So Silly Celebrations

10/03/2018

Enjoying the pleasure and problems of twisting balloons at Midlothian's National Night Out. Look for us again at the Fall Festival on October 20.

09/10/2018

Emphasizing process rather than product is an important step in encouraging creativity in children. Allowing them to explore and find various ways to express themselves, create art and solve problems nurtures the creative spirit within them. A well-developed creative nature will serve them well as they grow and mature and benefit them long into adulthood.

Creative people are those who think outside the box. They may or may not express their creativity in art or music, but their ideas are new and fresh. Creativity is used to solve problems in every field of life from interpersonal relationships to rocket science to city planning. New problems cannot be overcome with old solutions. They need new and innovative approaches and new and innovative approaches require creativity.

Unstructured artistic projects are an easy and effective way to bolster creativity in children. In the first place, most children find the process enjoyable. They like to use the scissors, paints, and clay that are the tools of artistic creation. Second, there are many things to discover in this process. What happens when two colors are mixed? If clay is molded a certain way will it continue to stand? If it falls over, how can we fix it to stand up? How much paint is too much on the brush? How can we stop it from dripping off the canvas?

These questions may seem trivial to adults. We discovered the answers long ago. It is our instinct to want to save our children from the disappointment of a project gone “wrong.” Yet, as they work and learn and create they are building something much more important than a “perfect” craft. They are making connections that will last them a lifetime. Their creativity and problem-solving skills are being honed in a fun and safe environment. And likely the “perfect” craft that we adults think is so desirable, means little to the child. Her pride and joy are in the fact that she has made it herself. That it is a representation of her work and ideas and not a sad imitation of someone else’s thought process.

09/10/2018

08/20/2018

Facepainting in the Park 2018

07/26/2018

The second part of our Jewelry Party is to personalize a wooden trinket box. (The actual box provided may differ in size and/or shape from the one shown here.)Again, options provided are modified to match the child's age. For very young children we might use washable markers and foam stickers. A little older and we might paint or glue on gems. A little older and we may devise a craft like what is shown below. This box was adorned with decoupaged scrapbook paper and hot glued ribbon and flowers. So Silly Celebrations provides any supplies needed to craft a wonderful box to store their treasures in.

For more information visit our website http://sosillycelebrations.com/party-planning/jewelry-party-275/

07/26/2018

Our Jewelry Party is a great option for girls of any age. We start by making a multi-layer bracelet with memory wire. We provide the wire, tools, and a variety of lovely beads appropriate for the child’s age. Big beads for the little fingers and little beads added in for the big girls. Then we help each young lady craft a piece of unique jewelry that she can be proud of. For more information, please visit our website http://sosillycelebrations.com/party-planning/jewelry-party-275/

07/20/2018

Sometimes showing love and making memories is as simple as saying "yes."

Years ago my daughter made a "yellow monster" out of pipe cleaner and googly eyes. She put it on a clip to make it a zipper pull for her backpack. Being home-schooled, however, she did not have a backpack to put it onto.

She asked if we could hang it from the rear view mirror of our family van. I thought, "NO! I don't want people to see me driving around with a kid's craft in the window!"

But then I had other thoughts. Who was I trying to impress? Wasn't my daughter's happiness more important that the approval of person or persons unknown? Plus, it only needed to hang there a couple of weeks and she would be happy.

So I told her to go ahead. Years later my daughter is a teenager and the yellow monster still hangs in the window. It is the way we tell our car apart from other similar vehicles is to look for the monster. A simple "yes" made a little girl happy and became a small but fun family memory.

07/19/2018

We are now offering silly, party entertainment in two locations: Fort Bend County and Ellis County, Texas! Visit our website for more information. www.sosillycelebrations.com.