Can you guess what it is? I love it so much I strung it on some baby blue thread… And then I beaded it onto a little tag…. And then I quilled it… And stamped it… And wrote it with pressed leaves and flowers… And embroidered it… And drew […]
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Knox is 5 Days Old
“Welcome Baby” Chalkboard Sign
My young artist decided that her new baby brother needed a special welcome sign for his arrival. Armed with her sidewalk chalk, she set to work on a sign of love…
“Can You Find It?” -Seek and Find Books from the MET
More of our favorite art books! I loved the first one so much, I bought a second. These are beautifully designed “seek and find” art books from the MET. They feature two-page spreads of masterpieces, accompanied by a list of things for the reader to find. There are a lot […]
Banner Envy
I’ve been looking at blog banners today, or I guess I should say this morning, since it’s 1 a.m. Wow!! Some of them are so fun and creative! I love the metallic shimmer this one has, the rich elegance of this one, the warm photography of this one, and the […]
“Fingerprint Drawing” by Ed Emberly
This book is so much fun! The Fingerprint Drawing Book by Ed Emberly is one of those books you’ll go back to again and again when you need a fun, indoor activity. You may think it’s a stretch calling this “art”, but you should see some of the designs my kids have come […]
“The Boy Who Drew Birds” by Jacqueline Davies
This is the best children’s book on Audobon I’ve seen yet. Though recommended for grades 2-4, The Boy Who Drew Birds will appeal to all ages. I love the description of Audobon’s personal musee’: “Every shelf, every tabletop, every spare inch of floor, was covered with nests and eggs and tree […]
Just in Time
Whew! Now that our house is off the market, I finally felt at liberty to make a few preparations for a very important upcoming event… And I’d say these preparations are just in time, given that our new tiny boy is due this SATURDAY! 🙂
Photo of the Week- “Splash!”
I didn’t want anyone to worry after my last post. I don’t completely deny my kids the pleasure of the pool during the summer, and here’s the proof!