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I cannot wait for summer! The warmth of the sun, days immersed in nature, summer camp crafts, and creating magical memories for my little ones. This year, we're going to use Summer Camp at Home as the backbone to our summer. With it, we read a short story before bedtime and enjoy a craft or

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Jahreszeitentisch Sommer: So stellst Du einen Fischschwarm bzw. eine Unterwasserwelt aus Papier her. Hier die Anleitung.

I've been wanting to do a weaving project with Ruby for awhile now...weaving a giant sun seemed like something that would totally appeal to her seven yr old sensibilities, and would appeal to this sun lovin' mamma as well! We started by collecting some sticks...4 of them cut into 4 foot lengths, laid into a star shape and then bound by twine, (actually, when I say "we" I mean, papa Toadstool did the work and I played my role as director and professional baby wrangler). Then we gathered up all the yellow material, roving, and yarn in the house. We cut our material into 2-3 inch strips, (then we attached the strips to make huge pieces by tying them together...you could also sew them together, but we like things easy here at the Toadstool)! We began ours by weaving in the roving first...I tied it to the first branch and then just went over and under the branches...pulling it tight as you go through each one. After the roving we started on the material. Doing it like a God'e Eye, (which is essentially what this is)...going under and over the first branch and then over and under on the next branch. Again...pull your material tight when you weave through each branch! We weaved until Ruby got sick of it, at which point we declared it was DONE!! Then this massive art piece went outside and into a tree...our own giant sun/art piece we can enjoy every day! I like that it will get weathered over the season and change...maybe birds will get bits of the yellow roving to use for their nests! This was a super fun project that we all enjoyed doing together...and a great BIG way to welcome the sun to your own backyard!! Here's Ruby with the finished "sun"...you can get an idea of how big it is!! Hope your day is sunny and bright! Maureen xo

Since you can’t exactly drive to Party City and pick up Summer Solstice decorations, I thought I’d do a quick tutorial on a very easy paper sun. Click on the image to see the full direc…

I am excited to share this wonderful craft with you today! Every year I look at possible decorations and crafts for the Summer Solstice, and every year I see beautiful sun wheels. Last year I actually bought some supplies to make a sun wheel, but never got around to it. Well, this year I decided enough is enough; I am going to make that darn sun wheel! Sun wheels are usually equal-armed crosses within a circle. They have been used by a variety of cultures, including the Celts and Vikings. Sometimes referred to as Odin's Cross, the sun wheel is believed to invoke power, fertility, life, abundance, and peace, attributes often attributed to the Sun. The four equal divisions in the sun wheel represent the four seasons (spring, summer, fall, and winter) as well as the four directions (North, East, South, and West) and the solar calendar marked by the 4 solstices/equinoxes. However, modern pagans have begun using the traditional God's Eye to make images of the sun, thus we have developed a modern version of this ancient symbol to invoke the same powers. To make this modern version of the sun wheel, you will need a couple of items, including: 4 branches of the same length yellow, red, orange, brown yarn, string, ribbon, twine, or raffia scissors sage For this particular project, I used branches from my Weeping Willow. It lost two very large limbs this year due to storms, which I figured I could use for some project eventually. Sure enough, I found a use! Willow trees represent love, tranquility, protection, and growth, all of which correspond to the meaning of a sun wheel, making Willow a great choice for my project, even though it is usually associated with the Moon. You can also use Oak, Birch, or Ash. From one of the limbs, that is miraculously sprouting roots and growing in my brush pile, I snipped off four branches of equal width. Because the limb is still somehow alive, I thanked it for providing me with the cuttings. I used my gardening shears to clip them off and then clip them to equal lengths. I stripped off any small side branches and leaves and brought them inside. If you are using dead or fallen branches, be sure to check them for pests. You may wish to bake the branches in the oven for 10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit prior to completing this project. That should kill off any possible insects that may be hiding in the bark. Crystals to increase the potency of my spell. Next, cleanse all your items with the sage or any other type of cleansing herb. This gets rid of any energies your supplies may have picked up, especially if you bought anything from a store. Once the items are cleansed, you need to secure your four branches together with some twine. I began by wrapping two branches together at a time to make an equal-armed cross. Once I had two crosses tied together, I combined them to make my wheel or base for the different yarns, twine, ribbons, and raffia to thread through. This doesn't need to look perfect; however, you want to be sure the branches are secure and will not move. Securing the two equal-armed crosses is by far the toughest part of this entire project. Now that the branches are secure, start threading your yellow yarns, twine, ribbons, and raffia through the branches. I secured the first line by tieing it to the twine used to secure the branches. I found that wrapping the raffia around a section several times produced a more cohesive look and gave me thicker sections faster. Don't worry about what the back looks like; focus only on the front. Alternate between colors and textures to make your own unique design. I picked up my ribbon, yarn, and raffia from my local Dollar Tree. Double check how many yards of each you are purchasing though because I ran out of the orange yarn within seconds and didn't have any more on hand to make a larger section of it. The twine I purchased from the gardening section of Michael's Craft Store, although I am sure there is twine available at the Dollar Tree as well. As you thread the materials through the branches, visualize the sun and all its strength pouring into your sun wheel. You may even wish to chant a litter mantra as you work. Back: You can see where I tied the knots as I thread the materials. Once you are finished, place on your altar, hang it up or otherwise display it for all the see. If you wish, you can charge your sun wheel in the sun. Don't leave it there too long, however, as the colors will fade quickly. And there you have it! A beautiful sun wheel for this Summer Solstice. You'll see mine appear again on my Solstice altar in a couple of weeks. Until then!

