Friday, February 16, 2018

Race time ~ Happy PPF !

Hello!
... hope this finds everyone, each in their own way, going ok. Keep smiling xx

It's Friday and I'm all organised to enter some craft and paintwork in this week's Paint Party Friday - where the happiest of artists gather ... and everyone's made very welcome: 
"Race Time"
Cardboard tubes and Acrylic paint

I was inspired to make up these racing peeps as an e-card for some of our loved ones.  
I found an idea on Pinterest, played around with it a bit to put my own 'take' on it. 
The use of cardboard tubes was ideal.

I was also putting together a toy box  for some other, much younger, family members, so that's where those little cardboard racing guys found their home:
some other toy box additions.  We bought from the local Op (Charity) Shop.
(They've all had a good sudsy wash as they're sure to end up being chewed by the little 2 and 4 year olds !)


I had heaps of fun making the little cardboard racers, and took photos as I amused myself no end throughout some hot days spent inside the house with the air conditioner on.  Here goes:
Cutting them out



In full mass production mode here.
Wheels, racing peeps, racer bodies... a bit of panel beating here and there!



All starting to come together now.
The "Go Faster" Flames have been painted, numbers added, wheels attached
... just waiting for the paint and glue to dry.



#4 is especially keen!


Well, that's it.  It was fun.  Thanks for joining me and I hope it put a smile on your face too.
Cheers now! 
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97 comments:

  1. DUTA16 February, 2018 12:03

    Looks like great fun all this process of cutting, painting, glueing - to create those tiny "cardboard racing guys".
    The e-card Race Time is very captivating!

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    1. Sue (this n that)17 February, 2018 09:00

      it was Duta, thank you, it was a lovely way to pass the time xx

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  2. DVArtist16 February, 2018 14:12

    Ohhhh Sue these racers are fantastic!!!! Thanks for show how you made them. Such a clever idea.

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    1. Sue (this n that)17 February, 2018 09:02

      I got inspiration from others on Pinterest and took it from there, thanks for popping in xx

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  3. Christine16 February, 2018 15:45

    Fun craft!

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  4. Valerie-Jael16 February, 2018 17:27

    Love, love, love those cardboard racers, what fun! I miss making crafts like that as I used to do when my grandkids were small. Keep cool, have a wonderful weekend, hugs, Valerie

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    1. Sue (this n that)17 February, 2018 09:03

      yes, I know what you're saying Valerie, those days were great.
      Have a great weekend you too, thank you xx

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  5. DIMI16 February, 2018 18:48

    Hello dear Sue!!
    Wow!!I love your cardboard racing cars!!!!
    Adorable creations!!!
    I’m sure you had fun making those beauties!!
    Wishing you a lovely and a cool weekend!Hugs!
    Dimi...

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    1. Sue (this n that)17 February, 2018 09:05

      yes, it was lots of fun, I have plans for other things .... ooooh I love doing childish things :O) thanks for your visit Dimi xx

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  6. Vicki16 February, 2018 18:53

    Just adore your racers, Sue. So creative. Such fun! :D

    Here’s to a great weekend. xx

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    1. Sue (this n that)17 February, 2018 09:05

      thank you kindly dear Vicki, you enjoy yours too xx

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  7. Annie's Journal16 February, 2018 19:59

    :) I could imagine one of the racer to be me...just need a race car:) Have a nice weekend too - Sue!

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  8. sirkkis16 February, 2018 20:09

    Wow, what fantastic tube craft you made and created, Sue!! So amazingly many fun details and great creativity you put on this. Sure your young family member and adults too, will enjoy this hot racing.
    Happy upcoming weekend to all of you xxx

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    1. Sue (this n that)17 February, 2018 09:07

      thank you very kindly Sirkkis - it was fun and I appreciate you dropping by - Happy PPF xx

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  9. John 16 February, 2018 20:37

    Those little cars are so cool. I'm sure you had lots of fun putting them together.

