A Tiny Bird!
A Great Catch!
A Cool Dude!
A Cute Mermaid!
Sunday, June 28, 2009
A few more goodies to end the month of June!
Hugs and Kisses!
A Tiny Bird!
A Great Catch!
A Cool Dude!
A Cute Mermaid!
A Tiny Bird!
A Great Catch!
A Cool Dude!
A Cute Mermaid!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Cards I made during two weeks of rainy weather!
You're One in a Melon!
It's A Shoe Thing!
I Love my Dog!
Hootin' Hi!
Dragonflies!
Yummalicious!
Dream
It's A Shoe Thing!
I Love my Dog!
Hootin' Hi!
Dragonflies!
Yummalicious!
Dream
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Father's Day Books and Card Project
Here are some great books for kids and their Dads:
How Do I Love You? by Leslie Kimmelman, pictures by Lisa McCue, published by Harper Collins, New York. This book is a counting book about a Crocodile parent and their child. It is a charming book about undying love.
Books about things boys love...and some girls too!:
The Lot at the End of My Block, by Kevin Lewis, illustrated by Reg Cartwright, published by Hyperion Books for Children, New York. This book is about all the tradesmen that work to build a new building. Each page adds on another worker and his task and is cumulative until at last you reach the completed project. A page also shows all the machines used and their correct names.
I Love Trucks, by Philemon Sturges, illustrated by Shari Halpern, published by Harper Collins, New York. This cute book lets little kids explore all different kinds of trucks with simple one sentence narrative. The illustrations and bold yet simple.
Family Farm, by Thomas Locker, published by Puffin Pied Pipier Books, New York. This book has the most gorgeous illustrations of farm life. This book describes farm life and all the ways that families work together to keep the farm going. It is an award winning book for older children.
Train Song, by Diane Siebert, paintings by Mike Wimmer, published by Harper Collins. This rhyming book has a rhythm when read aloud that resembles a train rolling along the tracks. It tells about all the things a passenger might feel, smell, see and hear on a train journey. If you've ever ridden a train or love model trains, this book will have special meaning.
Hercules, the Harbor Tug, by Michael O'Hearn, illustrated by Mela Lyman, published by Charlesbridge, Ma. This story is about tow young kids that get the chance to go for a ride on a tug boat. They learn about the boat and all the important jobs they do. It also introduces other types of boats and ships and what happens in a busy harbor.
Firemen Books (A Topic Close To My Heart!)
3 Little Firefighters, by Stuart j. Murphy, illustrated by Bernice Lum, published by Harper Collins, New York. This book is absolutely fabulous for teaching classification skills for small children. It is part of a whole "MathStart" series which I strongly recommend. It's about a fireman who loses his button and a search is on to find it. But the button has very specific qualities which the children will have to watch for as they try to solve this problem. It would be great to find an assortment of buttons to match those described in the book, to let the kids actually handle and sort. There is also a page that gives other great ideas and activities for practice of this important skill.
New York's Bravest by Mary Pope Osborne, paintings by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher, published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York. This wonderful book was written as a tribute to the FDNY after Sept. 11th. It is a historical piece, which tells about Mose Humphreys, a folk hero from the 1800's who was portrayed as a heroic member of the FDNY. It's a great read for older kids.
Hope you have fun sharing these titles with your kids. Happy Father's Day!
Father's Day Card directions:
On an 8 1/2 by 11 sheet of white cardstock, draw a simple outline on a man wearing overalls.
Using scraps of patterned craft paper or wrapping paper, cut squares (I used a 1 1/2 inch square punch) and glue them on the legs. Using markers, I colored the boots, skin and shoulder straps. Cut a rectangle the size of the bib part of the overalls. Apply a thin strip of glue along the sides and bottom of the rectangle, and attach to the overalls forming a pocket. Write a message on white paper cut to fit inside the pocket. Cut yarn and glue to the make hair.
Slide the note into the pocket and the kids are ready to give it to their Dad.
How Do I Love You? by Leslie Kimmelman, pictures by Lisa McCue, published by Harper Collins, New York. This book is a counting book about a Crocodile parent and their child. It is a charming book about undying love.
Books about things boys love...and some girls too!:
The Lot at the End of My Block, by Kevin Lewis, illustrated by Reg Cartwright, published by Hyperion Books for Children, New York. This book is about all the tradesmen that work to build a new building. Each page adds on another worker and his task and is cumulative until at last you reach the completed project. A page also shows all the machines used and their correct names.
I Love Trucks, by Philemon Sturges, illustrated by Shari Halpern, published by Harper Collins, New York. This cute book lets little kids explore all different kinds of trucks with simple one sentence narrative. The illustrations and bold yet simple.
Family Farm, by Thomas Locker, published by Puffin Pied Pipier Books, New York. This book has the most gorgeous illustrations of farm life. This book describes farm life and all the ways that families work together to keep the farm going. It is an award winning book for older children.