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Profissão Mães ,o solstício de verão em Portugal este ano ocorre hoje, 20 de Junho, mais precisamente às 22h34. Este momento marca oficialmente o início do verão. Mas o que é o solstício de Verão? Litha é o Festival do solstício de Verão, a data varia de ano para ano. É o dia mais longo do ano e representa o pico da força do Deus. Tanto a Deusa como a Terra foram impregnadas, e os rituais do Verão são realizados para proteger e continuar a gravidez de ambas. Litha representa no Hemisfério Norte o meio do ano! A celebração pagã de Litha acabou sendo adoptada pela Igreja Cristã como a Festa de S. João Baptista! Era costume, nessa noite, acender fogueiras, depois do pôr-do-sol com o propósito de fornecer luz para os maus espíritos que estavam vagueando. Outros costumes incluíam enfeitar a casa com bétula, erva de S.João e Lírios Brancos! Nesta celebração era costume ser uma reunião familiar onde se abençoavam todos os animais! E colhiam também ervas que diziam estar mais fortes neste dia, a fogueira também servia para afastar toda a má sorte! Também celebram este dia? Facebook - Twitter - Pinterest - Instagram - Bloglovin - Youtube - Google+ - Spotify Coloca o teu email aqui, para receberes verdadeiras pérolas do mundo Materno-infantil...muitas dicas entre outros assuntos que te vão interessar :) Delivered by FeedBurner

Vorhang auf für die strahlendste Zeit des Jahres: Hier kommt der Sommer! Aber: Was genau ist der Sommer eigentlich? Die Sonne, das Licht und die Sommersonnenwende spielen bei der Antwort eine große Rolle. Außerdem das Johannifest, das Johanniskraut und seine Heilkraft, sommerlei Basteleien, Muschelsammeln und Wasserspiele sowie ein Mittsommer-Fest mit Liedern zum Nachsingen, spannende Rätsel, Rezepte für ein Sommerstrandwohlfühlpicknick und ein spannendes Sommer-Märchen über eine chinesische Drachenprinzessin und eine geheimnisvolle Perle! Im Bastelbogen finden die Kinder eine Fortsetzung der Blüten-Bestimmungskarten zum Ausschneiden - diesmal für bienenfreundliche Sommerblüher.

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In diesem Beitrag findet ihr Text und Melodie des schönen Johanni Liedes: Lasst uns singen, lasst uns singen, St. Johann. Ideal für das Feiern mit Kindern!

