Monday, December 10, 2012

Hearts and Trees Winter Fun Kit

I am pleased to introduce my:





This kit has an overall theme of "Winter Fun" and is filled with fun art, handicraft and nature study projects for you to include in your homeschool. Our aim is to encourage you to take the projects in this kit and make them your own...to take the skills your child develops by completing these projects and expand on them in other creative ways.  

There are so many fun projects included in this kit!
The highlight of this kit, is an old favorite. Back in 2007 my Winter Kit included the materials and instructions for a easy fleece hat. I have had requests to repeat this project, and I have listened! Any child who can sew a straight line can complete this project! Your child will absolutely love this project. You might just find yourself going out to buy more fleece to make hats for everyone in your family! (When you make your payment through PayPal, leave me a comment letting me know what color fleece you would like: gray, purple or blue.)

Your child will also experiment with paint and texture to create a set of six different notecards. Your child will paint using a cork, cardboard, Q-tips, yarn, a sponge and bubble wrap. All the materials (except the paint) are included for this fun (and functional) project. 

Winter is a perfect time to plant an indoor tabletop garden. Using the tops of root vegetables your child will observe as they sprout and grow leaves and even flowers! The instructions are included as well as a notebooking page where your child can record his observations. 

The featured artist in this kit is Renoir. There is an art print of Renoir's The Umbrellas. A notebooking page focusing on Renoir is found in this kit. The art element is shades of color. Your child will learn about shades of color and complete another notebooking page to color their own version of The Umbrellas


There is a very colorful origami project as well. Eight colors of tissue paper and the instructions are included so your child can make up to FOUR tissue paper stars. Your child will love making these colorful stars!

A pair of google eyes are also in this kit, as well as the instructions so your child can complete an easy and yet fun drawing project.

The nature study portion of this kit is a laminated 3"x5" card which you and your child can take out with you when you go on your winter nature walk. There are nine different things your child can cross off the card (using a whiteboard marker) when he finds them on your nature walk. Think of it as a sort of scavenger hunt. The items on the card are winter focused...things everyone should be able to find on a walk in the winter.
In all, this kit includes:
  • Easy fleece hat project (fleece-color will vary, 3 straight pins, instructions)
  • Six painting projects notecard project (6 notecards, bubble wrap, cork, 5 Q-Tips, rubberband, 2 pieces of sponge, length of yarn, cardboard and instructions)
  • Renoir print of The Umbrellas
  • Renoir/Shades of Color notebooking pages (2)
  • 3"x5" laminated nature walk scavenger hunt card
  • Tabletop garden nature study notebooking page with 9 toothpicks to complete the project
  • Google eye project (2 google eyes and instructions)
  • Tissue paper star project (8 rectangles of tissue paper and instructions)
That's 2 handicraft projects (1 origami and 1 sewing), 2 art/artist notebooking pages, 1 nature study project with notebooking page, 1 laminated nature study card, 1 painting project (which is really like 6 painting projects!) and  1 drawing project!!

These kits were gathered with children ages 6-12 in mind. Parents may need to help their students, especially younger children, with some aspects of this kit. (Please note you will need to supply some common art supplies to complete these projects such as scissors, paintbrush, sewing needle and thread and markers. A list of common supplies you will need is included with the kit.)

To purchase a kit you will just need to make a PayPal payment to my account. You can do that using the "Add to Cart" buttons in my sidebar. Just be sure to select the right number of kits you would like to purchase.

The cost per kit is $12.95 plus shipping. Shipping for one kit will be $3 First Class. Shipping for two kits will be $5 First Class and shipping for three kits will be $8 First Class. (Please note if you purchase 3 kits they will come in 2 envelopes.) For information about purchasing more than three kits, please email me for shipping information. Shipping prices are for the US. (For information about shipping outside of the US, please email me.)

All kits will ship within 4 business days of payment being made. Feel free to add any of my PDFs to your cart before you purchase a kit. I have purchased materials for a limited number of kits so be sure to purchase your kit soon.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at heartsandtrees@yahoo.com.

Friday, October 26, 2012

Reviews & Reminders

I have added a new page to my blog: Reviews. Be sure to check it out!

And I still have 3 different Hearts and Trees Kit for sale through my blog:

Be sure to check out everything I have currently for sale: HERE!



Hope everyone is having a great fall day!

