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Terra2 is Back at Double Helix

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Announcing new glass by Double Helix is always exciting but t announce the reappearance of Terra2 is even more exciting. I have to say that I never got a chance to play with Terra2. It was gone by the time I got seriously hooked on Double Helix glass but the beads I’ve seen made with it are to die for.

The colors that come out of it are magical. It’s like Raku or Chalcedony but more. I hope I can get some in Las Vegas at Glass Craft and Bead Expo, whenre I’ll be selling beads next week. But if no one has it I’ll be ordering at least a pound. Super good bead making times ahead that’s for sure! Also check out their new murrini slices for sale. They look like some fun to play with too.

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Try This Fun Bake Off Drawing Challenge with a Group of Kids

My daughter is 16 and one of her favorite things to do on school breaks is watch The Great British Bake Off. It’s such a soothing show, as well as being creative and fun, and it’s low stakes enough that it isn’t stressful, which is just the thing you need when you’re on a break from school. 

If you don’t have an oven or want to do your own real Bake Off challenges, this baking show inspired drawing challenge from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls is a great alternative. This works best if you have a group of kids to play, but you could also do it along with a child at home. 

The post includes a bunch of different “baking” challenges for kids to draw. As an example: “Draw a dozen delicious doughnuts! Be sure to include at least two different flavors of icing. Challenge yourself to think of as many creative toppings as you can.” 

Give them a set amount of time (maybe 10-15 minutes) to draw their creations based on the prompt. Then have each child present their creation, explaining what they chose to draw and why (and what the different flavors are if it’s not obvious). 

There doesn’t have to be a winner, but kids can vote on their favorites or you can “award” things like most colorful, tallest creation, etc. Sarah suggests if doing this with little kids you can come up with an award for everyone, but there need not be prizes involved. 

With older kids you might do a couple of rounds and pick winners so that you can have a “star baker” just like in the show. 

This is a game that would be a lot of fun for kids of different ages, and you can do it multiple times with the different prompts. 

Get all the details and the challenge cards from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls. 

[Photo: Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls]