Thank God it’s Wednesday. Only 2 more days till the weekend.
Today was the first day the kids went back to school. Oh boy! Was it ever rough getting back in the swing of things. You should have seen me running around. Then Daisy is getting all excited, grabbing the kids socks, and pant legs. YIKES! I think she will have to get in the routine of being in the crate while I take the 1/2 hour getting the kids dressed and out the door for school. It’s all about routine, so that will start tomorrow! Poor Daisy.
My Keurig (coffee machine) is going to be in constant use today. Have I told you how much I LOVE it? Its one of the best thing’s I ever got. Me being a huge coffee person and all.
So despite the 10 inches of snow, and ALL the surrounding towns having a 2 hour delay (except us), I am in a spring mood! Go figure. We only have 2 months of snow left! LOL!
I have made enough winter stuff for now. Although I did get 2 Bella’s that are winter themed I will HAVE to ink up! But not today. They will be calling my name soon though.
So I have an idea for a great kids valentine project. I would LOVE to share with you. My version came by way of a card, but it can be switched up for the kids!
Make your own bumble bee’s! Now I know it’s not revolutionary, but as I made this card, I thought it would be a super kids project.
Now this is obviously for kids, I would say 4 and up (if YOU cut the wings!). You know your child’s abilities so give it a go!
I would not have them do an entire card, but I think creating these bee’s and putting them on a clothes pin, to hold a photo, or a magnet for the fridge, or adding it to Valentine message would be really cute!
I think I will try this with my tribe 😀
You will need:
*yellow and black card-stock.
* A oval punch, and smaller circle punch. I used my coluzzle oval, and 3/4 SU punch for this card. For my kids, my bee’s would be a little smaller. You could also use a heart PUNCH for the wings instead.
*black fun flock
*Double sided tape-like Terrific Tape, and glue dots.
*googly eyes
Here is what I did. Using by stamps for the wings.
I love the hearts from Lizzie Anne’s Heart to Heart set. I like to make that type of set more useful, so for this I used the detailed heart for the bumble bee WINGS!
{this card also uses High Hello’s, and my new bkgd stamp by CHF called Dotted Diamond-LOVE IT!}
See the pattern? And the black stripes are flocked! Pretty cute huh?
I stamped the hearts with white craft ink, onto vellum, near each other, then cut out, leaving a strip in between to mount onto my bee image. I attached mine with the Terrific Tape.
For the kids-use a punch!
To start my bee, I used barely banana card-stock. I would apply the terrific tape across the cardstock first. Creating the stripes.
Then punch your oval shapes. Remove protective layer off adhesive, then dip into container of back flock. Tap off excess.
Apply wings to back.
Pop out a circle from black card-stock. Stick on eyes with glue dots!
The rest is up to you!
Hope you like! You have plenty of time for your kids to get started for Valentines Day.
Now today is also the fist day of Sneak Peek’s for the up and coming Release from Lizzie Anne! You will need them all 😀 Its a really fabulous release to kick off the New Year!
I have ALL of them coming to me this week! I cannot wait to get inking with them 😀
Where is my mailman?
Till tomorrow!
View Lizzie Anne’s Sneak Peek—-HERE
Winter Stamp Release Here’s a list of the stamps we’re releasing on January 7th! (In order of how when they will be released…) Little Bits Sets: Fun to be Floral In the Treetop Once Upon a Time Petite Phrases It’s a Party Out of This World In the Meadow Say it in Script Far East Just Words II Dreaming of Dots Simply Singles Winged Mother Wonderful Mother Baby Carriage Thanks Bunches Cupcake Loads of Fun Ballerina Ballerina Saying Pirate Pirate Saying
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18 Responses for "Thinking highly of you…………modify for a great kids project!"
Absolutely beautiful! You are such an
inspiration. Keep those cards coming
they bring such joy to so many!
God Bless.
What a great idea, this card is adorable.
I know what you mean about having to get back into the swing of things. My office closed for a week and a half for the Christmas/ New Year’s Holiday and I have to admit that it was soooooooo hard to get up this morning. I do have to say that I truly get inspired when I check my mailbox and see that you have posted to your blog. Besides the fact that your cards and projects are truly phenomenal. I love hearing about your family and the changes in your seasons. Honestly, I get excited to see what you have created and get inspired to get my cards made. Thank you again for sharing oyur wonderful talent with all of us.
Carol Lee
I agree with Lydia…your cards bring so much joy to so many. Plus they are absolutely inspiring 🙂
Can you think outside the box or what??? Awesome! Love the new LAD sets, can’t wait! Their new site is awesome as welll, love the customer gallery what fun! I was reading the DT inspiration list and it was so funny how you mentioned a box of tampons gave you an idea! I believe it! I see stuff while I’m out all the time, but the dope that I am I forget to bring a notepad because of course by the time I get home I don’t remember it! LOLOL I call that Mommy Brain! 🙂
Such a cute card! I love the little bee and great coloring on the flowers!
This is such an adorable bee! My Ava would LOVE it, she loves insects! I’ll have to grab some googlie eyes at M’s next time Im there so we can make some.
Gonna go check out the LAD stuff now………….can you believe I dont have any?!?
Lauren – SO adorable! I’m kind of draggin’ today, not only was it the first day of the kids back to school, but an early day for me at that! I had a 7:30 meeting, so I had to have the girls to school at 7, then get to work…CRAZY. I’m bettin’ Shan is going to be pooped when I pick her up 😉 It’ll be nice to get back into our regular routine though. Thanks for the everflowing fountain of ideas coming from that fabulous brain of yours!!!
Oh – this is so adorable Lauren. Great job. I’m glad its Wednesday already too! Everyone went back to work today and I have no motivation! Thankfully I am working from home this week! We got 10 inches of snow last night and it’s snowing again 🙁 I’ve had enough!
Teresa
OMGosh, that is SOOOOOOO cute!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your idea! You are so fun to follow, I love your blog, I love your creativity!!! And with all you have on your plate, I don’t know how you do it!!!
Thanks for this precious idea, I am smiling just because of YOU! 😀
How cute is that card??? rofl…love it!
Your kids went back to school already….wow…we don’t go back until next Monday….YAH! A few more sleep in days….hehe!
Those bees are so cute. I do daycare at home, so I’m always looking for things for little hands to do! Thanks for sharing!
Hey Lauren, so nice of you to post a card for me!!! 😉 …
I love this tree set from Lizzie anne, argh my poor wallet!! Maybe it’s a chance my birthday is coming up in February!!! 🙂 ♥
I love this!!! Wonderful colors and design!
Your’re work is truly inspriring. I love the colors and the layout and everything. I was looking at your blog for the last few cards wondering how they make me feel. Warm, sweet , yummy and for some reason very touched with everything in your life. I believe everyone has a struggle in life which to bear, but yours must seem pretty heavy at times. I just wanted you to know that your work really expresses alot that is very beautiful. I can’t explain, it’s just very touching to look at some of your work. thanks for the time you put in and share.(I hope this doesn’t sound weird)
Your bee is adorable and so very creative. I never even see cardstock as anything but layers, but I can see you’re great at thinking outside the box!
Thanks for sharing the Lizzie Anne link. Those stamps are just my style!!
This is so cute. What a fun craft for kids. I just might have to do this too.
OH, this card is so stinkin’ cute! I love the bee and the black latice bottom.
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