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Hello! I'm Lisa, elementary art teacher and girl mom to my southern belles, ages 4 and 6. I live in Birmingham, Alabama and strive to spend my time with my children immersed in art, nature, play, books, music, cooking, and anything that sparks imagination and creativity. Read more about me here

Yes! I would like to explore art and creative ideas for my family!

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We picked out our tree this week and it’s like the guy who helped us KNEW our jam! He shaved pieces off of the trunk to make a fresh cut and handed the round disks to the girls. He said, “here, make some ornaments”. 😄 He read my mind! 🎄 It’s Wreath Week at @get.creative.with so we turned these disks into wreath ornaments with sequins and gems. We wrapped a little yarn through the middle to create a loop for hanging. . . . . . . . #diychristmas #holidaycrafts #getcreativewith #wreathsofinstagram #wreaths #ornaments #the12weeksofwinter #tagfromtheheart #holidaydecor #processart #preschool #kidscrafts101 @resolvetoplay #merrymakingkids
MIXED MEDIA FRAMED PORTRAIT Portraits make great gifts for family! This adorable tadpole drawing was made on a book page by my Willa. Swipe to see Lila’s. We framed it off with decorated popsicle sticks and hot glued a beaded pipe cleaner to the back for easy hanging. This project covered several processes that are perfect for toddlers or preschool: ▫️free choice painting ▫️gluing loose parts ▫️fine motor skills when adding beads to the pipe cleaner We used jumbo popsicle sticks for this one but a smaller version could be made for an adorable ornament! . . . . . . #preschool #toddleractivities #toddlerart #preschoolart #everydayplayhacks #invitationtocreate #holidaycrafts #giftideas #holidayart #childhoodunplugged #getcreativewith #tagfromtheheart #kidscrafts101 #merrymakingkids #the12weeksofwinter #kidart #tadpoledrawing
WASHI TAPE TREES~ Here is a throwback to when my youngest loved anything that sticks. This simple invitation was an easy way to grab her attention and keep her busy. 🌲 Just tear off some pieces of washi tape for your little one to stick down on a triangle shaped cardstock. Fold any extra tape over to the back side. 🌲 That said youngest is turning 5 next week and it is killing me! She is still my little mini maker but I’m not ready to no longer call myself a #toddlermom 😭 . . . . . . #preschool #toddleractivities #toddlerart #preschoolart #everydayplayhacks #invitationtocreate #winterart #wintertrees #holidaycrafts #washitape #holidayart #childhoodunplugged #getcreativewith #tagfromtheheart #kidscrafts101 #merrymakingkids #the12weeksofwinter
Hope everyone in the states had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday with your loved ones! Now onto Winter and Christmas! ❄️ We’ve pulled out our winter books so it’s time to say goodbye to our fall collection on our book ledges. What are your favorite winter children’s books? I love discovering new reads! . . . . . . #booksofig #booksofinstagram #childrensbooks #childrensliterature #kidlit #preschool #winteriscoming
We made these PEG TURKEYS last year and loved bringing them back out with our thanksgiving decor. Details are on the blog under HOLIDAYS AND SEASONS! 🦃 . . . . . . #creativekids #creativelife #childhoodunplugged #kidscrafts #littleartist #creativetable #artprompt #invitationtocreate #kidbloggersofig #kidsart #kidscrafts101 #holidayart #holidaycrafts #getcreativewith #tagfromtheheart #steamkidschallenge #thanksgivingcrafts #pegdoll #pegdollcrafts #holidaydecor #holidaydecorating #turkeyday #thanksgiving #pegturkey #everydayplayhacks #playideas #preschool #earlychildhood
Create fun texture by painting with a feather instead of a paintbrush! . . . . . . . #invitationtocreate #processart #openended #featherart #feathers #unconventionalmaterials #preschoolactivities #toddlerart #preschoolart #artactivities #childhoodunplugged #painting #paintingwithoutbrushes #ontheblog #theartgardenblog #fallart #thanksgiving #getcreativewith #tagfromtheheart #preschool #earlychildhoodeducation

