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In the mood for painting…

Some days I need to be in the mood for painting… or any art and crafts with the kids actually.

Otherwise I can easily get cross… feel frustrated… and can’t cope with the mess it creates!

But sometimes they really want to paint…when I’d really like them not too.

So, I sit with them and let them go for it. I start full of annoyance.

But then as I watch and let them go for it I calm down …I remember that we can easily clean up. And if need be, the kids can have a shower.

They enjoy this and not just on my time…when I am in the mood for painting

Yes, they may use the paint brush differently to how I initially hoped but aren’t those pretty flowers .

Yes, now Ruby appears to be the artwork *slightly amused sigh*

And then its over. Just when I’d warmed up!

Off he runs to wash up… the paint is gone …and so is the moment

Happy parenting,
Kelly

Little lambs

Since Christmas I have been on the crafting go-slow…
But of an evening, I am again feeling the itch to craft *smile*
I have really come to love hand sewing, I love that I can create in a short time…
…little animals that my kids will run off happily with the next day!
{they are small *wink*}
For these lovely little lambs I used the pattern in The Nature Corner
{it comes with three options for the lamb’s head position}
And now that I am coming to understand the construction side of things…
I’ve even come up with some patterns of my own
{more on that another day though!}

Oh and I have to share how much I adore rainbow thread…
It is just so jolly and smile inducing!
A big thank you to Aleta from Hinterland Mama for the gift of some *big happy smile*

Happy crafting
Kelly