A Little Obsessed at the Moment

I am a little obsessed over these adorable Dress It Up buttons. I have been using them on my etsy playscape play mats AND as counters and play things with the girls. You know that I love all things teeny tiny and these buttons are just that!

Sometimes, buttons aren't just buttons. Sometimes, they are tiny animals to fill a whimsical stick forest. Sometimes, they are the components to an invented fairy tales. It all depends on the imagination.

Have a fun and playful day
Mel

I Love You To the Moon Play Mat

 It has taken me a while to get back in the swing of things since my "work-cation". But Friday evening, I found myself home alone and was able to complete my latest playscape play mat.

 It's a moonspace. So many children are curious about space and planets. So many children's books are about the Moon. I decided to create a unique play mat - different from what I have done.

I love you to the Moon. It's something my daughters and I have said to each other for 20 years. I know many parents say this. I love that. Eric Carle wrote a book called, Daddy, Can you Give Me the Moon? If your child asks that, you can answer yes with this play mat. A wool felt full moon that is full of play possibilities.

Have a fun and playful day
Mel

See www.mybigworld2015.etsy.com

Fairy Garden and Fairy Hunt with Safari Ltd Toob

 After weeks of planning...ta 's! Our Fairy Garden is complete.

 The Welcome banner is metal and came from Joann as did the fence, wishing well, Fairy house (aka bird house).

 The pond came with the new house, so we didn't do anything but add our Fairy stuff. The fairies come in a Toob from Safari Ltd and our perfect for our little garden.

 I hid some fairies in the flowers for an impromptu fairy hunt while I cleaned up. The girls both loved it.

G is pretty proud of her garden, but..."as soon as Mommy sees it, I am bringing everything in do l can play with it ALL the time."

Have a fun and playful day
Mel

The Making of a Fairy Garden

To the well organized mind of a certain 4 year old, this fairy garden has been in the planning stages for about 3 weeks.

We went to Joann today and pick out our treasured pieces like the wishing well, banner, fence,  and garden. Joann also had a Safari Ltd Toob of fairies, so of course we HAD to get those. The baby unicorn was on clearance. Score!

We went to our local nursery to get tiny plants. I had pebbles and ribbon.

Making our Fairy Garden today after naps!

Have a fun and playful day
Mel

Vending Machine Monkeys

Okay, I am a kid that never grew up. I love love love teeny tiny toys.

So, my husband says to me, "Did you see the monkeys in the vending machine at the grocery store?" He does the grocery shopping, so I didn't. But I went to check them out.

Oh my!

As soon as I saw them, my mind was racing. Couting. Sorting. Adding. Subtracting. Grouping. Projects. Crafts. Favors.

I got a roll a quarters and went to town. I know that I got some strange looks from people passing by. That's okay. I literally stuck my purse under the machine, so that the little plastic balls with the monkeys inside would fall right into my purse. I went back later and got more.

They are funny little critters with different expressions and in different positions. Lots of ways to sort these little guys.

I just never know where I will find inspiration for preschool math!

Have a fun and playful day
Mel

CLCC Art Show and Silent Auction

Tonight, after taking photos of my daughter going to her Jr. Prom, I jetted over to CLCC Art Show and Silent Auction. My playscape was there along with so many art pieces on display. 100S of people were there. I was so pleased with the turn out and proud to be part of this special evening.
Have a fun and playful day
Mel

Safari Ltd Goes to the Beach

G had several things that she was looking forward to on this trip.
1. The San Diego zoo
2. See koalas
3. Build a sand castle
So I packed a special bag of little things to be in our sand castle. Among them, Safari Ltd. sunflower and fish.
On the very last day, we went to Torrey Pines State Park beach. We built our first sand castle together.
G. Loved. It.
Have a fun and playful day
Mel