The Humble Paperclip

Actually not true...the paperclip is not so humble after all and is a very useful peice of stationery that I suspect most of us have a wee stash of.

Here is some useless information you can share at your next dinner party....The first patent for a bent wire paperclip was awarded to a certain American gentleman by the name of Mr Samual B. Fay in 1867.  Originally intended to attach tickets to fabric,  it was also recognised that the paperclip could be used to attach sheets of paper together.

These are slightly bigger than your bog standard paperclip about 2 inches at a guess. Really fun to make and still functional.



A Red theme going on here, the wooden bird is embossed and the others are made from paper.





A spring theme in this set, a fabrc yo-yo flower, the butterfly is covered in paper and then
a coat of dimensional magic applied, my favourite is the sheep made using a variety
 of pieces from a couple of punches.

 I wonder what Mr Samuel B. Fay would make of these paper clips, bet they would still attach a ticket to some fabric though.


Bye for now.

The fear of responsibility

Well on Friday both children came home with invitations to try out to become School Councillors, not sure what you call them elsewhere but in other words student leaders.  By Sunday the thrill has worn off and the fear of responsibility has set in.

The doubt of not knowing what is expected, how much time will be spent out of class, having to speak at assembly in front of their peers. Do they in fact even want this honor.  As a parent of course I am thrilled and yes of course they should be councillors, how good is that for the future.  I often say be a leader not a follower, but I have to also admire the foresight of not wanting to spend time away from learning in the class.  Both want to earn places in the advanced classes at College which means a head down bumb up year this year.  They also don't want to let the Principal down by saying no.

 I am so very proud of the grown up way they are approaching this dilemma, how they are reflecting on the situation and trying to come up with a solution. Today being Monday they are going to talk to their teacher and ask him just how much time they will spend out of class and what the expectations will be.  Researching to make an informed decision.

This is such a great test for their young minds and a sign of their character. It will be interesting to see how it all pans out, but either way lessons are being learnt and I am very proud.

                                              

Back to School

Well its Monday and as promised another post, I have had major Internet issues so missed last week but given I posted twice the week before I think that makes me even.

Well as I said its Monday and the summer holidays are over and we are back to school.  I never thought I would be in my 30's oh ok 40's and still saying "I don"t want to go to school" but the necessary evil of money dictates that one must work.  I know once I get there and have had my first 50 hugs I will forget I didn't want to be there and enjoy being with the kids again.  Nick and Abbey went off at 10 past 8 for their first day of the year both with new school bags on their backs full of the years stationery.  Oh and because it is the first day of school ...of course....it's raining!!!

So today I have a little something I have been playing with, dominos, just for something different.  These little wooden pieces are lots of fun and you can do lots with them.  Also seen all the tiles that are popular at the moment well I have made my own from scrabble pieces. I still need to perfect my technique but they are fun and easy and cheaper.  Dominos I had some here and found some at the $2 store.



This is a mini album with a Domino fromt and back and an accordian fold album inbetween.
 Cute huh! and only measures 1 1/4 x2 1/2 inches




This is it opened up.




These are smaller dominos I turned into tiles, fun I can assure you but I think the scrabble tiles are cuter.
 These would make nice necklaces, but I need to work on my drilling as my holes leave a little bit to be desired.

Well must go as the bell will be ringing soon.  Till next Monday.

Bye
Karen