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  10. Maria16 February, 2018 22:40

    Your racing cars are so delightful, Sue...and yes, they did make me smile! Like you, I buy toys from the op shops, give them a wash and then some time drying in the sun and then into the toy box on the verandah. Granddaughter #1 claims ownership of them all but will share with the others! Lol

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    1. Sue (this n that)17 February, 2018 09:11

      that's good Maria, smiles are good :D)
      Yes, we got all those toys for $2 in one bag... heh heh, there was an annoying one that kept talking when moved, even a dousing in the water didn't quiet it! but I eventually found it's Off button!
      good idea having a toy box - can imagine your lovely littlies enjoying it xx

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  11. froebelsternchen16 February, 2018 22:43

    They are fantastic - absolutely delightful!
    Reminds me of all the many kindergarten crafting I did with my daughter!
    Wonderful to get such great toys at the Charity shop -well done!
    oxo Susi

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    1. Sue (this n that)17 February, 2018 09:13

      thanks very much Susi - it's always good fun doing craft ... it made me happy and I remembered way back when to when ours were littlies, time goes so quickly xx

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  12. Gillena Cox16 February, 2018 23:29

    Thanks for sharing your fun art with us today. Happy PPF

    much love...

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    1. Sue (this n that)17 February, 2018 09:14

      lovely of you to say, thanks Gillena and Happy PPF! xx

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  13. Linda Kunsman17 February, 2018 00:12

    Love your ecard Sue, and those cars are too fun! Happy PPF!

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    1. Sue (this n that)17 February, 2018 09:14

      Happy PPF Linda, thanks for your lovely visit :D) xx

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  14. Mona Pendleton17 February, 2018 01:21

    Oh how fun Sue! Super cute and creative project! Happy PPF :)

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  15. Faye17 February, 2018 02:30

    Indeed, it did put a smile on my face, dear Sue! I am so very impressed by the creativity you have shown in making those wonderful little racing men e cards. I know the little racers will be fun for the little ones too.

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    1. Sue (this n that)17 February, 2018 09:16

      that's really beaut to know Faye, thanks for telling me.. a smile goes a long way doesn't it :D)
      I think the littlies will enjoy them too!

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  16. Diane17 February, 2018 02:49

    Oh my gosh your little racing cars are just adorable and thanks for the tutorial.

    Hugs Diane

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  17. Latane Barton17 February, 2018 04:49

    That's such a fun time project. Bet you had fun making it.

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    1. Sue (this n that)17 February, 2018 09:18

      oh yes I did Latane, when the racing peeps looked a bit odd some paint covered it all up ;D) cheers! xx

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  18. Anne Hagman-Niilola17 February, 2018 05:31

    Sue! Awesome!

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  19. Suzanne17 February, 2018 05:55

    Hi Sue! This is so cool! I adore your racers and painting. Thank you for showing how you make the cars and drivers...just in case I am commissioned some day to help in a children's art class, haha! Your photo header of your painting spot with all the gadgets and colors is also amazing! What a fun place to create and hang out.

    It is good to see you...have a great weekend! xxoo

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    1. Sue (this n that)17 February, 2018 09:22

      oh I have a feeling you'll most certainly be in there creating... and you'll love it too. Thanks re the header pic, it's kind of even messier as I turn around and look at it but it's nice having a special spot :D) cheers now and thanks for your visit Suzanne xx

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  20. JFM17 February, 2018 06:18

    Those racers are wonderful Sue!!! I make owls out of town tubes... cutesy ones :D
    I will find my photos and post a few on my blog.
    Great idea to buy used toys that you can wash and re-use!
    Love your header, too!!!

    Happy PPF 🎨

    Hugs 💕

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    1. Sue (this n that)17 February, 2018 09:24

      I'd love to see your tube owls Jan - I bet they're gorgeous! Please do share them with us.
      Great that you popped in Jan, I really appreciate it, especially at this particular time for you. Big hugs and Happy PPF! xx

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  21. A Colorful World17 February, 2018 08:26

    Such a cute idea!