Train Song, by Diane Siebert, paintings by Mike Wimmer, published by Harper Collins. This rhyming book has a rhythm when read aloud that resembles a train rolling along the tracks. It tells about all the things a passenger might feel, smell, see and hear on a train journey. If you've ever ridden a train or love model trains, this book will have special meaning.
Hercules, the Harbor Tug, by Michael O'Hearn, illustrated by Mela Lyman, published by Charlesbridge, Ma. This story is about tow young kids that get the chance to go for a ride on a tug boat. They learn about the boat and all the important jobs they do. It also introduces other types of boats and ships and what happens in a busy harbor.
Firemen Books (A Topic Close To My Heart!)
3 Little Firefighters, by Stuart j. Murphy, illustrated by Bernice Lum, published by Harper Collins, New York. This book is absolutely fabulous for teaching classification skills for small children. It is part of a whole "MathStart" series which I strongly recommend. It's about a fireman who loses his button and a search is on to find it. But the button has very specific qualities which the children will have to watch for as they try to solve this problem. It would be great to find an assortment of buttons to match those described in the book, to let the kids actually handle and sort. There is also a page that gives other great ideas and activities for practice of this important skill.
New York's Bravest by Mary Pope Osborne, paintings by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher, published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York. This wonderful book was written as a tribute to the FDNY after Sept. 11th. It is a historical piece, which tells about Mose Humphreys, a folk hero from the 1800's who was portrayed as a heroic member of the FDNY. It's a great read for older kids.
Hope you have fun sharing these titles with your kids. Happy Father's Day!
Father's Day Card directions:
On an 8 1/2 by 11 sheet of white cardstock, draw a simple outline on a man wearing overalls.
Using scraps of patterned craft paper or wrapping paper, cut squares (I used a 1 1/2 inch square punch) and glue them on the legs. Using markers, I colored the boots, skin and shoulder straps. Cut a rectangle the size of the bib part of the overalls. Apply a thin strip of glue along the sides and bottom of the rectangle, and attach to the overalls forming a pocket. Write a message on white paper cut to fit inside the pocket. Cut yarn and glue to the make hair.
Slide the note into the pocket and the kids are ready to give it to their Dad.
June Card Selection
Aqua Butterfly
Daddy's First Father's Day
Clean and Simple Dafodil
Red and Black Graphic
River Cruise using Prismacolor Markers, colored pencils, and mineral spirits.
Birthday Cameo
Hinged Card
Layered Flower
Daddy's First Father's Day
Clean and Simple Dafodil
Red and Black Graphic
River Cruise using Prismacolor Markers, colored pencils, and mineral spirits.
Birthday Cameo
Hinged Card
Layered Flower
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Avoid injury to children from furniture tip overs.
To learn more about preventing furniture tip-overs, please watch the latest video from Safe Kids USA.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Lots of Variety!
Inspired by a purse!
Dramatic Pink Pops!
Using Inch Squares
Cutie!
Pretty In Pink
Pieced Background
Girls Day Out!
Floral:
Seahorses Underwater
This is a recycled spice tin that I decorated and am using to store buttons!
Dramatic Pink Pops!
Using Inch Squares
Cutie!
Pretty In Pink
Pieced Background
Girls Day Out!
Floral:
Seahorses Underwater
This is a recycled spice tin that I decorated and am using to store buttons!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Wipe Out Child Drownings!
Take the Memorial Day pledge at Safe Kids USA and help save children from drowning! What could POSSIBLY be more important! Click here for more information
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Safe Kids Worldwide Helps You Get a Safe Bike Helmet For Your Kids
To watch a short video to help you make sure your kid's helmet really fits them properly, click here.
Newest Additions!
Here are two weeks worth of card challenges. The criterias were color, sketch, materials, techniques, inspirations from art work or other stampers cards. Hope you get inspired to make some too!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
"Super Mom" Pop Up Card
For this pop up card, you will need cardstock of any color, scissors, markers or crayons, tape or glue.
First, cut a 6 by 12 inch of cardstock and fold in half for the card.
Next, cut a "support" piece of cardstock that is 1 1/2 by 3 inches. Fold in half and then fold a small tab at the top and bottom.
Next, let them draw a picture of the person to whom they will give the card. Have them draw a cape extending from both sides of their figure. Draw a big medal on the front with an "S" on it for "Super Mom" (Grandma, or Godmother). Color it in with markers or crayons and cut it out. (I added wiggle eyes to mine since I had them on hand.)
Let the kids decorate the front with any picture that want to draw, or use punches if you have them. They can also write the person's name on the front.
From the side, the support will look like a little "chair" with the top and bottom tabs attached to the top and bottom of the card. Tape or glue the figure's feet(only) to the bottom part of the support. When the card is closed, the figure is lying flat inside the card. When the card is opened, the tab with have the figure pop up and stand upright.
Finish by writing "Super Mom" on the top portion of the card and a sentiment at the bottom. Let your child give this to Grandma, Godmother, or any other special lady in their lives for Mother's Day.
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