Monday, October 15, 2012

3 Charlotte Mason Inspired Things To Do This Week

1. Go for a nature walk.
You can use my free printable: Fall Digital Camera Scavenger Hunt to get you inspired!

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2. Do a handicraft. 
You may want to choose one from my Fall Kids Crafts Pinterest Board.

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3. Study some great art.
You can use my Trees in Art- Online Art Show to get you started! This online art shows has 14 different pieces of art from a variety of artists using many different styles. Questions to get you started are included in the post!

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What Charlotte Mason inspired thing are you going to do this week?  

Be sure to check out my Hearts and Trees Prairie Kit now for sale...with a quilting and woodworking project! Perfect for adding art, handicrafts and nature study to your homeschool!

 

Friday, October 5, 2012

OCTOBER SPECIAL: Now through October 15!

As a special October 1-15, if you purchase ANY KIT I have for sale on my blog, I will send you Hearts and Trees Volume 1 All About Colors FREE!! 

(Volume 1 will be sent as a PDF file to the email associated with the PayPal payment, within 3 business days of receiving your payment.)


To see all the kits I currently have for sale check out my page here.


  

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Digital Camera Scavenger Hunt Free Printable



I have put together a really fun free printable...perfect for fall...A Digital Camera Fall Scavenger Hunt.

I was inspired by my mom's post about nature study and digital cameras. What child doesn't love it when you let him use a digital camera? Using my free printable, your child will look for different things to photograph while on your nature walk. How many can he find?

When you are done, print your child's favorite photo of that day and mount it in the frame provided on the printable. There is also a space for your child to describe his favorite photograph. 

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 Be sure to check out my other free printables here. And be sure to check out all the other PDFs and art, handicraft and nature study kits I have for sale on my blog here

As a special October 1-15, if you purchase ANY KIT I have for sale on my blog, I will send you Hearts and Trees Volume 1 All About Colors FREE!! (Volume 1 will be sent as a PDF file to the email associated with the PayPal payment, within 3 business days of receiving your payment.)


Monday, October 1, 2012

Hearts and Trees Kit vs. Digital Magazine

I have had a few questions about the difference between the Hearts and Trees Kits I offer for sale through my blog and The Hearts and Trees Digital Magazines that I also have for sale.

Hearts and Trees Kits

Basically, a Hearts and Trees Kit is a packet of instructions and materials to help you add art, handicraft and nature study into your homeschool. When you purchase a kit, it is physically mailed to you. Each kit is full of a variety notebooking pages, an art print, art projects, instructions for handicraft projects and all the materials you need to complete the projects (except for some common art supplies I assume you will already have on hand.)

I usually have at least one kit for sale at a time. (But right now I currently have three with another once coming out soon!) Each kit has a different theme and set of projects and notebooking pages. 

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Hearts and Trees Digital Magazines

A Hearts and Trees Digital Magazine is a PDF "e-zine" that is emailed to you after you purchase it. Each of the volumes of my Digital Magazine are also packed full of art, nature study and handicraft projects to include in your homeschool. The main difference is that YOU provide all the supplies.

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Pinterest Fall Kids Crafts Board




I have been pinning fall kids crafts to my Pinterest Fall Kids Crafts Board. Be sure to check it out. I will be adding pins as I come across them, so be sure to follow my board on Pinterest.

Follow Me on Pinterest

And for more handicrafts for your homeschool, be sure to check out all the kits I currently have for sale on my blog! See everything I have for sale here!

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Current Things For Sale on Hearts and Trees

I know my blog can be a bit confusing, so I have put together a post outlining all the different items I currently have for sale through my blog Hearts and Trees.

In this post you will find a photo and a small blurb about each product. Each item is described in detail in a post which you can find using the "More info here" link.

To purchase items you just need to use the "Add to Cart" PayPal buttons located in my blog sidebar. Any kits purchased will ship within 3 business days of receiving the PayPal payment. All PDFs will be emailed as a PDF attachment to the email associated with the PayPal payment within 3 business days of receiving the payment. If you have any questions feel free to email me at heartsandtrees@yahoo.com.

Bubbles and Lavender Kit

My most current kit is my Hearts and Trees Bubbles and Lavender Kit. Which if you purchase before the end of September comes with FREE SHIPPING!!

This kit focuses on bubbles and lavender and has 2 sewing projects, 2 handicraft projects, 1 painting project, 1 drawing project, 1 nature study collection of projects focusing on lavender and 1 artist study collection of notebooking pages with art print.

