We might not be experiencing the extreme cold we are used to this time of the year, but we were still housebound today because of freezing rain and high winds. Nearly a month has passed since I last mentioned the weather, (I know this, because I've been trying really hard not to go on about it!) but the winter here is usually pretty extreme. The thing is about those -20C days (of which we've had none so far) is that they are generally gorgeous days, not a cloud in the sky, wonderfully sunny and a crisp, clean feeling in the air. Granted, you may only want to be outside briefly on days such as these, but personally I prefer the cold and sunny combination to a warm and miserable grey one any time.
Anyway the upshot of this is that the weather (and no Daddy around) was making us a little glum. So obviously a bit of kiddywink craft was in order. We made some heart garlands, first by melting wax crayon shavings in between wax paper and then by cutting out hearts and sewing them together using this technique. I've never sewed paper before, but this was pretty straightforward.
And look, you can tell from the pictures, we eventually had a bit of sun!
What a great idea! My kids would probably like to try that. Glad the sun decided to come out for a while.
Posted by: Dawn | January 30, 2008 at 10:34 PM
These are too cute!!
Posted by: Leigh | January 31, 2008 at 12:47 AM
I saw that tutorial and bought some pretty paper to make a garland, but I like your idea much better.
must buy wax paper, apparently theres a lovely martha S tutorial with wax paper and tissue paper hearts.
Posted by: driftwood | January 31, 2008 at 04:04 AM
They look lovely, will have to give that a go.
Posted by: Periwinkle | January 31, 2008 at 05:09 AM
Those hearts are lovely! I know what you mean about preferring cold & sunny to warm & wet - although I've never experienced your level of "cold" before!
Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | January 31, 2008 at 06:29 AM
What a wonderful idea - they must have loved doing that. I hope that the new job is going well and that you're quickly adapting to your new daytimes! x
Posted by: Florence | January 31, 2008 at 08:25 AM
Those garlands are sooo fun. I haven't melted crayons for a long time. Good reminder!
Posted by: Make and Takes | January 31, 2008 at 12:57 PM
don't they look fab - guaranteed to brighten up a dull winter day and perfect to leave up for a few weeks 'til valentines day!
Posted by: julie | January 31, 2008 at 03:08 PM
Wow! I can't even imagine a temperature that cold. Your hearts look great.
Posted by: jodie | January 31, 2008 at 05:00 PM
That's a lovely idea - we are making lots of hearty things here too!
Posted by: dottycookie | February 01, 2008 at 02:32 PM