Through My Eyes - A New Horse, of course

Mar. 25, 2009

A New Horse, of course

Posted in The Adventures of Squirrely-Jo

Keeping a little one busy can be a challenge at best.

My little girl is no exception.
When she wanted me to be her horsey, (like her big brother had been before he had to go off and do his school work), I told her, no. But, I also told her that I would make her a horse. She watched with wide eyes and a lot of questions, as I gathered materials for the "building" of the horse.

I had saved the large paper bag from the wheat berries that we bought. (It was actually 3 bags in one, that's a lot of paper!) So, I grabbed a section of the bag and cut out the basic shape of the head, took string out of the junk-drawer for the main, and marker for the eyes, nose, and mouth. I did actually sew the paper head with my sewing machine, and stuffed it with fluff. Then I taped the head onto a half a broom handle that we had in the garage left over from something else.

The whole project took about 20 minutes, but the play time has been several days; and I have not had to be "the horsey".

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Mar. 26, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by SmartyJones

Awwww, how sweet!

I really like your blog by the way. I just spent the last half hour reading it! :-)

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Mar. 26, 2009 - <em>Untitled Comment</em>

Posted by SmartyJones

Thank you for your prayers. They are greatly appreceated!

-SmartyJones

Edited by SmartyJones on Mar. 26, 2009 at 1:32 AM

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Mar. 26, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Robinlyn

Oh Marie,
That is too sweet. Look at her looking at her horsey. :) What a wonderful creative and frugal project.
Thank you for the comment. I took an unintended break from blogging and have missed it. So I will get back on "the saddle" and get with it. I have been working on some dresses for the girls, they have gone with their daddy to VF's Father Daughter Retreat.
Hope all is well! Give hugs to your bunch from ours.
Love ya,
Robin

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Mar. 27, 2009 - Creative

Posted by basketflat

What a creative idea. I'm sure she loved it all the more because you made it! She is such a cutie. I love seeing pictures of your daughter. She looks so happy and enthusiastic.

Cathy

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Mar. 28, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Melissa

That is soooo cute! We need a horsey here, too. . . I'll have to get busy now that you've inspired me. :-)

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