I decided I would show a few items from my childhood and recreate some items from my past.
This photograph brings back memories of my first "major boo boo". This photo was taken right before I sliced my arm open on a piece of trim sticking out on the side of the car. My friend and I were chasing each other around the car and before I knew it...slice. Nine stitches later I have a scar and a memory to last forever. I went out the next day like nothing ever happened :)
I loved to play restaurant and cook. I always made my own food items and menus. I didn't have the store bought plastic items children have today. I used my great grandmothers apron as my waitress uniform. I tore up flowers, grass, pine cones, etc. to use as my food. I also used empty food packages from our house. If I was feeling really adventurous I would spend hours cutting out paper food items to resemble McDonalds food.
I loved to play restaurant and cook. I always made my own food items and menus. I didn't have the store bought plastic items children have today. I used my great grandmothers apron as my waitress uniform. I tore up flowers, grass, pine cones, etc. to use as my food. I also used empty food packages from our house. If I was feeling really adventurous I would spend hours cutting out paper food items to resemble McDonalds food.
MATERIALS: Paper, Crayons, Scissors.
This cute little guy is where I use to save all of my money to buy presents for people. I am surprised he is still in one piece. I had to do some serious shaking to get the money back out of him. 
You can probably tell from the size of the pig my presents weren't very extravagant. It is the thought that counts right?
You can probably tell from the size of the pig my presents weren't very extravagant. It is the thought that counts right?Last but definitely not least I recreated some items much like I did on a regular basis when I was young. Of course, they were life size so I could actually wear them. In addition to my hand made accessories I would wear my red, white and blue bathing suit. I wish I had that photo:)
MATERIALS: found cardboard, found aluminum foil, found gold elastic from earlier collection, red paint ( I always have paints around).
For those of you not from this era or who don't quite recognize these items they are Wonder Woman's accessories. She always had her golden magic lasso, bullet reflecting bracelets and tiara. If you were a fan of the show then I am sure you too will remember this song. "Wonder Woman... All the world's waiting for you, and the power you possess. In your satin tights, Fighting for your rights And the old Red, White and Blue...I have to say this was my favorite exploration so far!
This was a great entry! What a wonderful imagination you had and,from the recreation of Wonder Woman's "magic" accessories, still have. I loved that show...I wanted to be like her and the almighty Isis! Thanks for sharing your memories! I enjoyed learning a bit more about you! :)
ReplyDeleteOuch about the 9 stitches ...
ReplyDeleteSo you've been wanting to open your own restaurant since you were but a wee child ... I say you should take the plunge and follow your dream, even if on a part-time basis, or cater out of your house as a start!
How cool you were able to remake your Wonder Woman implements years later, with items you already had! ☺