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Thanks Elisa, I hope you'll give them a try.
Commented Dec 29, 2014 on Puppet Camp-final day at Kleas
Puppet Camp-final day
I was overly ambitious for Puppet Camp last week. My plan was to have the children experience a wide variety of puppet making. I quickly realized after day one, that I would have to tone it down a bit. After-all, I am working with four-years-olds. For the last day I planned a pop-up cone ...
Hi Sallie! Thanks for stopping by. I bought the mugs at a local shop here in Minneapolis, but the bottom of it reads NOW designs. You could try and find it on line and if not and if you REALLY want one, I could go back and see if there are any left and get it to you.
Happy New Year!! xx
Commented Dec 29, 2014 on all was Merry and Bright at Kleas
all was Merry and Bright
All was Merry and Bright, but not very white. I don't remember a Christmas without snow! Hope your holiday was full of love and cheer! Warm blessings friends. xxx
Thanks Chelle!! So good to hear from you! Happy New Year!! xxx
Commented Dec 29, 2014 on all was Merry and Bright at Kleas
all was Merry and Bright
All was Merry and Bright, but not very white. I don't remember a Christmas without snow! Hope your holiday was full of love and cheer! Warm blessings friends. xxx
thanks Sistah. xx!
Commented Oct 29, 2014 on acorn gems at Kleas
acorn gems
Acorn gems are my version of the popular Acorn Cap Jewels as seen on Kiwi Crate. I fell in love with this idea when I first came across it. My mom, boys and I tried making them at the cabin this summer but ours did not impress me nearly as much as those I saw at Kiwi Crate. I th...
There are SO much fun to make Suz!! Do you have access to acorn caps?
Commented Oct 29, 2014 on acorn gems at Kleas
acorn gems
Acorn gems are my version of the popular Acorn Cap Jewels as seen on Kiwi Crate. I fell in love with this idea when I first came across it. My mom, boys and I tried making them at the cabin this summer but ours did not impress me nearly as much as those I saw at Kiwi Crate. I th...
thanks MB, and you're so right, the flames were such a delight!
Commented Oct 13, 2014 on Michaelmas / Harvest Festival at the preschool at Kleas
Michaelmas / Harvest Festival at the preschool
I'm short on words today so will let the photos do most of the talking. It was such a pleasure to have a friend and former mother from the preschool take on the role of Mother Earth this year. I loved what she said to me later...it was such a peaceful and joyful ex...
thank you SuzK! It was a wonderful day :)
Commented Oct 13, 2014 on Michaelmas / Harvest Festival at the preschool at Kleas
Michaelmas / Harvest Festival at the preschool
I'm short on words today so will let the photos do most of the talking. It was such a pleasure to have a friend and former mother from the preschool take on the role of Mother Earth this year. I loved what she said to me later...it was such a peaceful and joyful ex...
you are just the sweetest. xxx
Commented Sep 6, 2014 on under water at Kleas
under water
Funny. I started this post in early July. So why not finish it now? This, the last day of August. In my mind, the last day of summer. I've had a dry spell on this blog, while here in Minnesota we've spent a summer trying to conquer the damage all the past winters' heavy snowstorm...
Dear, dear Junebug. It was your comment on my June post that helped motivate me to come back to this space. Thank you!
Commented Sep 6, 2014 on under water at Kleas
under water
Funny. I started this post in early July. So why not finish it now? This, the last day of August. In my mind, the last day of summer. I've had a dry spell on this blog, while here in Minnesota we've spent a summer trying to conquer the damage all the past winters' heavy snowstorm...
thank you Jenn! I've missed you too! xx
Commented Sep 6, 2014 on under water at Kleas
under water
Funny. I started this post in early July. So why not finish it now? This, the last day of August. In my mind, the last day of summer. I've had a dry spell on this blog, while here in Minnesota we've spent a summer trying to conquer the damage all the past winters' heavy snowstorm...
Thank you for your lovely comment Sue. You've always been such a great source of support for me here and I want you to know I appreciate you dearly. xx
Commented Sep 6, 2014 on Three Little Birds at Kleas
Three Little Birds
Today was the first day back at the preschool. I wasn't sure how it was going to feel, after eveything, but I had Bob Marley in my head all day singing, "Don't worry about a thing, 'Cause every little thing...
Gracias Maria, me parece que tu abuela es una mujer muy lista. Besos a ti tambien. xx
Commented Sep 3, 2014 on under water at Kleas
under water
Funny. I started this post in early July. So why not finish it now? This, the last day of August. In my mind, the last day of summer. I've had a dry spell on this blog, while here in Minnesota we've spent a summer trying to conquer the damage all the past winters' heavy snowstorm...
xxx
Commented Sep 3, 2014 on under water at Kleas
under water
Funny. I started this post in early July. So why not finish it now? This, the last day of August. In my mind, the last day of summer. I've had a dry spell on this blog, while here in Minnesota we've spent a summer trying to conquer the damage all the past winters' heavy snowstorm...
I wasn't sure I had it in me to come back, but I think I needed to. Thank you for your kind words. xx
Commented Sep 3, 2014 on under water at Kleas
under water
Funny. I started this post in early July. So why not finish it now? This, the last day of August. In my mind, the last day of summer. I've had a dry spell on this blog, while here in Minnesota we've spent a summer trying to conquer the damage all the past winters' heavy snowstorm...
