girl on fire

there has been an explosion round these parts of seven year-old craftiness.  lily is on fire with creativity and craftiness.  she will disapear into her room and return an hour later having made herself a hand sewn pocket pal (pattern from sewing school by amie plumley).

or she'll head out to the backyard, tell me i can't peek until she calls, and then a short time later unveil an amazing fairy apmhitheater/doll tepee.

or when i tell her that i'm sorry but i don't think we have any spare three-ring binders laying around the house her reply is: "that's okay, i'll just make one!"

she's had a renewed interest in dressing herself and creating outfits and fancy hairdos for school, so when i read about the sketch journal what i wore today by gemma correll in molly makes i knew i had to splurge and get lily a copy.

(i find it a little hilarious that she listed me as her style icon of the day... i am not known for my fashion sense, but more for my "ability" to wear the same shirt three days in a row.)  my favorite drawing of hers lately is this map inspired by monty python's holy grail:

complete with bridge of "deth", the holy hand grenade of antioch, the correct way to count to three, and a place to "diss mawt" at the end.  oh i love this girl, her sense of humor, her craftiness, her amazing talents, and her kindness and generosity.  i am one proud and lucky mama.

-melissa

Comments

[Micki]

You are a super Mom with a very creative beautiful daughter. I love watching Lilly blossom!

[knitting sandwich]

oh this post totally made my week. what an incredible girl you're raising! you are such an amazing example and role model (and fashion icon) for lily, your creative influence is definitely showing as she grows and flourishes. much much love to the both of you!
-cmvs

[Cheryl]

Beautiful, creative creations. Isn't it wonderful what they come up with. Always surprising. Never boring. And I'd go with the compliment.

[Kylie]

You've a right to be proud of your beautiful girl! Creativity is a wonderful gift, and one that stays with you your whole life. Lily is fortunate to have a Mum who encourages her :)

[kate]

What a wonderful celebratory post! Lily rocks, as do you.

[Lora]

I showed your brothers the map and they were both very impressed. Miss you guys!

[quirkygranolagirl]

the hand sewn pal is the best. have you and Lil seen Coraline? i thought it was a bit scary but i'm wimpy that way. anyway, the costumes for the dolls were all handknit and sewn. i think Lily would like it.

i'll be cleaning out my craft cupboard soon (or soonish. or whenever i get around to it.) i think i'll have to send a box of odds and ends of craft crap your way. no unicorn stickers, though. oh. and you get first pick out of the box :) you also would get free veto power for any crap you don't want floating around your house.

[josiekitten]

You must be so proud of Lily with all the wonderful things she is creating!