Indian Corn

Last Friday's post posted in French and I am trying to fix it.  Weird.

So...here's what we need:  Paint red, orange, brown, and green.  Bubble Wrap, Yellow paper, Brown Paper Bag, Stapler, Scissors.

Paint the bubble wrap with the red, orange and brown.

Then "stamp" it to the yellow paper.

With the brown paper bag cut a funky leaf shape and paint it green.

Once they are dry cut into a corn shape. Staple the leaves to the corn husk.

I know it looks like a pineapple, but you just trim the sides until it looks right.  I forgot to take a picture after I did that.  We made about 10 of them and then glued them on a giant stalk. Super cute! I will take a picture tomorrow.

Swirly-Bumpy Snakes

My son really wanted his friend A to come over and play and finally the stars aligned and we were able to have her over. We read a few books about snakes and then made these crazy things!

Here is what you need...
Paint (I used finger paint because it is lightweight and more vibrant in color)
Bubble Wrap, Paper and a brayer (not pictured) or foam brushes.
You paint the bubble wrap any color, we did 2 on one piece.
Then you press the paper on the bubble wrap.
Here are A, B, and L's papers...cool huh?
Then you cut into a circle (once they dry) and add string to the top.
We decided to hang ours, but you could do anything you want.
And that is it!

Stompin

Today we received a package of presents for my daughter's birthday from Auntie S. What is ironic about this is that today is actually Auntie S's 23rd birthday! CRAZY. I took out the presents and there was some bubble wrap inside the box, My son asked me how it worked and when I showed him he was squealing with delight. So I put it on the floor and let him have at it...in less than 30 seconds the little one walked over to join in!

Thanks Auntie S! Happy Birthday to you!

This is a perfect example of how you don't need money to entertain toddlers!

Original Post 9/25/08