BLOBS #35 RESULTS

Thanks for checking results out today.  The theme for my blobs were "found objects".  With that, one design inspired a quick cartoon...enjoy.

Kid Character Creators: Anna (age 7), Elliot (age 9) 

ANNA's ON LEFT (MACAW), ELLIOT's CENTER (SLOTH), AMY's ON RIGHT (BEAR FINDS CAPE...AND SPRING LOADED SEAT)

ANNA's ON LEFT (MR. ORANGE), ELLIOT's CENTER (KIDS WITH A REALLY BIG SMILE), AMY's ON RIGHT (GIRL FINDS FANCY TUTU)

ANNA's ON LEFT (MRS.BLOWN AWAY PAPER), ELLIOT's CENTER (GUY EATING CHEESEBURGER), AMY's ON RIGHT (NATIVE FINDS GIANT CONK SHELL)

ANNA's ON LEFT (SHAPELAND DOG), ELLIOT's CENTER (BUCK TOOTH DOG), AMY's ON RIGHT (WATER MOUSE FINDS  SWIM CAP)

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BLOBS #34 RESULTS

Happy Friday! Thanks for checking in.  What a  big week it has been, all thanks to - a very special delivery.  If you are a friend on my FB page feel free to skip ahead to BLOB designs.  If not, please read along.  My picture book proofs for THE LADYBUG RACE arrived for approval!   I think I broke all ripping-box-open speeds.   There was jumping,  high pitches were hit, then quiet reflection as I flipped through the bright pages.  What a journey this story has put me on. I am truly grateful for the diligent team at PomegranateKids and the incredible care THE LADYBUG RACE has received (a special thanks to Carey Hall!).

Yes - paper can be hugged.  THE LADYBUG RACE will be released in September 2015.  Updates and news will be announced via FB and Twitter.

On to BLOBS #34 results!  With less than a month now to a spring SCBWI conference, it is shift-into-high-gear mode to get my MUST DO's completed.  This means pencil sketches only for designs...enjoy.

Kid Character Creators: Anna (age 7), Elliot (age 9)  

ANNA's ON LEFT (THE THREE HERSHEY KISSES INSTEAD OF THE THREE GOATS GRUFF.), ELLIOT's CENTER (BIRD PECKING), AMY's ON RIGHT (THE ALLIGATOR THAT ALWAYS WANTED TO BE AN EASTER BUNNY)

ANNA's ON LEFT (BABY RACE CAR DRIVER), ELLIOT's CENTER (SQUIRREL EATING NUT), AMY's ON RIGHT (GIRL WAITING TO COLLECT EASTER EGG)

ANNA's ON LEFT (MAD ZEBRA), ELLIOT's CENTER (DEER), AMY's ON RIGHT (BABY UNICORN)

ANNA's ON LEFT (THE MOST HEAVIEST WEIGHT IN THE WORLD), ELLIOT's CENTER (THE GUY WHOSE SHIRT IS TOO BIG), AMY's ON RIGHT (TOAD TRYING ON EARMUFFS)

BLOBS #33 RESULTS

Thanks for checking in on RESULTS day!  We are enjoying the sunshine over here and looking forward to leaving mittens and hats home next week. 

BLOBS were tough for me.  But thinking about the BLOB stories from last week helped spark some ideas.  Can you see a story forming from the designs below?  Keep scrolling to find out what characters connected.  Enjoy!

Kid Character Creators: Anna (age 7), Elliot (age 9)    

ANNA's ON LEFT (CHRISTMAS BAG CAUGHT IN THE FIREPLACE ON THE WAY DOWN TO DELIVER PRESENTS...), ELLIOT's CENTER (CAR), AMY's ON RIGHT (BAFFLED FISHERMAN)

ANNA's ON LEFT (GRANDPA THAT LIKES TO BE BUNDLED UP LIKE A BABY), ELLIOT's CENTER (BABY), AMY's ON RIGHT (JEANNIE COMING OUT OF BOTTLE)

ANNA's ON LEFT (YOUR NEW BALLET TEACHER), ELLIOT's CENTER (CRYSTAL BALL), AMY's ON RIGHT (CREATURE IN A CAN)

ANNA's ON LEFT (TOUCAN), ELLIOT's CENTER (BIRD), AMY's ON RIGHT (SQUARE HEADED SHORT TENTACLED OCTOPUS)

The right shape was a bugger.   An idea came only when I thought about it in story terms.   Then...

a connection!  My man profile turned into a baffled fisherman...because of his fortunate find.  Will he wish for fish?

BLOBS #33

Taking a brief break from story cooking to share these little guys...What do you see?  Check back on Friday for results. 

BLOBS #32 RESULTS

Thanks for checking in on RESULTS DAY!  We had something new unfold here while doing BLOBS this week...BLOB stories were created.  What is a BLOB story?  When 2 character designs are mingling.  Designed to go - together.  A surefire way to come up with a story.  Enjoy! 

Kid Character Creators: Anna (age 7), Elliot (age 9)    

ANNA's ON LEFT (THE ANIMAL EXPLORERS...), ELLIOT's CENTER (PETER PAN IN WORM FORM), AMY's ON RIGHT (ROCKING BIRD)

ANNA's ON LEFT (PHONE CRUNCHER), ELLIOT's CENTER (FRIGHTENED DOG), AMY's ON RIGHT (CREATURE GETTING READY TO DO A SOMERSAULT)

ANNA's ON LEFT - BLOB goes with BLOB 1! (ANIMAL EXPLORERS...AND THE ROCK), ELLIOT's CENTER (DIAMOND), AMY's ON RIGHT (AUNT PIE)

ANNA's ON LEFT -  (HORSE), ELLIOT's CENTER (WORM WITH HORN), AMY's ON RIGHT (WAITER SNEAKING A BITE O'PIE AT AUNT PIE'S)

                                                                                                                                                                                         TO BE CONTINUED...

BLOBS #32

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BLOBS #31 RESULTS

Its been a while but  - we are back!  Had a refreshing mid-winter break with a quick zip over to a big city and, LOVED it.  With a spring conference to gear up for, BLOB finishing will be light.  Pencil sketches for today...enjoy!

Kid Character Creators: Anna (age 7), Elliot (age 9)    

ANNA's ON LEFT (GIRL), ELLIOT's CENTER (PACMAN DRIVING A CAR), AMY's ON RIGHT (GIANT CHERRY LOVIN' FROG)

ANNA's ON LEFT (SQUIRREL THAT FLAPS HARD), ELLIOT's CENTER (SQUIRREL), AMY's ON RIGHT (PHAROAH IN A SANDSTORM)

ANNA's ON LEFT (MR. RAINDROP THAT SOON WILL BECOME A CLOUD), ELLIOT's CENTER (CRAZY HAIR DAY KID), AMY's ON RIGHT (OWL)

ANNA's ON LEFT (THIS IS HOW THE MOON CAME UP SHINY), ELLIOT's CENTER (THE YELLER), AMY's ON RIGHT (SUPER LONG HAIRED CAT)

BLOBS #31

Happy President's Day!   If you're looking for a great book on presidents, we have  DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT THE PRESIDENTS by Kenneth C. Davis, illustrated by Pedro Martin in our library.  It covers all 44 while being an easy and fun read with kids. 

Find this week's BLOBS sheet here.  Results will be posted in 2 weeks, February 27th.