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  22. Martha from ilove2paint17 February, 2018 08:31

    These are super cute! I love upcycled ideas!

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  23. denthe17 February, 2018 08:56

    oh, how fun Sue! I especially like the flames. It really gives the impression of speed :-) Happy PPF!

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    1. Sue (this n that)17 February, 2018 09:29

      thanks very much Denthe. Oh yes, those flames lol, they definitely make things go faster ;D) Happy PPF!

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  24. Teresa17 February, 2018 10:47

    Muy divertidos y bonitos. Feliz fin de semana.

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    1. Sue (this n that)19 February, 2018 16:19

      Translation : "Very fun and beautiful. Happy weekend."

      Thanks kindly Teresa! and may your week be full of happiness :D) xx

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  25. Mandy17 February, 2018 11:09

    So very cool and so much fun by the looks...happy ppf ...(#7)...xx

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  26. diane b17 February, 2018 23:29

    You are so clever.Love the racing cars and drivers especially their helmets.

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    1. Sue (this n that)20 February, 2018 09:14

      thanks very much Diane :D) xx

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    2. Sue (this n that)21 February, 2018 15:31

      ... oops I nearly forgot, (Rebel is slowly insinuating herself!!)... she sends hugs to Birthday Bear 🐾

      Cheers ;D)

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  27. Edith W.18 February, 2018 00:13

    What wonderful racers, dear Sue!
    I wish you a happy weekend,
    Edith from Germany

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  28. Debbie18 February, 2018 00:36

    oh sue, how clever are these cars - you did an awesome job. i find so many great ideas on pinterest and so many wonderful uses for these tp/paper towel rolls. i have read that the manufacturers are going to stop using them as a means of saving money and paper. just when we have found a use for them!!!

    you covered all the details with the cars, i like the colors and i LOVE the flames!!!

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    1. Sue (this n that)20 February, 2018 09:17

      Thanks Debbie, goodness me... they'll probably substitute them with some form of plastic no doubt ... crazy world :O)!!!
      glad you liked them - kept me amused during a few extra hot days recently.
      cheers :D) xx

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  29. Jenn Jilks18 February, 2018 01:11

    This is brilliant! What fun. Your header is beautiful, too!

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  30. sandy18 February, 2018 06:01

    These are so cute and wow, this must have taken a lot of time. I love them and if I was extremely motivated to make my grandkids things - these would be perfect. Love them.

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    1. Sue (this n that)21 February, 2018 10:36

      Thanks Sandy, it was one of those projects that could take as little or as much time as I wished ;D) ... a nice passtime on a run of days when it was just too hot to go outside!
      Thanks for visiting xx

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  31. CountryMum18 February, 2018 16:13

    You did have some fun! Nicely done.

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  32. SandeeNC19 February, 2018 04:21

    You're little racers are quite fun and looks like they are a lot of fun to make!

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    1. Sue (this n that)21 February, 2018 15:25

      Thanks Sandee - lots of fun - I love regressing ;D)

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  33. Robin19 February, 2018 06:41

    Great job and it was fun just to see how you did it! I also enjoyed the show-n-tell of soon to be chewed and played with toy finds! Hope next week is as creative and fun as this last week was! Hugz, Rasz

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    1. Sue (this n that)21 February, 2018 15:26

      Appreciate your thoughts Rasz - think I've slowed down a bit ... again :D)

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  34. Lisabella Russo19 February, 2018 08:17

    The little cardboard racers are charming and so very cute!

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  35. Buttons alias Grace19 February, 2018 09:23

    Oh, I so love the way your creative mind works and the results of it genius. Wonderful Hugs B

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    1. Sue (this n that)21 February, 2018 15:27

      So kind B, thank you - never know what's going to pop out (of my mind ;D)) after being on Pinterest! Lovely to see you xx

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  36. Jenny Woolf19 February, 2018 23:21

    The racers are a great idea to make with kids! You are so creative!

