I recently finished Life of Pi, by Yann Martel. What an fun trip! It began in India, around 1975. Pi’s family owns a zoo, but feels pressure to leave India due to the political turmoil surrounding Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. However, before they could leave, they had to make provisions for all of the animals […]
Printable Blank Spiral Journal Pages
This post offers Blank Spiral Journal Pages to use in your papercraft or book craft projects. Download Blank Spiral Journal Pages In recto (right hand page) and verso (left hand page), you can make cool mini books – and they are also available in a Kraft paper look. Download Blank Spiral Journal Pages – Kraft […]
Novel Destinations – Mexico
“Like Water for Chocolate,” by Laura Esquivel, is set in Mexico aroundthe time of the Mexican Revolution of 1910-17. It’s novel of love . . . or is it a novel of the magical power of love . . . or is it a romantic comedy? Honestly, I am not really certain. This is one […]
Wee Log Cabins
Have a fixin’ to have your own wee log cabin? Here’s two for you. Get busy with this paper toy project. An easy project and heaps of fun! Download Light Log Cabin Craft Supplies Paper or cardstock scissors tape or glue Download Dark Log Cabin How to Make the Wee Log Cabins Cut along all […]
A Visit to a Lavender Museum in France
There are few herbs that have as many uses as lavender. Lavender is used in herbal medicine, in aromatherapy, in perfumes, in cosmetics and even in cooking. Although lavender grows around the world, French lavender is often believed to be of especially high quality. Not so long ago I had an opportunity to visit a […]
Tall Paper Toy Soldiers
Here are some taller Paper Toy Soldiers to boss your other smaller soldiers around. An easy quick craft, these would look nice on the top of a tall bookcase in a child’s room. Craft Supplies Cardboard tubes Paper or card Scissors Glue or tape Download Tall Toy Soldiers – Blue How to Make the Tall […]
DIY Valentine’s Day Mailbox
Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays – not for any of the reasons you may think – but because there are a lot of great creative activities to do with my kids related to this mushy gushy holiday. So far this month we have tackled homemade school valentine’s, and these adorable […]
Pop Up Valentine Cards
Make these easy Pop Up Valentine Cards for that special someone. Pop up cards are a heap of fun! Two folds, two main cuts… and there you go! Craft Supplies: Card Scissors Glue Images How to Make the Pop Up Valentine Cards The download has some guidelines as shown above. Cut along the […]
Small Paper Toy Soldiers
Need a quick toy for a rainy day? Look no further. Grab those scissors and cardboard tubes and make your own wee army with these Small Paper Toy Soldiers. Craft Supplies: cardboard tubes glue scissors glue or tape paper or card Download Small Toy Soldiers – Blue How to Make Small Paper Toy Soldiers […]
Kids’ Valentine Mini Cards
Grab your scissors! – this is an easy one! Download and print these Kids’ Valentine Mini Cards for the children to hand out at school or preschool. Perfect for teachers, coaches, family and friends. Download Kids’ Valentine Mini Cards Patterned Just print and cut. These were designed for children, but they would go well in […]
Novel Destinations: Ethiopia – A Powerful Read!!!
Oh. My. Gosh. “Cutting for Stones,” by Abraham Verghese, is one of those books that will stay with me for a very long time. When I finished it, I felt like I had parted ways with friends. First of all, what comes to mind when you hear the word, “Ethiopia?” Skinny, black skeletons with distended […]
Novel Destinations – Norway
“Out Stealing Horses,” by Perr Peterson, is set in eastern Norway in late 1999. The main character is a man named Trond, who is in the twilight of his life. He has moved out into the countryside to be alone, to avoid human entanglements and to reflect on his past. As fate would have it, […]
