One of my favorite things when summer comes is doing creative/crafty things with my girls. We try to do this sort of thing throughout the year, but with schoolwork to get through, crafts get pushed to the side a lot. When summer hits, they become the main focus.

Here's a peek of some of the things we've been spending our time on…

Clothespin dolls. These were a huge hit and have been a very popular choice for play ever since we made them. They keep asking to make more. All of our crafts are a collaborative effort. With these, the girls were the designers and I became the constructor/ glue gun manager.

This was all Miss E's idea. Her little Rapunzel desperately needed a tower, and after watching her multiple failed attempts at constructing one all on her own, I decided it was time to lend a little architectural support.

And here you see the popcorn bags. Every Monday night the snack that keeps everyone occupied for Daddy's softball games is popcorn. I had been using paper lunch sacks, but for a girl who's become obsessed with all things cloth, it just felt so wasteful. 

The girls have requested time for sewing non-stop since we finished school, so I decided this was a great first project. We cut together, I ironed and then we sewed together. I've found that the easiest (although not always the most comfortable) way to help my kids sew is to just sit them on my lap and let them guide the fabric while I watch closely and control the pedal. These were a lot of fun and it only took a couple hours start to finish for all of them.

Your turn. What have you been creating lately?