Silhouettes...Upscaled & Makeover!

Hi Everyone!

I gave Nyla's silhouette a little makeover.  I figure we all need a makeover every now and again so why not our artwork :)

BEFORE

I used a previous silhouette and added a little paper heart barrette & necklace, how easy is that!!  Isn't she sweet? 

UPSCALE MAKEOVER :)

Easiest way ever to make silhouettes:
Print out a profile picture & cut it out
Tape that to the paper of your choice & cut out BAM 2 steps & your done! 

For other silhouette ideas check out Silhouettes Easy Peasy :)



Thanks for stopping by, I really love hanging out with you!

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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!

FOR THE BIRDS...Chirp Chirp

This is a fun spring time crafty that the birds will really enjoy!  And since Easter is right around the corner why not give them a little egg or two?

I got this great idea from FAMILY FUN magazine (I just love that mag!) and decided to glam my eggs a bit by giving it a little food coloring, peanut butter and strings for hanging. (unfortunately, I couldn't find the recipe on their website, but they have so many great ideas, check it out if you don't already get the magazine in the mail).

Recipe for about 12 eggs

21/2 cups of birdseed

2 packets of prepared, unflavored gelatin (added to 1 cup hot water)

Food coloring (optional)

Peanut butter (optional, couple of spoonfuls)

Mix ingredients and then press into plastic Easter eggs, tuck a string in and close egg.  

Let dry over night or until dry (mine took a little longer, it was really rainy & damp so maybe that's why)

You really have to mold and press these things - perfect for kids who love to get messy! 

To add the string

I had some eggs that opened horizontally so that was easy just filled one half of egg, then placed string and topped with more mixture.  

If your eggs are the other kind, just fill and kinda press string in or use a pencil to make a hole, place string then cover up.

This crafty is super messy - especially if you are going to add food coloring so wear gloves if you don't want your hands to be stained for ever! (I have stained hands :)

Hide and tie up your eggs, the birds will just love their Easter Egg Hunt. :)