Thx. xxx
Commented Sep 3, 2014 on under water at Kleas
under water
Funny. I started this post in early July. So why not finish it now? This, the last day of August. In my mind, the last day of summer. I've had a dry spell on this blog, while here in Minnesota we've spent a summer trying to conquer the damage all the past winters' heavy snowstorm...
Your English is great Christine and I thank you for your kind words. xxx
Commented Sep 3, 2014 on under water at Kleas
under water
Funny. I started this post in early July. So why not finish it now? This, the last day of August. In my mind, the last day of summer. I've had a dry spell on this blog, while here in Minnesota we've spent a summer trying to conquer the damage all the past winters' heavy snowstorm...
Hi Michelle! While I believe the hot glue WILL stand up to outside weather, the sticks you use may not. Sometimes, if the bark on the wood is loose, peeling it away before gluing will help it stay together. If you want it for outdoor use, I would recommend building your furniture then covering it completely with a wood epoxy to ensure it does not fall apart. Hope this helps! Kristin
Commented Jul 10, 2014 on fairy garden embellishments at Kleas
fairy garden embellishments
Bowls of natural materials were left out during camp last week so the children had the opportunity to explore and come up with ideas for what they wanted to use certain things for and many were very creative in their planning. However, most were too young to make certain pieces so I happily sat...
Hi Michelle. This post is almost four years old and I still have some of the furniture being used in the nature table at my preschool - amazingly it has withstood time AND small hands.
Have you tried another glue? Perhaps Wood Glue? I only use the glue gun as I need it to dry fairly quickly at school so the kids can take the pieces home with them.
It may be that the twigs you are using have thick or very dry bark and that is pulling away from the wood with the weight of the glue. I would recommend experimenting with different glues and wood to see what works best. Hope this helps!
Commented May 12, 2014 on fairy camp - part three at Kleas
fairy camp - part three
This is the third of three posts about the fairy camp I held this summer at my preschool. (Part One and Part Two) I made some miniature pieces for the children to add to their gardens. These are pretty quick and simple little projects that an older child could handle quite easily, but for my p...
Thanks Jackie!! It was a lot of fun...thanks again for hosting! xxx
Commented Apr 5, 2014 on tiny house swap - received and sent at Kleas
tiny house swap - received and sent
You know it's going to be a fun package when the gift wrap is hand painted... ...and the card is hand made. Inside the package were seeds for planting and lovely house fabric, ...and best of all were these three hand stitched and machine quilted coasters. I love them! My favorite is th...
Thanks Josie. I was thinking pin cushion too! :)
Commented Apr 5, 2014 on tiny house swap - received and sent at Kleas
tiny house swap - received and sent
You know it's going to be a fun package when the gift wrap is hand painted... ...and the card is hand made. Inside the package were seeds for planting and lovely house fabric, ...and best of all were these three hand stitched and machine quilted coasters. I love them! My favorite is th...
Hi Karen! The yarn is from Needlework Unlimited in Minneapolis. Yarns are mochi plus, araucania, fiber natura. Not sure yet what I'll be making but it's always fun to dream :) xxx
Commented Apr 5, 2014 on a big bowl of spring at Kleas
a big bowl of spring
I journeyed to the yarn store earlier this week and am so happy I did. This delicious bowl of new fiber to play with has kept me entertained today while we mope about on this last day of spring break that gave us about a foot of new snow. Add to that the boys are sick, one with such a horri...
sorry to hear you were hit with it too...yuck, right?
Commented Apr 5, 2014 on a big bowl of spring at Kleas
a big bowl of spring
I journeyed to the yarn store earlier this week and am so happy I did. This delicious bowl of new fiber to play with has kept me entertained today while we mope about on this last day of spring break that gave us about a foot of new snow. Add to that the boys are sick, one with such a horri...
ridiculously beautiful
Commented Apr 1, 2014 on (49) 2014 - crochet hangers - at {quilt} while you're ahead
(49) 2014 - crochet hangers -
Just because I still have a few of these old wooden hangers and a bag full of wool remnants. Trusted old pattern from 'Homemade' (Ros Badger and Elsepth Thompson). Size 2.5mm hook and sock wool remnants. Ridiculously satisfying.
Hi Melanie! I'm lucky to live near the textile center of MN and always find lots of beautiful roving there. etsy is a good place to start if you're interested.
Commented Jan 31, 2014 on trying something new at Kleas
trying something new
Yesterday was our fifth day home from school because of freezing temperatures. Will January be done already? Home bound (again)I decided it was time to try something new. My friend bought this wooden spindle for the preschool a few years ago. It was time I figured out how to use i...
oh, i was so sure you'd be a master spinner! it IS quite addictive, but i'm having so much fun.
"whirl" yes, i'm such a punster :)
Commented Jan 31, 2014 on trying something new at Kleas
trying something new
Yesterday was our fifth day home from school because of freezing temperatures. Will January be done already? Home bound (again)I decided it was time to try something new. My friend bought this wooden spindle for the preschool a few years ago. It was time I figured out how to use i...
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