More info here.
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Fall/Winter 2011 Kit
I found the supplies to put together a few more of my Hearts and Trees Fall/Winter 2011 Kits as well. (There are VERY FEW of these left...so if you want one be sure to order one today!)

This kit includes 2 handicraft projects, 2 art projects, 1 art print, 1 artist notebooking page,2 art element notebooking pages and 1 set of nature study notebooking pages.

More info here. 
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Spring 2011 Kit

 I also have put together the last of my supplies and managed to put together a few more Hearts and Trees Spring 2011 Kits.(I have VERY FEW left of this kit left too!!)

This kit includes: 1 sewing project, 1 handicraft project, 1 art project, 1 art print, 1 artist notebooking page, 1 art element notebooking page and 1 nature study lapbook 

More info here. 
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I also have 2 Hearts and Trees Digital Magazines for Sale. 
Volume 1: All About Colors!
Volume 1 is All About Colors! It's 24 pages of fun art, handicraft and nature study projects for you and your child to complete.  

More info here. 
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Volume 2: Russian Stacking Dolls Edition
Volume 2 is the Russian Stacking Dolls Edition. Another 23 pages of interesting and engaging art, handicraft and nature study activities to do with your child.

More info here. 
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I also have a wide variety of PDF notebooking page sets and sets of PDF lapbooking pages available for sale on my blog. Check them out below! 

Weather Lapbook Pages PDF
My Weather Lapbook Pages PDF is a set of 10 pages used to complete a weather themed lapbook. The lapbook includes parts focusing on: a nature journal, kinds of clouds, moon log, weather words, wind scale, weather record, weather forecasting, and space for your own weather poem. Instructions for putting together your lapbook are also included along with a coloring page to complete for the lapbook cove.

More info here.
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Still Life Art Show Mini Unit Study Notebooking Pages PDF
 My Still Life Art Show Mini Unit Study is a set of 14 notebooking pages designed to help you and your students really get into the pieces of art. Each page includes questions to help you and your students take a deeper look and gain a deeper understanding of the artist, subject and style. Some pages include easy art activities you might wish to spend some time completing after viewing the artwork. A "What is a Still Life? worksheet is also included.

More info here. 
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Mammals Lapbook Pages PDF
 My Mammals Lapbook Pages focuses on mammals. Components of this lapbook include sorting pockets and cards to learn about 5 different classes of mammals, a "What Is a Mammal?" mini-book, a "Mammal Trivia" mini-book, mammal vocabulary, more mammal classifications, mammal babies and more!

More info here.
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Salt Experiments Lapbook Pages PDF
 Using the components of my Salt Experiements Lapbook Pages, you and your will complete four different salt experiments. The four experiments are: Making Salt Crystals, Salt and Ice, Will an Egg Float? and Freezing Salt Water.

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Clouds in Art Mini Unit Study Notebooking Pages PDF
My Clouds in Art Mini Unit Study Notebooking Pages is a set of 7 notebooking pages designed to help you and your students really get into the pieces of art. Each page includes questions to help you and your students take a deeper look and gain a deeper understanding of the artist, subject and style.

More info here. 
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 My NEWEST PDF for sale is my Complementary Colors In Art Notebooking Pages PDF. This is a set of 7 pages designed to help you and your students do a mini study of 5 works of art focusing on complementary colors. A notebooking page explaining what are complementary colors, as well as a color wheel notebooking page are also included.  


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 To purchase any kits, PDFs or combination of the two, you will just need to use the "Add to Cart" PayPal buttons located in my blog sidebar. Any kit you purchase will be mailed to you within three business days. Any PDFs you purchase will be emailed to the account linked to your PayPal account within 3 business days. 

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at heartsandtrees@yahoo.com.

Complementary Colors in Art Notebooking Pages PDF

Going through my PDFs on my computer I found a set of 5 notebooking pages focusing on Complementary Colors that I designed to go along with one of my past kits.

This is a set of 7 notebooking pages designed to help you and your students really get into the pieces of art.
  • 5 pages focus on a specific a work of art  and include questions to help you and your students take a deeper look and gain a deeper understanding of the artist, subject and style. (You can consider these questions orally or have your children write their responses in the space provided.)
  • A short biography is included for each artist.
  • Some pages include easy art activities you might wish to spend some time completing after viewing the artwork. 
  • Artists included in this set of pages are: Monet, Signac, VanGogh, Serusier and Kirchner. 
  • A notebooking page focusing on the color wheel is inclued.
  • Another notebooking page explaining what are complementary colors is also included.
This set of notebooking pages is a perfect complement to my Hearts and Trees Volume 1: All About Colors.

