While sorting Mom's things (yup, I'm still at it), I found one of my old paper mache projects. Yup, I went through a paper mache era too. I've been wanting to do this project again for the longest time. I didn't have a photo of it, but how I made it is etched in my mind.
It's a cute humpty dumpty basket (well half of it). I covered half a balloon with newspaper and when it was dry I added legs using plastic cups. It took awhile to take shape and a lot more time to make it stand steadily. After that I painted it and added the buckle. Mom must have added the sequins because I don't remember adding sequins to it.
I actually bought some gawgaw awhile back since we had a gazillion papers from the boxes when we moved back. Got so busy, so I ended up donating the papers for use in schools (the quality was really good and reusable).
Anyway, I was so happy to find my old project. It has definitely seen better days. I just took a photo and thought about keeping it. It was so dirty already and there's no way to wash it (it will likely disintegrate). I'll just keep the happy memory with a couple of photos and maybe when I eventually have time I'll make a new one.
#BeKind #StaySafe
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