Happy Mardi Gras

Even though my son William was feeling ill, we went ahead and did the mask today anyway.

First, trace their hands on the color of paper that they like the best.



Next, Fold the paper over and cut out two hand prints.



Then, glue the hand so that the palms are touching and the fingers are out (I did mine thumbs up). I made a nose area.



Mark and cut out the eye holes.




Then Decorate! (You can add a popsicle stick to make it easy to hold or a string).







The finished products!

Teacher Valentine Gift

I know I am behind, but this is what the kids are giving their teachers today.



I made the can by removing the labels and then covering with contact paper. I then added the ribbon to the top. I put in flower seeds, Smarties candies and an apple cinnamon heart on a string (Thanks Michelle for the fantastic recipe).



I then created a poem to go with the gift it is as follows:

Happy Valentine’s Day

My dear teacher,
You have watched me grow like a flower,
And I’ve grown in your heart hour after hour.
You’ve believed in me and I know I can!
So now I’m a Smartie and your #1 Fan!

Love,
The Prestos

The recipe for the apple cinnamon hearts is 1 part apple sauce to 1 part cinnamon. Roll it out on waxed paper and then let air dry over night. I used a straw to poke holes in the top to add the string.


coming soon Mardi Gras masks....will post by Sunday!

Paper Plate Valentines

I made the paints out of sweetened condensed milk

14 week house cleaning!

I am going to be starting a 14 week winter cleaning challenge! I will be having a super yard sale at the end! Here is the site if you would like to do it too!

http://organizedhome.com/clean-house/2010-new-year-grand-plan-cleaning-challenge

January Kid Craft ideas

Bird Feeders-
Using either popsicle sticks or a pinecone

Popsicle Stick Bird Feeder

You'll Need:
Hot glue gun
Popsicle sticks
Peanut butter or honey
Bird seed
String or yarn

Directions:
Create a shape (triangle, star, etc.) with the popsicle sticks and then hot glue. Next, with your child, coat the form with peanut butter or honey. Then sprinkle with bird seeds. Let dry (place one a baking sheet or waxed paper. Attach a string and hang for your birdie buddies to enjoy!

Pincecone Bird Feeder

You'll Need:
Pinecone
Peanut butter or honey
Bird seed
String or yarn

Directions:
Find a nice looking pinecone! Next, with your child, coat the pinecone with peanut butter or honey. Then sprinkle with bird seeds. Let dry (place one a baking sheet or waxed paper. Attach a string and hang for your birdie buddies to enjoy!

Christmas cookies!

So I have been making Christmas cookies to give as gifts! I have made 8 different types and I will be finishing them up today...2 more types!

I thought of another book idea today....a poetry book called Poem Soup! I will work on the poems during christmas break and post them here. I will also be working on the illustrations for my Mama Cat book!

I will post the cookie pics later today!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Writing my children a book

One of the things that I have learned while writing books for my kids is patience. Well, maybe I should say it has been reinforced, my children have taught me patience. I created a Halloween shape book for my kiddos, and now I am working on starting my Mama Cat series. The first book will be "Mama Cat and the Mountain Lion."

I will be sharing this journey will you. I just have to get my thoughts down. So keep coming back to see new ideas, and too see my progress on my books.