Carter and I are really birds of a feather, always collecting random bits and pieces whenever we are out. He has a good eye for interesting things we can make stuff with… like twigs and seed pods;
Which, of course, we made into dragonflies…
That were rather dull, and decidedly un-dragonfly-like colors:
So we painted them in lovely blues and greens…
He was very proud of the finished dragonflies and I think they really turned out gorgeously! Sometimes it’s the simple ideas that turn out the best ♥
But the story didn’t end there, when we finished the dragonflies he wanted to paint a picture, here it is – don’t you love the bunny?
And here is a little video of him explaining what the painting is about (I love how sing-songy his story becomes):
PS. Thank you for all the beautiful comments on the last post, you are the best blog readers… that really should be friends, ever! xx
What a clever little boy,love his painting.xx
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Ill be sure and let him know! xx
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What lovely Dragonflies and who but a wonderful child would have thought to use leaves and twigs..just wish I could find twigs like that..
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Thanks Thelma, We are lucky they were from a tree just outside our house, so we didn’t have to look far (and they fall all over the sidewalk too) he comes up with some amazing ideas, especially for a boy who is 4! xxx
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They are beautiful! Now you must figure out how to save them…forever. 🙂
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Yes!!
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I just watched the video he’s adorable
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Thank you 🙂
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such a nice idea !!!! beautiful craft!!!
xxxxx ale
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Thanks Ale 🙂
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I am a Nanny and I hope you don’t mind if I steal your fantastic idea. So beautiful. 🙂
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Im sure we weren’t the first to think of it! So many possibilities for natural art! xxx
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What a lovely idea the dragonflies, the painting it’s so cute and the way he sings the story, my gosh, you can tell he is a little artist, wonderful!!
Lluisa
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He is a very creative little boy 🙂 xx
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What a beautiful boy!
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Well his Mum thinks so 🙂
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Carter certainly takes after you with that creative mind! Listening to him explain his picture was a lovey way to start the day – please thank him from me :o)x
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Thank you, I will pass that on!!! xx
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Those dragonflies are amazing, such a great idea 🙂 And I LOVE the storytelling, he’s a natural!
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It’s quite a story, he loves watching himself on the video too, asking three times tonight to see it after I showed him! X
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That’s great! It’s always good to evaluate your work – he’s obviously learned that early in life 🙂
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Hi Janette, Aaaa, so cute!!! Loved the singing story telling!!! Have a great day!!!!
Love
AMarie
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Thanks AnnaMarie, you too 🙂 x
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Carter is adorable! His story was so cool! I was bopping my head to it and wanting to sing/rap along!
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It did have a bit of rap I there didn’t it! Xx
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Kids are brilliant storytellers, very often they have natural rhythm and pitch in their stories that mean we Adults get a glimpse of how much fun Icelandic sagas and other oral traditions must have been. Love the craft and the story. Thank you!
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I agree, left to their own devices their inner voice comes out… And it’s so lovely to hear the explanation recently he’s got very good at giving a story to go with his pictures.
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Wonderful story telling x
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It is lovely! Xx
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Lovely. Brings back memories of doing similar things with my boys.x
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Children are a great excuse for lots of fun activities!
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Hi, lovely storytelling. Very cute! Have a good day. X
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Thanks, our day is nearly over and I’m just about to head to bed, enjoy your day 🙂
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super sympa joli vidéo merci biz
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Thanks Dane!
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Those dragonflies are quite wonderful. They are really beautiful. Carter is a gifted artist and engaging storyteller AND cute as a button. 🙂
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Thank you 🙂 xxx
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The dragon flies are beautifull, I can see them hanging on a thin wire and dancing in the wind. And I really love his singasongstory!!
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Thanks Marbada! I love it too!!!
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Such an amazingly creative child. And a lucky Mum!
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I’m very blessed x
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Carter is such a cutie!!!!
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Thanks Stephanie 🙂
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Your boy is very creative: dragonflies made from twigs and seed pods (maple tree?), a nice painting, and a very cute story about it.
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I’m not sure what tree, not maple though because there wasn’t one of those around I don’t think. They were fluttering all over a car park one day. Xx
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What a wonderful mom raising a sweet, boy. The creativity that you are helping him to develop will serve the world well! We need more moms like you in this world!
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Thanks Shawna that’s really nice of you to say. Have a lovely day! Xx
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He is gorgeous and so are the dragonflies, you all are very clever with your ideas ♥
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Thanks xx
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Hey Janette !!! Carter is adorable and creative…..jus loved the story telling as well as the dragonflies….
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Thanks Sabrina!! X
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I know I shouldn’t wish my little mans life away but I seriously can’t wait until he is old enough to create with me 🙂
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It will be here before you know it! Xx
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The dragonfly project is adorable! It is so cool your kidlets are crafty just like their mum!! Have a wonderful day! Hugz Lisa and Bear
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Thanks Lisa! Hope your week is going well 🙂 x
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Now I want to make some dragonflies like that!
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You should!or butterflies, or a bunny picture…
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Oh bless him. What a lovely little singing voice!!! And I LOVE the dragonflies. I am taking 19 girls on guide camp in a few weekends time and am ‘craft co-ordinator’ (very posh!), I had already decided we would be making recycled woodland bugs using the materials found in the forest, but I might take some paint with me now as well and encourage an entire gaggle of dragonflies!!! Maybe some of them will fly across the pond to visit you. =D xxx
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Thanks Beth. Sounds like a lot of fun! Do send them across… Id love to see them!!! Jxx
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This idea is amazing! I made these with my girl (4 yrs old) today and she had lots of fun!! Thank you!
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Yay, Im so glad you had fun too!
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