“MMOOOOOMMMMM, I want to do that!
Mom, can I please paint….Mom, it’s my turn now.”
Mom, can I please paint….Mom, it’s my turn now.”
I am going to make a sweeping statement and assume that my household is not the only home where these words ring true.
Just when you are in that sweet spot with a project, the kids want to be the best helpers every imaginable. How is that?
Where was that help when you were begging for it two hours ago?
Again, I am trying to find the balance. This time the balance of making my ‘haven’ a little homier, without completely excluding the kids (namely…the girls).So…I went here, and bought these fun things. (Each project runs less than $1.50.)
And then broke this funner thing…grrrrr!
And had way too much of this thing (paper, that is).
Please tell me I am not the only one who collects beautiful scrapbook paper?
And in about one hour….with some guidelines….
we had two “Pottery Barn” masterpieces,
one happy mommy, and some sweeter than sweet girlies.
Due to the lack of details on my camera, you can’t quite see the glitter, but we added it on the body of the butterfly. It adds a really nice touch.
I also used a pop up dot to give the 3D look (which you can’t see.:)
Since so many of our “crafts” are ones that end up in the garbage, I really wanted these to be something that the girls could put in their room that would add to the new decor.
With the Pottery Barn theme in mind, I said they had to paint the frames and hooks in solid colors (yep…smart, I know). I let them pick from the color palate that we are working with. After they accepted the fact that they couldn’t do the frame in all 5 of the colors, they got to work. 🙂
We choose all coordinating scrapbook papers.
Again, just a little clear crystal glitter on the end of the knob and center of the flower.
We added ribbon to hang it.
This was fun! I had just picked up this pink crystal fringe at a yard sale on Sat. What a timely find and it added just the right touch. I also used it for the hanger.
The girlies were SO exacted.
“Ohhhh…..momma…..F-A-N-C-Y” they exclaimed…really dragging the fancy out.
Again I used the pop up dots behind the picture for depth. I think I may take the girls picture off and just give it a little colored mat under it…shhh….don’t tell. Do you think they’ll notice that I messed with their masterpiece? Ya, right.
We are going to do two more rectangle frames so that I can hang them in a grouping of five with this one in the middle. It should be very cute. Best of all, they did these all by themselves (including the 5 year old) and I love it as well…seriously. Not just in a “mom has to love it because they’re my daughters kind of way.” But, I really like them. This could be done for boys rooms with sports paper or even with more adult looks. This definitely isn’t just a kids craft, the possibilities are endless.:) Best of all….I was being an intentional mommy.
MY BEDLAM MOMENT
I am not exaggerating when I tell you that we have a bedlam moment every day.
If I had been blogging for a long time, and you all “knew” me well, I think I could tell this one. BUT for all ten of you..I really, really, really want you to come back and this would definitely be a stopping point.
Since I want to be real, let me say it was gross.
Gross enough that I lost my cool with our oldest son, and then when all the kids came to see what the commotion was all about, reality set in and we laughed so hard we were practically crying. It was one of those moments, but we did find the joy in it. When I told my hubby, even he just shook his head and chuckled.
AH – life is never dull.
Just imagine one dehydrated dog…
I mean so dehydrated that when we opened the door,
he charged into the bathroom looking for water.
So, one dehydrated dog, a really gross unflushed toilet, and throw up….need I go on?
Once you get to know me better, come on back and then I will share.:)
BEDLAM I TELL YOU…sheer bedlam!:)
Just when you are in that sweet spot with a project, the kids want to be the best helpers every imaginable. How is that?
Where was that help when you were begging for it two hours ago?
Again, I am trying to find the balance. This time the balance of making my ‘haven’ a little homier, without completely excluding the kids (namely…the girls).So…I went here, and bought these fun things. (Each project runs less than $1.50.)
And then broke this funner thing…grrrrr!
And had way too much of this thing (paper, that is).Please tell me I am not the only one who collects beautiful scrapbook paper?
And in about one hour….with some guidelines….we had two “Pottery Barn” masterpieces,
one happy mommy, and some sweeter than sweet girlies.
Due to the lack of details on my camera, you can’t quite see the glitter, but we added it on the body of the butterfly. It adds a really nice touch.I also used a pop up dot to give the 3D look (which you can’t see.:)
Since so many of our “crafts” are ones that end up in the garbage, I really wanted these to be something that the girls could put in their room that would add to the new decor.With the Pottery Barn theme in mind, I said they had to paint the frames and hooks in solid colors (yep…smart, I know). I let them pick from the color palate that we are working with. After they accepted the fact that they couldn’t do the frame in all 5 of the colors, they got to work. 🙂
We choose all coordinating scrapbook papers.
Again, just a little clear crystal glitter on the end of the knob and center of the flower.We added ribbon to hang it.
This was fun! I had just picked up this pink crystal fringe at a yard sale on Sat. What a timely find and it added just the right touch. I also used it for the hanger.The girlies were SO exacted.
“Ohhhh…..momma…..F-A-N-C-Y” they exclaimed…really dragging the fancy out.
