Wednesday, March 30, 2011

WOYWW #95 and the Easter Egg Kids Class

The week has passed so fast and so many things to do around here! I love WOYWW and snooping around the other desks around the world. If you would like to see what I am talking about go to the Queen Snoops blog, Julia Dunnit, Stamping Ground and check it out!


This is a picture of my desk today! Horrible mess I know but I been pulling out supplies to make some stuff for my classes this next month. There is organization there but it isn't obvious from the picture. Usually what I do is pull out what I think I will need and put it on the small table behind me so when I get to working I can just turn around and grab rather than having to get up and wander around to find it. It works for me. I am going to make cards, tags, an altered art project, a layout, and a wall hanging for the kids class next month. Sounds like a lot of fun!




I enjoy working with children! They are like small sponges absorbing all sorts of information and actions. A couple of months ago when I told a friend of mine that I would like to work with kids and teach them how to do altered art and paper crafts I didn't think that I would have as much fun as I have had playing with the classes. I was worried at first cause I didn't have a clue how they would work out but...my oh my, is this ever fun!!

This past Saturday I had some fun with a group of gals making an Easter egg wall hanging. The eggs are one dimensional and we painted them with just water color boxes and had all sorts of fun decorating them with stickers, cutouts, and bling in various shapes and forms. It is a combined effort by me, the store, the kids, and their parents, or grandparents. I supply the ideas,the the store supplies the equipment and supplies, Mom and Grandma supply the help that 5-8 year old kids might need, AND the kids supply the creativity and craftiness.

I now have seven girls that come to class but usually only 3-4 make it to class any given month. I have had some mothers ask if their son could come and it would be a lot of fun if they did but so far none have materialized. This month Ainslye, Kalli, Kaitlin, and I posed for a picture with our finished projects. All 3 are beautiful redheads! If you click on the picture and take a close look you can see each girls individualism coming out in the project. We need to remember to thank Mom and Grandma for helping us this week cause there was a lot of tying of knots and assists needed!




This was one of two classes I did this week and this one was a lot more fun than the older girls...but then they were fun too!

31 comments:

  1. Love the Easter egg wall hangings and a fab photo :)
    Have a great WOYWW,
    Karen #79

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  2. They all look like they're having so much fun! How lovely and colourful.
    Happy WOYWW
    Rebecca (41) x

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  3. They all look so proud of their achievements. Well done for inspiring those girls.

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  4. That looks a whole heap of fun and great results too. I might just string some of my marbled shapes like this for Easter. Looks good.
    Thanks so much and love your well organised desk too.
    joZarty x

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  5. They all look like they are enjoying themselves and being creative!Happy wednesday
    hugs judex6

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  6. Looks like loads of fun! Thanks for the peek and sharing. Have a great WOYWW

    Hugs Marjo #22 oops thats 23

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  7. Oh my gosh, how cute is that! I bet the girls love their teacher too. Thanks for showing us. Happy WOYWW and thank you for stopping by to visit me.

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  8. looks fab not really a mess. Loving those eggs too...sounds like everyone had fun!

    Happy WOYWW

    Ali x

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  9. Oh WOW! great pics. Everyone looks so happy :) Wonderful.xx

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  10. Ah Vickie thanks so very much for sharing this it all looks like total fun... clever girl you!! and clever girls them. Happy WOYWW!
    love it,
    Shaz in Oz.x

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  11. It looks like you all had such fun and lovely creations.

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  12. ...lot of stuff on your desk! And what a great photo of a wonderful project!
    Michelle *Ü*

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  13. Great workspace. I like how you have colour swatches for your different mediums on you board. Very practical. So nice to hear about your kids classes. It's something I'm thinking about for the summer.

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  14. Looks like a busy work desk. Thanks for stopping by my blog! :) Love the Easter eggs - looks like the kids had a blast.

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  15. Your class looks like a a lot of fun and the creations are FAB please do tell the girls I said so

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  16. It's brilliant seeing the children get enthusiastic creating things isn't it and they have such wonderful ideas. The egg hangings look fantastic and your girls look as though they've had a wonderful time. Hopefully, you'll be able to persuade some boys to join in, I find they love it when they actually get going.
    Thanks for your lovely comments.
    Hugs Lisa #126

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  17. Those egg mobiles are a great idea. Well done

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  18. Looks like you've been having lots of fun with the kids :-)

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  19. You can tell by the photo how much the girls have enjoyed their art, I would say you have toooo. I work in art with children and it is most rewarding!! Your desk looks rather neat to me, but then that's because at the mo I can't see mine. :)

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  20. Looks like everyone is having lots of fun, how wonderful to see what a heart you have for these girls! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment!

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  21. I love that storage system on the right for your acrylic paints. That looks so handy! And I am so envious of your Cadbury tin! I love biscuit or choccy tins like that. And the kids look like they are having a great time. Good on you for giving them some creative classes!

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  22. This is so great that you are helping these girls express their creativity! I remember we used to get to do this kind of thing at scholl when I was little and it was always the best part of the day!
    Thanks for visiting me and HAPPY WOYWW!
    xoxo Karen

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  23. Boy you got it together Girl! Love the Easter wall hanging, Too Cute!

    Have a question; Where did you get the stand your using for your looks like re-inkers or maybe liquid pearls or both... it's on the right side of your desk.

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  24. I agree Kids are so easy to work with becuse they know how to have fun...

    I love the egg chains,

    Dx

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  25. I just LOVE your colourful, organised tidy desk (to me!) BUT. The work that you do with those kids bringing and encouraging creativity ... just awesome! Well done you and you look like you had so much FUN!! Loving it. keeleyxx

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  26. Gorgeous photo of the girls. Two of my grandchildren have red hair and I love it. Those easter hangers look like you all had fun making.
    Hugs Mrs A. #16

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  27. Looks like the girls in your class have a great time.

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  28. the egg wall hangings are wonderful! isn't it great to work with kids?

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  29. that looks like a fab project Vickie - well done to the girls for all their efforts!

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  30. Love how you've stored your paint dabbers. Very clever. And your desk is not that messy. Trust me, I know about mess! Also, I could do with a sponge, so could you send me a small child?

    Many thanks,
    Rachel.

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I would really love to hear what you think about my art and my posts. Please leave me a comment and let me know! Thanks for visiting my blog. Vickie aka Okienurse