last summer we started a junk collection.
inspired by this.
little pieces of trash on the ground during walks or in the yard.
then it was forgotten about in the bottom cabinet behind the pans.
for months.
until wednesday.
talby found it again and made this.
all by herself.
she made it on the table just playing around.
then said "look mommy! i made a junk man!"
i was so proud of her personal creativity
so we hot glued it to cardboard (a LIFE cereal box from the recycle box).
the boys were impressed and a bit jelaous.
and now all the junk was gone.
we are on the hunt to fill the box again with tiny trinkets
so the boys can make something junky too.
thanks for the great idea kristin.
talby couldn't wait for you to see it.
Stephanie - Absolutely creative! I wonder what your daughter will be when she grows up! Her junk man is a keeper for sure!
jes - i *heart* mr. junk man! what a great way to fuel your kids creativity…and recycle at the same time!
have a lovely day 🙂
mallory Heffron - what a great idea, way to cute,
Sara - Meg, that is awesome! I showed Enzo and he got all excited about doing something like that. Now if I can just find my glue gun in my messy house…
traci - talby – MR. JUNKMAN IS AWESOME!!!!! you did a wonderful job.
how cute meg. i bet the boys are very jealous and out scouting for junk even as i type. you have wonderfully creative kids. i love seeing what they create!!! i wonder where they get it from?
traci - very, very cool!!!
Jennifer P. - I think you’ve got a little mixed media artist on your hands! And “green art” IS all the rage right now….
Way to go Talby!
Shabby Miss Jenn - This is absolutely the perfect craft project for the boys! I LOVE THIS!
Allikayesmama - Not surprising that you have creative kids!! I love that!
Jenny - How cool!
mom - That is fabulous! Tell Talby that grandma is very proud of her too, for being so creative. I love the pumpkin head! What are the pieces across the bottom?
Staci - Wow! What an incredible imagination from your sweet little girl! I don’t think my oldest (6) would EVER come up with that 🙁 Not a great imagination…now my 3 yr old, watch out!
Crystal - That is awesome! You have very cool kids! 🙂