Its time for some light refreshment dear people, and after the depth of my last out pouring of feeling from my last post I though a nice simple little post of what I was up to with my Granddaughter this week.
We spent the morning making painting and sticking an empty tea-bag cardboard box and converting it into a small peg-doll house. For some reason after our previous primitive attempts which my Granddaughter was well and truly in charge of construction with sticky tape in hand. Her mum said she did nothing but play with it until it disintegrated under someone’s foot! So I thought we would make another a little more up market and more sturdy.
So in picture form, here is the unveiling of Peggy’s House Introducing Mr and Mrs Peg. Standing by their settee- Sofa.
Here is there Dwelling place. the front view . Complete with round window feature upstairs.
Note the climbing roses around the front door and the special ribbon highlight on the roof. A special addition of the designer not yet 3 yrs of age.
Here we see Mr and Mrs Peg struggling as they lift their valuable furniture to set up home within their new build.
Below we see the side view with the arch window feature. Seems Mr and Mrs Peg are still having problems getting their furniture through the door!
Now Here Mrs Peg once inside, is showing you an unique view as this dwelling has Roof Ventilation and is heated via Solar Sunshine which flows directly from a swing roof.. Very Posh! Notice she has set the table already with four plates, Notice also the matching carpet and curtains.
Below is the Back door view. Note the wonderful painting upon the walls and the blinds that matches Mrs Peg dress.
I hope you have enjoyed this delightful little dwelling and it shows what ‘Two’ little girls get up to and that a little imagination costs nothing,
but is giving hours of fun!
Thank you for reading
Julianne Victoria
Nov 21, 2013 @ 16:11:09
So cute!
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wolfgangpowerpoint.wordpress.com/
Nov 21, 2013 @ 16:25:13
Freundliche Grüße, Wolfgang
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Eclipse
Nov 21, 2013 @ 16:41:02
Cuuute! Everything – the artwork, Mrs Peg and above all your adorable granddaughter! (… a young Tori Amos!!!! 😉 )
Hugs!!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 11:54:06
I had to look up who Tori was, 🙂 Big smiles, and yes can see why you would say that,, You should here her Sing! 🙂 Many thanks Eclipse, I hope all is well with you 🙂
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natswans
Nov 21, 2013 @ 16:47:57
Oh that’s so cute what fun! Years ago I heard a short story about a little boy and girl played for hours with a cardboard box . Big enough to get inside so much fun was had. Hugs to you and your lovely granddaughter. x
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 11:55:47
Thank you Sheila, yes Cardboard is so much fun.. And years ago when funds were short I made my own son a Big fort and my daughter a large dolls house out of packing case size boxes, they loved them and played with them until they fell apart 🙂
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Visionkeeper
Nov 21, 2013 @ 16:56:10
Love it!!! Great stuff DW…She is such a bright little light in the world and you are such a great Granny for providing her the inspiration to be creative!!! Good for you. She will grow up happy and full of ideas….Have a happy!…VK xxoo
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 12:00:12
Thank you VK, she lights up our lives and I hope these early years will be her training ground of memories 🙂 Sending you my love my friend 🙂
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lindalitebeing
Nov 21, 2013 @ 16:58:31
Love the house and oh is she so precious1
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 12:00:45
Linda, yes very precious and thank you 🙂 xxx
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oawritingspoemspaintings
Nov 21, 2013 @ 17:42:01
She is such a cutie pie! They are our joy our life and our reason to be… I can’t believe you managed to build such a doll house, you must be a very patient ideal grandmother!
It is indeed a balancing of energies to focus on this too and post it which amazed me as I had the same reaction minutes before seeing yours and felt the need to get my positivism back in focus and post a photo on nature’s attributes.
I am sure your other post contributed, you sent a well being chain of reaction !
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 12:11:57
It was really easy the box was already the shape, I just used a sharp knife to cut out windows and doors and the rest was paint.. The sticky work and curtains and carpet my granddaughter did she also dressed Mr and Mrs Peg.. and helped make the furniture 🙂
Yes I agree about needing to get our positivism back, I dislike being too negative in my posts but sometimes I feel we have to draw attention to the negative vibes to help heal them..
