A daddy and his girl, being crafty

Sometimes, it is easier as a parent to connect with a child who is most like you.  For example, Max loves to play computer games, and Ella likes to craft.    For me being crafty is a no brainer, but I do have to concentrate to keep up with Max in a video game.

Well one rainy day (I know which one, since we have had so many) I asked Craig to paint a background with Ella and she and I would make the owls together.  Well I think they both had a great time.

The background is just a misc. piece of cardboard we had hanging around.

  The owls were made out of : paper towel tubes, paint, googly eyes, and fabric for the wings.

Didn't the Hubster do a great job on the background.  I love him for it.

I know the orange owl looks kind of scary, but just imagine him with two eyes. Or that he is winking at you.

Ella just doesn't ever feel a piece is done unless there is something sparkly on it.  We are missing one of our owls as it was a family of four.  That owl has flown the coupe, all the way to Ottawa to send well wishes.

Thank you Craigger, for taking the time to make memories with Ella that she can appreciate. The craft idea is not mine, I saw it at http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/2011/01/top-10-posts-of-2010-1.html

She has such easy, doable crafts that I know we will use some more ideas soon.