Yep, that's a big puddle of glue and fabric and yarn on my kitchen table.....sitting on a garbage bag.
My eldest nephew stays over on Tuesday nights.
We usually spend about an hour getting all of his weekly homework out of the way in one big session, but this week there's no homework as school finishes for Easter holidays on Friday (didn't they just start back)?
So to pass the normal homework time, we decided to make an Easter Basket.
I didn't have an art smock and he only had his school uniform, so we fashioned a smock out of a plastic shopping bag (just cut two armholes and a neckhole if you're wondering.... but I'm sure you're probably not).
He had a great time swirling all the bits around in the glue, and then plopping them on top, and all the way around the bowl*.
Let's just hope that that the puddle actually dries out by the time Easter rolls around!
* I used a pyrex bowl covered in gladwrap - I've never tried this before so I'm really hoping that it works.
Oh Aunty CurlyPops, you rock! Will you be my Aunty.....pwease??!
ReplyDeleteIt really is amazing the myriad of uses for a plastic shopping/trash bag! Looks like a really fun project!
ReplyDeletethat looks like way too much fun! The plastic bag smock reminds me of Jeanie Little and what she could create with a black garbage bag or two....dahhhhlings!
ReplyDeleteGroovy baby!! Can't wait to see the totally finished product :P
ReplyDeleteI'm fairly confident that it won't ruin your bowl. Of course, I have no facts to back this up!
ReplyDeleteYou Rock as an Aunty!!! :D
ReplyDeleteOh that's a fantastic idea... Scraps are the best part of crafting. Might have to get the kids involved.
ReplyDeletexo Steph
Gee you're a great aunty! What a fab idea - my kids would love that!
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea Cam!!
ReplyDeletei think I need to do some glue puddles aswell.
would you come to live with us & I will make you lemon tart & cupcakes every day!!!
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That looks like so much fun. I can't wait to see how it turns out.
ReplyDeleteAs for the art smock, are you whipping some of those up for the shop?
Love the art smock :)
ReplyDeleteThat Easter Basket is just the best, you are the best Auntie ever
You are such a clever lady, I am passing on a 'Kreative blogger award' to you if you want to play along, check out my blog for details x
ReplyDeleteI think you might just be the best aunt around, and that certainly is one super easter basket!x
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to seeing how this turns out. Exciting!!!
ReplyDeleteI wish to be an Auntie like you one day..Now I just need a nephew or neice haha....This project looks like so much fun. Hope it's dried and ready to go!
ReplyDeleteWhat a GREAT AUNTIE you are Cam!This is a great idea, there is me thinking the girls are on holidays on Friday and we need to quick our Easter crafting skills...oh maybe I send them to you??non?xx
ReplyDeleteLooks much nicer than the puddles we have here!
ReplyDeleteCool idea, you are a nice aunty.
ReplyDeleteWhen I worked in Altona I wore garbage bags to clean The Soup Pot...he..
ReplyDeleteYou really are a great aunty, teaching my nephews arts and crafts.. Hopefully one day they will want to learn about vintage and retro collectibles..lol.. Thats when I come in...
Good Job Cam and Great job Mr X... Im just worried his aunties may have to buy enough eggs to fill the basket...? :)
Make sure you show us the "after" shot of the puddle easter basket! I have an inkling it's going to be wonderful.
ReplyDeleteEh..it'll dry..and if it doesn't, just toss it in the oven on really low for a bit. Or is it only me who is such a shameless cheater like that? :p
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