The Art of Robotics {virtual refrigerator}

"Art" in my world has take a crazy turn lately as the busy-ness of every day life crowds around us.  Instead of leisurely time spent crafting projects, painting and drawing, my kiddos are moving from one activity to the next at a rapid speed.  We are finding art in the normal activities that make up who we are and taking time to stop and enjoy.

This week's art comes from the robotics team.  Here's a first look at our little guy.  Isn't he a cutie?

Because life is art,



How about you?  Won't you share where you find art?  Join us as we explore the world of art in life and link up below.

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Artsy Decor {virtual refrigerator}

I'm working on adding a few Fall touches to my house and I'm pretty sure that decor IS art.  Don't you think?  The tiny pumpkin was created for my oldest daughter when she was only 5.  It's been a fun part of our decorations for 17 years.  What do you think?

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Cold Days and Markers {virtual refrigerator}

Sometimes it takes a really cold day to slow the Princess down long enough to create art:

Right off of my REAL refrigerator

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An Old Love Revisited {virtual refrigerator}

There's been a coloring frenzy at our house since Christmas.  Santa brought adult coloring books in all three of my girl's stockings and the Princess received  an art set of special colored pencils and new markers.  As a result, I've seen some pretty intense design sessions as we watch movies and visit with friends and family.  Those art supplies are going everywhere we go so I wanted to share a few of her creations -- what she calls her newest obsession.

I'm actually beginning to think that maybe I'm just a little bit jealous.  I want a coloring book!

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In the Stable {virtual refrigerator}

What a beautiful display of LOVE CAME DOWN.   My girl did this one on a HUGE canvas for our church.  I just love walking by it and checking out the detail.  It makes me smile.  

Merry, merry Christmas Eve!  Happy, happy birthday, JESUS!   

A snapshot of the Nativity (painted on an 8 x 8 painter's drop cloth):

Mary and Joseph:

JESUS:

Joseph:

Mary, did you know?

Shepherd, sheep, and cow worship the SAVIOR:

Okay, now it's YOUR turn.  I'd love to see what big and small projects are being created at your house this Christmas season.  Please grab a virtual magnet and add your link to share your child's art or your arts and crafts how-to posts.

And PLEASE visit the other blogs and see what they've put up on their Virtual Refrigerators this week.  Let's help spread a little Christmas cheer.

I'm joining the Virtual Refrigerator Blog Hop to share creativity unleashed.  

Be sure to visit and check out some of the other neat projects by some pretty great kids.

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Santa Baby {virtual refrigerator}

Another painting class at church had the Princess and I creating this cutie-patootie Santa.  I love so many things about these -- old wood recovered from 100s of years underwater, shrimp- and barnacle-chewed edges that add character, creative flourishes that make them uniquely ours . . . and TIME spent together making memories with my girl.  That's what it's really all about.  That's what makes these so super-special to me.

Okay, now it's YOUR turn.  I'd love to see what big and small projects are being created at your house this Christmas season.  Please grab a virtual magnet and add your link to share your child's art or your arts and crafts how-to posts.

And PLEASE visit the other blogs and see what they've put up on their Virtual Refrigerators this week.  Let's help spread a little Christmas cheer.

I'm joining the Virtual Refrigerator Blog Hop to share creativity unleashed.  

Be sure to visit and check out some of the other neat projects by some pretty great kids.

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Painting the Nativity {virtual refrigerator}

The Princess and I did a Nativity painting class together at church.  Hers naturally looks much better than mine -- she's got a gift and a flair that I just don't possess.

These sweet nativities were painted on old wood that had been retrieved from the bottom of the river.  There were all different shapes and sizes of rugged wood to choose from.

I like how we sat in the same class getting the same instructions, yet each of our nativities is different.  GOD is so creative to give us such unique ways of seeing things.

Our finished products were pretty cool -- and that big canvas in the backgroud was done by my married daughter.  Neat, huh?

Okay, now it's YOUR turn!  I'd love to see what big and small projects are being created at your house this Christmas season.  Please grab a virtual magnet and add your link to share your child's art or your arts and crafts how-to posts.

And PLEASE visit the other blogs and see what they've put up on their Virtual Refrigerators this week.  Let's help spread a little Christmas cheer.

I'm joining the Virtual Refrigerator Blog Hop to share creativity unleashed.  

Be sure to visit and check out some of the other neat projects by some pretty great kids.

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Getting Into the Christmas Spirit {virtual refrigerator}

Okay, I'm excited y'all!  You know I've been linking up with the Virtual Refrigerator for several years now, right?  It's a fun way for me to share some of the super cool art that my kids do around here.  Way back in the day, I made sure to grab a magnet and put up their treasures whenever they shared them with me, but these days their stuff is a bit too big for that.  So, I like sharing their stuff virtually with all of you so you can get a tiny glimpse at the creativity that resides in my house.  And that's pretty nifty for me, but here's where the excitement really comes in . . .

My friends Kim and Chareen have invited ME to be a hostess for the Virtual Refrigerator Blog Hop.  How fun is that?  I am so thrilled to have the chance to keep sharing our art -- and the chance to see all of the fabulous works that come from your house as well.  This is going to be GREAT!  

The month of December tends to be crazy busy at our house, so I was happy that the Princess carved out a bit of time to CREATE this week.  In days of mass chaos, it helps to slow down, take a deep breath, and let your imagination run.  I think she did an excellent job.  how about you?

I especially liked watching the process as she tried out new paint sticks, used multiple drawing materials (paint sticks, colored pencils, markers), and added texture for a bit of eclectic charm.

And the finished product is FUN!  Isn't this a whimsical tree?  It just makes me smile.

Okay, now it's YOUR turn!  I'd love to see what your children are creating this Christmas season.  Have they taken a few minutes to relax and create?  Grab a virtual magnet and add your link here to share your child's art or your arts and crafts how-to posts.

And PLEASE visit the other blogs and see what they've put up on their Virtual Refrigerators this week.  Let's help spread a little Christmas cheer.

I'm joining the Virtual Refrigerator Blog Hop to share creativity unleashed.  

Be sure to visit and check out some of the other neat projects by some pretty great kids.

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