One {Counting} Pop Up Book to Add to Your Library
Vanessa of Silly Eagle Books recently wrote a post featuring children’s books about art and it got me thinking — what about books that ARE art?
My local library is a treasure trove of awesome pop up books. I consider many of them superb examples of sculpture, and they are certainly accessible to and engaging for little hands. Due to their delicate nature they are not available for checking out, but our library trips are usually a 3 hour long event — much of it is spent engrossed in these books. Continue reading “One {Counting} Pop Up Book to Add to Your Library”
First Flowers of Spring
You’ll have to excuse my light posting of late. My husband and I have been flirting with the idea of listing our house and finally took the plunge and contacted a local relator. We started scouting potential neighborhoods with her and managed to fall in love with a home on a wooded lot right smack in the middle of where we were hoping to move. … Continue reading First Flowers of Spring
Check Out My Guest Post over at She Wears Flowers!
Hey all! Come visit me over at She Wears Flowers today! I whipped up a little quilt to share…for my FRIDGE! No sewing, just lots of fun pattern making with triangles. Hope to “see you” there! Continue reading Check Out My Guest Post over at She Wears Flowers!
Check your office store for cheap art supplies!
I’m always inspired by Valerie over at Frugal Family Fun, she’s constantly coming up with cute and creative ideas that involve office supplies. So yesterday, when I took a trip to Staples (after my wireless card jumped off the bed and broke into 43 pieces) I made sure to take a quick spin around looking for crafty goodies. I hit the jackpot! Have you seen … Continue reading Check your office store for cheap art supplies!
Batik on Paper + Salt Watercolor Experimentation
This amazing piece of abstract art is the result of a failed experiment, it just goes to show… mistakes are often magic in the making! Elmer’s blue school gel can be used to make batik fabric, it peels right off and leaves behind contrasting white stripes. I hoped to recreate the same thing on paper (like you would with rubber cement, but a less stinky option … Continue reading Batik on Paper + Salt Watercolor Experimentation
Interview over at The Artful Parent
Wow. I’m so excited! Head over to The Artful Parent and check out my interview today! I’ve admired Jean’s site for YEARS and was just thrilled to answer her questions about encouraging children’s creativity. I may or may not have told her I thought of naming my blog “Things I Saw The Artful Parent Do and Must Try Too.” Okay, so I did. And thank … Continue reading Interview over at The Artful Parent
My 3 Year Old Reads Tolkien
My 3 year old adores JRR Tolkien. No really, she does! Most especially when Daddy reads “Mr. Bliss” to her. Wandering around the stacks at the library (my favorite pastime) I noticed Claire swipe a book from one of the low shelves. As I was turning to unleash my stern voice, I realized she had picked up a children’s book by JRR Tolkien! That’s right, … Continue reading My 3 Year Old Reads Tolkien
Chalk In My Pocket 