I've been looking for a quick, fun, possibly child-friendly craft to do. While I'm still working on the sweater and the afghan, crocheting is not exactly a social sport when there's so much counting involved.
Here's my new craftacular list:
- garlands – inspired by the "100 Hearts" garland from Toddler Approved, but maybe more graphicy and moderny like this one:
It scores points on the learning of the shapes, hand-eye coordination if I let V help cut them out, small motor skills when stringing and BOMB ASS DESIGN. - laminated leaf magnets – I don't even care if the girls like these, I think they are lovely. Check out the easy, lovely results at Filth Wizardry. I want to make them while drinking a PSL. Educational points for like, nature, and seasons, and circle of life, and stuff.
- salt dough doodads – you know you're all getting zucchini bread and salt dough ornaments for Christmas, right? Because LOOK AT THESE. OR THESE. OR THESE. *drool* Letters, precision, cooking, measuring, WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE?
- Borax snowflakes – this mom might be the coolest mom ever. There's something about chemistry in this one, so take THAT, SAT prep.
I love that my children are old enough to be put to work as little migrant workers for holiday decorations. It's my own little sweatshop.
Season's greetings!
One year ago: On Not Owning a Television, in which I'm holier than television-owners.
Two years ago: LLLL, in which I make the most awesome sandwich ever.
Riot and Frolic 
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