We may not all live in the same city, but that doesn’t mean we can’t create together. For the 4th of July luminaries of red ,white and blue, decorated our tables and driveways. The McDonoughs, Beth, Anna and McKenzie, along with Addy and Estelle, created luminaries out of tin cans. Recycling in action. The process is simple, rinse cans and fill with water. FREEZE Now … Continue reading Shines together
My two granddaughters, Addy, Estelle and a friend, Megan had a grand time creating earrings this afternoon. We used paper that we marbled a few weeks ago. I always love how free children are with their creative process. Willing to try whatever comes to mind and finding ways to make it work. We laughed a lot and made plans to create necklaces next. Will we … Continue reading Makes earrings together
The art of batik uses wax and dyes on material to create beautiful designs. But….. for children, crayon batiks are fun and kid friendly. McKenzie is showing her beautiful rose. I can’t wait for our next creative project. signing off. Ruth Bethea Continue reading Batiks together…
Start them journaling while they are young. This is McKenzie McDonough, Betty’s youngest great-grandchild. She is working in her journal after a day at the beach. I think she expressed her feelings pretty well. Continue reading …grows together
Overall painting day was a big hit. Beth and her family are still visiting, and we were joined by Noel and Izzy. Chrissy drove over with Hayden and Zachary and of course Grandma Krausman joined us. We spent the morning sketching, throwing ideas back and forth, painting, visiting and bonding through art. Continue reading …styles together
After a day at the beach, Beth McDonough, Anna McDonough, McKenzie McDonough, and grandma Ruth Bethea worked on our Journal pages. Anna was stung by a jellyfish. So first we did some research and found out that the Moon Jelly fish is now floating in the tropical waters of the Atlantic Florida Coast. Luckily it is not too painful and then welts went away after … Continue reading Journals together
This is my watercolor and acrylic painting of the beautiful magnolia flower. It has 9 petals and a bright yellow center with tiny red filaments. The magnolia tree predates the “bee”. It is thought that beetles pollinated this flower. Ruth B Below is Moms painting. The interesting star burst on the right was created with salt on wet watercolor. Continue reading Magnolias
The Family That Creates Together... 