Equal Access Adventures

There’s something truly special about stepping away from everyday life and into a world filled with magic, imagination, and wonder. That's exactly what we experienced at Faeries & Folklore at Pine Rivers Showground in Lawnton — where fairy wings, mythical creatures, and fantasy enthusiasts transformed the grounds into an enchanting realm straight from a storybook. A Magical First Impression From the moment we arrived, we were surrounded by colour, creativity, and excitement. Visitors of all ages embraced the spirit of the event, with many dressed as faeries, elves, woodland creatures, witches, and characters inspired by folklore and fantasy. The atmosphere was welcoming and vibrant, with every corner of the market offering something new to discover. It felt as though we had stepped through a hidden portal into a magical kingdom. Incredible Costumes Everywhere One of the highlights of the day was seeing the incredible effort attendees put into their costumes. Delicate fairy ...

When most people think of Maleny , they think of scenic views, cafés, and hinterland drives. We ended up in a blacklit room covered in neon paint, throwing colour at each other—and it was well worth the drive! I was looking for fun things to do during “birthday month” for myself when my friend reposted an ad for Messy Glow Co on Facebook. I had already tried the Splatter and Splash Paint Room Experience at DIY Invasion, which is similar, and we loved it there. I hadn’t blogged about it though, as it doesn’t accept Companion Cards. This place does! What Messy Glow Co actually is At Messy Glow Co , you can let your inner child (or actual child) go wild with ultraviolet paints on the walls, floors, yourself, each other, or on a canvas you can purchase for an extra cost. Protective gear is provided if you don’t want to get too messy. There are also headphones available for those with sensory needs, as the drum can be quite loud—not to mention the laughing and squealing from everyone ha...

There’s something wonderfully calming about shaping air-dry clay with your hands —especially when you’re creating something cute, festive and full of personality. Christmas gnomes have now become one of my favourite little holiday crafts because they’re simple, affordable and so easy to customise. Whether you’re crafting solo, with your support worker, or enjoying a quiet creative afternoon, these tiny gnome friends bring a cosy bit of magic to the season. Here’s how to make your own charming Christmas gnomes with just a few tools and a ball of air-dry clay! A Quick Look at the Supplies Most of my supplies were affordable finds from Kmart, and you might already have some of these at home. For this project I used: Air Dry Clay ( Kmart ) Clay tools ( Kmart ) Paint set ( Kmart ) Paint brushes ( Kmart ) Palette set ( Kmart ) Quick-Dry Clear Varnish ( Bunnings ) A white paint marker (from a $2 shop) Baking paper (to help stop sticking) Placemat that's washable to work on ( Kmart ) ...

Last week I got into more crafting for Halloween - it was so much fun for such little expense! I love a good browse around Kmart and found these awesome mini coffins for just $4. You can also buy a larger one for only $8 - what a bargain! Getting Into the Spooky Spirit There's so many fun and creative ways you could decorate them - paint, photos, newspaper clippings, stickers, diamond art or even some of the fantastic Halloween craft items out at $2 shops like spiders or skeletons. I wasn't sure what I was going to use it for, I just knew I wanted one - haha! I had a lot of paint and materials leftover from the Witch Hat Luminaries , so I didn't need much else to get started. What You’ll Need Most of my supplies were budget finds from Kmart, and you might already have some of these at home. For this project I used: Small mini coffin ( Kmart ) Paint set ( Kmart ) Paint brushes ( Kmart ) Palette set ( Kmart ) Baking paper (to help stop sticking and separate sections) Plac...

Yesterday I got into the spooky spirit with a fun hands-on craft day — making Halloween witch hats out of clay! The table was covered in sculpting tools, bits of clay, and plenty of concentration as we shaped our own mini magical masterpieces. From curling the hat brims just right to adding little stars and moons for decoration, it was the perfect mix of creativity and Halloween fun. Why Witch Hats? Our goal was to make beautiful witch hats that could sit over a tealight, casting a soft, flickering glow. I chose this project because Halloween is coming up — and my sister loves all things witchy! I even made some delicious snacks to enjoy while we sculpted and painted the day away. Getting Started I’d never made these before, so I roughly followed a YouTube tutorial . The video used kiln-fired clay, but we swapped it for air dry clay, which worked wonderfully. We originally wanted to use polymer clay, but the brand I bought crumbled and was unusable — a good reminder to always test ...