Butterfly Inspired Jewellery

Lillie latest art lesson was on sculpture.  She chose to focus on her jewellery (of course).  The first set of photos were taken at the nearby butterfly garden.  It was these photos, along with sculptor Richard Cresswell's butterfly benches, which inspired her to create some beautiful, unique butterfly jewellery.  Anyway, enjoy! The following photos show…

One Down, Two to Go

This is a bit of a cheeky post as it is almost the same as yesterday's.  But today Lillie and I managed to mount her nine photos and create a proper (almost professional) display: It's the first time either of us have done anything like this, and it took hours and hours.  Anyway, here it…

Through the Lens: One Moment in Time 29/01/2018

This is Lillie's final piece for her first ever photographic project.  It is a screen shot as we are still in the process of mounting the actual pictures.  Once done, though, it will go up on one of our walls..... if we can just find one that isn't completely covered floor to ceiling with books.

Weaving Simple Baskets {Little House on the Prairie}

One of my favourite things about homeschool is the freedom to slow down and live the lessons instead of rushing through them. During our Little House on the Prairie Unit Study, we wanted to experience pioneer life the way Laura and Mary might have, through hard work, patience, and practical skills. That’s how we found ourselves weaving simple baskets at the kitchen…