I think the grandkids will have fun learning to make alphabet letters with firecrackers. These letters were part of the lesson for July in this online class by Joanne Sharpe. The kids will be back from their travels soon and they … Continue reading
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June is not giving us a chance to ease into summer this year. It seems to only have one thermometer setting—HOT! In order to keep the house a little cooler and not have the air running constantly, I keep the … Continue reading
My grandkids love books and we enjoy reading Eric Carle books together. He’s the illustrator of over 70 books and author of many of those. His most famous book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has been read by children in sixty-two different languages. If … Continue reading
It is hard to believe a year has come and gone since Melinda and her family sold their house, downsized their belongings, and moved into an RV full time to travel for their ministry, Because Family. Melinda still creates and … Continue reading
Kids love to cut and paste. Recently Miss Tickles was visiting for the afternoon and wanted to make something. With some old magazines, scissors, paste, and paper, she had a wonderful time creating collages. I didn’t want to be left out … Continue reading
Our front porch is populated by three different kinds of vines. Wisteria takes sole possession of one side, the other by some type of laurel bush/vine (which I don’t like) and a unique vine I have loved since we moved into the house. In spring, … Continue reading
When a granddaughter calls and asks her Pa if he can make her a stick horse, it’s not long before there is sawdust flying in his workshop. But why stop at just a stick horse when it can be a unicorn! And … Continue reading
I tend to save things. My minimalist kids would say I save too many things. I like to think of it as being practical. I might need them for a project someday. A bunch of cute little blue bottles somehow accumulated … Continue reading
I know it has been awhile since I (Melinda) have posted on the blog. I have been sharing pictures on instagram though, so if you would like to keep up with my creative projects, check it out. My family and I … Continue reading
Do you want to add some fun lettering to your mixed media art or card making? Check out this online yearlong class offered by Joanne Sharpe. I really enjoyed making a new alphabet of tulip letters in the latest lesson. … Continue reading