Oct

15

The Smell Game

October 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment

[warm-up, creative parenting] Did you play this game as a child? It bears repeating and is a great thing to do with your own kids. It’s non-competitive, free, interactive and instructive, for adults as well as children. Plus, if you bring a creative slant to it, it can be an experience that teaches about the [...]

Jun

30

paper-making

June 30, 2007 | 1 Comment

[-craft, tutorial-] Making handmade paper is an artform. In the hands of an experienced artist, the paper can be thin and smooth, molded to wonderful shapes or scenes and made into elaborate sculptures and vessels. However, the good news is that making paper is just as rewarding for a beginner. Last summer, I finally—after many [...]

Apr

11

Eye Music

April 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment

[-art, alteration-] by Nancy Waldman Eye Music Originally uploaded by annieA. This example of an Alteration is so simple and so stunning. It’s a collage using CD cases lined with painted paper inserts. AnnieA created this in what she describes as a “humble offering in celebration of Mozart’s 250th birthday.” It’s a lovely tribute and [...]

Mar

20

Floaty Tissue Paper Delights

March 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

[-craft, kids-] here’s a fun activity to do with or without your kids! by Suze Corte Spring is in the air, so we know you’re going to want to make some of these hanging delights to brighten your porch, balcony or sunroom. This is a tried-and-true project that’s fun for children and adults of any [...]

Mar

16

Playing the edge . . .

March 16, 2007 | 1 Comment

[-essay, parenting-] What do yoga, Carlos Castañeda and being a loving, effective parent have to do with knowing who and where and what you are? Read this great essay to find out. Playing the edge, finding one’s spot and being one’s true self by guest essayist, Joe McCarthy I recently attended a four-class parenting seminar [...]