Thursday, April 15, 2010

Living on the Earth

(Oh! I just noticed my post count - this is my 226th post - wowie! And here I never thought I'd have a thing to say or stick to this blogging thing.)

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(Don't forget to check out my fuzzy brain magazine giveaway on my April 12th post below!)


Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd which reminded me of one my favorite books, "Living on the Earth" by Alicia Bay Laurel. This charming book was written and illustrated by Alicia she was 19. (and I was a teenager when it came out - we always love the things of our growing up years the best, don't we?!) And guess what my fellow flower children?! Alicia has a blog! Here's my well loved copy (which sold for $3.95 when it came out!)...






I found some fun Earth Day craft ideas on the internet.


Ellen, of The Long Thread blog, has done a charming tutorial for the Alpha Mom site.
Plantable paper tutorial at Alphamom.
The Long Thread

Cassi, of The Crafty Crow, has listed multiple tutorials (from various sources) using recycled and repurposed items. (just keep scrolling down through all the fun stuff!) The Crafty Crow

I especially love these that Cassi has listed:

Recycle ribbon spools into display cubbies from Paper and Stitch.



Recycle magazines into a bowl from A Little Hut.


Recycle corks into stamps from Lil Blue Boo.

12 comments:

  1. Oh, I have to make something for Earth Day. I hope I can remember to do this! :) I would like to make a doll from recycled stuff. I'd better start collecting things NOW. :) Have a great night, my friend! xoxo Pam

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  2. Thanks for the reminder, I knew it was coming up! And great craft ideas, Beanie and I will have to make something this year!

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  3. I always clean up our neighborhood on Earth Day with the kids. They are older, now, but I think it is important and we try to plant something, too. I love these crafts; Thanks Sally for sharing the links. These look really
    great!

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  4. Congratulations Sally on 200! posts! What an accomplishment. I remember my very first Earth Day! The Bobwhites and I collected newspapers. Such fun memories! Sally, the next swap I host I will be sure to include your name! Elizabeth

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  5. Those cork stamps are great, Even just to have as decorations on a desk.
    Happy belated 200th post!! Time flies when you are a blogger. :)
    Cheers

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  6. Hi Pam,
    I'd love to see an Earth Day doll from you, can't wait!
    Happy happy Friday!

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  7. Hi Lori!
    Wishing you and Beanie lots of Earth Day crafty fun!
    Happy happy Friday!

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  8. Hi Ellie!
    That's so wonderful that you do that with your kids! You're doing something terrific and valuable for the community and being such an inspiration and example of stewardship to your kids.
    Happy happy Friday!

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  9. Hi Elizabeth!
    It snuck up on me and surprised me, over 200 posts!
    You're a sweetie, please don't fret about the swap. I took too long to make up my mind - I was afraid of doing 15 cards. YIKES! I had to give myself a pep talk that I could do it. :)
    Happy happy Friday to you!

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  10. Hi Valerie!
    I'm shy - sure didn't know I had 200+ posts in me! Who knew I was a blabbermouth?! ;)
    Can't wait to try some of your recipes - I beg you to please be kind to my waistline and ration the chocolate and PB ones. :)
    Happy happy Friday!

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  11. The cork stamps look like fun to make. Thanks for the tip/reminder to do some carving.

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  12. Hi Becky!
    I've always wanted to try my hand at carving stamps - hopefully this year it will come to pass!
    Happy week to you!

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