During the March (Spring) break, the kids and I managed to find some time to make a couple of crafts in between outings. I love the talks we have while we spend time crafting; I cherish those little moments.
The boys do it mostly out of the kindness of their heart because they know how much I enjoy it, but I know they would rather be playing outside with their friends. They do enjoy painting and sculpting along with me so we tend to do that more than crafts.
Of course, because this craft involved flowers and butterflies, they wanted nothing to do with it. It’s not until now that I realize Spring is a very ‘girly’ time of year, with pretty flowers, butterflies, little baby ducklings,bunnies etc.
So again, it’s me and my Bella spending mommy and daughter time together…
This was actually her idea (La Belle idee de Bella). She wanted to make her own mini cherry tree, so I poured some plaster into a painted terracotta pot and inserted a branch which she then painted white. She cut little pieces of pink crepe paper, scrunched them up a little and glued them onto the branch.
I then drew and cut some butterflies with Bella’s favourite colour and she glued those as well.
The contrast is so pretty,fresh and springy…
Over the years, I have done several variations of this craft with the kiddies, including the boys before they were ‘too cool’ to be making a cherry tree. It’s so easy to make and it yields such sweet and beautiful results.
I have so many spring crafts and ideas flying around in this little head of mine and hope to share them with you in the days to come.
Thank you for your beautiful company!
much love,
Lucy
Great job, Bella!!! Your spring tree is so pretty.
lovely tree…it does the sun shine 😉
so lovely!
Wow! She did a great job! She is as talented as Mom!! Love this little project. And…if you had offered to make MUD daubers I’m sure the boys would have been all over it! Maybe next time! I am going down my blog list one by one and right after you commented on my blog you were the next one down on my list! God has a sense of humor, don’t you think? xxoo Diana
This is such a pretty project, Lucy. Bella did a wonderful job.
What a fun project to do with your daughter! I love, love the way it turned out! i just bought fabric with a butterfly pattern on it from French General. I’m loving butterflies right now….. it must be spring.
xo,
Cheryl
I just went from the top fo you blog to this post and decided that I need to get your email. Your ideas are so cute and we have similar taste, so I signed up! See you in my inbox!!!