Archive for June 13th, 2009

Japanese Koi Noburi (Carp Kite)

Japanese Koi Noburi (Carp Kite)

June 13, 2009 2 Comments

Are these not the most beautiful little Koi Kites you’ve ever seen? These were so easy, even my 3 year old made one We we even lucky enough to get a bit of a breeze today! Click Here for Full Photo Instructions

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Paper Lantern Craft

Paper Lantern Craft

June 13, 2009 2 Comments

These paper lanterns are soooooo simple to make. And they look so pretty when you use Origami Paper and hang them up as decorations. If you’re child can cut in a straight line, they can make these! And they love to have them to hang up in their bedrooms! Click Here for full Photo Tutorials

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Japanese Fan Crafts

Japanese Fan Crafts

June 13, 2009 No Comments

Just in time for the Summer heat! (Seriously, my kids are on either side of me fanning away……Loving it!) Anyway e made two different kinds of fans, and my kids love them both. For the second fan I made up a few printable templates for anyone else wanting to make some cute paper fans I had tons of fun ...

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Week in Review

June 13, 2009 1 Comment

Just in case you think I’m the only funny one in the house, here are some funny things my kids have said this week. Sissy (6) (in a very proud voice) “I tried a new way to make a bagel Mom, I wanted the cream cheese warm, so I spread it on the bagel FIRST, then ...

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Croup….In the Summer? Really….?

He’s cute even when he’s sick isn’t he? Actually he’s just about all better now, but boy did we have...

Preschool Birds & Bees

So this afternoon, while talking with my middle child. (Yeah….got three children now…..that means one is in the...