Calvin Blogs :: twistie ties for my tree
{photo by calvin}
"First, you cut a really long string. Then you cut a really long string in another color. Or you can use the same color, but then it's hard to see. You put the two strings together, and one person holds one end and the other person holds the other end. And you start twisting, but in opposite directions. So if one person goes one way the other person goes the other way. And you twist for a really long time until it's tight. Then you very very carefully bring the two ends together, and the string will get all twisted up. Quick, you have to tie a knot on both ends of the string. And then it's done! A twistie tie! You can put it on your tree, or you can hang it on the walls, or you could keep it in your car for when you need rope to pull you out of the mud and snow and stuff. Just kidding. Bye!"
Very nice! My son Elijah, who is 4, liked the twistie tie idea and we both thought your picture of the tree was great!
Posted by: Michele James-Parham | December 04, 2007 at 04:22 PM
Great post, Calvin! I may have to try this with my nieces sometime--it sounds like fun!
Posted by: Kymm | December 04, 2007 at 08:26 PM
Awesome idea - I am going to get my kids right onto copying that!
Posted by: Gwyn | December 04, 2007 at 11:57 PM
This looks like so much fun! We're going to have to try this, too.
Posted by: Siri | December 05, 2007 at 12:37 AM
Love it! Thanks for the great description and creative use for the car.
Posted by: Kirsten | December 05, 2007 at 12:58 AM
Well done Calvin!
Posted by: tamara | December 05, 2007 at 02:07 AM
calvin, your twistie tie is great--but what i really love is your hair :)
Posted by: Toni | December 05, 2007 at 02:17 AM
hey Calvin,
jerome and eli (my sons) say thanks for the cool twistie idea. they want to make 2, one for the tree and one to take on our bike (we don't have a car).....in case we get stuck in the mud or snow.
Posted by: cyndi | December 05, 2007 at 04:02 AM
Calvin, you are going to be a terrific writer! Not only are these instructions clear and so easily understood, but your writing has a wonderful voice! And you're funny too! My kids are really excited to try this idea for our tree.
Posted by: rachelzana | December 05, 2007 at 01:29 PM
what a wonderful idea, calvin! you rock!
Posted by: Veronica TM | December 05, 2007 at 04:27 PM
Oh what perfect instructions. Now I will be able to do that at home on my tree. Thanks Calvin!
Posted by: madelinetosh | December 06, 2007 at 12:37 AM
Twisty ties look like spinning to me.
Posted by: Helen | December 06, 2007 at 08:10 AM
What a wonderful idea! I'll take your advice Calvin! Thanks so much! Arniza :)
Posted by: wholesale kids clothing | December 12, 2007 at 02:05 AM