23 October 2007

Toothpick Butterfly


toothpick butterfly
Originally uploaded by dalbhat
This idea comes directly from my daughter who loves to fiddle around with found objects. It would be lovely to make a butterfly garden all around the house in Spring with these.

Fold paper and cut various butterfly wings (just one half so that when you open it you have a perfect butterfly); color the wings; now cut a few slits into the middle fold and slide in the toothpick.

Try making other creatures too.

19 October 2007

The Schumaker Family


Pizza Box Shoes
Originally uploaded by dalbhat
I have found that kids seem to be fascinated by making their own shoes. This was the first attempt but with each new pair the shoes became more durable and wearable...

Once again, the pizza box is a great base, also supply kids with pipe cleaners, old fabrics, large pieces of paper (wrapping feet make interesting shoes), string....

See what happens when you plant the word "shoe" at your next crafty session.