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Is it really art?

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Just Jackie

For the month of December, I decided to allow the kids to do ‘Paint by Numbers’. They each chose their own picture to do, and were really excited to start. My son ended up painting TWO because he enjoyed it … Continue reading →

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Another Week has come and gone

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Just Jackie

This week started rather slowly.  The Principal of our school, AKA “Daddy” was home for the day, so it made school almost impossible. We unschooled that day. 😀 We had fun with our Art Study.  We’re finishing up our study … Continue reading →

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We're turning into Knit Wits!!!

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Just Jackie

For those of you who may have followed my crochet blog, (which was recently merged with this one), you know my plight about learning to knit. Well, Flower Picker has been pretending to knit with two pencils… no yarn – … Continue reading →

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This week, so far…

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Just Jackie

This week was a 1/2 day school week.  We have a two-day assembly this weekend, and I always like to sew new things for the girls and I to wear.  I made myself a skirt and shirt (that’s a first … Continue reading →

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Week 4 put to bed!

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Just Jackie

Oh, this week was exciting! We started learning about Pyotr Tchaikovsky. He had an interesting life.  His music is simply beautiful. I’m a fan of the Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture. Our Art study was on Ambrosius Bosschaert. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Sew N Show

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Just Jackie

I wanted to show off the dress-up dresses I made for the girls last month. Nothing fancy, but they don’t seem to care! 🙂 more…

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