The great British author, speaker, and education advisor, Sir Ken Robinson, once said, “Creativity is as important now in education as literacy, and we should treat it with the same status”. As an artist and parent, I couldn’t agree more. Creativity helps you become better at problem-solving in all areas of your life. It also …
Whether you’re a seasoned crafter with the hot glue scars to prove it or a complete newbie, you’re going to need glue at some point or another. In the world of crafting, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to the assortment of glues on offer. Here are just 14 of the different types of …
The butterfly is a symbol of hope and transformation. It begins as a fuzzy caterpillar then, after spinning a cocoon that it hibernates inside of for several weeks, it emerges as a beautiful butterfly, hence the reason many people think the butterfly stands for rebirth, giving hope to others. For a great spring or summer …
Watermelon is a favorite fruit for many people and it is especially refreshing to eat in the warm summer months. Paper fans can also be refreshing during hotter weather since you can use them to cool yourself down with while battling the heat. We have combined the love of watermelons with the usefulness of paper …
Creating art is an incredibly personal experience that is usually shared with many people. The paper, or surface, you use to create your art is the foundation and where it all begins. There are many different types, textures, and materials that make up the paper you can use to draw or create other forms of …
Crayons come in many shapes, sizes, and types. Traditional crayons are designed for coloring. Some other types are designed for drawing, coloring on fabric, or drawing on wood. Types of crayons include pastel crayons, bathtub crayons, chalk crayons, and fabric crayons. Choosing the right crayons for your project will depend on age, preferences, and the …
Did you know the use of ink in writing dates back to 3-200 B.C? The Felt-tip pen, also recognized as the felt marker, was invented in 1953 by Sidney Rosenthal. The right pen is key to enhancing smooth writing; thus, as outlined in the article, we break down the different kinds of felt markers. A …
A paper fortune-teller is a fun craft and activity for kids of all ages. This was a favorite activity of mine as a kid. Creating a fortune-teller to find out if the boy I liked, liked me back or if I was going to get A’s on my test. Of course, this is all fun …
Pencils are among the most popular writing and drawing mediums easily accessible in our modern society, there being a wide variety of types of pencils available. The first pencil, discovered during Roman times, served as a valuable and effective writing instrument, commonly referred to as a Stylus. The only difference a stylus had over the …
Is one of your favorite activities reading? Is your second favorite crafting? Why not combine the two to create a bunny bookmark that will help you save your spot in whatever book you’re reading? These bookmarks are not only cute but are convenient and hold your place by folding into the corners of the pages. …
Because most young children are used to having their dolls ready-made for them, you’ll find they will regard the paper doll with awe and wonder after seeing it come to life through their own hands. Not only does this type of paper craft provide great sensory stimulation for kids, but it also gives them immense …
The greeting card industry is still going strong, but there’s something special about a homemade card. Fathers work hard all year, so why not honor them with something unique?
