![IMG_1174.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/hC8OKCK2-IMG_1174.jpg) It isn't easy holding the attention of young kids at home in the winter (when it is too cold to go out) so one must push themselves to find creative ways to both educate and entertain them. On this occasion I decided to make a volcanic landscape reminiscent of Bali, where we used to live. ![IMG_1128.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/KTSRTXpn-IMG_1128.jpg) The only thing we needed to buy was the crepe paper. Beautiful stuff you can use for many things but watch out when it gets wet as the dye will run. ![IMG_1154.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/ppTlS0Pp-IMG_1154.jpg) Here you can see the kids and the landscape taking shape. ![IMG_1130.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/SDaqTs1B-IMG_1130.jpg) Card & plastic bottles are used to create the land. ![IMG_1144.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/uQRSNRTV-IMG_1144.jpg) They are attached to the base with tape. ![IMG_1145.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/OLvOuxXW-IMG_1145.jpg) Everything must be held together in this way. ![IMG_1147.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/JsJgpxD7-IMG_1147.jpg) Now the crepe paper is placed over the top. ![IMG_1148.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/ngQ0mVXn-IMG_1148.jpg) I mixed this glue with water and applied to the surface with a thick paintbrush. ![IMG_1149.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/vMIurLec-IMG_1149.jpg) As you can see the watery glue does a great job creating the texture of the land, transforming rubbish into something much more beautiful. ![IMG_1150.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/CMhRtIUp-IMG_1150.jpg) I was keen to include a baby vegetable patch on the new island as I will be introducing the kids the wonders of growing our own food this spring. ![IMG_1153.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/qhArgBd4-IMG_1153.jpg) We had to wait around 5 hours for the new island to dry before Esteban could decorate it with his existing bits & pieces. ![IMG_1156.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/9tKHYbF3-IMG_1156.jpg) All in all I'm feeling quite pleased with myself. ![IMG_1157.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/x7E9XVKX-IMG_1157.jpg) And three days later they are still playing with it! ![IMG_1163.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/u2Z2gyuA-IMG_1163.jpg) Who knows, it may even last a month before we have to turn it into something new. Onward & upward! ![gradient banner.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmXwfq4SPpCVRYhctoCQkBuzeEXzegSeYxG4JcAhXkbiiL/gradient%20banner.png) ## Who is @samstonehill? He was a London based filmmaker until he sold everything and set out on a barefoot journey around the world, currently based in the south of France. He is travelling with his partner & two children and with no bank account he has been living on STEEM & crypto for over a year. ![old banner.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZET7y5AS8n2nrRy9JrNjiFgdcVnNvfRBBU3D9EoZdECE/old%20banner.jpg) ### All content created for this account is 100% original (unless otherwise stated), produced by @samstonehill who invites you to use & share freely as you wish. ## Sam is the creator of: The [Aspiring Steemit Whales & Dolphins group on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1281526168558106/) which seeks to help newcomers make the transition from Facebook to Steemit, providing them with detailed notes and personal assistance with their posts... resteeming them when he can. ![Screen Shot 2017-09-03 at 19.44.43.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmekvbAvJhF4CTdLm5p9HXGqEFQFfFcf9wnjpQkhi8pBAC/Screen%20Shot%202017-09-03%20at%2019.44.43.png) --- Here is a list of Steemit Witness I have voted for & recommend you do the same: @teamsteem @timcliff @jesta @good-karma @someguy123 @blocktrades @pfunk @klye @krnel @blueorgy @ausbitbank @thecryptodrive @ura-soul @pharesim Without them our beloved Steemship would not fly. Learn what this means [HERE](https://steemit.com/witness/@teamsteem/what-are-steem-witnesses-and-why-you-should-support-them) and place your vote [HERE](https://steemit.com/~witnesses) ![imageedit_1_5527523249.png](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/samstonehill/S0hfyhB6-imageedit_1_5527523249.png) https://steemitimages.com/DQmYzdTtjpMpg1nbjpjA7LpvTHVQCgbzgjefWmrPCbjgMDw/sam%20restee%20.gif All non original photo sources can be found by clicking on the image