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Making a gnome home

It’s fun setting up invitations to create like this one….

Placing things carefully to look inviting
and then waiting for the kids to spot them *grin*

I’d actually toyed with the idea of keeping these little houses as a project for me
but knew the kids would love painting them!

And I must admit, watching their faces when they did spot this little set up was a gift *smile*

  They used the pretty watercolours and went to work painting their little houses
I was pleasantly surprised that Dino Boy took his time and used his brush gently

And Little Miss Q glorified in the colours
Spreading them across the wood and watching them shine

Until they were both done
and there was a little paint splattered
but they seemed happy and satisfied with their creations

Next we will have the fun of deciding where they will live
And who might live in them!

Happy crafting,
Kelly
October 21, 2013 by

A ribbon dream catcher

 

My nana has one of the most amazing craft supply stashes. And every now and again she has a clean out, and I become the lucky recipient of some lovely bits and bobs.
From one of these clean outs, I ended up with bags of ribbon…. and it has been sitting around calling out to be made into something *grin*
So when the kiddos and I went to our craft shop the other day, we picked up some lovely wooden rings and twine. Then using some wonderful pinspiration {ok, that is a totally made up word but I’m going with it} I started to craft some ribbon dream catchers!

For the web effect in the middle, I followed this great tutorial from The Serendipity, just adding some pretty clear beads as I went… to catch the sunlight and add a touch of whimsy.

Then came the ribbon ~  in beautiful blues, reds, white and cream, together with vintage floral. Strand upon strand, aiming for a full and pretty look…

And before I knew it, we were ready to catch Little Miss Q’s dreams… pretty huh *grin*

Happy crafting,
Kelly

August 15, 2013 by