Being Crafty

The very title of this post makes me chuckle a little, because I am anything but crafty. I dream to be crafty and creative and artsy, but I am just not. I keep hoping just a little trace of my mom's craftiness will start surfacing soon. (Seriously, the woman can make anything.)Regardless, we have been experimenting with some art projects a little this past week.

What would life be like without a little finger paint every now and then?! We bought some yesterday, and naturally, it was an instant hit with the kiddos. This stuff washes easily out of clothes and wipes right off of tables, so no worries.

Collin was more into the painting than Brantlee. Let's just say she was a little more unpredictable than Collin. (The recommended age on the box said "3 and up" for a reason.)

This is Collin's spaceship. Can't you tell?? I certainly can!

Yes, Kyle is going to kill me for posting this,

but it is totally worth it!
Nice fire-breathing dragon, Babe!

Play Doh! Now this is more Ms. Brantlee's style. Here she is giving me her best "cheese" face.

Next on the craft agenda was my attempt at making hair bows. I think they turned out okay for my first go at it. Not that Brantlee appreciated my efforts. She despises bows and always has.

Brace yourself for this next craft......

Yikes!! Isn't it creepy??!! We made this thing out of "Bendaroos" that they advertise on TV. You can make practically anything if you follow the instructions. Collin has been fascinated by it. Brantlee likes to smash everything into a ball. (We also made a giraffe, but the poor thing is MIA right now.)

Not along the lines of crafts, but I think it is worth mentioning that we officially have a Shirley Temple in the family. For the past several weeks, Brantlee's hair has been growing like crazy! I honestly try to keep it combed and fixed, but by the end of the day it usually looks something like this...

Clearly, this baby needed a new technique. I have the flattest hair ever, so I was clueless on how to manage it. So...... we have been using a tiny bit of mouse and a wide-toothed comb to achieve this look....

Check out those curls!! I don't know how long they will last, but we are enjoying them for now.

Have a great weekend :)