block printing

this year, in ned's class,

i have shared the job of art mom

with janelle, another art mom.

it really has been so much better with two,

especially since his class size is close to 30.

this block printing project was janelle's idea,

and i loved it so much that i brought home

the materials to make a few myself.

the materials:

a wooden block 

{about 2½" square},

wool yarn 

{enough to wrap several times},

acrylic craft paint,

& paper

{cut to 10" x 7½"}.

also helpful:

a paper plate for a palette,

cardboard for a mat.

when printing,

start in the top left corner

and rotate ¼ turn each time you print.

this creates a more random pattern.

make 4 rows across, and three rows down.

rustic, but orderly.

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things i'm making

what are you making?

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earthly delights csa - week 1

our first share of the season

drunken woman frizzy headed lettuce

forellenschluss lettuce

arugula

mizuna

pea shoots

red giant west indian mustard greens

turnips

pac choi

radishes

green garlic

stirfry mix

spring onion

chives

rosemary

also:

sungold tomato plant

ground cherry plant

find out more about our csa here.

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treasury

late spring cottage

fresh & clean & cozy

see it on etsy

☼right here☼

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tree city juice and smoothie cafe

okay, treasure valley neighbors,

i need to tell you about a really rad,

bona fide juice bar in our neck of the woods.

{it's even affordably priced}

tree city

juice and smoothie cafe.

there is a location downtown, on capitol,

and this one is in meridian,

at the corner of eagle road & fairview.

they have shelves of fresh wheatgrass.

it's legit.

we've been making it our

saturday after-soccer routine.

eco-tip:

if you bring your own cup,

they give you 50¢ off.

i get a 24 oz vitariffic

they each get a 16 oz mango sunrise

{with raspberries}

today, they gave us

don't put junk in your trunk

stickers to stick on our cups.

they even have sandwiches.

see the full menu here.

join their tree-hugger's club

to earn points & to get a free smoothie

on your birthday.

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etsy wanting, one through five

one of these

two of these

all 3 of these

all 4 of these

all 5 of these

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zoo field trip

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