A Plethora of Boredom Buster humor, Part I

Mooooom!!!

There’s nothing to do!

I’m BORED!

Is your March not coming in like a lion,

and going out like a lamb?

But more like going out with 

a Big, Loud, Whimper?

Cartoon by Sandra Boynton,

One of my all time favorite author & illustrator.

Are everyone’s nerves getting,

Ummm,

shall we say 

a little edgy?

Have you tried:

...checking on your neighbors?
(While remaining a safe distance away...)

...relaxing yoga?

Checking and re-checking your food supplies?
(In case any have multiplied or shrunk...)

How about taking the kids out for a walk?
(While maintaining a safe distance from
Anything Interesting...)

Tired of jumping on the beds?

Well, okay,
No jumping on the bed...


Then have you tried...

Extended nap times?

Oh. That didn’t work out so well either?

How about....

Watching clothes dry!

Nooooo....

Oh. Tried that one already, did you?

Sigh.

Guess you better get out the “P’s”...

Paper, Paint and Pens,

Pencils & Protractors.

(Ok, so I was desperate for another “P” word.)

Kaleidoscope by inkspired and KaleidoCam 

Some hints:

Plastic drop cloths.

Put down as many as you have.

Big Button down shirts.

Can’t beat these for coveralls for kids.

Empty clean cans (smooth edges),

plastic containers & washed styrofoam trays

Photo posted on Pinterest by OOLY

Isn’t that a great art supply storage space?

If you don’t have anything like that,

here is an alternate made of things you may already have:

Posted on Pinterest by BuzzFeed,

Although I saw variations of this many places.

Now comes the fun part!

Let’s make something!

Unnamed artist creative space

Some hints:

Most crafty/art projects are adaptable for any age from wee-young to I’m.tired.and.old.

The youngest abilities will need constant supervision,

With minimal steps and ‘fussiness’.

The more ‘adult’ crowd may prefer more details and opportunities to individualize.

Know your budding artists!

Found on Artist’s Network page

Alas,

My time is up.

Hazards of being chatty,

 making up for the first 25 years of silence.

Let’s close for today,

and I will share actual projects soon!

In the meantime, the internet is your friend.

Poke around, follow a few bunny trails

and discover!

‘Til next time,

inkspired

Silly Animals

Welcome!

Found on Pinterest, no credit given

Life has been a bit hectic lately.
Time to get my giggles back,
and what better way to do that than seeing
Silly Animals.

Come along with me,
 laughter is always more fun when shared.
It’s okay if you snort out loud!

Photo credit: Janet Jansen

Pinterest, lovetoknit.wordpress.com

Animals are like children.
They don’t care who is watching,
or what someone might think,
they just are.
They are funny and unique and free from worries.
I want to be more like that!

 Pinterest, Reader’s Digest

Pinterest, ‘at the zoo’, BuzzFeedPartner

DogTime

I am, as you may have noticed,
a big lover of dogs.
Cats can be nice, but definitely not always.
Cats are independent. At least they want you to think that.

Dogs want to be your buddy, your friend.
Dogs want to be with you at all times.

I also have a deep love and respect for other animals.
Even silly ones!

Pinterest post by BuzzFeedPartners
You lookin’ for me?!

Pinterest posted from Twitter
Just another day in the meadow...

BuzzFeedPartner, posted on Pinterest
A ticklish situation...

A ‘Dumbo Octopus’...really!


Just a couple more, and I think I’m out of my funk!

I hope I have brought you many smiles today!

‘Til next time,
inkspired 

Leave me a comment or photo!

Kaleidoscope by inkspired and KaleidoCam 

Truth: (usually experienced before 10am or coffee)
Seriously,
The coffee is NOT kept in the dishwasher.

Vintage Valentine Pretties, quotes and humor

"What a wonderful thing is the mail,

capable of conveying across continents

a warm human hand-clasp!"

- author unknown

Vintage Valentines are so fun!

Let's share a few today...

I have several vintage Valentines with no credits.

Some of my sources have been:

www.collectibles.about.com

and

www.vintageholidaycrafts.com

I also have found some great ones at

Lisa Vollrath's site.

I encourage you to browse these sites, and have fun!

I think many of the verses on these vintage Valentines are so wonderful!

www.collectibles.about.com

Now, let's look at some vintage 1940's Valentines, that are also

paper dolls!

Remember, World War II was during this time...

found on www.etsy.com

found on www.seawaterteacompany.blogspot.com

found on www.printable-icio-ru

"All that matters

is what we do

for each other."

- Lewis Carroll, author

Let's take a look at some vintage song sheet graphics next -

courtesy of the Indiana University Music Libraries.

You can go straight to their site using my link to the right of this blog!

copyright 1896

c. 1914

c.1909

I'd like to finish up today with one of my all-time favorite vintage photos.

Why? you ask?

Because it always makes me laugh!

I can envision an ambitious photographer,

getting his models just right,

arranging hair and clothes and props.

I haven't decided yet if it is a mother and her child,

or if they are both just models.

Now, take a look at the Cupid's face!

Loving?

Cherubic?

Symbol of Love?

Nope!

(giggle)

This kid looks very put out!

Probably hates the ridiculous costume,

and having to make over a girl (really!)

and then having to stand still,

and have a photo taken 

again and again...

Oh, it just makes me laugh!

tee-hee

Have a fun day!

inkspired

www.inkspired.etsy.com

www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com

and pinterest too! - kkloberdans