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    Making Sun Prints (Cyanotypes) with Children

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    We thought we would share a project that has always brought us so much joy.  The simple art of making sun prints or cyanotypes is something each family should try at least once. According to Wikipedia: Cyanotype, also referred to as “blueprinting”, is the oldest non-silver photographic printing process. It involves exposing materials which have been treated with a solution of potassium ferricyanide and ferric ammonium citrate to a UV light source such as the sun. Negative or positive images can be obtained by blocking UV light from reaching the sensitized material. For example, a…

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    DIY Hummingbird Feeder

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    Easy DIY Hummingbird Feeder We’ve put together a few ideas we found on Pinterest to create an easy to follow tutorial on how to make your very own hummingbird feeder.  All you need is a small mason jar, a piece of red plastic and twine!  So easy and yet, with beautiful results!  We will include a recipe for hummingbird food and few of our favorite picture books in case you want to turn this project into a unit study with your children.  Enjoy! SUPPLIES Small Mason Jar Thin Red Plastic…

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    Recycled Paper Cloud Craft

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    We made happy little cloud mobiles to hang in our windows and bring smiles to our neighbors faces.  We hope you make some too and spread some cheer!   MATERIALS: Cardboard  Brown packing paper Zero Dust Chalk (or makers, crayons, paint) Yarn Hole punch ( or a pencil to push through the paper) INSTRUCTIONS: CLOUD Cut Cloud shape out of two layers of brown packing paper Color in one side of each piece (draw a face if desired) Hole punch the perimeter of the cloud Hand stitch the cloud with…

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