Made
by
Morgan
Creatively inspired by Ben Franklin Crafts
in New Albany
By Morgan Sprigler
COVID HAVE
YOU DOWN?
BLESSINGS
ABOUND
WHEN YOU
GET CRAFTING
Hello Fellow Crafters! I hope you are happy and
healthy! The uncertainties COVID-19 has brought
to our lives brought a new set of challenges for
all of us, regardless of your circumstances. I am
in the stage of life where I am attempting to raise
two well-rounded, well-mannered little girls. If
you are in a similar arena of life, I just have one
question for you: How much wine do you drink
in a week? No, seriously.
It’s hasn’t been easy being the everything: The
teacher, the chef, the housekeeper, the counselor,
the entertainer, the laundry folder, the spill cleanerupper
(and the list goes on and on, amirite?!). Our
most important job right now, though, is to be
the parent who reminds their children that they
are safe and loved and that life can still be fun.
This craft wraps all of that in one for our sweet
kiddos and allows them to explore the beauty of
our earth, alongside their favorite person (YOU!)
and creating something silly all in the name of fun!!
SUPPLIES:
Use what you have on hand – or take a trip
to Ben Franklin Crafts New Albany, 420 New
Albany Plaza, where they’re practicing social
distancing to ensure shoppers and staff stay
safe and can keep crafting.
• Scissors
• Paper
• Glue
• A ruler or a book for tracing
• Pencil
• Supplies from Nature
STEP ONE
My family has spent much of our time with three
of our favorite little people, The Miller Triplets.
Their family has spent much of their time safe at
home like we have, so we made the decision to
allow the kids to play outside together (which
also offers a bit of a breather to their momma and
to me). So, I sent the five of them into the back
yard with baggies to collect their supplies. We
talked about different trees, leaves and flowers
and learned (from one of the trio, Beau) that if a
ponytail holder is found outside, it is considered
a part of nature. Like most things these days, I’ll
allow it!
STEP TWO
I used my address book to trace our canvases
onto poster board, because I thought the size
would allow appropriate space for the kids to
work in. For extra support, I traced two squares
side by side, cut them out together, folded them
together like a book, and then glued. You can do
this with any paper you decide to use for make
it more sturdy.
44 EXTOL : SUMMER 2020