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    1. Sue (this n that)21 February, 2018 15:28

      Thanks Jenny! Have a beaut rest of the week :D) xx

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  37. sheila 7720 February, 2018 07:34

    Oh gosh, Sue, that was great, something completely different. I do like the coloured wheels and the fun drivers.
    How nice to see your painting area in the header.

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    1. Sue (this n that)21 February, 2018 15:29

      Glad you liked it Sheila - it's lovely doing 'our thing' isn't it ;D) xx
      Rebel sends hugs to Douglas too 🐾

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  38. Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie21 February, 2018 16:13

    What an adorable idea, Sue - your racing cars turned out great and what a fun idea to use them as e-cards, too! So creative! Hope it cools down there for you, soon. Wish I could send you some of my snow! Hugs xo Karen

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    1. Sue (this n that)21 February, 2018 20:57

      Thanks so kindly Karen, much appreciated.
      Well, it looks like the heat wave conditions here are gone (fingers crossed). It's so strange how our weather is the exact opposite isn't it. Cheers and I hope for warmer days your way :D) xx

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  39. Gloria j Zucaro23 February, 2018 07:57

    Wow! What an amazing project with a wonderful outcome! Great job. Thanks for the steps

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    1. Sue (this n that)26 February, 2018 10:08

      Thanks very much for your lovely comments Gloria. All the best :D)

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  40. eileeninmd26 February, 2018 23:22

    Hello Sue, your racing cars are just adorable. I am sure the kiddies will love them too. You are so creative, cute project. Have a happy day and a great new week!

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    1. Sue (this n that)27 February, 2018 14:37

      So happy you popped in Eileen, thank you and I hope your week is great too. Cheers now :D) xx

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  41. Farida27 February, 2018 17:47

    Hello Miss Sue! Nice of you to drop by my blog. :)
    How creative of you to use those card boards for the car. I'm sure you had lots of fun planning and making them.

    Do take care and I'm happy to know that you're still actively blogging!

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    1. Sue (this n that)10 March, 2018 16:42

      Hello Farida, thanks for leaving your lovely message.

      Oh, I'm not so active as a contributing blogger unfortunately, however, I like to keep an eye and my blogfriends and their activities :D)

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  42. NatureFootstep01 March, 2018 03:54

    o, this is fun. I almost wish I had some young people again. My grandchildren are all grown up. And no grandgrand ones to be seen. :(

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    1. Sue (this n that)10 March, 2018 16:43

      Thank you Monica ... it was a fun thing to do and you never know ;D)

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  43. Lowcarb team member09 March, 2018 10:09

    Oh my grandchildren would love to make these ... thanks so much for sharing the idea!

    Happy March Wishes

    All the best Jan

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    1. Sue (this n that)10 March, 2018 16:45

      That's really great to know Jan!
      Cheers to you and enjoy your week ahead. Thanks for visiting too :D)

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  44. Sandra18 March, 2018 03:44

    Lindos e coloridos. Bom fim de semana.

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  45. baili19 March, 2018 23:05

    WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Dear Sue this art is so DELIGHTFUL!!!
    i can't define how it cheered me up .
    amazingly done and you succeeded to create a lovely cherish enthusiastic race time here :)))

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  46. Carola Bartz02 April, 2018 12:51

    Oh, that put a huge smile on my face! How very lovely! Such a great idea, and I hope those racers will have a great race with everybody winning!

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  47. Lowcarb team member14 April, 2018 03:56

    Hello Sue ... just stopping by to say hello.
    Hope all is well with you and yours.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Sue (this n that)14 April, 2018 08:27

      Hugs Dear Jan, thank you 💐 back in a while

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  48. DeniseinVA22 April, 2018 21:31

    Delightful post Sue, no need to reply. I saw you were taking a break but wanted to pop over and say hello. Enjoy your weekend:)

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    1. Sue (this n that)11 May, 2018 18:32

      That was so lovely of you Denise, thank you :D) xx

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