Sunday, August 30, 2026

Summer is Endling



 The toys are upset
and they're muttering a lot,
summer is ending
but it's still very hot.

Everyone else has
a lot of time off,
but when they want a break -
these children just scoff.

They work so hard
and they do work cheap,
they don't get meals
and they hardly sleep.

If they don't get a vacation,
whatever the cost,
they're off on a strike
and the kids can get lost.
.
(©handmade by amalia)


Featured: An egg carton
and some little toys
made for a fun game of
hide-and-seek.

31 comments:

Granny Marigold said...

So cute!!! I love this.

Lin said...

Such fun x

Bless said...

What a fun activity!

Anna said...

So coloful, so cute !
Lovely words too !
Anna

Live and Learn said...

Once again, I love it. So creative and fun. Thanks for sharing.

Ann said...

Fun use of old egg cartons. It's very colorful. Love the poem too.

Jeanie said...

You are so clever and creative -- both words and art!

Magpie's Mumblings said...

That looks like a magical kingdom - very fun.

Ellie Foster said...

You create some lovely things for your nieces and nephews. I think they must love coming to see you!
Best wishes
Ellie

Anne in the kitchen said...

This is wonderful

Chatty Crone said...

So cute - very good imagination. I would never have thought of that.

Mary Kirkland said...

That's so cute. What a great idea.

Vintage Style Gal said...

I love this Amalia! So creative, and the poem is cute too.

VeggieMummy said...

How lucky they are to have such a creative and fun aunt. Lovely game and very cute poem. xx

Louca por porcelana said...

How fun and cute!

Hena Tayeb said...

A delightful poem and cute toy.

Rosie said...

That looks like great fun:)

CraftAtticResources said...

The egg cartons look amazing. They were always a premium as a child. Great for small toy environments and storing small pieces.

nicole orriens said...

That is so beautiful!!! How did you make this?

handmade by amalia said...

I painted an egg carton, each cup a different color, and glued pom poms on top. We've been collecting these tiny dolls for a while and put them in the cups. Really simple.

Elena said...

Amalia! Você e muito criativa, gostei muito da sua ideia! Abraço

Lowcarb team member said...

LOL Lovely poem ... and very creative art/craft work.

All the best Jan

Soma @ InkTorrents.com said...

Oh dear! I hope they get a long vacation soon now that summer is ending. I would have never thought of toys playing hide-and-seek in an egg carton.

-Soma

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

So cute!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie-Dabble Blog

Veronica Lee said...

The toys really do deserve a holiday after all that hard work! 😂 Such a clever mix of poem and craft -- the egg carton hide‑and‑seek looks adorable, and the little strike story made me smile.

Junkchiccottage said...

Ha Ha yep the toys need a little vacation too. Love your poem. Your creative heart and mind never disappoint. Have a great week. Hugs. Kris

eileeninmd said...

Hello Amalia,
What a cute poem, the toys in the egg cartons is a great idea. Very creative. Happy September! Take care, have a happy day!

Carla from The River said...

What a fun idea. I love your recycled games/toys.
xo

EL INVENTARIO DE MJ said...

Cuánta creatividad Amalia, me sorprended en cada publicación.
Parece que se terminan las vacaciones, espero que siempre haya tempo para jugar.
BESOS

EL INVENTARIO DE MJ said...

Cuánta creatividad Amalia, me sorprended en cada publicación.
Parece que se terminan las vacaciones, espero que siempre haya tempo para jugar.
BESOS

Luciana F. Damiano said...

Adorável! Parabéns