November Moon Brightest Since 1948

Happy Full Moon Pals!

This remarkable full moon occurs November 14 2016 is at 23 degrees of the zodiac sign Taurus. 

It will be a Super Moon.

According to the Farmers Almanac This full moon "will be an extraordinary sight! It will appear as the largest and brightest Moon in the sky since 1948—and in many people’s lifetime."

Ancient Full Moon Names:

Ancient full moon names for November are Beaver Moon, White Moon, Trading Moon, Dark Moon, Tree Moon, Sassafras Moon, Snow Moon and Moon When Horns Are Broken Off.

See the Moon names for every month!

Learn more about the Full Moon Names,  Moon Phases and Moon Facts at Planetpals! Click here for more full moon names and fun facts

Recycle Masks that are Spooktacular

It's as simple as cardboard, Paper Mache and a lot of creativity.

Dan Fenelon, a New Jersey graffiti artist, created a parade of Masks for the Morristown, New Jersey Halloween event this year. Dan works with children and adults in NJ and is known for his amazing murals.

Hope you enjoy his spooktacular work as much as I did!

Learn more about Dan Fenlon Graffiti Artist and see his amazing Murals and more.

Recycle Masks by graffiti artist Dan Fenlon

Recycle Masks by graffiti artist Dan Fenlon

Recycle Masks by graffiti artist Dan Fenelon

Recycle Masks by graffiti artist Dan Fenlon

Recycle Masks by graffiti artist Dan Fenlon

A Collage Class That's A Natural

Visit the park and make art from nature!

Artist and volunteer June Rubin teaches this creative and inspiring Collage Making workshop at Yosemite which is hosted by the Yosemite Conservancy.  This San Diego based artist hosts this on site classroom once a year. She is the artist in residence six  days a week.

The “Make Your Own Yosemite Collage” class is held in Yosemite Art Center in Yosemite National Park. Using mainly recycled papers and fabrics to create their own unique artworks artists are inspired by the natural beauty of Yosemite. 

Her class is a natural!  Not only is she teaching visitors to be a Planetpal by recycling paper and other materials into collages, but items vary on individual collages.  June says "We take a walk first in the park to make a sketch of Half Dome view. Classes this year were as small as 1 student, or up to 19. It was a blast!".

It makes you wish you could go to Yosemite and make one!  Like me, you Can't?  Check out Planetpals Collage Page on Pinterest.  

Do your own project!  Next time you go to the park, take photos, make a sketch, collect natural things like bark, leaves, acorns and feathers and use them in your collage or just use recycled papers like magazines, gift wrap, newspapers, and junk mail.  And of course, your imagination!

Learn more about June:  www.junerubin.com

There are weekly creative sessions with a variety of artists at Yosemite, mostly painters. They mainly have watercolor classes, sometimes other mediums , as in Jun;es case. Classes are walk in and pre registered. Open to all ages. Supplies provided. 

Check out these photos from June's 2016 sessions held in October.  I'd say she was a big hit!

Students create collages from recycled paper!

Recycled paper and feathers found in the park 

A majestic scene of Yosemite park in recycled paper.

Yosemite memory as tall as trees.

Telling a story with paper, stickers, feathers - found items 

Happy Class showing off their collages- not one the same!

No matter what your age-this class is an inspiration!

Creative Ways To Reuse Kids School Work

No don't throw!  Repurpose Recycle, Reuse, Remember.  What to do with kids art, compositions and homework. 

Some of your kids schoolwork and artwork is surely worth saving.  How can you make it last longer, display it, reuse it or repurpose it?

Make a book.
For lasting memories, take choice pieces of schoolwork and enjoy it for years to come.  Make a book for each school year or for each school. For instance a book for  elementary, junior high, high school.

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Use it for book covers.
Wrap schoolbooks in art.

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Make Gifts!  Greeting Cards and Gift Wrap
Cut it, mount it, fold it and make greeting cards to relatives and friends for holidays or everyday

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Frame it.
Take those favorites and frame it for a special room or study.

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Hang it. 
Many creative ways to make a gallery. Sometimes the fridge is too small to accommodate.  Displaying it is a wonderful way for kids to see how their work improves.

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Make things!
Take some choice pieces and fold them, cute them, and make mobiles, kites, greeting cards, gift wrap.   Or for craft paper in paper mache, quilling, paper chains, origami, collages, and other paper crafts.

Make A Recycle Mobile - (Mobile by MAX Shinohara)

Make a Recycle KITE! - (directions via planetpals.com)

See many more creative paper recycle crafts visit Planetpals Craft Pages

You Autumn Love This October Full Moon Pals!

Happy October Full Moon  Pals

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This full moon is in Aries on October 16, 2016 at 07:25 GMT.

October full moon names are: Harvest Moon, Hunter's Moon, Kindly Moon, Blackberry Moon, Raven Moon, and Moon when quilting and beading is done.  This full Moon is also called the “Travel Moon” and the “Dying Grass Moon.”

After the fields have been reaped, the leaves begin to fall and the deer are fat and ready for eating. Hunters can ride easily over the fields' stubble, and the fox and other animals are more easily spotted. Some years the Harvest Moon falls in October instead of September.

Go here for a complete list of full moon names and the cultures that named them. Learn more about the Full Moon Names,  Moon Phases and Moon Facts at Planetpals!