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.

33 comments:

  1. So coloful, so cute !
    Lovely words too !
    Anna

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

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

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

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  5. That looks like a magical kingdom - very fun.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    1. 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.

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

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

    All the best Jan

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  14. 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

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

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  16. 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.

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  17. 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

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  18. 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!

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

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

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

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  22. Wise and beautiful words and a beautiful, colorful and creative toy.
    Excellent idea 👏

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  23. Your poem made me smile! Glad cooler weather will soon be here!

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