Jun 13 2008
Whatcha Gonna Do?
Whatcha gonna do with those kids all summer long? It’s always a big task keeping them busy and happy, I know! I always find it a real challenge as I have so many different age groups to please…the perils of a large family. One thing I’ve learned to do is at the beginning of the summer, make a big long list of things you want to do with them. Have the kids make a list too. If it’s long, you may want to take the time to prioritize them…what are the must-dos and what would be nice but it optional. Trust me…with five kids, I never get everything on the list done. Ideas can be no cost like going to the library, walking in the park, having a friend over, low cost such as baking cookies, making treats and gifts, seeing a second-run movie as well as the more expensive vacation and site-seeing trips. My favorite way to spend a summer day is on the beach making sandcastles. Another idea I have always tried to incorporate into my children’s lives is exploring their creativity with arts and crafts. Yes…they sometimes make a mess but it is great entertainment value. I’m so glad my mother put up with me!
Paper Crafts Magazine has and awesome new publication out called PC Kids. I just got my copies the other day and I was so inspired looking through this HUGE issue. Whether you have little ones or older kids, there are so many fabulous ideas in this publication. Actually…I found a lot of ideas that I would like to use for my own crafting. This issue is not just for kids! One of the ideas I thought was perfect was a photo magnet strip for holding papers. It is just the idea I need to corral my childrens’ papers and art. I created a few designs for this issue but one of my faves was this Father’s Day design that I’m sharing with you below. Actually…not sure why but the photo I have here, is missing the dad tag…sorry! It should be on the little safety pin! The guitar and rock sentiment are from Kim Hughes’ Supah Star set. You can find this magazine in many craft or book stores and also on-line at Paper Crafts magazine.
Dad U Rock
Have a great weekend and stay cool!
Julia
Cornish Heritage Farms Staff Designer Coordinator
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Beautiful card, Julia.
What a wonderful card, Julia! I cannot even begin to imagine keeping five kids from the “I’m bores!” This year, right after we finished up with school work, we did a huge clean-out of Mary Elizabeth’s room. She had more toys,games etc than she even knew! There were actually things still in the wrapper from years past. A lot of these things were crafty kits. She loves to make things but you will usually find her either drawing or in my craft room using my supplies. SO instead of getting rid of the kits right away we stacked them in the hall closet. Any of the kits that are not completed by the end of summer break will be given away but for now when I hear “I have nothing to do” I send her to the closet to pick something out! Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Super-cute, J! I love that overlay and the circle!
That is a darling card!
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I love the overlay too! And the blue - great color! This is just a great design!!
LOVE your version of ‘U Rock’. I’ve seen it done many ways, but yours is striking with the perfect colors!
sometimes i feel like the old woman who lived in a shoe (she had so many kids she didn’t know what to do) from the old nursery rhyme and i only have 3 to keep happy!! got any more ideas? we don’t have a pool, so i try to find friends that like to swim at their neighborhood pools and don’t mind if we tag along!
i love your list idea. i’m just afraid all my kids would want to put on their list is all the really expensive stuff! we can’t afford it!! sus
Fun card…and not just for Dad.
I really like your idea of having everyone make a list of things they’d like to do over the summer. I think having things written down is very helpful in that they’re not easily forgotten — the old ‘out of sight, out of mind’ thing. Thanks for the reminder.
cute card, J I like that transparency!
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