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Post-Its :: January 30, 2015
Banner Images (left to right): FAIRY WINGS TUTORIAL :: Source: Antique Lilac, GARDEN PARTY QUILT :: Source Jane Brocket,, COAT PATTERN :: Source Cynthia Treen Studio POST-ITS is a weekly feature on Wee Folk Art where we…
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Winter Tree Coloring Page
Winter Trees by George Szirtes Aren’t you cold and won’t you freeze, With branches bare, you winter trees? You’ve thrown away your summer shift, Your autumn gold has come adrift. Dearie me, you winter trees,…
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Frozen Fruit Ring Bird Feeder Directions
This is an easy and fun project to do with the kids. In our Winter Wonderland unit we encourage feeding the birds and include several different bird feeder crafts in the activities. This Frozen Fruit…
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Can’t See the Trees For the Forest
We’ve all heard the expression “You can’t see the forest for the trees” meaning someone gets so bogged down with the details that they fail to see the big picture. I’m just the opposite, I…
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Warm Woolen Mittens Coloring Page
“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens, Brown paper packages tied up with strings, These are a few of my favorite things.” from Favorite Things by Rodgers and…
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Modeling Creativity
We have all heard the adage “Actions speak louder than words” and in the realm of artistic expression, nothing could be more true. If you want your children to be creative beings, model the behavior…
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The Denim Dilemma
I remember a time when jeans were my go-to, super comfy, wear all the time wardrobe staple. Maybe this was because I spent my high school and college years sporting the 90s “grunge” look with…
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Happy Snowman Coloring Page
“In the meadow we can build a snowman, And pretend that he is Parson Brown. He’ll say are you married, we’ll say “No man”. But you can do the job when you’re in town.” from…
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Fairy Dust
Ever since we added our master bedroom suite onto our house last spring, it’s become a hub of activity for our grandbabies. It is right off our family room and they tend to spread toys…
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Meet Our Little Peanut!
Sometimes I forget that NOT everyone is on Facebook where I announced last week that grandbaby number six, our precious little Peanut, was born on New Year’s Eve. Mama had a crazy long delivery, 36 hours, and…
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Winter Tree Applique Block
Today we are sharing our Winter Tree Applique Block. Although it may seem rather stark and boring, I can relate to our leafless winter trees, contently hibernating, yet at the same time preparing for their…
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January Applique Blocks
There was no white Christmas this year. Those of us that live in the Northern United States, like Michigan, tend to feel cheated when our Christmases aren’t white. It’s what we’ve come to expect after…
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