Comments on: Craft Day: A Princess Crown – Part Three (FINISHED!)

By: Brandie

Brandie — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:29:00 +0000

It turned out so well!

I will start projects with my kids around and they tend to walk away if I become secretive when they ask what it is – they know it’s probably for them. And with the older two (10 and 7) I can now say – I’m going to my craft room, I’m making something that might be for one of you so stay out unless it’s an emergency! It works so well, sometimes I tell them that even when I know I’m not making something for them, because well, some days mom just needs a break LOL! With the 3 year old, I just wait until after bedtime because you just never know when he’ll decide to pop in LOL! =)

By: dax248

dax248 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:10:51 +0000

I don’t think it is lying. You did the work, and besides you were working on something. I really enjoyed having you comment on things today and keep spurring me on to work on things. Thanks for doing this today!!! I can’t wait for the next one.

By: Beth @ The Natural Mommy

Beth @ The Natural Mommy — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:36:24 +0000

Oh, but they do see us working on stuff (in the beginning phases, or on another child’s gift.) And when they ask, we just tell them it’s a surprise. And to our own surprise, it works. They don’t ask questions beyond that.

By: Beth @ The Natural Mommy

Beth @ The Natural Mommy — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:34:51 +0000

Ok, FINE. Wanna know my secret? Sigh. I did it this weekend. When Josh took the older two to Menards to buy wood for his project. And Levi was sleeping. I’ve been working on a cape today.

I wrote these posts last night and scheduled them to go today because I wasn’t sure I’d be able to get online at all, since my lappy’s in the shop and Josh had to take his to school. (No about of begging would dissuade him.)

Turns out the dinosaur of a desk top still works – it just shuts off randomly. So I’ve just been using it to twitter and comment.

I feel like I’ve been lying to you all.

Will you forgive me?

By: Jes

Jes — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:15:35 +0000

adorable! and I am also wondering how she hasn’t seen it…

By: Gina

Gina — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:10:07 +0000

Your crown is really cute! I think I may have to try making one. My youngest daughter would love it, and it looks easy enough to make a few for my nieces! Thanks for sharing! ~Gina

By: Phoebe @ Cents to Get Debt Free

Phoebe @ Cents to Get Debt Free — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:37:47 +0000

Your model did a very good job–Love it! So cute!

By: dax248

dax248 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:29:56 +0000

Wow! That is really cute! I really like the O on the front. I also like the model

How are you doing it without the kids seeing them?

By: Leann

Leann — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:06:43 +0000

wow. so cute. makes me wish I had a girl. or a child who would wear anything on their head. but, as I have neither, I wont be making one. lol

I should participate in craft day. I’m making both of my boys rag quilts to go on the beds that ‘santa’ is bringing for them.

By: ashley@twentysixcats

ashley@twentysixcats — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:46:30 +0000

That looks awesome!

Out of curiosity, how do you work on these without the intended recipient seeing? Are you doing all of this during naptime?