We are all in this boat together, so while we are adjusting to this new (hopefully temporary) reality of close-to-home confinement, we put together this little guide explaining what we are doing to pass the time. Hopefully it gives you some ideas for at-home education, fun projects and family time.
Family Time – Puzzling & Games
Evenings represent our down time as a family. Nothing is more fun than working on a puzzle or the challenge of a board game. Charley’s puzzles offer a rich tapestry of detail. It is beyond fun to try an identify each of the animals in his puzzles from the national parks. It’s a great way to learn, develop our birding skills or just enjoy nature from the comfort of home.
![](https://charleyharperprints.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/woodland-wonders-puzzle.jpg)
![](https://charleyharperprints.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Wings-of-the-World-Puzzle.jpg)
![](https://charleyharperprints.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/the_rocky_mountains_puzzle.jpg)
![](https://charleyharperprints.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/posters_sierra_range.jpg)
![Spot the Birds Game](https://charleyharperprints.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Spot-the-Birds-Board-Game.jpg)
![Animals Memory Game](https://charleyharperprints.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Animals-Memory-Game1.jpg)
Craft Projects
Well, unfortunately, at the moment, the pre-emminent craft project is making masks for personal protection. We aren’t personally making masks, but I can imagine it would make a stylish fashion statement to wear a Harper themed mask. So what are we doing? Family members are serious quilters, so that is one project. For those of us with limited needle-craft skills, making totes from Charley Harper canvas is more up our alley. And, friends are passing the time with needlepoint.
![](https://charleyharperprints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Winter-Wonderland-category.jpg)
![](https://charleyharperprints.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Rural-Backyard-Quilt.jpg)
Decorating & Updating
A Flock of Birds, and a large format Mural are great ideas to spice up a family room, a bedroom or study. And, don’t forget the (anti) bird-strike decals. Ours are double sided, so you can enjoy the birds on-the-inside-looking-out while the birds learn to avoid the windows from the outside!.
![A Flock of Birds](https://charleyharperprints.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/charley-harper-a-flock-of-birds-wall-decor3.jpg)
![](https://charleyharperprints.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/country-style-interior-7.jpg)
![](https://charleyharperprints.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/c599c7f6e1233802-green-small-7.jpg)
![](https://charleyharperprints.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Modern-Loft-Apartment-Living-7.jpg)
![Window Decals](https://charleyharperprints.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Window-Decals-1.jpg)
Correspondence
![](https://charleyharperprints.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/leather-pocket-journal2.jpg)
![](https://charleyharperprints.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Lined-Journal_500.jpg)
![Pocket Journal](https://charleyharperprints.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/pocket_journal.jpg)
![](https://charleyharperprints.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/wings.jpg)
![](https://charleyharperprints.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ruby_throated_card.jpg)
![](https://charleyharperprints.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/red_and_fed_card.jpg)
![Pileated Woodpecker](https://charleyharperprints.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ivory_woodpecker_card.jpg)
![Pier Group notecard](https://charleyharperprints.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/pier-group.jpg)
As we’ve written before one of our favorite things to do with excess downtime is to up our correspondence game. Yes, we do a lot of emailing. But, for the special ones in our lives, a hand-written card really says you care to put thought and effort into the message. Using a beautiful card gives it all the more panache. Some of our friends LOVE to journal – another great reflective pastime.
No matter how you pass the time, we wish you and yours a safe and prosperous Easter, month of April and 2020. And remember the new mantra….. “Keep Calm and Puzzle On!”