Love and Blessings sent your way xoxox
Sue
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oawritingspoemspaintings
Nov 22, 2013 @ 12:32:48
Agree totally on that one, we have to face it to heal it. I was always the facing type, it’s indeed harder but It helps me plan the next step ahead the only problem is when we loose ourselves in fear but then that’s why it’s so good to have a good bloggers to help you SEE properly and with a different perspective the situation 🙂
Many thanks to you for that!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 12:51:26
No we all play our parts,OWPP 🙂 you included 🙂 but its great isnt it when we are all drawn together on WP to share our like minded thoughts and how we are all coming together to bring our energy into the mix in this time of Change.. Because WE are the Change! 😉
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oawritingspoemspaintings
Nov 22, 2013 @ 14:40:20
Indeed! Have a lovely weekend 🙂
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LadyBlueRose's Thoughts Into Words
Nov 21, 2013 @ 17:49:22
planting the seeds of creativity are a gift you have..
what a gift you are to each other and
the imagination flows in so many colors
and your granddaughter as you do has the sight of an olde soul
Beautiful work of art you too have accomplished…!
Take care…You Matter…
)0(
maryrose
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 12:17:51
You would not believe how your words resonate Maryrose ~ “olde Soul”~ she has definitely been on this Earth Before and to say she is not 3 until the 3rd Dec, Her vocabulary is far better than my children’s age 4 were. And comes out with the most profound statements… Yes Olde Soul is right!..
Thank you so much for lovely visit and comment Sue xoxox
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marina kanavaki
Nov 21, 2013 @ 17:53:01
Bravo to both little girls! 😉 xx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 12:18:25
I love play times Marina 🙂 Big smiles and thank you xxx
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becca givens
Nov 21, 2013 @ 18:19:58
How delightful!!! 😀
She is precious ~~ and I love her auburn hair!! xoxo
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 12:19:36
Yes Auburn hair runs in the family, My Mother, My hubby, My Son, and now my Granddaughter 🙂 Thank you. xox
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Jo Bryant
Nov 21, 2013 @ 18:52:09
what fun Sue…you are so wonderful to take the time to share the essence of having fun with your delightful granddaughter
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 12:21:23
That’s what being a Granny is all about in my book! Lovely to see you Jo, xoxox
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reikiheidi
Nov 21, 2013 @ 19:27:36
This is awesome… and the painting is v impressive by someone not quite 3! My daughter was in a ‘painting everything black’ stage at that age, which had me a little worried 😀
May your granddaughter’s imagination continue to grow xcx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 12:25:43
LOL, thank you, the paintings on the walls were done with stickers, but each painting had a theme.. LOL… I am sure your Daughter is just fine 🙂 and at that age I don’t think I had even touched a paint brush! 🙂
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coastalcrone
Nov 21, 2013 @ 19:44:48
Your granddaughter is adorable! Yes, sometimes homemade is best!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 12:52:32
Awww thank you so much 🙂 Yes she is very special 🙂 to us xox
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prenin
Nov 21, 2013 @ 19:57:03
Brilliant idea Sue! 🙂
I never did one of these for Pat’s kids – now I wish I had!!! 🙂
Love and hugs!
Prenin.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 12:54:36
You never know Prenin, when you talent will come in.. Who knows you may turn your hand to some sci-fi advendures.. I used to make rockets out of Fairy liquid washing up bottles, remember them? 🙂
Thank you and Hugs back xoxox
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prenin
Nov 22, 2013 @ 14:09:07
Oooh Yes!!! 🙂
They built bicycle pump powered rockets on Blue Peter and I made one which actually worked!!! 🙂
Later I bought a toy one which went quite high, but wasn’t a patch on the one I made!!! 🙂
Love and hugs!
