colourful nursery, ready for her first child due in a few months time.
The baby’s sex is unknown, so a neutral but interesting beach theme is chosen rather than the traditional baby colours of blue and pink. The room is small (3.5 m square) and one wall is completely taken up by a mirror-door wardrobe.
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One wall is painted with a fish and beach theme. The desired effect is similar in appearance to a “cross section” of the sea and beach; with weeds and rocks on the bottom, fish, crabs, starfish and other creatures in the middle, and then sand and people up on top.
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An old circular mirror is turned into a life-ring blackboard in keeping with the nautical theme. Blackboard paint is used for the centre, so it will eventually become a display of the child’s creativity. First, remove the mirrored glass and backing from the frame. Paint the craft-wood backing with two coats of blackboard paint. While that’s drying, paint the frame of the mirror a bright red colour, using acrylic paint.
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Tape off areas to paint white strips in four sections. Glue some rope-braiding onto the frame. Place the backing back into the frame and fold-down the clips so it’s secure. Drill two small holes into the frame and hang.
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The pelmet in the room is then removed and painted a bright blue, with “waves” cut into the outside edge to support the nautical theme. A line of stenciled fish is then added along the top to complete the look.
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A wall hanging has pockets sewn in to store the baby’s odds and ends. Use a piece of plain heavy-drill fabric, in a sky-blue colour and cut to the desired shape (145cm x 55cm), form a cylinder at either end, for the dowel, by sewing 7cm hems.
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Cut the pockets to size, suiting your own needs. For our hanging, we have decided on 8 pockets, two large ones at the bottom (for nappies, change cloths, wipes, etc.) and 6 smaller pockets (for pins, tissues, crayons, whatever) across the rest of the fabric.
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Paint freehand pictures onto the pockets to follow a theme (boathouse, lighthouse, fish, etc). If you are not comfortable painting freehand, you can also stencil on a picture (you can buy from a huge range available). Once the pockets are ready, sew them onto the large piece of fabric.
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Cut the dowel to size and paint it in a contrasting colour to the fabric, then thread it through the hems at the top and bottom. We used some plastic fish heads in a $2 shop, and they were hung off the ends of the dowel for a fun look. A piece of rope was sewn onto the back of the fabric to serve as a hanger and suspended from the picture rail.
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A pre-sized canvas floor mat measuring 90cm x 68cm was bought from a craft shop and painted a sky blue colour to match the colours in the mural. Paint with a water-based acrylic satin varnish, turn a 4cm hem under the corners and then glue down with craft glue.
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A small paper lamp with stripes was purchased from IKEA. Measure the diameter of the shade and using a star-punch, cut as many shapes as needed around the bottom of the shade.
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You can also purchase craftwood bookends from a craft shop, paint them to match the floor-mat, and then glue on some fun miniature beach balls bought from a local toy store to complete this theme. The room is now ready for a future Ironman or woman!
Jackie’s Background
Jackie Kelly comes from a very close family of six children. She obtained her law degree from the University of Queensland, where she was awarded a University Blue for her sporting achievements and contributions.
Jackie completed full time study in December 1986 and commenced work with the Corrective Services Department of Queensland. Working mainly with young people she gained experience in social work, criminal psychology, drug rehabilitation and sentencing options for young offenders. She completed the Bar Practice training course at the Kedron Bar Practice Centre and in May 1989 was admitted to practice as a barrister of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
She travelled around the South Pacific, Canada, the USA, the Caribbean, Asia and Europe, taking particular note of the governments, job opportunities and general standard of living in each nation. Jackie joined the Royal Australian Air Force in May 1989.
In January 1993 she returned to Australia to take up a Squadron Leader position at Air Headquarters. In June 1995 she was awarded the Helsham prize for her services to the RAAF Legal Category.
Jackie is a keen sportsperson, regularly participating in team sports such as hockey and netball and, in 1986, represented Australia in under 23’’s rowing. In 1994 she won two gold, a silver and two bronze medals at the World Masters rowing in Brisbane. She is currently a Level 1 rowing coach. In 1997, Jackie competed in the Australian Masters Rowing Championships in Canberra, wining a gold and bronze medal. Competing in the 1997 World Masters Rowing Championships in Adelaide, Jackie won a further two gold medals.
In October 1995, Jackie was pre-selected by the Liberal Party of New South Wales for the Federal electorate of Lindsay and subsequently won the election on 2 March 1996. In October 1998, Jackie Kelly was appointed Minister for Sport and Tourism and minister assisting the Prime Minister for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
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Materials
Fabric for blind and wall hanging (size as above)
Craftwood bookends
Canvas floormate
Blackboard paint
Jo Sonya acrylic paint
Circular Mirror
Face washer
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Cost
Jo Sonja’s background Christmas Red, $12
Jo Sonja’s black gesso (or blackboard paint), $12
Letters, laser cut, $0.25 each
Rope, $4.75 a roll
Second hand mirror, $32
Heavy drill fabric, 2 metres, $30
Dowel, 19mm diameter, $6
Rope, $4.75
Starfish, $3.95
Bookends, $9 a set
Small balls, $3.95
Pre-sized canvas, $9.50
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More Info
You can find more information about Jackie Kelly on her website:
http:// www.jkellymp.penrith.net.au
Small balls available from Toyworld ph)02-9938-6533. Dowel available from all hardware stores. All other materials for projects available from major craft stores, such as Lincraft, phone them on :Ph: (02) 9221 5111.
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