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Cabot(9) is making a video of himself creating some of his Monogram Art. We'll post it when it's ready.

Cabot(9) made a video of himself creating some of his cool Monogram Art — actually, he did the art, and his big brother did the video editing. It’s a bit mesmerizing to watch. (= Check it out! (= Here’s a pic of him at work.

Cute (Chibi) Mickey Mouse Art by Cabot

June 18, 2016

Shena Leonard

Art Adventures, Creating With Kids

Cabot(9) has been into drawing cute little chibi characters lately. Here’s the Urban Dictionary’s definition of Chibi (just in case you are “un-cool” like me, and didn’t know what it meant). (= chibi It is an adjective that means small and/or

How to make the Perfect end-of-the-year (or anytime) Teacher Present! It’s small, cute (adorable, actually) and includes EVERY Child’s Favorite Thing about their school year. Each kid has a page with their photo, info and drawing. I have made this for my kids’ teachers the last 8 years and it’s always a big hit! (=

How To Make the Perfect Teacher Gift – “What I Like About School…” books made by the kids in class

May 7, 2016

Shena Leonard

Art Adventures, Books, Cool School Stuff, Creating With Kids, Gift Ideas

For the past 8 years I have been creating the PERFECT end-of-the-year Teacher Gift with my kids’ classes. I know, I know… nothing is perfect you say…. But, this present is pretty close! The teachers really love it! And why wouldn’t they? It’s adorable, it takes up very little

The boys started young with their inventions/contraptions... Flashback to a slide pulley thingy in progress. (=

Play is the highest form of research

April 20, 2016

Shena Leonard

Creating With Kids, Family Fun, Randomness

The boys started young with their inventions/contraptions… Flashback to a slide-pulley-thingy in progress. (=

Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins Recipe

April 15, 2016

Shena Leonard

Yummy Stuff

Some of my old recipes had seen too many spills to continue, so I thought I’d try rewriting them “cutely.” Here’s my first attempt. These Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins are NUMMY, not to mention whole-grain and decently healthy. Feel free to print/use our

Why clean the painting cupboard when you can just close the doors? (=

April 14, 2016

Shena Leonard

Art Adventures, Cool House Stuff

I debated cleaning/organizing the painting cupboard today. Then I thought, Nah… I’ll just close the doors again. (=

Print Making

April 12, 2016

Shena Leonard

Art Adventures, Cool School Stuff, Creating With Kids

Just finished a Printing Art Adventure with the third graders -they did a great job! I’ll post a “how-to” soon. (=

A mess? Or a “Where’s Waldo” photo shoot set-up?

April 6, 2016

Shena Leonard

Family Fun, Photography

As I look back on this old picture I realize that Cabot wasn’t really making a mess in the living room while he played — he was actually setting the scene so I could do a “Where’s Waldo” inspired photoshoot. Quite impressive for one so young,

A Mini Donut Shop by Cabot

April 5, 2016

Shena Leonard

Creating With Kids, Family Fun, Origami

Little felt donuts in little origami boxes. Cabot makes cute stuff. (=

Possibly the Coolest School Project Ever!

March 31, 2016

Shena Leonard

Cool School Stuff, Creating With Kids, Origami

I love the amazing school projects our teachers come up with! Cabot’s third grade teacher has kids creating businesses, learning about supply & demand, ROI, etc. The kids have to present business plans to the bank (the teacher) and see if they are eligible for business

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Cabot’s Cool Monogram Art Video

Cute (Chibi) Mickey Mouse Art by Cabot

How To Make the Perfect Teacher Gift – “What I Like About School…” books made by the kids in class

Play is the highest form of research

Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins Recipe

Why clean the painting cupboard when you can just close the doors? (=

Print Making

A mess? Or a “Where’s Waldo” photo shoot set-up?

A Mini Donut Shop by Cabot

Possibly the Coolest School Project Ever!

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