Again I used the pop up dots behind the picture for depth. I think I may take the girls picture off and just give it a little colored mat under it…shhh….don’t tell. Do you think they’ll notice that I messed with their masterpiece? Ya, right.
We are going to do two more rectangle frames so that I can hang them in a grouping of five with this one in the middle. It should be very cute. Best of all, they did these all by themselves (including the 5 year old) and I love it as well…seriously. Not just in a “mom has to love it because they’re my daughters kind of way.” But, I really like them. This could be done for boys rooms with sports paper or even with more adult looks. This definitely isn’t just a kids craft, the possibilities are endless.:) Best of all….I was being an intentional mommy.MY BEDLAM MOMENT
I am not exaggerating when I tell you that we have a bedlam moment every day.
If I had been blogging for a long time, and you all “knew” me well, I think I could tell this one. BUT for all ten of you..I really, really, really want you to come back and this would definitely be a stopping point.
Since I want to be real, let me say it was gross.
Gross enough that I lost my cool with our oldest son, and then when all the kids came to see what the commotion was all about, reality set in and we laughed so hard we were practically crying. It was one of those moments, but we did find the joy in it. When I told my hubby, even he just shook his head and chuckled.
AH – life is never dull.
Just imagine one dehydrated dog…
I mean so dehydrated that when we opened the door,
he charged into the bathroom looking for water.
So, one dehydrated dog, a really gross unflushed toilet, and throw up….need I go on?
Once you get to know me better, come on back and then I will share.:)
BEDLAM I TELL YOU…sheer bedlam!:)
You and your bedlam moments are cracking me up.
Thanks for stopping by. For a good camera that won’t break the bank…..I also have a Sony Cybershot. It has a few options that most small point and shoots don’t have. It’s around $250 I think. I also have 2 fujis…just a reg point and shoot and have had great luck.
I love your “girly fun”! I, too, have all sorts of that stuff just laying around, so it makes it easy to do a cheap craft for some entertainment! I just bought $8.00 worth of scrap paper today that I don’t need–just because it was so pretty. Eeks!
Isn’t life just … well … so real?! :o) Thank you for allowing the bedlam to rest amongst the beauty!
Your picture frames are precious. I especially like the extra touch of glitter. :o) I treasure what little hands have made, and how nice that your little girls are helping you feather your nest. :o)
I am sorry to hear about your chickens. Kinda scared to ask what happened. :o) Maybe in the spring you can get more? They are so fun! Good eggs too. :o)
Have a super day!
Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne
I love your frame idea!! I use those frames with my students for their Mother’s Day projects but you gave me another idea with them!
Your “bedlam” story was too funny. Isn’t life always like that, though? Gotta love the things that are thrown our way each day. 🙂
you and your girls should be SO PROUD! those frames look great! i just crack up reading your bedlam moments… i really need to start looking at my own bedlam moments in the way that you do!
Thank you for coming by to see me. I'm so happy you found some inspiration & I hope to see you again soon.
Rhoda
Cute! I just did a somewhat similiar craft for about 97 girls. It was fun!
Thanks for stopping by and giving me a bit of paint advice. I've been going around all day thanking everyone for their 2 cents. It's been fun reading everyone's comments. I can't believe I got 31 GASP I have never has seen that number on my blog. But I ♥ it!
🙂 Rachel
Those projects are so cute!
The bedlam moment sounds like pure blogger’s gold.
Thanks for stopping by.
You ARE a sweet mom…gain some perspective about when they get older…peek at my birthday tribute to my married daughter…
bless you
Your girly craft project is so cute!
I love that you share your bedlam moments—the older my kids get, the more I realize that the bedlam moments make for great memories.
Those are really cute!
I watched your Goodwill segment and can’t believe you let that lady snap up the dogs playing poker print. Really, what great items you got. Isn’t it so much fun to find them. Our Goodwill is so expensive and we don’t have one within 15 miles so I never go. We have a church trift store but that is all that there is in our town. I do have great garage sales that make up for it though.
I can’t put bananas in it because he always throws them up. He’s much more of a veggie kid, but I will try putting pureed pears in it. He does like those. Thanks for the tip! The ingredients on the store bought baby food just says peas and water or corn and water. Weird. 🙂
Loved the craft (with the frames and scrapbook papers, etc.). I have 2 boys that love arts and crafts and I can see where they can make this craft their own. I actually have scrapbook paper/wooden frames/ribbon (did I mention they love arts/crafts..ha. Thank you for sharing with us. I enjoy your style of writing and I love the ‘finding beauty in bedlam’ concept. I am going to try to do more of that myself with my own family. Thanks for a wonderful few moments of fun today. God Bless.
those are tooo cute
Cute projects!!! They turned out adorable and will be so cute in the girls bedrooms! 🙂
Thanks for sharing a comment with me, as it was fun to “find” you and see your awesome blog! I look forward to sitting down once the kids are in bed, and reading all your fun posts slowly and taking it all in!
Happy-Almost-Friday!
SMILES!!!
Denise 🙂