summer crafty time

Apparently I have not left my crafty days of 4-H completely behind.  We've had so much rain this first month of summer break, we have only made two of our usual weekly pool days -- and only one afternoon at the park.  On the other hand, Anika and Liv spent one afternoon working on Iron-On transfers that were a Christmas gift from mom/dad -- an apron for the American Girl, as well as each of their own aprons. 

Hold you amazement please, this involved no sewing.  I haven't regressed THAT far back into my 4-H days.... the aprons were already on hand ready to go. :)  Now each girl has a coordinating apron with this doll-sized version... plus an afternoon of creativity.  

If the rain continues this week, the plan is to open Grandpa's garage, set up a long table and bring out all of his unused wooden forms and spend the day painting.   Grandpa Alan has a treasure trove of who-knows-what over at his place.... and he is ready to start weeding out some of the extras.  I don't think he every really liked painting on the wooden forms anyway.  He offered to have a "grandkid painting day" -- and we are going to take him up on his offer!  I'll have to post pictures of the masterpieces when they are finished :)