Talk About Imagination...

It is absolutely amazing what you can do if you have imagination. I really hope you check out this blog. These creative homeschooled guys read all kinds of great fiction authors, like Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Arthur Ransome, Howard Pyle, Allen French and others, and have brought Middle-earth, Narnia and Ancient Britain back to life.

With only some very basic tools - fabric, leather, wood, clay, and of course, plenty of imagination, they have made and continue to make, all kinds of incredible costumes from uruk-hai outfits to real armor-strength chain maille to almost every kind of cloak you can think of - complete with helmets, swords, gloves, vambraces, sur-coats, standards, etc. They post numerous photographs, and provide detailed instructions on how to make the costumes. They have even created several short films, for which they sculpt remarkably life-like miniatures.

My brother and sisters and I used to do similar activities a few years ago and their blog has inspired us to start doing it all again! It is so much fun to act out all the great stories that you read about in all the great books. I have already finished making a few costumes, and we are working on some trial films. I may even post a picture of us in our Elven attire. We are having a blast! I am so grateful to Josiah and Jonathan for sharing their wonderful ideas.

Please check out their blog. I don't want anyone to miss out on this. Even if you think you are too old or too busy to do anything yourself, just look through all of the results of their creative imaginations and have fun! I am sure that it will be worth your time. I haven't enjoyed myself so much in quite awhile.