March 15, 2018
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When this is what is happening outside our house: This is what we are making inside: My 8 year old has been working with the Happy Little Loom. It is very easy tool to make a nice finished product. She … Continue reading
January 31, 2018
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It has been so much fun for me to connect children’s picture books to art making this fall and winter. Sometimes I start with the project and then find a book. Occasionally the book inspires the project. Other times a … Continue reading
January 11, 2018
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Being an artist I have been required to keep sketchbooks for classes and enjoyed keeping sketchbooks for idea generating. Recently I have a lined notebook I can’t go anywhere with out that has to do lists, notes from meetings, plans … Continue reading
January 5, 2018
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I am teaching an art class where I am expected to incorporate science and literacy into the art projects. They are learning about air and wind in their classroom. So I thought building a kite would be perfect. Of course … Continue reading
December 18, 2017
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Every year I encourage the kids to make something as a gift for their grandparents and other family. We discovered these flowers made of glue and wire and thought we would try them. Wire flowers Supplies 20 gauge wire wood … Continue reading
December 1, 2017
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We have been away from the blog for a while – busy with family, jobs, making art, community organizing, driving to hockey practice, to name a few. I thought a good way to come back was to remind you about some projects … Continue reading
January 31, 2017
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I just ran an art class the other day. We started with paper mache. So messy and the biggest hit with the kids! I also just found this article about the importance of being messy. When my littlest needed a … Continue reading
December 10, 2016
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I have just discovered the opposite of Tie Dye! Today I used bleach on a t-shirt to make an image. I took away color instead of adding it – never would have thought! Here are my steps… T-shirt Bleach Design … Continue reading
November 9, 2016
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No matter how you voted in the election yesterday I feel like we are all exhausted and need a little comfort. Comfort food or comfort crafts. (I started crafting at 7:00am this morning). I have been making more of these sweet tutu … Continue reading
September 30, 2016
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I’m so glad there is now a trendy word that describes my silly solutions to everyday problems we have. Here are a couple of recent “Hacks”. My big girl wanted to organize her bags. They were in a basket in her room. She … Continue reading