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A beautiful solstice crafts for kids : sun weaving

Litha é o melhor momento para fazer rituais na praia, ao ar livre, praticar divinação e brincadeiras, assim como cantar em homenagem aos Deuses Antigos, dançar e contar histórias em volta da fogueira. Essa é a noite do Poder Mágico. Correspondência de Litha Cores: laranja, amarelo, verde, azul, branco. Deuses: todos os Deuses Solares e Deusas da fertilidade. Ervas: sálvia, menta, basílico, cebolinha, salsa, alecrim, tomilho, hissopo, madressilva, urze vermelha, urze branca, lavanda, samambaia, visco, verbena, musgo, íris, sorveira, carvalho, abeto, pinheiro, sementes de anis, aveleira. Pedras: rubi, diamante, conchas do mar, quartzo branco, âmbar, citrino, olhos-de-gato, topázio amarelo, turmalina amarela, peridoto, cornalina, calcita. Atividades: Pular uma Fogueira, um Caldeirão com chamas ou uma vela. Pintar Runas e outros símbolos mágicos em pedaços de madeira, conchas, papel, pedras; consagrá-los e pendurá-los em suas portas e janelas para proteção. Colher ervas e plantas mágicas nesse dia. Fazer um Bastão Mágico. Fazer uma Cruz Solar e pendurá-la no seu jardim ou porta, decorá-la com elementos da Natureza. Fazer uma Coleira de Bruxa (Witch’s Ladder) que represente a necessidade que você precisa alcançar. Acender velas, fazer oferendas e libações ao Povo das Fadas. Pendurar ervas na lareira, sala e cozinha para secarem. Comidas e Bebidas Sagradas do Sabbat: Frutas frescas, vegetais frescos, patê de ervas, pães de cereais, vinho, suco, cerveja e água. Fazendo um Roda Solar : A Roda Solar é utilizada desde tempos remotos como símbolos do Sol. É especialmente feita em Litha para representar o apogeu do Sol e colocada na Natureza como oferenda aos elementais ou pendurada em nossa casa como um amuleto protetor. Para fazer uma Roda Solar você vai precisar de: · Galhos e ramos maleáveis, Fitas e símbolos mágicos relacionados à proteção. Entrelace os ramos maleáveis fazendo uma circunferência. No interior dessa circunferência estabeleça uma linha vertical, utilizando mais galhos e ramos. Faça uma linha horizontal, cruzando a vertical, formando assim uma cruz de braços iguais dentro da circunferência. Enfeite sua Roda Solar com as fitas e os símbolos escolhidos. Pendure-a em uma árvore, numa porta ou parede de sua casa, enquanto diz: Pelo Terra e pelo Ar, Pelo Fogo e pela Água, Esta Roda Solar será pendurada. Que Ela possa me proteger e todo o mal afastar E que a Deusa e o Deus possam me abençoar. Pela força e pela Magia e pelos poderes das Graças, Que assim seja e que assim se faça!

