Friday, June 28, 2013

An Inspired Idea...Construction Vehicles

I thought I'd share my set of construction vehicles that go with the book, Tip Tip Dig Dig by Emma Garcia. I was inspired Jane's amazing set at Piper Loves the Library here.  I made this set for my library, but I think I'll make a set for me too...just bigger!

I took a couple of liberties with the design...The cement mixer is 2 shades of purple and all of the tires are charcoal gray.  I used google eyes too. I took this pic while the glue was still wet so the crane looks a little goopy and for some reason the orange looks washed out in this pic. 

   


I also made this flannel dumptruck set based on the craft and rhyme here.  I used matching color, shiny sequins for the hubcaps!  Got a little bling in there! LOL! 


I am really looking forward to using both of these sets this summer. We'll have a lot of fun with friends when we Dig Into Reading this summer!

5 comments :

  1. This is on my summer storytime list too! Very cute. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Thanks for sharing, Kathryn! a Tip Tip Dig Dig set is on my to make list. Love the vibrant colors you used.

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  3. Thanks for sharing! I have it on by TBM (to be made) pile before I do my construction story time at the end of July. Now I have to add your 5 trucks too. :)

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  4. Awwwww, these are sooooo adorable. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.

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  5. Kathryn!
    So cute! I didn't see this til today. I love these construction trucks. Using mine tonight for "Prime Time with Mrs. Breen and Piper" Thanks for the shout out. ~ jane

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