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You know that poem called “When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking”? If you don’t know it, you should Google it.
Right now. I’ll wait.
Many years ago, I scrapbooked a calendar for my mom and my Grandma. The captions for the pictures were the lines from that poem. One of the lines was
When you thought I wasn’t looking,
I saw you hang my first picture on the refrigerator,
and I wanted to paint another one.
These days, Grace is making lots of art. Grace brings home crafty projects three out of the five days each week, and Joe and I have been sticking them in a drawer or under a magnet on the fridge. Unfortunately, all of the pictures were stuck in the same spot and we couldn’t really see them.
We came up with a new plan. We redecorated the kitchen.
Everyone who was here on Sunday noticed. How could they not?
Grace hasn’t mentioned her art hanging all over the kitchen. I’m not sure if she hasn’t noticed or if she didn’t think it was worth mentioning.
I think it is worth mentioning. I can’t think of a better place to hang her artwork.
I love my new decorations, and I smile each and every time I enter my kitchen. This works for me.
Happily submitted to Works for Me Wednesday
Don’t forget to stop back on Thursday for Grace’s Kitchen!
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Hey, those are fun. And what a great way to honor your little one by showing that you value the work she has done.
But, as a mom of middle schoolers, I gotta warn you (although you might already know) that the artwork will get abundant after a while and you just might not want to save it all.
What Works For Me is to snap photos of special pieces (as you have done) and save it in the archives that way.
Another thing we have done is taped together three sides of two pieces of poster board to make an art portfolio. That way, the treasured works that the kids have done through the years are stored there after they’re done being displayed on our walls.
Enjoy the “Water Color Ponies on your refrigerator door” (ref Wayne Watson song).
Rebecca in Colorado’s last blog post..Windy Wordless Wednesday
Hey, those are fun. And what a great way to honor your little one by showing that you value the work she has done.
But, as a mom of middle schoolers, I gotta warn you (although you might already know) that the artwork will get abundant after a while and you just might not want to save it all.
What Works For Me is to snap photos of special pieces (as you have done) and save it in the archives that way.
Another thing we have done is taped together three sides of two pieces of poster board to make an art portfolio. That way, the treasured works that the kids have done through the years are stored there after they’re done being displayed on our walls.
Enjoy the “Water Color Ponies on your refrigerator door” (ref Wayne Watson song).
Rebecca in Colorado’s last blog post..Windy Wordless Wednesday
Nice decorations.
Tasty Thursday is back!! Hope to see you there and wouldn’t mind if you help spread the word either!
)
http://www.southernfriedmama.com/2009/04/tasty-thursday-returns.html
Cute decorating idea. =)
Jen’s last blog post..WFMW
Cute decorating idea. =)
Jen’s last blog post..WFMW
I totally do the same thing in my kitchen. Works for me too!
Amy’s last blog post..Finding My Stride
I totally do the same thing in my kitchen. Works for me too!
Amy’s last blog post..Finding My Stride
Nice decorations.
Tasty Thursday is back!! Hope to see you there and wouldn’t mind if you help spread the word either!
)
http://www.southernfriedmama.com/2009/04/tasty-thursday-returns.html
Aww, that is sweet! I like that idea! Mine isnt decorating the house yet, but eventually she will discover the wonders of crayons…
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Aww, that is sweet! I like that idea! Mine isnt decorating the house yet, but eventually she will discover the wonders of crayons…
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Sometimes they don’t mention it. But they still appreciate it. Eventually she’ll start asking for where you can hang the next one. Ask me how I know!
Sometimes they don’t mention it. But they still appreciate it. Eventually she’ll start asking for where you can hang the next one. Ask me how I know!
What a great idea! She may not notice it now, but she will remember it later.
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What a great idea! She may not notice it now, but she will remember it later.
Angela’s last blog post..WW – Brotherly Love
I think that is a GREAT idea for displaying Grace’s masterpieces. Perfect! She is very talented.
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I think that is a GREAT idea for displaying Grace’s masterpieces. Perfect! She is very talented.
Lisa@Blessedwithgrace’s last blog post..Did you eat too much Easter Candy??? (The Bunny Song – Veggie Tales)
Love the remodel! I still hang up T’s art with pride – heck he even does! After a while we have had to part with some, but taking photos or scanning them can save a lot. Now the photo books are so inexpensive that you would do one a year or so with several of her artworks to save for when she is an adult.
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Love the remodel! I still hang up T’s art with pride – heck he even does! After a while we have had to part with some, but taking photos or scanning them can save a lot. Now the photo books are so inexpensive that you would do one a year or so with several of her artworks to save for when she is an adult.
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awww that is so sweet. Glad you took photos of all her artwork hanging up.
I normally choose just a few pieces to frame and hang on the walls as artwork
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awww that is so sweet. Glad you took photos of all her artwork hanging up.
I normally choose just a few pieces to frame and hang on the walls as artwork
* TONYA *’s last blog post..12- STEP PROGRAM
I like your decorations too. My children’s are taking over the office with a few on the fridge.
I like your decorations too. My children’s are taking over the office with a few on the fridge.
Wonderful decorations
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Wonderful decorations
ArtSnark’s last blog post..Monday’s Muse – Feeling challenged?
Love it! I adore the art my little H does too. We don’t have a spot for it either so I might steal this idea
H.E.Eigler’s last blog post..Monday’s Muse – the Blog Meme for Creative Moms
Love it! I adore the art my little H does too. We don’t have a spot for it either so I might steal this idea
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