crafts · process art

crayon rubbings

There is just something about the smell of crayons. And don’t even get me started on the COLORS. Swoon.  My boys love drawing with crayons. I originally planned this project to focus on found items from our walks outside. We collected pine needles, leaves, and blades of grass.  Jackson has been all about letters and… Continue reading crayon rubbings

crafts · holiday · process art

mother’s day flowers with vegetable stamps

I bought bok choy one time at the store, and Jackson asked if we could stamp with it. I got a crazy look from the lady next to us. Totally worth it. Arts for life people! This has been one of my favorite painting activities to repeat. It comes out different every time, but it’s… Continue reading mother’s day flowers with vegetable stamps

crafts · science

spring grass haircuts

There is just something about spring. Color and growth and life. Hooray! Jackson and I recently started this gardening project I spotted on Red Ted Art, and it has been a blast! Materials you’ll need: potting soil, grass seed, a pair of nylon tights or socks, a scoop, cups or small pots, decorations for the… Continue reading spring grass haircuts

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name caterpillars

This project was a born from a major obsession with Eric Carle. LOVE his work. I’ve been trying to think of a fun way to display the boys’ names in the playroom, and our Very Hungry Caterpillar magnets (I told you I was obsessed) showed me the way. For this (and many other) projects, I used… Continue reading name caterpillars

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spring tree blossoms 

It’s SPRING! I want to plant ALL THE THINGS! Because this can’t happen, we’re going to do the next best thing… add to our playroom tree. When last we left our tree (it really should have a name, shouldn’t it?) it was a good, sturdy trunk with the beginnings of leaves. But now it’s spring (most days),… Continue reading spring tree blossoms 

crafts · holiday

egg art

Holiday = an excuse to do lots of activities and decorate the playroom! Here’s a peek into how we celebrated Easter. First, a new favorite: wet chalk tape resist eggs. Easy prep, fun process, beautiful results. I spotted wet chalk a while ago on Meri Cherry (if you haven’t checked her out yet, DO IT and… Continue reading egg art

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playroom tree

I have a thing for trees. I don’t know why, but I. FREAKIN. LOVE. TREES. One benefit to moving is a sudden abundance of cardboard boxes! After a recent flurry of naptime unpacking, I found myself with a pile of cardboard just begging for a project. Tree time. I used cardboard because I had it, but I’ve… Continue reading playroom tree