It’s pretty hard to resist a brand new package of crayons.
The Happy Hubby and I were snuggling on the couch the other night and instead of watching the particular show that was on the television, I was staring at a new box of crayons – waiting for inspiration to hit.
It didn’t take long before The Crayon Date idea arrived.
First I grabbed two large sheets of white paper.
Then I set up two chairs facing each other at our dining room table.
Next I laid out the new, super pointy and fresh crayons.
Finally, I got the hubs and informed him that we were going to be Crayola-ing some portraits of one another.
*We decided to keep things PG, but if you’re feeling inspired to get all Jack and Rose Titanic kind of portrait – go for it! :-)*
The Happy Hubby got right to work.
He is such a good sport – always going along with my nutty brilliant schemes.
As you can see, he took this project very seriously – pouring a lot of love into each colorful stroke.
We shared quite a few laughs as we created.
Plus, we’ve been so super busy lately that it was nice to just take some time to sit and actually look one another in the eyes (to make sure we picked just the right shade of crayon).
Here’s what I Picasso-ed for the Happy Hubby…
I thought he looked pretty h-o-t. 🙂
Then came his turn to reveal my portrait.
I have to admit, I was kind of nervous because at one point the Happy Hubby started pounding with the red crayon all over my face.
He informed me that the red spots were not chicken pox.
Apparently he was just making sure to include my glitter. 🙂
I love that my man knows me so well.
You can bet I hung our works of art on the fridge right away.
In the morning when the Happy Buddy discovered them, he burst out laughing at the drawing of yours truly, claiming it to be a “Silly picture of Mommy!” and that Daddy’s picture was “All clean.”
🙂
We were pretty impressed that he recognized who the portraits were of at all!
I guess if blogging and worship leading doesn’t work out in the long run, the Happy Hubby and I have a future in art. 🙂
I hope you will try The Crayon Date with your Happy Hubby!!
Happy Crayon Date-ing! 🙂
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Such a great idea! Your hubby is a great sport! I love all of your ideas. I don’t often comment because I subscribe in a reader so I just kind of “drive-by” read but, I look forward to reading your cute ideas! I think I will try this one with my hubby.
hahaha!! that is so cute! I love that idea and I love how your hubby included glitter. 🙂 stopping over from skip to my lou. 🙂
I love it!!! I might try this with my hubby, thanks for sharing
What a cute thing to do!
So cute! Thanks for sharing.
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That is so cute. There is something relaxing about coloring, isn’t there? Found you @ Tip Junkie.
It’s the little things… right? I love that you had fun with it!
There’s a song called “crayola doesn’t make a color for your eyes” by Kristin Andreassen
It’s super cute, and it was playing in my head the whole post!
That’s awesome!!! And super cute – you guys are adorable!
Shannon
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Very cute and what a wonderful surprise for your little one to see what fun Mom & Dad are having when he’s sleeping.
This is such a funny idea, love it! You had me cracking up at some points.
What a CuTe idea! I love doing fun things with my hubby like we used to do when dating! Hope you can link this to my Homemaking Party :).
Aw, very sweet idea! And one that you have something physical to keep for years to come! I would love to have you share this @ Show & Share!
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Fun idea!
what a fun idea!!!!
i would love it if you would share this on my link party , Serenity Saturday over at http://www.serenityyou.blogspot.com
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Cute idea!
That is so sweet, made me smile! Thanks!