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Big and Meap, My newest create-a-creature friends!
I realize there have been a lot of these create-a-creature posts recently. As the holidays approach I do seem to spend a lot of my time bringing creatures to life (and significantly less time cooking, reading, and doing all of … Continue reading
A Few More Creatures Greet the World!
It has been a whirlwind here this week. I switched some days with my co-teacher and so worked as a full-time teacher this week. I loved being with my students all week, but I had forgotten how tiring teaching Kindergarten … Continue reading
My Very First Sewing Class for Kids
This week I am running a week-long sewing class as part of my school’s after school program. I must say that I am LOVING it! (yes…that was shouted….with a big smile….and maybe even a little dance across the room in … Continue reading
A Few New Friends
Making custom creatures is quickly becoming one of my most favourite things to do. I love the variety of it. I love the challenge of it. And I love that what was once a drawing, an idea, something that existed … Continue reading
Whatever Floats Your Boat
No matter how many times it happens, I am always amazed what a group of young children can come up with when left to their own devices. Yesterday afternoon, we made boats. Other than providing materials, and the direction to … Continue reading
Have you ever seen a stuffie this cute? Teaching kids to sew.
For the last few months I have steadily been teaching my students how to sew. It began with a plastic canvas project that was part of a special “learning lab” that we do at my school. To introduce the topic … Continue reading
Pretty as a Picture
This little lady is pretty in purple. I especially love her beaded necklace. It was one of the first things she asked about when she jumped out of the page – “Do I have my pretty beads?” Yes, yes you … Continue reading
Tweet, Tweet!
Ever have one of those projects that you knew would be a little challenging, but stretches you more than you ever thought it would? This project was one of those. The task: bring this colouring page to life. It wasn’t … Continue reading
It’s My Family!
This might just be one of the sweetest create-a-creature creations yet. It started with this painting. Cute, right? But these aren’t just random people, these are the artist’s family! And now they have been brought to life. Complete with arms … Continue reading
Sweet Little Fairy
Another little miss had her birthday last week. This young lady loves fairies, so when I saw a tutorial for fairy bendy dolls, I knew what to do! Isn’t she cute? The birthday girl aslo enjoys making things, so I … Continue reading
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