15.6.10

Night-Light

"Can anything harm us, mother, after the night-lights are lit?" "Nothing, precious," she said; "They are the eyes a mother leaves behind her to guard her children." -- J.M. Barrie (Peter Pan)

I'm still dreaming Peter Pan dreams. We've been reading this book series and saw this show a few weeks ago. And so I'm dreaming of Peter Pan...

The telling of the story of Peter Pan, by tradition, starts in the bedroom of the 3 Darling children. In the performance a few weeks ago there were 4 night-lights set around the edges of the stage.

The night-lights were simple houses -- they looked like they were made of unadorned cardboard. I asked Little Mr. B. if he would like me to make one for him. Of course he said, "Yes..."

I rummaged around on-line for a pattern and found this one (which I adapted to fit some scraps of recycled cardboard.)

The vellum paper in the windows is optional, but I think it looks beautiful (it glows softly when lit.) Also, a base (with trap-door for the battery-operated candle) is optional. The base, however, adds stability to the little structure.

Good night... Sleep tight...

Sweet dreams to you...
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12 comments:

  1. kathyJune 15, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    That is so cute... I bet you can spend days decorating it the way he wants to.. maybe even have a different home each day.. one for rainy days,one for sunny and one to scare of the monsters underneath the bed...

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  2. m. bloomJune 15, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    Ah! That would be something... a special nightlight to scare off the monsters beneath the bed!

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  3. AmyJune 15, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    Found you through One Pretty Thing. I LOVE this! I know my girls are going to love making and decorating these for their rooms. Thanks for the idea!

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  4. WendyJune 15, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    WTG! This is awesome, M!

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  5. m. bloomJune 15, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    Hi Amy -- So glad you liked the project (there are so many lovely ones posted just at this moment over at One Pretty Thing!) If you snoop around my blog a bit, I have a few other projects you might like, too...

    Thanks for visiting!
    Margaret B.

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  6. m. bloomJune 15, 2010 at 6:10 PM

    Hi Wendy -- Nice to hear from you... When do you head out of town? Will you be posting while away at "camp?"

    M.

    P.S. Do you really have a recipe for me? I can't wait!

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  7. DarijaJune 15, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    darling idea

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  8. Everyday KathyJune 16, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    You are always creating something wonderful!

    Counting down to our outing...

    Oh, and OINK!

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  9. redchuckstressJune 17, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    I love this house. Its mysterious and magical. Thanks for sharing

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  10. Mrs4444June 19, 2010 at 10:29 PM

    You're very crafty! Cute house :)

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  11. SFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    you are very clever, very, very!

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  12. m. bloomFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Thanks Shannon -- I do love this project... In in my big boys room...

    MB

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