So here is my children and I cultivating our creativity in the name of Halloween. These Halloween houses are foam kits. Therefore, I cannot claim total creativity, but hey I did put it together, and of course in true Cathy fashion I did not stick to the instructions, rather I did what I wanted to do (yes, I made my own rules!). Notice the little black bricks in disarry around the fun down castle - yup that was all me, I was so darn pleased with myself ;) Joking aside, something I noticed during this family craft time was just how much of a visual person I am, particularly when making something. I was able to look at the picture and figure out how it was done as well as visualize what I wanted to create.
Must say I am very proud of my children. They made some damn fine haunted houses. Jessica (12 yrs old) made the green haunted house. She also did not follow the kit exactly and seemed very proud of her creation. Jessica had a short attention span with this project however and finished before both her sister and I. Raylin (7 yrs old) on the other hand worked on her house for a good couple hours - not because she was slow or anything but because she was having so much fun and trying different things. Her house is the one with the purple fence. this kit did not come with a purple fence, she used the shutters that her sis did not use to create this fence, she did this all on her own and it looks awesome - like that is the way it should have been.
Anyhow, my chidlren and I used to always do things like this, however, lately because I am so busy or tired we seemed to have stopped, so I really enjoyed the family time and crafting especially becasue I was able to hit 2 birds with 1 stone (fun time and blog homework).
9 comments:
Cathy, you are too funny! Yes, I love the bricks, nice work. Actually I noticed them right away!
Cathy, not only are the houses super great, but good for you in taking the time to do this with your daughters during practicum! I hardly had time to iron my shirts let alone spend time doing something like this! I think I need to find a way to spend more time doing things that aren't so fixated around school! It'll have to be school that gets cut back, because the only thing left is sleep and I'm not giving that up!!!
Cathy,
Kudos to you. People that don't have children do not know how hard it is to fit everything in, school, home responsibilities and fun. I definitely take my hat off to you. Your a great mom and a creative person. I really like the houses and this could be a project we could do with our class with construction paper.
Those are soo Awesome!! Where did you find them?
Cathy, Cathy...well you know how super awesome I think you already are, but I am going to say it again: You really do deserve a medal for going through this program with children and you do it so wonderfully. You are always a pleasure to work with and your comments are so thought provoking and engaging. I really enjoy being your classmate and oh yes, I love the poster you brought too!
These are wonderful displays of art, what a great way to hang out with your girls. You are such an inspiration to others...like myself. I really enjoyed viewing your blog. Thank you for sharing:)
Aww....your pictures and art work are GREAT Cathy!!! You are such a go getter mummy....Good for you...I know how hard it is sometimes to find the time for family, friends etc. during our studies! I'm glad to see that you have found a balance!
Aw, the little houses are adorable! *lol* :) I'm sure your daughters loved being creative with you! I am so proud of you for balancing a family, school and work at the same time. That takes so much and it's so admirable. :) Way to go Cathy! Celebrate you always!
Cathy those looked soo fun. Although I am not a fan of the pre-made fabricated crafty kits, I commend you on adding creatvity and originality. I get irked when people argue that a craft is art. No!its a craft he he. Big difference he he. You made a craft into art and that is the bestest thing ever! Yay!
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