A Joyful Project

Today's project involved paint, buttons, glue, glitter, ribbon, plastic sheet, cardboard, styrofoam baskets........and a ten year old girl (my first granddaughter). Spending quality time with her was my goal and quality time in her eyes was creating something. Instead of working on MY projects, I helped her with ideas, gathering materials, instructing, cleaning for HER project. I was her cheerleader.

I know you're wondering and are afraid to ask. YES!! I showed her Pinterest! She LOVED it!!

Sometimes it's good to be a keeper of things that can be reused, recycled, repurposed, or just to create with. She had a great time searching for those elements her creativity longed for, and at least all, except the plastic sheet, were found in one room. I give myself some credit for being organized enough for that!

The plastic sheet covered the dining room table and then everything else covered the plastic sheet. She mixed her own paint. She chose her own bright colors. She decorated with ribbon. She fashioned a word that spoke volumes in its simplicity. She painted with long, even strokes....as carefully as any ten year old could. She glued with precision. And then, the masterpiece was unveiled. JOY! Like a button monogram, the word stood out. I smiled.

Every project should bring JOY!

Goal achieved!