Mama Donna here. I asked Raya’s permission to enter her “room” . Most often, as I drop by her room, I catch her creating something, or I just see the finished product on display, or I find her “inspiring” her heart and mind with books, magazines or DIY/craft websites.
Created and hung 5 or so years ago. It represents God’s angel guarding her room.
Are you ready to see pretty things? (Raya was only five y.o)
Raya’s Bulletin Board beside her door using cork board and chalkboard paint
She did say that her room can get messy. I say it’s a pretty kind of messy that feels like a breath of fresh air. So let me show you several products of her room, the factory of pretty things.
Let me start with what she does with canvas boards (available in any bookstore):
All girls love Instax! Acrylic on canvas
Little girl peaking from a hot air ballon ( Gino at two y.o. called this Hot Bear Alloon!), Acrylic
Inspired by a painting technique in one HomesCool Art lesson, Raya worked right away ! Acrylic
Raya read the book, “Shiloh” for her HomesCool Reading/Language Arts. It was a story of a boy and a beagle. We then had some lessons on how to draw a beagle and then she did this on her own. Acrylic
This is no longer in her room. It was sold for a little boy’s room in an art exhibit by L’arc En Ciel. Acrylic
This is the newest addition to her wall. Paper cut outs pasted on canvas.
A rose for Lola Emma’s 80th is now in Lola’s room.
Can you spot the cap of a glue stick? Mini Canvas with easel and paint pot
Her doll’s easel
Splash lots of craft paint and add wooden letters.
Then there is also lot of sewing going on here:
Doll clothes (except the pants)
Pillow cases
The prettiest Instax case!
DIY stuff toys
UP, UP, UP and AWAY! When Gino was two y.o., he called this Hot Bear Alloon!
Jumper of a favorite friend
A DIY Rabbit named Puddles
An apron for Tita Chel for Christmas
A gift for Papa
More doll clothes, doll stuff
And here are some of her sketches:
Sometimes she just wants to make something out of everyday stuff:
Doll accessories from small boxes, old DVD case, and lots of cardboard
Raya loves watermelons as decors. Inspired from a craft website, using rocks and acrylic paint
As I look around Raya’ room, I see God’s blessing on her hands and her character. My prayer is that she will remain faithful to Him and productive for His glory!
Proverbs 31: 13, 17-19 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.She sees that her trading is profitable,and her lamp does not go out at night.In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
