O, Christmas Tree To start this off I thought I would share a simple activity we did the other day in anticipation of the holiday season. What is fantastic about this, is that it encourages the child to create something out of nothing, providing them the opportunity to make choices about what THEY want. It is frustrating as a toddler when all...
The Basketcase Scenario is what I like to call the phenomenon that happens come winter. It is made up of a simple equation that when certain inevitable situations align, chaos ensues. It all begins to happen when the cold weather arrives. First snow is absolutely stunning and there is magic in the toddler's eyes as mother and child lightheartedly skip down the street...
DIY Photo Transfer Are you one of those people who try to brush off creative activities because you do not consider yourself an "artist"? WELL if that is the case, then this is definitely the project for you... and everyone else for that matter. The DIY Photo Transfer, inspired by Blick Art Materials Project Ideas Page, is an amazing project that enables...
DIY Mini Canvas Ornaments Eve and I have been searching for different projects that we are able to collaborate on and the Blick Art Materials Project Ideas Page has some seriously genius ideas. We just finished making the DIY Watercolor Paper Earrings and decided to go with the Mini Canvas Ornament as our next collaboration DIY. I love being able to share all...
So apparently that whole rumor about kids getting sick often is more like a guarantee. These past two months it feels like it's been one cold or another and I am over the MOON that Eve is starting to feel more like herself! All that time spent at home while she was sick had me scratching my head to come up with other...
Up until recently my collaborations have been solely with Eve, it has drawn us closer together and now we are not only bonded as mother and daughter but artists as well. We are each others teacher, partner and inspiration and are discovering new worlds within every priceless moment shared creating. I have adored these moments and can't believe I get to continue this...