The summer solstice is an ancient celebration that has been honored throughout history to celebrate the full return of the sun's light. Many different cultures celebrate this longest day of the year, and it has become a special part of the Waldorf wheel of the year. Summer solstice is the perfect opportunity to give thanks to our Earth and all that it provides. A Sun Blessing: Flaming light, Shine so bright. Flaming light, Give your might. Make us strong and make us bold, turn our word to living gold. -Margret Meyerkort Make Solstice Sun Bread One of the ways to honor the sun and make a nourishing and creative snack for your family is to make Sun Bread. This Waldorf tradition is often made on the Winter Solstice and the Summer Solstice to celebrate the sun's journey. Spread some yummy summery jam on this cheerful bread and have a delicious solstice celebration. Ingredients: 3 tbsp milk 2 packets active dry yeast 3 eggs 3 tbsp sugar 1 stick of butter, melted 2 cups sifted flour, plus more for dusting 1 tsp salt Directions 1. Line a baking tray with parchment paper 2. In a small bowl, warm milk slightly. Add dry active yeast to the lukewarm milk. Whisk gently and set aside for 10-15 minutes. You will know the yeast is ready when it has foamed/thickened up on the top. 3. In a separate bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, and butter. 4. In a large bowl, mix sifted flour and salt. 5. Pour the wet ingredients (bowls from steps 2 & 3) into the dry ingredients (bowl from step 4) and stir together. 6. Once the mixture has come together, move it to a floured surface. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes. If it is still too wet and sticks to your hands, add a bit more flour. 7. Roll the dough into a ball and place it in a large, greased bowl. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let rise for about 2 hours, or until the dough doubles in size. 8. Place the risen dough back on a floured surface and knead it for a few more minutes. 9. Split the dough into two equal sections. Pull a small piece from the first section and roll into a small ball. Roll the rest of the first section into a ball and flatten into a round disc to form the face of the sun. Use your finger to poke two holes into the dough as eyes, and place the small ball of dough into the center as a nose. (A TIP: I learned with this first loaf of sun bread, it's important to make the round disc of the sun face as flat as the outer rays, so it does not bake quicker and brown much darker, much faster.) 10. Split the second section of dough into 10-12 smaller sections. Roll each small section into a long tube shape, about 5-6 inches long. Roll the tube into a spiral shape, similar to a snail shell and place on the outside of the sun face to make it's sun rays. 11. Once you've filled in all of the sun rays, cover the dough with a cloth again and let rise for an hour. 12. After an hour, bake the dough at 375 degrees for 10-20 minutes. Check it frequently to prevent burning. When you believe it's done, poke a toothpick into the bread. If it comes out clean with nothing sticking to the sides of the toothpick, it's ready! If there is dough stuck to the toothpick, let it bake a few more minutes, until the toothpick comes out clean. Fold a Summer Solstice Window Star While you wait for your bread dough to rise, why not create a beautiful sunshine window decoration from kite paper? For this craft, you will need 15 squares of kite paper in shades of yellow and orange. To save paper, take one standard sheet of kite paper and fold it in half, then in half again. Open and cut along the folded lines to create 4 squares. Repeat with 4 pieces of kite paper and you now have 16 squares (save the leftover square for your next window star!) 1. Fold one square of kite paper in half 2. Open, and fold in half the other direction 3. Open and fold each corner to the center, creating a smaller square with an x through it. 4. Turn so a corner is pointing down. Fold the left and right sides in to meet at the center line, creating a kite shape. 5. Turn over to the smooth side and fold the bottom corner up to create a triangle shape 6. Fold in half, with the smaller triangle on the outside 7. Repeat these folds to create a total of 15 shapes. Slide the left corner of one piece into the right corner of the next. Use a dab of glue stick to secure 8. Repeat interlocking all folded pieces until you've created a sun. Hang your completed window star/sun in a window or above your summer nature table. Find another Summer Solstice sun craft here on the Moon Child Blog. We hope you all have a wonderful Summer Solstice celebration and get to spend lots of time outdoors as the sun shines it's light upon us for it's longest day of the year. Share your sun bread, sunshine window star, and any other solstice crafts you create with us on Instagram @bellalunatoys and use the hashtag #bellalunatoys for a chance to be featured on our feed. Enjoy the sunshine!

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We love to plan a special craft and snack to celebrate the summer solstice. This year we made some cheery sunny monoprints to help us welcome summer. Making monoprints is one of my girls' all-time favorite art techniques!

I thought these lovely window stars would be a great addition to our Solstice celebration...a great way to "bring the sun in"! I see these stars all over people's blogs, but often they don't include tutorials, so I wanted to put together a tutorial so you don't just have to drool over my window star/sun...you can make one of your very own! If you don't understand the written instructions, just look at the photos...I tried to photograph every step for you. Start by gathering together some sunny coloured kite/tissue paper...I used bright yellow, light orange and dark orange. Cut into 4x3 inch rectangles. You will need 8 yellow and 4 in light orange, 4 in dark orange. Make sure you make your rectangles super straight! First take one of the rectangles and fold it in half... Now unfold it... Now take the corners and fold them until they meet the line from the previous fold...do this with all four corners. Take one end and fold them again, until they meet the centre line of that initial fold...like so. Repeat this with all 16 of your little rectangles, (I call this mamma meditation time...ohmmmmmmmmmmmm) Start by assembling your yellow pieces...I use a clear glue stick for this part...just use a little bit of glue on the piece you are sticking the other piece to...press them down as you go... Your piece should look like this... Now...take your orange pieces and fit them in on the diagonal, in between the yellow rays... remember, if you are using 2 shades of orange, put in one ray and then leave a space for the other colour...do this colour in between every other ray, (does that make sense?), if it doesn't make sense, refer to the picture below this one... After you do that with all four, fit in the other orange pieces in between... It will look like this when you're finished... To hang them, I put some small dabs of glue on the back, (using the glue stick), and "stick" it to the window...I was wondering if they could be laminated, as a way of preserving them...they are just SO beautiful!!! Here is the finished sun/star!!!! I LOVE these stars...I've been sitting here admiring them all the day long, and because they are a bit time consuming, I just feel the love that I put into them, and I can't help but smile!! You could also make these with other colours...don't limit yourself...heck make these for every occasion!! I wanted to do these for Solstice, hence the sunny colours!! Stay sunny and bright! xo maureen