Sun prints are so easy, fun, and exciting to make with kids. They are also called cyanotypes and can be made on fabric as well as paper.
With warmer days ahead, the awakening of nature is calling us to tick off this list of things to do with kids in Slovenia.
Pineapple Ginger Shot recipe is made with fresh ginger, pineapple and lime. You'll want to have these ginger shots on hand during cold and flu season.
Saint of the Day – 26 June – Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer y Albás – (9 January 1902 at Barbastro, Spain Died– 26 June 1975 of natural causes in his office in Rome, Italy; his bod…
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This natural remedy for constipation called "constipation candy" was shared with me by a friend who has used it successfully many times with her children.
Tornadoes are incredibly destructive forces of nature that can cause catastrophic damage to communities and environments. They are capable of...
It's estimated that up to 10% of people in the US have subclinical hypothyroidism. Statistically speaking that means you have a pretty high chance of having this issue even if you have tested "normal" for
Florian Raditsch (Austrian/American 1987-) Acht (Eight/Attention), 2015 96 x 55.5cm, charcoal on paper http://florianraditsch.com/
I love teaching about trees because there’s much to discover all year, during any season. From bark to leaves, trees are amazing wonders of nature! If you’re planning on studying trees …
Traditional recipe for Switchel, a quick-to-make fermented beverage cultured with honey, ACV and water that quenches thirst like nothing else.
Hiking in Kyrgyzstan: This guide will tell you all about the fantastic Jyrgalan and Karakol trekking scene, including the 21 best day hikes and trekking trails in this region.
Everything you need to know about making sourdough bread from scratch.
This product includes decor for an Environmental Science classroom. A fake Instagram account was created called "Mother.Nature" and various posts both helpful and harmful to the environment were created. This product includes 32 "Instagram posts" and then the title "What If Earth Had Instagram" that can printed and cut out to decorate your classroom. ***PDF Not editable Digital File ONLY -- Best if printed in color :)
Looking for a new place to discover? Head to the island of Ischia! It’s an island just off the coast of Naples, Italy and is a great place to explore and relax. There are plenty of things to do in Ischia like visiting...
Negative leaf print by one of my second grade students earlier this year. Hey, guys! This post has been very popular on my blog...if you are interested in other leaf-y projects, look at my Leaf Relief project and my Pressed Leaf Project as well. Thanks! I don't know what it's like where you live, but here in Tennessee, we are experiencing spring-like weather. For the most part. I mean it did snow the last two Saturdays (and, in Tennessee, "snow" means just a few flakes and a couple of inches) but the other day it was 78 degrees. Crazy, right? For that reason, I've got touch of spring fever. You too? Well then you might enjoy this leafy printmaking project I did at the beginning of the year with my second graders. It's simple, scientific, beautiful and fun...okay, enough talking about me (!), on with the lesson. For this project, you'll need the following: gelatin, not Jell-o. Most grocery stores carry a brand called Knox which sells in boxes of 16 pouches. cookie sheets printmaking brayer, sold at most craft stores printing ink variety of leaves paper Print pulled from the same printing tray, this time the positive version. The night before you begin, you'll need to prepare your sheets of gelatin. To do that, bring about 3-4 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, whisked one pouch of gelatin into the pot. You don't want any clumps of gelatin, so whisk like there's no tomorrow. You'll end up adding about 12-15 pouches of gelatin into that one pot. Sorry, I'm not into exact measurements. Which could explain a lot about my cooking. If there are any remaining unwhiskable clumps, remove them with a spoon. Pour mixture into a cookie sheet filling it about 1". Leave uncovered over night. If you see any bubbles in the cookie sheet, pop them or remove with a spoon. For my class of 20 students, I made three trays. Pulling the first print always managed to get oohhhh's and aahhhh's aplenty. The following day, we were ready to print. The surface of the gelatin was squishy yet very firm, perfect for holding our printing ink. I think I can explain this best in steps, so here you go: Using a brayer and printing ink, cover surface of gelatin in ink. Place leaves onto the ink-covered cookie sheet with the veiny side down. I don't recommend using anything with pine needles because that will puncture the gelatin. But experiment, you never know! Once leaves are in place, lay paper on top of cookie sheet and rub (er, we call it "massage") the paper. Pull paper off, as you see in the above photo, and viola! You have your first print! Notice how clear the gelatin looks. All of the ink that was once on the tray is now on the paper. I love her dainty fingers pulling up the second print. So sweet. Now for the second print: Gently remove all of the leaves from the tray. It's best to pull them out by the end of the stem. Place a new sheet of paper over the now-empty cookie sheet and rub. Pull second print which will be a positive image of the first. Looks like a black and white photo, don't you think? Once both prints have been pulled, re-ink the tray and begin the process all over again. With a class of 20 students and 3 pans of gelatin, about 10 kids were able to print per half an hour class. The pans of gelatin can last about two days with an endless amount of printing. I tried to cover the gelatin and keep it for a little longer, but condensation droplets created strange little craters on the surface. If left uncovered for too many days, it begins to dry and crack. For that reason, if you plan to do this project for longer than a couple of days, you'll just need to prepare more gelatin pans the night before. Our second go-round of printing involved using white ink on black paper. Just as pretty. This project is so easy and the results so stunning that everyone is successful. I've now had a couple of craft get-togethers and this is always a hit. Once those leaves start growing in your neck of the woods, I do hope you'll give it a shot! I love the photo negative quality of this print.
Although body hair removal methods are still very popular, more and more women are ditching the razor and embracing their natural bodies. In a Reddit community called r/razorfree women are sharing photos of their body hair as part of a larger hair acceptance movement.
Before we start the quiz, let's talk about Style Essences.So, what is a style essence? They are a perceptible reflection of your inner self with a mix of your clothing lines. It considers your "vibe" or the way you perceive the world, and how that is reflected on your outer self. How you act and
Often called the mask of pregnancy, melasma is a common condition that can be embarrassing. Here are 7 natural melasma remedies to try!
Gluten is called a silent killer because it can cause chronic damage throughout the body. Sometimes the patient isn’t even aware of the consequences of gluten consumption. So, it’s better to check if your body has a gluten intolerance.
Big outdoor musical instruments are a lot of fun.
How to find the Devil's Pulpit, Finnich Glen in Scotland, including where to park, how to get down to the gorge, why it's called the Devil's Pulpit, and photography tips for getting great photos of Finnich Glen
Part of the Natural Terrain Collection, Tundra shares the same rich interwoven shades of greys and beiges as the landscape it reflects.
The yarn God's Eye is a longtime favorite kids camp crafts. It is called God's eye for the Eye of God. In Spanish, Ojo de Dios. It is a weaving usually made with wood and many different colors of yarn.
Tips and tricks to get rid of those tiny white bumps around your eyes.
Learn to use and make witch's black salt for protection spells, magic and ritual. Any easy DIY anyone can whip up in ten minutes or less.
Whether you call them grandma arms, bingo wings or bat wings, no one wants flabby, jiggly underarm skin. While age, gravity, diet and lack of exercise play a role in developing excess underarm skin, there are measures you can take to fight unsightly hanging flab.
