Sweet Square #1

Hello Friends,

Fall - a new school year for the kiddos, so I feel like I should be productive.

So here's my "Sweet Square" for today. It is a 30-day challenge inspired by Ann Marie, who was inspired by Diandra Mae.

I wanted to try DoInk for a while but found out that they shut down their web app last week =(. Very sad but understandable, since they are directing their energy toward mobile apps.

I searched for a way to make a flip book and found this: Benettonplay.com. The flipbook can be exported to a PDF for printing and making into a paper book! Very neet. They also have other fun toys on their site.

So here's my very rusty animation-try. My wrist is a little sore from piano so I didn't tinker too much. I think the blinking eyes are convincing

Thanks for visiting!

Inspired by the kids

Inspired by a request for crafters at http://childsown.wordpress.com/ I'm showing you some of the toys I've made in the past few years. The designs come from the girls. Sometimes their drawings are so cute that I want them to become a stuffed animal. My skills are not as developed as Child's Own Studio but some day if I practice enough they will be. =)

Original cat drawings

Pink Cat: Now I can play with you!

Pineapple Alien Monster!

This pink cat is also a hand puppet (copied from a commercial product that had a book attached). We decided it would be fun to dress alike.

IF: Popularity

Tomie dePaola Award submission

Just sent in my entry! Good luck everyone! =)

Getting ready for Children's Art Showcase 2012!

Once again we will exhibit artwork from Medford's 3rd and 7th graders. Hopefully we will be able to also reach out to Medford High School too.

The kids have been so excited to see their work displayed in the show. It has grown from 50 to more than 250 participants and the upcoming exhibit will hopefully include even more kids.

If you wish to support this project, I've created a supply list on the Dick Blick art supply website. We've already received a $10 donation! Thanks for supporting the arts in Medford.
http://share.dickblick.com/KvrD63L
www.dickblick.com

You can view a slideshow of the 2011 Children's Art Showcase here:
http://jenn-art.blogspot.com/2011/04/childrens-art-showcase-2011.html