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This light-filled family home in Melbourne’s east nurtured a love of marble for Adele Cotruzzola, which she has channelled into a thriving bespoke furniture business.
Make a wise owl with this build an owl craft. This cut and paste activity is great for developing cutting, sticking and fine motor skills.
This is the third of a series of three blog posts, looking at the main principles of the most well known child-led educational philosophies today. You can read the post on Montessori here, and on Steiner/Waldorf here. Today, the Reggio Emilia approach... In my opinion, I have saved the best for last, as this is the philosophy that resonates most closely with our family values, although there are aspects of Montessori and Steiner/Waldorf that I love and respect very much too. There are, in fact
This journal contains 12 pages of content that can be used with a small group of students or individually. The journal is Nurtured Heart Approach inspired and teaches students 10 different character traits/greatness qualities and contains an activity to complete for each quality. Would be great to use with a self-esteem/self-confidence social skills group! Special thanks to: Student/Kid Clipart: Krista Wallden-Creative Clips Borders: Krista Wallden-Creative Clips Arrows: Prettygrafik Thought Bubbles: High 5 Clipart
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The most common symptom of childhood emotional neglect is a feeling of emptiness. It comes from the emotional needs that were not nurtured.
Do you enjoy Andrea’s patterns? Sign up for the DreaReneeKnits newsletter to receive sneak peeks of new patterns, exclusive introductory discounts, video tutorials, and other things she knows you’ll love!! I wanted a cropped sweater with lots of texture that I could throw on over my favorite dresses and tunics or paired with high waisted jeans and skirts! This honeycomb pattern is easy to memorize and rhythmic to knit. This sweater is knit from the bottom up, mostly in the round, with the only seaming being a few stitches at the underarms. SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9) #sizeinclusive FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)(56, 60, 64, 67.5)” 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132)(142, 152.5, 162.5, 171.5) cm Intended to be worn with 4-6”/10-15 cm positive ease. To pick your best size, measure your full bust and add your desired ease, then pick the finished bust circumference closest to that number. Sample shown in size 2 with 6”/15 cm positive ease. YARN Worsted Weight - 100% Wool 445 (470, 520, 555, 640)(685, 725, 765, 800) g 1035 (1090, 1210, 1290, 1485)(1590, 1685, 1775, 1855) yds SUGGESTED YARN Julie Asselin - Nurtured 100% Fine Wool (56 g/130 yds) 8 (9, 10, 10, 12)(13, 13, 14, 15) skeins in Courtepointe NEEDLES Main Fabric: US 8/5 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and pre- ferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs) Ribbing: US 7/4.5 mm - 16”/40 cm circular for collar, 32”/80 cm for hem and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for cuffs. (Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, going down one size for the ribbing.) NOTIONS Stitch markers (8), tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn GAUGE 18 sts & 36 rows = 4”/10 cm on larger needles. Measured over main fabric stitch pattern in the round after blocking. TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN Twisted German Cast On Short Rows Slipped Stitches Knitting in the round Binding Off Ribbing Increasing Decreasing
Pregnancy, paper cut (copyright 2003, Xiaohong Zhang. All Rights Reserved.) In this beautiful papercut work by artist Xiahong Zhang, a pregnant woman’s profile depicts her baby nestled and nu…
From hellebores and clematis to hydrangeas and trilliums, master gardener Margaret Roach's backyard is a magical space, teeming with life and beauty.
Alexander McQueen Fashions: Re-created in Paper Dolls, $9.99, by Tom Tierney, available on amazon.com. I've been on the hunt for vintage toys for my daughter's upcoming birthday (she turns two in March) and I recently stumbled upon some gorgeous vintage paper dolls. It reminded me of my childhood when I carried my paper dolls everywhere I went and loved changing their outfits, giving them names, and making up stories of where they were going. There is something so beautiful in the simplicity of paper dolls - a timeless thread that speaks to little girls whether they were born in the 1850's or 1970's. So whether you have a daughter, a niece or a goddaughter, surprise someone with one of these simple treasures. Yves St. Laurent Fashion Review Paper Dolls, $6.95, by Tom Tierney, available on amazon.com. Tom Tierney is a master illustrator who has authored hundreds of paper doll books. Just type his name into Amazon and you'll have a selection that ranges from the Obamas to Art Deco Fashions to Ancient Egyptians and French Film Stars. Whatever your favorite decade, presidential family or designer, its likely Tierney has brought it to life through his vivid imagination and gorgeous drawing. I'm especially partial to his many books devoted to haute couture from the houses of Dior, Chanel, YSL and McQueen. They are a perfect way to share my love of fashion with my daughter and I know I'll enjoy them just as much as she will! Personalized Paper Dolls by Jordan Grace Owens, starting at $25, etsy.com. Give Jordan Grace Owens a photo of yourself, your family or your pet, choose the clothes, and she'll illustrate your likeness using ink and colored pencils. The dolls measure 6 inches and take approximately 4-6 weeks for completion. And these aren't just for the kids - pick up an Ikea Ribba frame and some white matting and you can mount the dolls to make a unique and lovely family portrait. Vintage Family Affair Paper Dolls By Whitman, ebay.com. I found this 1968 Vintage Family Affair paper doll set on Ebay for only $11 and think it would be perfect for my daughter since there are a lot of outfits to choose from. I'm also thinking it might be just the thing to keep her busy at the dinner table the next time we eat out. Shirley Temple Paper Doll Set, $37, ebay.com. This vintage Shirley Temple set from 1938 is unusual because of its large size - 34 inches high - and would be great for framing in a little girls room. Framed Paper Doll Collage, $30, etsy.com. Here is a framed collage for sale on Etsy. Just looking at this gets my the DIY part of my brain thinking about the endless options to add paper dolls to my home decor and my daughter's room. Did you play with paper dolls as a child?
his quick and easy recipe will teach you how to make a 5-minute broccoli stir-fry with a homemade garlic sauce…
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Womb manifestation demands a good dose of humility because ultimately we are never fully in control of our creative process.
Build a rocket with this out of this world craft! This simple cut and paste space craft is great for developing those fine motor skills!
Make a cute little otter with this build an otter craft! Great for those cutting, sticking and fine motor skills!
