Sunday 3 February 2013

Little House on the Prairie



Little One and I were watching a new programme on kid's television last week called "Totally Rubbish". Right up our street. All sorts of crafting, and upcycling. A paper artist called Su Blackwell was featured, making a little scene out of old phonebooks. Some of her work, much of which is inspired by fairytales, is really amazing. I have possibly misnamed this post, as I should have called in Little House in the Big Wood.

So when a new yellow pages popped through our door, Little One thought she would have a go this afternoon, at making something with the old one. I was summoned with my knitting needles to help make some of the little tubes. (I got a bit grumpy about the risk of glue on knitting.) I have been working on a new knitting pattern all week, but it is still not ready to go. Can you see the complete concentration on her face?



So while she was constructing I thought I would have a little go at making a paper daffodil. I have left it in with the others in the vase, and will see if any of my family notice.



We have not really done much paper craft, but it was really fun. Very cheap afternoon's entertainment too.


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34 comments:

  1. Ali3 February 2013 at 11:43

    Well done Frankie. The house and trees look great. Has anyone spotted your lovely paper daffodil?
    Ali x

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  2. Unknown3 February 2013 at 11:43

    Ahhh lovely! It's so nice when your kids take an interest in doing something crafty and with such great results! Have a lovely week, Simmi x

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  3. Myth Illogical3 February 2013 at 11:53

    Frankie's efforts are great! Good old yellow pages, eh?!

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  4. Christmas Pie Crafts3 February 2013 at 11:54

    It looks so good, especially the daffodil. Lots of fun too I should think. Hope you have a good week.

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  5. Anonymous3 February 2013 at 12:12

    This is amazing. I am trying to rack my brain to remember where I have seen some of these in a shop window. Yours look every bit as good. Well done :)

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  6. Adaliza3 February 2013 at 12:25

    Love the little house and trees - so cute. Have they noticed the daffodil yet?

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  7. Anonymous3 February 2013 at 13:30

    Looks awesome!! Never seen a phone book look nicer ;-) lol

    Thanks for sharing at Sharing Saturday!

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  8. Martha3 February 2013 at 13:52

    very cute, dirt cheap and so much fun! :)

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  9. Joy Weese Moll3 February 2013 at 20:28

    What a great activity -- and such terrific-looking results!

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  10. Miriam3 February 2013 at 22:13

    awesome - I love that concentration!

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  11. CatkinJane4 February 2013 at 02:45

    That looks great. I'd just seen some paper items recently but because I love books couldn't bear the thought of ripping them up, but I don't love phone directories!

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  12. Free Spirit Designs4 February 2013 at 06:55

    oh wow, i love this!! That little cabin is amazing with all the tiles and the cute trees... it must have taken ages!! I love the photograph too :)

    Great idea to make a paper daffodil... it must have been fiddly! It looks so pretty with the others x

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  13. Natalie Jones4 February 2013 at 07:31

    That daffodil is amazing!

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  14. Anonymous4 February 2013 at 12:57

    It's beautiful. I am going to try this with my son who loves paper crafts and origami.

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  15. AliceAndFlorence4 February 2013 at 13:46

    You could make a complete paper village! I still have my paperback copy of Little house On The Prairie. Love the daffodil too.
    Wendy x

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  16. Unknown4 February 2013 at 19:04

    This is a neat idea! Visiting through the Chicken Chick.

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  17. FrontierDreams5 February 2013 at 07:21

    Oh my goodness - this is great!! The scene, the flower...everything! Thanks for sharing with us again at Keep Calm Craft On!!

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  18. Jess5 February 2013 at 07:30

    I love this!
    What a terrific idea!

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  19. Anonymous5 February 2013 at 08:41

    Wow the little scene is so beautiful! I love it!

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  20. Handbags by Helen5 February 2013 at 10:26

    Such a lovely idea and so well executed

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  21. Cheryl5 February 2013 at 14:36

    My children love the program. I must show them your beautiful creations.

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  22. Jan6 February 2013 at 00:52

    Anything containing glue and mess suits me, I love the log cabin, I don't know the programme but I'm off to check it out.

    Jan x

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  23. Sarah ~ Crafts from the Cwtch6 February 2013 at 06:31

    That is so cool and just a perfect use for those phonebooks which usually get recycled as soon as they appear on our doorstep.

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  24. Jazz6 February 2013 at 13:31

    Awesome project!

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  25. Suz6 February 2013 at 14:34

    How cute!!

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  26. creativejewishmom/sara7 February 2013 at 12:46

    Fabulous phonebook art! thanks so much for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!

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  27. Sam7 February 2013 at 18:50

    What a great idea :)

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  28. April's Homemaking8 February 2013 at 23:47

    I love paper craft, Su Blackwell's work is inspiring, I love the little cabin in the woods scene, how wonderful!

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  29. The Sewing Bug9 February 2013 at 03:37

    Wow, what can I say. I should rush out to save my phone book from the recycle bin. Love upcycle ideas. Thanks.

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  30. Cynthia9 February 2013 at 21:36

    What a great idea! I love it!

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  31. Carrie15 February 2013 at 12:26

    Oh, how beautiful!! I love them!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!

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  32. How the Sun Rose22 February 2013 at 09:27

    This is so clever. I am looking forward to reading Farmer Boy with my sons this summer. Thanks for sharing on Creative Learning.

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  33. Unknown25 February 2013 at 07:46

    All I can say is WOWIE ZOWIE! I can't wait to show my daughter! Great job Frankie! :) Michelle W

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  34. Janis22 March 2013 at 19:21

    Oh that is so cool. I will have to try it out myself. My family probably wouldn't notice a paper daffodil with all the real ones :)

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