Our beautiful friend at Wabi-Sabi Wanderings was brave enough to invite us all over to her house, with all of our kids, for a garland making afternoon!!! A few posts back I wrote a little tutorial on how to make your own paper beads, and this is why...a paper bead garland!!! Well, you need a few more things, pompoms, mini mirrors, beads of all sorts, fishing twine and glue...oh, the results are breathtaking!!! I must mention here that this is not my idea...this was the sheer creative genius of our wonderful Wabi Sabi friend!!!
Get a length of fishing twine and start loading it on...did you know that the fishing twine goes right through the pom poms...no needles are necessary, (all of us moms were amazed by this today)! Put on beads, paper beads, glue the mirrors together, slide on a pom pom or two...totally fun...no rules required!!! And here is the stunning result...a heap of garland!!!
This afternoon was one of those times when my life felt full, and completely blessed...to have our kids running around the yard playing, laughing, screaming with JOY...the babies in the house, exploring, cuddling and being delightful, and these wonderful women, (both of whom have lovely blogs you should check out...Wabi-Sabi Wanderings and The Knitty Gritty Homestead)...oh, how completely honoured I feel to know them...they challenge me creatively, have given me a shoulder to cry on, (on more than one occasion), and just add a wonderful amount of sparkle to my life! Thank you girls!!! Below is a picture of the crafty crew...
This is all of us with our kids outside!!!
My co-blogger Shanti and I, being goofy!!! (I'm on the left)
The view at the Wabi Sabi homestead!!!
Have a happy, crafty fun filled weekend!!!
with love
Maureen
Oh such beauty! You truly are a blessed group of women, to all have each other! And the kids, so adorable!! I love the group shot, wish I could come hang out with all of you :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely adorable picture of the moms and kids...you all look so JOYful!
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A great idea to make a garland! Love it!
happy day!
~marcia
What a stunning afternoon! Such an amazing photo of everyone together!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend
Warmly
Linda
love this, such fun times .. great photo of you all, such a blessings to spend time together
ReplyDeletehappy weekend from over here in the UK
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I have trouble posting my comments every day~don't know why! The little mirrors have a protective plastic layer on them...just peel it off to reveal REALLY shiny little mirrors. I wrapped mine around our dinner table candles last night as a centrepiece! LOVED spending time with you all...must do it again soon.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ladies...I miss you all!
ReplyDeleteWe really MUST do this more often. It's so very uplifting. Hopefully ALL of the friends can make it next time! We'll need a wide angle lens to capture that group photo ;-)
ReplyDeleteChildhood Magic...if you ever find yourself in rural Ontario, we will have a craft gathering in your honour...we would LOVE to hang out with you too!!!
ReplyDeleteErin...we miss YOU...come over soon!!!!
Loads of love to you all & thank you for the wonderful comments!!!
Maureen
oh look at you all together! What a perfect craft and play group! Lucky ducks!!
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ReplyDeleteAn afternoon filled with creativity, friendship, and the joy of kids playing, reminding us of life's blessings. Grateful for these wonderful women who bring sparkle to life and offer support and creativity.
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