Dinosaur Wizards are extremely busy around Halloween. However, They are not Wizarding Everyday. They often are just doing Dinosaur Stuff. Unless it’s a Pterosaur Wizard, then they are out and about Pterosauring. Remember Pterosaurs are Not Dinosaurs! Pterosaurs lived during the time of the Dinosaurs, but they are Flying Reptiles – a different part of the Family Tree. So, what to do with their Wizard Staffs when they’re not Wizarding? After all you don’t carry an umbrella with you the year round. However, You may keep one in the car for a rainy day. Or in an umbrella stand by your front door. That gave me an Idea! The Prehistioric Pals needed Wizard Staff Stands! Not only would they hold their Staffs, but they would look like Cool Wizard Trees when not needed for Wizarding.
I had a long piece of PVC Pipe 4 inches in diameter 3/16 inches thick. I cut five 32-inch-long pieces. My post digger made the perfect size holes 12 inches or more deep. I placed some gravel at the bottom of the holes to provide drainage, set the pipes and added dirt for securing them by filling the hole outside the pipe. After deciding which Wizard Staffs for each of the 5 locations a little rope aided in securing them together. They look like a group of Prehistoric Wizard Trees. Last year 8 of these Wizard Staffs were stored in the garage. Besides the spiders having fun hanging around them, they were frequently in the way. Now they can be enjoyed by Everyone All Year Round!
The portion of the pipes above ground needed painting to appear like tree trunks. The base color is Race Track Grey. Hammered Grey provide details to help with the look. I’m considering a little Hammered Black and perhaps Brown to finish the details. Update coming soon.
I had three very large branches that I used to make large Free Standing Wizards Trees and some tops that make great shorter free standing Wizard Shrubs. After digging the holes and placing some gravel, Quikrete was used to secure these Wizard Trees & Shrubs. The shorter ones are great for marking pathways and adding accents to the Quadruped’s areas. The Stegosaurs – Stephanie & Stanley love theirs. One in the Triceratops area actually resembles the head of a Triceratops! Their Prehistoric look is a nice touch in the Park. The Tea Lights give an even cooler look at night.
Stay Tuned for More on Pamela’s Makeover, Crafts & Dinosaur Fun Facts!
Plus: Behind the scenes with TySantasaurus Rex & the Team of Raptors led by Raphael the Red Nosed preparing for their Prehistoric Quest!
A Fun book “Sleepover at the Museum” by Karen LeFrak recommended for ages 3 – 7. A gift for the holidays for the young adventurer in your family? A great way to expose kids to what a Natural History Museum has to offer. An entertaining learning experience. It includes a list of 10 Museums across the country their specialties and website links. Plus info on Zoos & Aquariums. Many of these places have sleepover events like the adventure this book covers. Visit their websites for the Fun available near You.
Here are 3 of my favorites Museums. Remember Social Distancing & Masks to keep You & Others Safe while Everyone Enjoys Their Learning Experience. Consider a Membership with the Museum. In addition to Supporting Their Valuable Work there are Benefits to You. Special Preview Events for Members Only as well as Virtual Access Exclusive for Members. For more information and access to general public eLearning check out the links below.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County www.nhm.org under Research & Collections / Digitized Collections will allow you to browse their Collections. Check out the latest Activities on their site.
The American Natural History Museum www.amnh.org You will find eLearning for Families, Students & Educators. Explore the Museum Virtually. Check Out SciCafe: Video Talks and Meet the Icons: Stories behind the Exhibits! There are Video Series covering Behind the Scenes at the Museum with Space & Dinosaur Explainers.
Chicago’s Field Museum www.fieldmuseum.org You can talk to “Maximo the Titanosaur” online, Yes Really! Visit Sue the largest T-Rex discovered! Check Out “Brain Scoop” and the Learning Resources – many are also in Spanish.
Check Out Your Libraries eBooks. My local Library has over 900 eBooks on Dinosaurs! Here are four books for Drawing Dinosaurs that you might find at your Library. Ask your Librarian about others.
1-2-3 Draw Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Animals A step by step guide by Freddie Levin (2001)
Draw 50 Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Animals by Lee J. Ames (1977)
Draw it Dinosaurs by Patricia Walsh (2006)
I Can Draw Dinosaurs by Terry Longhurst (2003)
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Please Remember to Wear Masks & Social Distance as Appropriate Not everyone has been Vaccinated. And even vaccinated many Young & Old have compromised immune systems. Protect Yourself, Friends, Family & Everyone You Pass!
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I used watercolors to make Dinosaur Designs on my N95 Masks (New Ones above). I couldn’t get a yes or no from 3M regarding any impact this might have to the effectiveness of the mask. Many Museums sell Dinosaur Themed Masks Check them Out!
“Encouraging the Appreciation of Art and Education through the Inspiration of Dinosaurs”
Paul & Prehistoric Pals
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