Prenin.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 23, 2013 @ 17:42:10
Great that you made a Blue Peter one… Loved that programme and the things they made, my children would often try them out too 🙂 xxx
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Eddie Two Hawks
Nov 21, 2013 @ 20:40:22
what a little princess! and such a charming castle!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 12:55:10
Thank you Dear Eddie, she sure is.. 🙂
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Lizzie Bellotto
Nov 21, 2013 @ 21:17:15
super cute:) Imagination give us wings:) great story!!!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 12:55:38
Keep flying also Lizzie, thank you so much 🙂 xxx
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Paul Handover
Nov 21, 2013 @ 22:33:02
Delightful.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 12:57:55
Paul thank you so much 🙂
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shamanictracker
Nov 21, 2013 @ 22:34:31
How beautiful! xox
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 12:58:39
Thank you Shamanictracker.. Lovely that you dropped on by and left a comment ..:-) Thank you again
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Gray Dawster
Nov 22, 2013 @ 00:19:51
It is refreshing to see a youngster enjoying something that has been hand crafted, and just goes to show that even in our high-tech 21st century there is still enthusiasm over the smaller things in life such as these peg dolls and accessories 🙂 I like the effort that has been put into this upmarket and rather elegant house and contents 🙂 Wonderful work…
Andro xxxx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 13:17:11
Thank you Andro, we may go into the housing market, Granny the builder! and my granddaughter as the interior designer what do you think? 🙂 😉 xxx
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Cat Forsley
Nov 22, 2013 @ 00:41:35
ADORABLE- NESS
❤ she is growing uppppppppppppppp so fast xo xo xo xo
I remember last year at this time so well xo
😉 all my love xo C
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 13:18:24
yes I remember last year at this time as well, and your beautiful singing voice as she listened ever so intently to you voice.. 🙂 thank you my lovely friend xoxox
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pictimilitude
Nov 22, 2013 @ 01:19:42
Now I KNOW that when she’s older, she’s going to fondly remember those moments of imagination with you and how you shared some wonderful moments together. 🙂 I remember times like that with my grandmother and mother. I just LOVE what you did to that house, too. 😀
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 13:20:32
Thank you Cyndi, yes we spend lots of time together either baking or creating with paint paper and glue, you should see my living room and dining table at times, lol… But I am sure she will retain some of these happy memories, Like you I remember baking bread with my grandma and her putting flour on my nose and the feel of the dough lol ..
All good… 🙂 Thank you 🙂
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ruchira
Nov 22, 2013 @ 01:40:36
your grand daughter is adorable and i agree sue when two young minds start thinking…creative juices flow.
loved the doll house 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 13:22:34
Ruchira, thank you, Imagination in our young is a precious thing, and should never be squashed.. Keeping their dreams alive as long as we can… I so think what you said on your own post about Santa was so true… Keep the magic going a while longer.. We all have our dreams broken far too soon.. 🙂 Love and Blessings
Sue xox
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mimisscratch
Nov 22, 2013 @ 08:47:01
Che bella casetta a cosato 0! :-). Buon weekend!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 13:26:40
Gratis wishing you a very good week also 🙂 xxx
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Crowing Crone Joss
Nov 22, 2013 @ 09:51:53
What a wonderful time you both had. This brought back lovely memories of doing something very similar with my baby brother many, many years ago now.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 13:29:43
I wonder how many of us made houses out of card I know I did with my own children.. And yes we had a wonderful time Joss, thank you xox
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Valentine Logar
Nov 22, 2013 @ 10:15:53
Delightful, lovely what two girls can do with a bit of imagination. Your granddaughter is such a ray of sunshine.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 13:39:17
She certainly lights up our lives that’s for sure Val, thank you, and yes I love my play time and have loads of fun xox
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shreejacob
Nov 22, 2013 @ 10:28:58
What a lovely house! And your Granddaughter is adorable!!
Imagination is so much of fun!! 😀
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 22, 2013 @ 13:40:46
Shree, Imagination is so important, it shapes who and what we are… for its the Image~inside~ of Me.. and YOU and what we think we create! … We had lots of Fun xoxox 🙂
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giselzitrone
Nov 22, 2013 @ 11:58:44
Einen schönen Tag liebe Sue so ein schönes Haus haben die Mäuchen schön gebastelt,viel Phantasie ein schönes Puppenhaus.Ich wünsche dir ein schönes und glückliches Wochenende liebe Grüße und Freundschaft.Gislinde
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 24, 2013 @ 12:03:57
Danke Gislinde, Wir haben unsere Zeit zusammen Crafting .. Ich wünsche Ihnen einen ruhigen Sonntag 🙂 xxx
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Lois Field
Nov 22, 2013 @ 18:01:57
Sue, this is so cute! What a large tea box you had ours are so much smaller and no where as sturdy. Your granddaughter looks so proud of herself and her accomplishment I know she will have hours and hours of fun with this. You two didn’t miss a thing in designing both the interior and exterior of Mr and Mrs. Peg’s home.