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We picked out our tree this week and it’s like the guy who helped us KNEW our jam! He shaved pieces off of the trunk to make a fresh cut and handed the round disks to the girls. He said, “here, make some ornaments”. 😄 He read my mind! 🎄 It’s Wreath Week at @get.creative.with so we turned these disks into wreath ornaments with sequins and gems. We wrapped a little yarn through the middle to create a loop for hanging. . . . . . . . #diychristmas #holidaycrafts #getcreativewith #wreathsofinstagram #wreaths #ornaments #the12weeksofwinter #tagfromtheheart #holidaydecor #processart #preschool #kidscrafts101 @resolvetoplay #merrymakingkids
MIXED MEDIA FRAMED PORTRAIT Portraits make great gifts for family! This adorable tadpole drawing was made on a book page by my Willa. Swipe to see Lila’s. We framed it off with decorated popsicle sticks and hot glued a beaded pipe cleaner to the back for easy hanging. This project covered several processes that are perfect for toddlers or preschool: ▫️free choice painting ▫️gluing loose parts ▫️fine motor skills when adding beads to the pipe cleaner We used jumbo popsicle sticks for this one but a smaller version could be made for an adorable ornament! . . . . . . #preschool #toddleractivities #toddlerart #preschoolart #everydayplayhacks #invitationtocreate #holidaycrafts #giftideas #holidayart #childhoodunplugged #getcreativewith #tagfromtheheart #kidscrafts101 #merrymakingkids #the12weeksofwinter #kidart #tadpoledrawing
WASHI TAPE TREES~ Here is a throwback to when my youngest loved anything that sticks. This simple invitation was an easy way to grab her attention and keep her busy. 🌲 Just tear off some pieces of washi tape for your little one to stick down on a triangle shaped cardstock. Fold any extra tape over to the back side. 🌲 That said youngest is turning 5 next week and it is killing me! She is still my little mini maker but I’m not ready to no longer call myself a #toddlermom 😭 . . . . . . #preschool #toddleractivities #toddlerart #preschoolart #everydayplayhacks #invitationtocreate #winterart #wintertrees #holidaycrafts #washitape #holidayart #childhoodunplugged #getcreativewith #tagfromtheheart #kidscrafts101 #merrymakingkids #the12weeksofwinter
Hope everyone in the states had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday with your loved ones! Now onto Winter and Christmas! ❄️ We’ve pulled out our winter books so it’s time to say goodbye to our fall collection on our book ledges. What are your favorite winter children’s books? I love discovering new reads! . . . . . . #booksofig #booksofinstagram #childrensbooks #childrensliterature #kidlit #preschool #winteriscoming
We made these PEG TURKEYS last year and loved bringing them back out with our thanksgiving decor. Details are on the blog under HOLIDAYS AND SEASONS! 🦃 . . . . . . #creativekids #creativelife #childhoodunplugged #kidscrafts #littleartist #creativetable #artprompt #invitationtocreate #kidbloggersofig #kidsart #kidscrafts101 #holidayart #holidaycrafts #getcreativewith #tagfromtheheart #steamkidschallenge #thanksgivingcrafts #pegdoll #pegdollcrafts #holidaydecor #holidaydecorating #turkeyday #thanksgiving #pegturkey #everydayplayhacks #playideas #preschool #earlychildhood
Create fun texture by painting with a feather instead of a paintbrush! . . . . . . . #invitationtocreate #processart #openended #featherart #feathers #unconventionalmaterials #preschoolactivities #toddlerart #preschoolart #artactivities #childhoodunplugged #painting #paintingwithoutbrushes #ontheblog #theartgardenblog #fallart #thanksgiving #getcreativewith #tagfromtheheart #preschool #earlychildhoodeducation
🎶 These are a few of my favorite things 🎶 It’s CRAFTMAS Day 2 and I am excited to share some nature art along with @hatchartstudio and @barleyandbirch today featuring PINECONES, STICKS, AND LEAVES. 🍂 These NATURE BUNDLES are on the blog and can be used in 3 festive ways during the holiday season. See my next grid posts for a sneak peak. 🍂 If you missed the Craftmas kickoff yesterday, be sure to visit the hashtag #craftmas and #craftmas2019 to follow along! Stay tuned tomorrow for more craft ideas being shared using a simple set of supplies you probably have on hand! . . . . . . #creativekids #creativelife #childhoodunplugged #kidscrafts #littleartist #creativetable #artprompt #invitationtocreate #kidbloggersofig #tagfromtheheart #kidsart #kidscrafts101 #holidayart #holidaycrafts #christmas #christmasdecor #getcreativewith #bloggersofinstagram #steamkidschallenge #oursensorychristmas #handmadechristmas #thanksgivingcrafts #natureart #natureinspired #sticks #naturebundle #holidaydecor #holidaydecorating
🎶 These are a few of my favorite things 🎶 It’s CRAFTMAS Day 2 and I am excited to share some nature art along with @hatchartstudio and @barleyandbirch today featuring PINECONES, STICKS, AND LEAVES. 🍂 These NATURE BUNDLES are on the blog and can be used in 3 festive ways during the holiday season. See my next grid posts for a sneak peak. 🍂 If you missed the Craftmas kickoff yesterday, be sure to visit the hashtag #craftmas and #craftmas2019 to follow along! Stay tuned tomorrow for more craft ideas being shared using a simple set of supplies you probably have on hand! . . . . . . #creativekids #creativelife #childhoodunplugged #kidscrafts #littleartist #creativetable #artprompt #invitationtocreate #kidbloggersofig #rockinartmoms #kidsart #kidscrafts101 #holidayart #holidaycrafts #christmas #christmasdecor #getcreativewith #bloggersofinstagram #steamkidschallenge #oursensorychristmas #handmadechristmas #thanksgivingcrafts #natureart #natureinspired #sticks #naturebundle #holidaydecor #holidaydecorating

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