Today the girls spent alot of time doing some Art and Craft. I must admit that this has to be one of their favourite subjects. They love to be creative and to let their imaginations run wild. So today they spent time painting Calico bags. We had done some painted T-Shirts a little earlier in the year at my work, which the children enjoyed, so I decided to buy them some of their own paints and also Calico bag a week or so ago, so they could paint them. While purchasing this I also bought some Calico material which we will cut into smaller squares and paint, sew on and create miniature art expressions to them be sewn into a larger wall hanging and art piece further into the year.

So, the girls started out with pencil and paper and designed the picture for their bags, before then recreating their designs on the actual calico. Once the designs where replicated they took to painting then with the special fabric paint we had. Luckily Babcia was staying with us and could oversee the children’s work as I was too sick to do anything really. I had not been feeling well for most of the weekend, but yesterday everything just seemed to get on top on me. So much so that I have tried to get in to see the Doctor, but Wednesday morning is the earliest I can get an appointment.

Anyway,  enough about me being sick and more about my girls art work. The girls have created wonderful designs. NIK’s is all full of swirls and colours, which sums her up brilliantly, full of life and colour herself. JAHG’s is a little more tailored to her likes and dislikes, more refined and semetrical. She created a butterfly design as the main feature. Once the paint has dried, we need to iron the designs and then the girls intend to do some beading. They will be adding choice beads to the bag to enhance the overall feel, look and design. I am sure when they are finished they will look amazing.