DIY: Recycled T-Shirt Tote Bag. Blog: Crafts and Imagination. A few months ago, I received an email from Emily and Ali introducing me to the fantastic goodness that is the Makerie.
Situated in the beautiful foothills of Boulder, Colorado this unique retreat combines all of my favorite things: nature, creativity, and play. It's no wonder that when we met for the first time a month later, it seemed like we had known each other forever. I'm so thankful that my publisher Roost Books made the connection and inspired our meeting. I'm even more grateful that I get to be a part of all the wonder. On April 12th, I'll be sharing an evening of Makeshift Magic.
To learn a little more about the retreat, check out the lovely interview below with Makerie founder Ali. **Oh, and make sure to enter today's Countdown to Spring giveaway at the bottom of this post for a chance to win a goodie bag filled with crafting supplies! About the Makerie: The Makerie is a creative retreat, nestled at the base of the Flatiron Mountains in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. Good luck! ... bubble painting - imaginechildhood.com.
The best things about summer are often hard to remember... ... like lazily blowing bubbles into the soft warm air... ... but pairing this classic activity with a little creativity... ... in the form of food color bubbles... ... on a big sheet of paper (the bigger the better) with lots of color... ... can be a great way to make a permanent memento of a wonderfully ephemeral moment.
Wouldn't a wall sized framed painting like this just be grand? P.S. Make-your-own "Lava" Lamp. I'm embarrassed to even admit how much time I've spent on Pinterest this summer.
I always plan on just looking for a few cool ideas after the kids go to bed, but the next thing I know, it's 2 a.m. and my mind is spinning with all my new "pins" and the fun I'll have with them. The downside is that the kids have to deal with a tired mommy the next day, but the upside is that I find cool ideas like THIS Lava Lamp. As soon as I saw it, I knew it would make it onto our Summer must do list. I suspected my kids would get a kick out of it and they did! Here's how we did it: 1. 2. ** NOTE ** We liked watching the water layer "sink" to the bottom, but we had to wait awhile for the bubbles to disappear for the next step. 3. 4. 5. 4.
My kids loved it so much they worked really hard to be good so they could "earn" more antacid tablets to do it over and over again.