you can see that madeline (who is 6) has drawn uncle jeff with herself and her brother under a sunny sky, as well as doing quite a wonderful job of centering her hand-written greeting. the inside is equally well done with a heartfelt birthday wish and a pattern of hand-drawn xoxox's and hearts that covers the available space. i was proudly informed that not only all the writing, but also all the *spelling* was done by maddie on her own without help from mommy, which i feel is particularly impressive a mere two months into first grade!
nephew matthew (aged 3) has taken a more thematic approach, building his card around some prized handy manny stickers (matthew and uncle jeff both enjoy tools!); he has also written a greeting which mommy transcribed for us! (based on handwriting, we're pretty sure we have a future doctor here!) you'll notice he's added a decorative edge--he is MY nephew, afterall! :) this was all his own idea and his own work, in celebration of having just mastered the use of (blunt, paper only) scissors! forgive a proud auntie for pointing out that this has been done very neatly indeed: the gaps that can be seen are where the fringe has curled... nowhere has paper been accidentally removed, which i find quite extraordinary!
all that remains is for me to pass my crown to the young 'uns...which i do happily, and in recognition of their greater skill!!! ♥♥♥♥♥
They are beautiful cards! I can see why you are such a proud Aunty :) I would be too! Well done.
ReplyDeleteawwww.....fabulous works of arts!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I love when the kids get involved and create!
ReplyDeleteFabulous work by the little 'uns ... incredible handwriting ... yep ... definitely upstaged!
ReplyDelete(thanks for your lovely comments ... make me laugh and happy all at once ... brightening an otherwise crazy wet miserable day here in Liverpool) ...
They are certainly skilled!! LOVE these fun and fabulous cards!
ReplyDeletetoo too cute, lauren! they are very talented. i CAN'T wait til' my nephews and nieces can do arts and crafts with me :)!
ReplyDeletehave a wonderful day!
*hugs* steph :)
Definitely artist in the making in the family!
ReplyDeleteYou're all encouragement now, just wait until they start to get commissions and leave you by the wayside...
ReplyDelete*sobs quietly*
It's obviously genetic.
ReplyDeleteso cute and sweet! delightful as well! you should be proud! =)
ReplyDeleteHow cute!! I love kid's artwork. They do have the crafty gene too don't they now. They take after their auntie. :)
ReplyDeleteZ "made" Christmas cards with me last year. At least your darlings weren't all up in the glitter! (well, it's probably a good thing for their mom!)
ReplyDeleteAnd to get some Handy Manny stickers? Wow! Does LHJ *know* how much that's worth? :)