Twice now I have sent the grandchildren home with boxes that were left for me. My son and his wife love when I do because the children are so busy playing with it, and it makes such a small mess as well. The children tell me when they are done they will bring them back for the garden base, so far I haven’t received any back. 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 23, 2013 @ 17:40:59
Haha! isn’t it great when children will be content and play with simple things, we think they need the latest toy that money can buy, and yet I bet those toys soon loose their appeal, and are left in the corner unplayed with.. Yet a cardboard box can become anything they want it to be.. A car, a plane, a house, a boat… All it takes is a child’s imagination..and they can decorate it colour and shape it which every way.. No wonder you have not received any back 🙂 xxx 🙂
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Lois Field
Nov 24, 2013 @ 00:05:28
Yes, Sue, those simple things are exactly what they love most. Today my granddaughter visited while mom worked. She saw me breaking down more boxes and wanted to color on one. She began designing Christmas ornaments on the box happily for more than an hour.
She doesn’t know it but in cleaning I decided to pass on a small bag of fabric scraps for her to have at home. I suggested to her mother that she give her paper or cardboard, a tube of glue and her scissors and let her have fun. Mom was thrilled because we are having a winter storm with high winds, below freezing temperatures, and before tomorrow is over expect to have a foot or more of snow. So tomorrow will be a craft day for little one. No toy would interest her as long as this bag of fabric scraps will. 🙂
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beverley
Nov 22, 2013 @ 19:18:31
I am waiting patiently for my granddaughters to be big enough to enjoy such a delight xxx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 23, 2013 @ 17:36:19
Oh and what Fun you will have Beverley, and they grow so fast, so it will not be that long believe me 🙂 xxx
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Kourtney Heintz
Nov 22, 2013 @ 20:28:52
I love it Sue! It’s the things you make with loved ones that you treasure the most. 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 23, 2013 @ 17:35:39
Yes they really are, My own children remember well their own play time with cardboard constructions 🙂 Thank you 🙂 xxx
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chicasl10
Nov 23, 2013 @ 15:03:04
so sweet wow. This is every girls dream Sue
Fantastic huggy
enjoy the weekend
MJ
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 23, 2013 @ 17:31:45
Thank you MJ, yes she came around today and continued putting her stickers on the cardboard furniture 🙂 quite a little designer LOL 🙂
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Dilip
Nov 23, 2013 @ 15:35:08
Beautiful post Sue. My favorite quote by Albert Einstein is “Imagination is more important than knowledge”.
Many thanks 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 23, 2013 @ 17:20:35
Thank you Dilip, yes that is a wonderful quote from an exceptional man 🙂 xx
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jacksjottings
Nov 24, 2013 @ 13:05:00
Children are a wonderful excuse to play in a relaxed carefree way.
I enjoy the games as much or may be more than the children do.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 24, 2013 @ 17:10:07
Yes Jack, I wonder at times who is having the more Fun, my granddaughter or me 🙂
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jacksjottings
Nov 26, 2013 @ 05:35:56
In the company of children I escape back to childhood.
I spent a day at the seaside with my grand children.
The colourful Rainbow Lorikeets roost in the pine trees that line the park and we enjoyed gathering feathers they had dropped.
Then I showed them how to entwine them into a straw sun hat.
Then fun in the surf with an old board.
It was priceless relaxing fun. Priceless in that it cost nothing.
This is what children need, our time not costly gifts just clothes-peg dolls and sea-shells.
Enjoy her Sue she is a treasure.
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Sabina Brave
Nov 24, 2013 @ 16:01:45
Sometimes simple things bring the biggest joy 🙂
Love an hugs.
xoxox
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 24, 2013 @ 17:07:36
Yes Sabina, and we had so much fun doing the simple things 🙂 xxxx
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Alex Jones
Nov 25, 2013 @ 22:49:02
The simple things give the most pleasure 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 27, 2013 @ 11:25:08
Thank you Alex, yes they surely do, such a shame so many think they have to buy the biggest and best and go into debt when so much fun and joy can be had in the simple things in life 🙂
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barbarafranken
Nov 26, 2013 @ 15:39:54
Indeed imagination is wonderful… You truly went all out to create this magical dwelling for you both to enjoy…. Being in America myself at the moment seeing my grand children, I will be creating a new artwork with them again…. Looking forward to it… Barbara
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 27, 2013 @ 10:48:27
I am sure you are lapping up their love.. 🙂 Enjoy your special time together 🙂
Sue 🙂
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aussieian2011
Dec 05, 2013 @ 09:57:09
A delightful post of a little girls imagination, she is beautiful and looks a little like my grandaughter about her age too.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Dec 06, 2013 @ 17:13:42
Yes two little girls definitely had Fun 🙂
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jacksjottings
Nov 08, 2014 @ 02:09:51
Reblogged this on jacksjottings and commented:
This is a just so good it is a win win situation.
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