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Potter Party!

Mar. 11, 2008 • 3:25 PM

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Recently we had a Potter Party...and NO! not Harry Potter but Miss (Beatrix) Potter!

Isn't it great when the Lord gives you little surprises. He put together a whole little mini-unit for us that was so great. I heard some recommendations for the movie Miss Potter. I thought that I'd try to get that movie soon for our family to watch!

In the meantime...

We have a really wonderful Bargain Outlet in our town. They get odd lots and sell them at discount prices. They must have a Christian distributor because their books are so awesome there including Bibles, Tommy Nelson and children's books, cookbooks, etc. We love this store and we even usually have a 10% or 15%off coupon ontop of the great deals. Well recently I purchased both of these books there. Together they cost less than $10 (usually the scrapbook type book costs $24.00). They are both GREAT books!

The true story of Peter Rabbit tells how Beatrix Potter wrote this story as a letter to a young boy. The journal is full of awesome illustrations and is a replica of her own scrapbook/journal. Here's a peek:

It has flaps and pockets and photographs and of course,... illustrations and sketches!

 

Then we rented the movie. It was really a good movie (drama)! I recommend it.

It was a great story but I especially liked it because I like art. It gave us all (my girls and I especially) the "itch" to go and sketch! I haven't sketched since I was in art school some 15 years ago. Here is the sketch I did!

I recently bought bound sketchbooks for us all and we hope to start sketching more soon (especially nature).

 

Here are some great sites to visit:

World of Peter Rabbit

The Movie Preview

Peter Rabbit Activity Center


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Mar. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by ApplesofGold

Oh, that all looks wonderful!! You always inspire me with your school days. We LOVE Beatrix Potter and want to see that movie.
I was just reading Squirrel Nutkin with my 3 yr old and 9 yr old the other evening. Holly

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Posted by ApplesofGold

Oh, and your sketch is incredible-I mean it is really beautiful-you are very talented. Holly

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Posted by CrossView

God has really gifted you! You are a phenomenal artist! =D

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Mar. 11, 2008 - Wow!

Posted by ReviewsbyHeidi

First of all, you are a great artist! That stetch is fantastic!
Second, those books you bought look like great treasures to me. We have a bargain store like you described and I go crazy in the book department~ you never know what you might find, but it's always something good.
Third, I need to add that movie to my Netflix queue~ I never even heard of it.
Thanks for sharing,
Heidi

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Posted by imasharp

I love finding good deals. Makes you feel good. Your sketch is awesome. Great job!!!
Hugs,
Christy

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Posted by drewsfamilytx

Beautiful sketch!

I'm a big Beatrix Potter fan but my boys have never cared for it. Too bad.

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Posted by 3rsandahug

I'll have to get that movie. Thanks for the recommendation - I really didn't know what it was about!

And your sketch is lovely!
Karen

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Posted by Jazzcreations

That's a beautiful picture you sketched. I too love art, but don't get to do it often. My current outlet is to teach art once a week to a group of 12 homeschoolers. That will have to suffice for now. Keep up the beautiful work.

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Posted by msack

You rock girl! You are a great artist!

I loved that movie as well! We are reading some Peter Rabbit aloud at night.

Looks like you hit the jack pot on those books!

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Posted by southmsmomof4

WOW! That is an awesome sketch. I can't draw a stick man right.LOL, Really... I am serious. Nice work.
Be blessed,
Stacy

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Posted by Diane

Your sketch is amazing, absolutely amazing.

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Posted by Robinlyn

That was a beautiful post! That journal book is on my must have list now. Your drawing was so sweet. I am very impressed. We have watched Miss Potter a few times now but I really think we should own it. Your post has inspired me. Thanks!

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Posted by byourlove1

Wow! What talent you have, your right, you need to sketch more! I also loved the books you got, wow-how fun. We will have to rent that movie!

Angela

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Posted by MasonMoments

Thanks for the recommendations! The books look wonderful and I had also heard that the movie is good so will have to rent it.Your sketch it absolutely beautiful! I am glad you had the "itch"! -- Amy

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Posted by Training Hearts

Beautiful sketch!!!! I think the Journal is gorgeous also :) I need an outlet like that near me...hehe!

Blessings this Easter Sunday,
~Tamara

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