Earth Day. Its been a whole week of festivities at Lilli's school. Trying to bring focus to our world in fun, creative ways for the kids.

One of the projects is a Family Recycled Art Project. We had to create art completely from items that can be recycled. Lilli and I brainstormed and I remembered a super-cute mirror frame I'd seen at Urban Outfitters. That one was made with teeny rolled bits of papers. I thought folding would be easier for almost-7yo fingers so we went with a folded magazine bits wreath.

We got to work. Lilli did so great...really doing her best to get everything lined up when she folded all the paper bits, so careful. She was working solid with me through the first magazine. By the time we hit the second one, she was done. Poor baby fingers worked to the bone. LOL :) So Mom is the one staying up tonight to finish it off.

Turned out pretty cute I think. In a random, handmade kinda way. ;)

Lovin' the little family art projects. Can't wait to do more this summer!

Oh, and I hung it on the door to surprise Lilli in the morning. She'll be excited b/c my little clone was worry-warting about it not being done in time for the 1st grade tour.

  ...Staci :)

After a very long winter, I think we can safely say that spring is finally here! We had a few days last week that were good and warm by afternoon. However, by the kids’ actions, you would have thought it was 95 degrees! My oldest and his friends decided the mud holes in our backyard would be perfect for swimming. Such a boy thing to do. Stripping down to shorts only and jumping into muddy, murky water. Ugh. They seemed to have a ball so what mom is going to take away their fun?! After bathing in the brown stuff, squishing it through their toes, and smearing themselves like warriors, it was time to get the hose treatment to wash it all off. I wonder if they were regretting their actions at that point?? Ahh….probably not! Boys will be boys.

...is turning 7! I can't believe that this little one we prayed for so long to have and honestly gave up on ever having is turning 7 years old! This parenthood gig is a crazy roller coaster! And of course, I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world! :)

If you know anything about little girls, then you know they are all about parties. Especially birthday parties. Lilli has been planning her party for ages--where to have it, what kind of cake, who gets invited, and on and on for infinity! :) But I think we have it set now for the most part!

Being a crafty girl, you know I wanted to make the party invites! ;) But making 20+ invites for the kiddos in her class didn't sound like a very logical use of my time b/c I know that they'll be smushed into backpacks and be lucky to make it home. LOL :) But the call to the creative side could only be tempered slightly by practicality. Translate that to: I went digi! :) :)

I know! I was shocked too! I love goofing off in Photoshop but rarely do a full-out digi thing. But I did this week! Wanna see? ;)

Gotta say...it was soooo much fun!! :) :) :) So, while I'm feeling digi-lovey-dovey, anybody have any must-see, must-have digi kits? I'll send ya an air-smooch for a link! ;)

Hope you are having a smilie-filled day! ...Staci :)

Nothing like some new goodies to make ya feel like scrappin'! I've got lots of goodies to play with, but these tags were calling to me. They're a little "prettier" than my usual vibe, but maybe that's what appealed to me. Even a non frou-frou girl can do a little floral sometimes, ya know! LOL :) Kinda out of the box for me. ;) Not to mention my new fave stamps evah!

So, the journaling...yes, I'm feeling sentimental. Van is growing up so fast, despite her screams to the contrary. She can hollar "I not a big girl...I a baby!" till the cows come home, but she can't stop time from passing. And to be honest, even the hissy fit is testament to the fact that she's almost 3yo! (Hey, this sounds like journaling for another layout! A layout inspired by me chattering about a layout...might be a first! ;) LOL) Anyways, this layout is just me hoping that she'll discover herself a bit and not just take bits & pieces of the other kids experiences/personalities.

Hope y'all are having a great week! Maybe some new scrappin' goodies in your midst too? Don't delay...jump right in...and put 'em to work! :)

...Staci :)

Supplies: Adhesive (Adhesive Technologies, Provocraft), Buttons (Doodlebug, Making Memories), Cardstock (Bazzill), Flower (Doodlebug), Pen: Martha Stewart Art, Stamps (Fontwerks), Stickers (7gypsies, American Crafts), Transparency (My Mind's Eye), Misc.: staples