Photographing the Senses

Photographing the Senses

It’s been a while since I picked up the camera. Looking back at some of the images that make me ask myself why I’m not making the effort. I’m having trouble remembering creativity is worth taking time for.

Join me for a fun look back at a photo challenge I took to photograph the senses!

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PAINT!

PAINT!

So, a couple of years ago we made this really cool-looking water color paint with, as you can see from the photos, corn syrup, vinegar, corn starch, baking soda, and food coloring. It worked pretty well, but I’d love to hear other recipes!

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National Poetry Month: Diamante

National Poetry Month: Diamante

My older son has taken his and his siblings’ diamante writing to the next level. The word stickers on card stock are still fun, but the kids are enjoying the novelty of big brother taking them digital. He’s still working on adding features, but the app is functional.

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Poetry FUN on a cold, winter morning

Poetry FUN on a cold, winter morning

Many people have been interested in the diamante poems, so I thought I’d bring this February 2013 post back for a visit.

Next time the kids get out the diamante stickers we made for an academic-fair activity, I’ll have to get the camera out to capture a new batch of poems for you!

I’ve added basic instructions for creating your own diamante poems at the end of the post. Have fun!

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