POETRY POWER...NATIONAL POETRY MONTH

Here's something to try - Grab an old book or magazine, some markers, highlighters and have some fun celebrating National poetry month. 

We did this at our local library and really had a fun time.  It's a good way to get your poetry power and slip in a little reading with your kids.  

Just cut out some pages from old books or magazines, grab a marker (we used black but any color will do) & block the words you like, draw a line through the ones you don't. Highlight your blocked words to make them stand out.

I love how Nyla spiced hers up with a heart and cool red lines; mines a little on the conservative side compared to hers :)

Here are some other cool things to make with your old books Secret Agent Spy Stash  & try this Glad Book Game.

I'd love to read your rockin' poems!! Hey, I hope you have a really fun, creative day!

SOAP BOX PARTY!

I just love fun mail & I'm sure everyone else does too!  So, instead of throwing these little soap boxes away, Nyla & I decided to fill them with fun stuff & mail the party!

Here's some of the silly things we put in our party surprise.

Nyla decided her fun stuff was too big to fit in the little box so she tucked it all in an envelope.  She mailed it to her MaMa JJ.

I mailed mine to Auntie Kym.

I think they turned out pretty good & who doesn't love fun mail!! (plus the box has a nice soapy fragrance from the soap - thanks ZEST) 


Here's another idea for some FUN MAIL  and in case you missed it, how to make MINI HUGS.

Have a fun, silly day!!



I'm hanging here, come join me!

Our Sunday Best link party

Gifty for Teacher!...

I just have to say...MAGIC WALLETS ARE THE COOLEST!

I made one for Nyla while she was sleeping and I left one for her to decorate, so she did before school.  She thought it would be the perfect gift for her awesome teacher, Mr. Kossove. (maybe he can shed some light how this magic trick works :)

I just love, love love how Nyla decorated it and filled it with a little heart! awwww.  

Just zoom over to Minieco.co.uk for the full tutorial and tons of inspiration!

Ok, I just have to confess my total fumbly side, I couldn't get it at first :( so just in case open left to right, right to left, left to right, right to left - or the other way around.  I get it now & I wanna make one for me!

I hope you have a super fun-filled day loaded with magical experiences!

I'm hanging here, come join me!

Troll blast from past craft...easy

Nyla fell in love with her BFF's troll dolls this Christmas! Thankfully her BFF, Stella is super sweet and gave one to her.  These cute little things reminded me of a craft that I use to make when hmm... I was about Nyla's age.  I made so many of them my Mom took them to work and sold them :) 
(super Thanks Mom for selling them...well buying them).

 I use to call them "frustration pencils" cause when your mad, you whirl them in your hands and then smooth them.  Nyla thought, Fluffy Writer Friends was a better name and I agree :)  These cute little guys are kinda like the stress ball of the workplace or classroom.


I could only find white fur but back in the day when I had my "business" I had all colors, even multi-colors. 
This is a super easy craft, just your fingers might get a little gluey.

First make a part in your fur (easiest with a comb), our sizes varied but mostly about 4-5 inches to top of fur, then cut.

grab your pencil, I liked to cover up the #2 writing, then squeeze some glue and roll tight, gluing along the way.

tie with a pretty ribbon, add googly eyes and your done!


xxxxxoooo Michelle