Things to Make - Life-Size Self-Portraits Made By Your Children (obviously, as I do not need a life size portrait of myself right now))

(P wanted blue hair, just like Katy Perry. It starts so young).

Last week, T had a nasty fever that kept him (and me) up most of the night. The next day was painful, the girls couldn't stop bickering and I was exhausted. I needed an activity - something easy, really easy, that would last a long time. Luckily, I remembered this post from my friend Marina's blog and the rest of the afternoon became progressively easier. So thank you Marina, thank you.

Here's the scoop:

Materials: Pencil, crayons, and a butcher paper roll

1. Have your child lie down on the butcher paper, trace an outline of their body.

2. Create!

The girls' self-portraits really demonstrate the personality difference between them. P made herself into a princess with a tiara, high heels, and lots of bling; whereas F tried to be as "real" as possible.

Taking a few days off. See you next week!
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If you need some inspiration while I'm gone, check out these past posts:

*64 Things to Do (And Places to Go) As a Family This Summer

*25 Things to Make With Your Kids

*7 Great Art/Craft/Design/Inspiration Blogs

*10 Websites For Buying Great Art - Part I and Part II
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And if you're sick of me, check out these great posts by my favorite local bloggers.

*Shannon is so fun. Especially when we're drinking together.

*Not-So-SAHM's 10 Top Art and Craft Supplies. A great list.

*The Meanest Momma needs to change her name to the Hottest Momma. I'm so jealous.

*KidFriendly DC has a great review of Georgetown Waterfront Park.

*And Then We Were 4 continues to amaze me with her photographic skills.