In celebration… I decided to create this very functional and FUN centerpiece for the island in my kitchen. I saw something similar to this in the Rachael Ray magazine this month… I don’t normally look at this mag as cooking isn’t my thing (see last post!!) but my mom was in town and she loves it. this was something that they showed for a dinner party w/ kids… that you could line the table w/ butcher paper and let them color during dinner etc. well, I decided that it would be the perfect cure for boredom for my kids. They love to sit and draw, write and color. Nothing is more inspiring than a whole bunch of art supplies and a stack of white paper! I bought this serving tray at target, along w/ the plastic cups, new markers, pencils and crayons… and well, I had to buy the gobstoppers cause they looked so cute with the dots on the tray. I think it’s important that the kids practice math, journaling, spelling… that kind of thing. I am trying to come up with a ‘routine’ that even I can stick with that will include some constructive activities…
But when all else fails… quincy quiet for ½ hour coloring is golden! Easy enough.
I am loving the bright colors! Just had to share…
Ahhhh, I just bought a TON of supplies for the girls and they have been perfect little angels (okay almost perfect)....but that is just a WAY cute way that you organized it. Cute stuff.
Posted by: Monique | May 24, 2007 at 05:15 PM
seriously copying this idea. what a wonderful thing--so fun, so creative and a little quiet time for mom to boot. gotta love it. also love the gifts for the teacher--gonna do that too but i still have 2 more weeks until our district is out.
thanks for the great ideas.
Posted by: kelley pierce | May 24, 2007 at 05:55 PM
What a neat idea!
Posted by: stephanie | May 24, 2007 at 06:02 PM
cute! thanks :)
Posted by: bethy | May 24, 2007 at 06:12 PM
oh my gosh! I was just at target today (buying a cute clock! ;) ) and I almost bought this tray just because it was so "happy"...
I think I need to go back! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Shannon Lowe | May 24, 2007 at 06:27 PM
Thanks so much for sharing this idea. Love it! I guess I'll be at Target this weekend!
Posted by: Nicole Ward | May 24, 2007 at 06:55 PM
the erhardts are so going to have one of these on the table....
thanks for the inspiration!
catherine
Posted by: catherine feegel-erhardt (MMM 2007) | May 24, 2007 at 07:22 PM
I totally saw this and wanted to do it!! Awesome job Heidi. I also saw that tray at Target and wanted it for summer. Now I have a reason for it :)
Posted by: Sara | May 24, 2007 at 07:23 PM
OK you outdid Rachel Ray big time!!! I love it!! You are so not a slacker...you put this together in less than 24 hours after I left. It looks like a great "baby sitter" for a few hours.
Posted by: Gramkas | May 24, 2007 at 08:10 PM
I want this on my table and I don't have kids (but I do love doodling on the table while I wait for someone to bring me dinner)! Maybe I could invite my niece over a lot so I'd have an excuse! Love it!
Posted by: Sharon | May 24, 2007 at 08:19 PM
Keep those ideas coming. My husband is staying home with the kids and "Camp Dad" sure could use some fun ideas. Last year they learned how to seal coat the driveway and window replacement.
Posted by: Sue M | May 24, 2007 at 08:23 PM
I am going to make this for my table tomorrow! I am such a copycat! My kids can draw for hours!
Posted by: kim b | May 24, 2007 at 08:46 PM
LOVE IT! Awesome idea!
Posted by: Bonafyde | May 24, 2007 at 11:44 PM
Wonderful, fun and functional center piece for kids!!!! Love it!
Posted by: LN | May 25, 2007 at 12:40 AM
cool idea!
Posted by: Idan Asinely | May 25, 2007 at 03:08 AM
I am heading to Target! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Marty | May 25, 2007 at 05:20 AM
Very Cute! And VERY inspiring!! I did end up doing your beach towel and magazine idea for my daughter's teachers, and they LOVED it! Thank you for so much inspiration!!
Posted by: Shealynn | May 25, 2007 at 06:22 AM
Awesome idea....I might try this idea for our upcoming family reunion. We have alot of small children. Thank you.
Posted by: jackie | May 25, 2007 at 06:36 AM
awesome idea...I am off to target right now.
peace
kim
Posted by: Kim Bolyard | May 25, 2007 at 07:12 AM
What a great excuse to buy all those awesome bright colors Target has right now. I am loving the blue with the red strawberries myself (bought the strawberry placemats to decorate the walls in my DD bedroom! The fresh art supplies are on my list as well - now it's to make mommy happy too!
Please share what you come up for kiddos this summer - I am in the same boat and getting there too!
You rock woman!
Posted by: tina | May 25, 2007 at 08:03 AM
What a fun idea. No kids in my house but I just had to comment. The picture along looks so fun. Might need to incorporate that into scrapbooking somehow. Thanks for sharing Heidi!
Posted by: Brenna | May 25, 2007 at 09:07 AM
What a fun idea. No kids in my house but I just had to comment. The picture along looks so fun. Might need to incorporate that into scrapbooking somehow. Thanks for sharing Heidi!
Posted by: Brenna | May 25, 2007 at 09:08 AM
What a fun idea. No kids in my house but I just had to comment. The picture along looks so fun. Might need to incorporate that into scrapbooking somehow. Thanks for sharing Heidi!
Posted by: Brenna | May 25, 2007 at 09:11 AM
This is perfect. Who doesn't love brand new supplies and what a great way to insure that everything gets back in place when you are finished with it.
Posted by: Pineconegirl | May 25, 2007 at 09:42 AM
Way cool idea, I am copying it ASAP. Much cuter than the shoe box with everything mixed up and broken, and missing lids that I usually have around.
Posted by: Leah | May 25, 2007 at 10:03 AM