Monday, August 24, 2009

Make an Inuksuk

Make an inuksuk (in-OOK-sook)!

The Inuit (IN-oo-it), a group of people native to the Arctic, used stones as signposts. They stacked the stones in a certain way to mark safe trails and good sites for hunting and fishing. The Inuit called these stone figures an inuksuk-which means"something that acts in place of a person."

Here's how to make your own:
1. Leave no stone unturned.

Go outside and look for stones, rocks and pebbles about the size of your hand or smaller. Flat ones are best for stacking.

2. Get your balance.

Take some time to play with your stones. Move them around. See which ones balance best on top of each other.

3. Keep it standing.

If you're worried that the stones might topple over, you can use glue or bits of clay to hold them together.

Beautiful!

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Meet Alie

Meet Alie, a little alien my Mom and I made. I was inspired to make this little guy by the Adopt an Alien website on ETSY. Adopt an Alien is a place where you can buy stuffed aliens. I look at the website every day. I love Alie so much!

Welcome


Welcome to The Mushroom Room! I am EB. I am 13 years old. This blog is about things I make and do. I hope you enjoy The Mushroom Room.


PICKY BIRDS!



I guess this little bird did not like the birdhouse I made for him. Or maybe he wanted a two story house!This birdhouse is on the back of our garden shed. In front of the birdhouse there is a fig tree which makes a perfect hiding place!