Think Green

It was a crafty day here at 46 Birch Way yesterday. Those who know me know I adore my crafts. I dream of someday having all my craft supplies neatly organized (even labeled) in bins with tags and lots of large tables, desks with rolls and rolls of blank paper for my girls and me to be creative. I'm on my way to achieving this...

Yesterday we were Thinking Green with St. Patrick's day right around the corner. Becca had to create a leprachaun trap. For a grade, using some sort of simple machine. Little did I know that a ladder is a simple machine.

Simple machine - an unpowerd device that makes work easier

I'm sure I learned that back in elementary school. Good think I have my girls to teach me the basics now.

Anyway, we created a leprachaun hat using an oatmeal canister. The ladder was made by hot gluing small twigs together to make steps. Love it! What do you think? I hope Becca catches those sneaky leprachauns. She is not taking it into school until the due date, out of fear that someone will copy her...isn't that a hoot?


Since Becca was making a cool leprachaun trap, Tori had to follow with one herself. Here's her mini version...adorable!


And since Becca and Tori were making cool leprachaun goodies, Elizabeth had to join in the fun. She created this out of a soup can for a friend celebrating her birthday 3/16. We're going to fill it with gold Hershey treasures and green lollipops. I think it's darling, and cost to make = $0. Best part of it!


Do something creative today, make a gift for a friend, bake cupcakes for a neighbor, send a cheerful email to a long-distance relative. You never know how your actions can affect another loved one!