Chinese Dragon

A and her friend E decided they wanted to be a Chinese Dragon for Halloween! So for the first time in our history we are not scrambling last minute trying to come up with a costume! Now the hardest part will be waiting until the 31st!

Keep reading to see how their vision turned out!

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Custom Gameboy

S had asked if he could do some Art for Kids Hub drawing and ended up selecting the Gameboy. After finishing the drawing he asked for cardboard to make it more stable.

Then we worked together to modify it and make it a bit more interactive. Keep reading to check it out!

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Serenity Doll

I have finished my newest amigurumi character. This one was a special Serenity Doll for a friend. I loved being able to make a custom character based on their needs and likes.

Keep reading to see how it turned out and the special note that went with her.

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Uncertain Final Steps

So I was trying to make a super hero mushroom based on one of my drawings.

I love how the mushroom turned out. But now struggling with the mask. Thoughts? Suggestions?

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Gilbert Comes to Life

I decided that I was going to try and create an amigurumi based on one of my drawings. My kids have helped name him, meet Gilbert!

Keep reading to see how he turned out!

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I Am

I was inspired by a friend with and their words of affirmation that that do with their kids. So I tweaked it a bit to make it mine and painted it! I love how it turned out!

I’m starting to think about setting up an online shop to see about selling some of my art and creations.

Time to figure out how to do this! I welcome any insight!

Until we create again. Kippis!

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School Play Costume

A has an upcoming school play and she was given the option of creating her costume. Huge thanks go out to my mom for teaching me to sew, so I could help make her vision come true!

Here is her initial sketch of what it should look like.

Keep reading to see how it turned out!

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Cardboard Boxes

Especially due to the pandemic, we have had more packages delivered (vs going to the store) lately. Thankfully this means we have gotten some awesome cardboard boxes!

Our rule is: it will stay up until it is destroyed. And then we will use parts to create something new, or recycle the parts we are done with!

Keep reading to see some our favorite creations we have made!

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Activity: High Energy Kids, Lower Energy Parents

Are your kids home (or still home, but done with virtual school) from school and have a lot of energy? Here are some ideas of fairly simple activities that we be easy for you (low energy, low set up) to help get your kids moving.

Sneak peak of some of what will be described below:

  • Simon says
  • Bag races
  • Chalk
  • Freeze Dance

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Amigurumi Penguin

Today I completed my first amigurumi penguin. I modified the pattern by Grace and Yarn. I have learned some tricks to help make each of these a bit easier. Keep reading to find out some of my tricks. Here is my deconstructed penguin!

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