Mona Lisa, the Preschool Edition
by Jane on Saturday, 2nd August 2008

Ever wondered what the Mona Lisa would have looked like if Leonardo da Vinci had painted her just a few years earlier?
Now you can discover the answer for yourself, and keep the kids occupied at the same time.
Laura at All Dressed in Blue has a wonderful art project that any child can tackle.
Use pencils, crayons, [...]

Paper Mache How~To with Humour
by Jane on Wednesday, 30th July 2008

Back in April I mentioned that we had been doing some paper mache (or papier mache, for those sticklers like Carrie out there).
I was planning to write about it, but our camera broke, so there were no photos.
Just today I was at Molly Chicken, the site whose how~to inspired me, so I thought I’d share [...]

My Workspace is Littered with Body Parts
by Jane on Sunday, 20th July 2008

No, I haven’t taken up serial murder as my latest hobby.
Nor am I studying mutilation and dismemberment 101 at the local university.
We’re making paper dolls together this weekend, and the Kidz are loving it.
I suppose I could have also easily called this post “A paper doll to call my own”, but then people wouldn’t be [...]

Craft Round Up
by Jane on Saturday, 19th July 2008

I thought I’d do a list of some of the best craft posts that I’ve found over the past week.
Hope you are as inspired by them as I was…
Lusi at Fiskars Craft had a fantastic indoor treasure hunt with her 3 children, which would work well outside, too.
She and the kids created treasure maps and [...]

Puff Paint Recipe
by Jane on Monday, 30th June 2008

I’ve had this recipe for a few years and haven’t actually tried it until now because Wren & Mr Bump have such sensitive skin.
Then it suddenly occurred to me that they don’t have to lather their hands with it.
We actually have some paintbushes in the house!
What a great idea: Painting with paintbrushes. D’oh.
Okay, so I’m [...]