May. 17, 2006
Crazy Paints!
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As I've mentioned earlier, I tend to shy away from mess-generating projects. The thought of managing five children in a potentially destructive maneuvers stresses me right out...like painting with acrylics! But not my husband! He's braver than brave when it comes to creative projects. I'm glad he's around to generate adventurous learning. This was his latest brain-child...decorating the unfinished basement walls with kid-art. It turned out really neat! (despite my forebodings of dread and nightmarish messes) I think Charlotte Mason would have approved of this "masterly (in)activity."
 
 
Charlotte talks about children "forming relationships" with ideas and understanding. When they see artwork in books, on walls or in museums, those things will have more meaning since the children are forming a relation with art themselves. Or one might say, this was just plain fun!
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May. 17, 2006 - no carpet - not a bad thing
 Posted by javamamma
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Hmmmm, good thing the carpet's not in yet, eh? Looks like fun. My kids painted drywall scraps while I was actually painting basement walls. You should see the concrete under the carpet. :o)
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May. 17, 2006 - WOW. That is SO cool.
 Posted by amada
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I know what you mean about the dread that mess causes to rise up within many moms with lots of littles. I feel the same way and because of it the tempera paint sit in a box with all the varieties of glues, playdoh, and all the rest! I too often deprive myself and my kids of fun memories because I don't want to deal with the mess! Well, I just wanted to congratulate you on your letting go! Way to go! I'm sure that, as with me, once you see the results taking shape, the mess suddenly becomes worth it! That is really cool. I also appreciate your reference to CM and I'm sure that she would have been proud! :)
Amy
Cajamarca, Peru
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May. 17, 2006 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by nsremom
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I think that idea is WONDERFUL. In a couple of years if you don't finish the basement....you'll stroll down there and stop short, because it's as if your childrens childhood is preserved right there on the wall, and it's a reminder of a wonderful day. Wish I had a basement. :)
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May. 17, 2006 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by footballman
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tagged! (answer the Qs
Q.what is your fav. color?
Q.what are you wearing?
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Q.what is your fav. game?
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May. 17, 2006 - Ooooooh!
May. 17, 2006 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by writmm
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These are great pictures! Blooming artists, everyone! Thanks for sharing. Now if I only had a basement or a garage...
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May. 17, 2006 - charlotte mason
May. 17, 2006 - How great is that art!
 Posted by me
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Thanks for all the kind words dear one....truly you let me make temporary messes, but we are painting on lasting canvas together...
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May. 18, 2006 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by mrssulli
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What a great idea! I might have to borrow that if I ever get a playroom! I'm llike you, the idea of messes immediately wigs me out. I've been trying this entire week to fingerpaint, and I just can't find the right place to do it...
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May. 18, 2006 - How cool.
 Posted by FaithfulGrace
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I love it. I am to much of a neat freak for doing something like that also.
Praise the Lord for brave daddy's.
Have a great weekend,
God bless,
Linda
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May. 18, 2006 - Masterly work!!
 Posted by kindredspiritMom
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Your children are so artistic! They really did a great job of beautifying the basement. Great idea your husband had ~ and it didn't that messy. Kudos to Dad :) have a great week-end.
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May. 18, 2006 - Wow!
May. 19, 2006 - Untitled Comment
May. 19, 2006 - I'm impressed!
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The kids are quite good! Have they had lessons? We've sorely neglected art!
I'm verklempt from me's comment: "painting on lasting canvas together" that's beautiful and how true! It reminds me of Corrie Ten Boom's illustration about the needlepoint that God is creating from our lives...
Edited by EEEEMommy on May. 19, 2006 at 11:23 AM
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May. 19, 2006 - Wow!
 Posted by Dana
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I am completely impressed with their painting. Did you do an art unit with them?
Dana
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May. 20, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by shallbe |
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I'm impressed! I can't wait to see the end result! Tell me Jamie didnt' really paint that car.....if he did, I am REALLY impressed! Looks like a fun Saturday to me and isn't it great to let go every once in awhile?
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May. 22, 2006 - Yay!
 Posted by dawilli
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That look so fun! We have a hanging gallery across one wall in our dining room... and I'm hoping to put in some big dry-erase panels on the lower sections of wall under the windows in the old 3 season porch for the kids to color on out there, and maybe a panel or 2 of chalkboard paint... not as permanent as acrylics, but it'll do!
Great pics, by the way!
ali
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