How often do you feel tired in a project or group? Without even trying, we all get tired or settled in routines and find a comfortable role in a group setting. We often need something to booster us out and awaken us to the creative ideas and excitement around us once again. I have found that small, hands on, creative warm ups can do just that. A creative prompt can be just what is needed to switch the brain from autopilot and release the ability to play. As John Cleese says, "the Continue Reading
DIY Wood Painted Tray
This project has so many of my favorite components. I love color, paint, process art, functionality, and several steps for a project and this fun project incorporates all of that. It's not too difficult and a few steps can really set up kids or you for a fun project that (I believe) you would then enjoy the finished product for years. Embrace the process being the art and enjoy it with this project. I will quickly show you the main steps I did in this project with campers at our studio. My Continue Reading
Easy DIY Satin Flower
As I mentioned in my last post, we are READY for spring around here. Sunshine. Warmth. Color. Anything to get beyond this cold grey reality. While the weather around here isn't totally cooperating with my desires, I'll continue to take matters into my own hands and create something to introduce a little warmth and pop of color. Take that Old Man Winter. If you've been around here for a while you know that I love to make flowers out of all kinds of materials for different projects. Burlap. Continue Reading
Spring Mantel Decor with Crafts
Who is ready for winter to be over!? (All the hands went up and the hearts said yes). Especially the ones in the northern mid-west of the United States. We got more ice and snow last night in Indiana, so it felt like the perfect time to show you what I did at our art studio yesterday. I set up spring. It was time to take down the winter-Valentines decor... I went straight to warm colors, softer textures, and crafty bits for spring. It was inspired by these two baskets I found Continue Reading
DIY Valentines Heart Wreath
It's the week of hearts. It's no secret that we aren't big Valentines Day people. I believe so much more in sharing that you love all year long in simple, kind, thoughtful ways. BUT, I do love a good heart craft, and with kids it is hard to completely ignore the holiday. Since I can't fully ignore it, I just try to keep it cheap and quick. Thanks to cardboard, that is possible!! (What would we do without cardboard around here!?!?! It fuels a lot of creativity.) You too can make a fun Continue Reading
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