Friday, June 19, 2009

Little House, Big Fun

I love to make things. Especially for my girls. Sometimes though, I fear that all my effort is wasted. Not wasted in the fact that I didn't enjoy myself making something, but part of the enjoyment is working hard at something knowing how much someone else will love the end product. And sometimes...the clothes sewn go unworn, or refused. Sometimes the little toys are tossed and forgotten. Sometimes, there is no gasp of excitement that was expected. I told myself that maybe this wasn't going to be as great as I thought it would be, just in case my 2 days worth of effort were for nothing. But were they? I spent tireless hours recycling my garbage into small clocks and wall paintings and showers and hat stands, and really really enjoying it! I wouldn't even be finished with the current item when my mind kept going to...now what else might I have lying around that I can transform. But...THIS made item of mine is very much well loved. If only for one night, I can tell this little house is big fun...and not just for the little girls, but big ones too. I have a salt dough family baking, and has been all day. Should be done soon, and then I'll paint them. So excited! This is my recycled dollhouse.

5 comments:

Julia said...

CUte!Cute!cUTe! it must have been a blast to make! i'm not surprised they love it!

Julia said...

And it reminds me of a fun library book I looked at a long time ago about making dollhouse stuff out of little things from around the house.

Tina said...

Shalisa,
Can I have a re-do of my childhood and come live at your house! I can't wait to see your salt people. I love your imagination and how you cultivate it in your children. They will bloom just like your beatiful flowers!

Smiles said...

AMAZING!!!!! Too bad we have a little boy otherwise we would be asking you to make another one :-)

~C said...

SO fun. :)