If you would like to purchase the Complementary Colors in Art Mini Unit Study, I am offering it for $3.95. To purchase a set you can use the "Add to Cart" PayPal button on my blog sidebar. This is not automated, so I will have to email the PDF file to you once I receive your PayPal payment. The PDF will be emailed to you within 72 hours after I receive payment, usually sooner. (I do not currently have Internet access at my house.) The PDF will be emailed to the email account associated with the PayPal payment I receive.

If you have any questions feel free to email me at heartsandtrees@yahoo.com.

*Please note if you purchase these pages they are for your own personal use and are not to be distributed or sold.

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Back to School Special: Free Shipping Event

As a back to school special, we will be offering FREE SHIPPING when you purchase a Hearts and Trees Bubbles and Lavender Kit.

In all there in this kit there are:
  • 2 sewing projects
  • 2 handicraft projects
  • 1 painting project
  • 1 drawing project
  • 1 nature study collection of projects focusing on lavender
  • 1 artist study collection of notebooking pages with art print
See this post for more information about exactly what is included in this kit. 

The cost per kit is $12.95. The free shipping event is for the US only. (For information about shipping outside of the US, please email me.)

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at heartsandtrees@yahoo.com. Please note, I currently DO NOT have Internet at my house, so it may take me a day or two to get back to you. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Monday, August 13, 2012

Hearts and Trees Bubbles and Lavender Kit


Hearts and Trees 

Bubbles and Lavender 

Art, Handicraft and Nature Study Kit

My mom and little brother and I have teamed together to create the newest generation of Hearts and Trees kits. The purpose of Hearts and Trees has remained the same: to introduce and encourage art, handicrafts and nature study in your homeschool. The real change is the division of labor between my mom and little brother and me. (Hopefully this will mean I will be able to offer kits more regularly!)

Anyway, here is what this kit offers: 

  
To start with we have a felt bracelet project. Your child will create his own felt bracelet. Your child will learn how to sew on a 4-holed button. A variety of colors of felt will be provided (colors may vary from the photo above) as well as the needle, thread, buttons and instructions. 

 
One of the themes throughout this project is bubbles. Your child will make his own bubble wand using pipe cleaners and beads. The pipe cleaner, beads and instructions are all included.  


Along with that there is a bubble painting project. Your child will create his own bubble paint and then use the included watercolor paper, straw and instructions to make a painting with bubbles. This is sure to be a hit!

There is also a notebooking page focusing on how to make bubble letters. A link to a video tutorial is included.

 Another project is the foam and foil pendant. Your child will create his own design to emboss on a foil covered piece of foam. The possibilities are endless for this one! Your child is free to be as creative as he likes. The foam, foil, yarn and instructions are all included.

For the lavender focused part of this kit, your child will create a dried lavender sachet. The fabric, thread, needle yarn and dried lavender and instructions are included. ***PLEASE NOTE: If you or your child is allergic to lavender just let us know and we will not send the dried lavender!***

There is also an eight page nature journal focusing on lavender. Your child will assemble the nature journal using the cover, pages and a length of twine. A sample lavender flower is provided for you to study. The cardboard, rubber bands and link to instructions are provided so that you can make a flower press. Waxed paper and instructions are also included to make a waxed paper pouch to mount the pressed lavender into the nature journal. 

The artist study features Jean Simeon Chardin. An art print of his painting Soap Bubbles  and 2 notebooking pages are found in this kit. 

In all there in this kit there are:
  • 2 sewing projects
  • 2 handicraft projects
  • 1 painting project
  • 1 drawing project
  • 1 nature study collection of projects focusing on lavender
  • 1 artist study collection of notebooking pages with art print
These kits were gathered with children ages 6-12 in mind. Parents may need to help their students, especially younger children, with some aspects of this kit. (Please note you will need to supply some common art supplies to complete these projects such as scissors, paintbrush and markers. A list of common supplies you will need is included with the kit.)

To purchase a kit you will just need to make a PayPal payment to my account. You can do that using the "Add to Cart" buttons in my sidebar. Just be sure to select the right number of kits you would like to purchase.

The cost per kit is $10 including shipping or $16 including shipping for two kits. For more information about purchasing more than two kits, please email me for shipping information. Shipping is available to the US only!! SOLD OUT!!!

All kits will ship within 4 business days of payment being made.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at heartsandtrees@yahoo.com.