Posted on January 24 2020
Diamond painting is a creative trend that crafters and artists of all ages enjoy. Similar to paint-by-number or mosaic art, it attracts fans of such methodical activities and crafts with its creative concepts. Diamond painting enhances those concepts with sparkling diamonds that attract creatives interested in adding dimension and extra fun to traditional painting activities.
Posted on January 22 2020
Today, Faber-Castell USA and I are sharing 4 different styles of ombre lettering! This technique is something I discovered while playing with different shades of the same color. If you continue to add a "shadow" to your letters, but use different colors instead of gray alone, your letters will come alive!
Posted on January 21 2020
One of the most effective ways in which children learn is through arts and crafts. Whether it be forming figures out of clay, assembling shapes or blocks, or rummaging their hands through a craft bin of sparkling sequins, children are experiencing far more than a fun-filled day of crafting. They are participating in what is called sensory play.
Posted on January 18 2020
For the second year in a row, our Polychromos Colored Pencil has received the Colored Pencil of the Year award from COLORED PENCIL Magazine! Polychromos artist’s color pencil has earned its reputation of best of the best and can be defined by its name Polychromos, meaning “many colors.”
Posted on January 17 2020
Happy Valentine's Day! Well....almost. Helping your child find the perfect Valentine's Day cards to bring to school can be a pretty big deal. Have them customize their valentines this year in sparkling gems with our DIY Valentines Day printables and Big Gem Diamond Painting craft kits!
Posted on January 15 2020
This post might make it sound like I dislike Winter, but I actually love it! I also love the idea of staying cozy and warm inside while the weather gets a little bit wild. Why is human hibernation not a thing yet? ... I digress. In honor of this fictional practice, I'm sharing 7 doodle tutorials with you!
Posted on January 14 2020
The diamond painting trend is one that is taking over the world of crafters and artists of all ages. Diamond painting is a creative activity that takes a paint by number or mosaic style crafting concept to another shining level. Follow colored directions to create images with gems instead of paint; the result being a colorful diamond art 3D creation.
Posted on January 07 2020
So, it's Winter for most of us out there, and that means snow, ice, and temperatures that drop to levels we don't approve of! It's nice to take a look around once in a while and appreciate the beauty winter can bring. Here, I've given you 6 easy tutorials to turn your journals into a Winter Wonderland!
Posted on January 03 2020
I may sound like a broken record, but I love to tell all of my workshop students to USE THOSE DOTS! A dot grid notebook can be such an important tool for our community, and I absolutely love utilizing it. Pitt Artist Pens are PERFECT for creating these patterns in your dot grid journals!Posted on January 03 2020
Sadly, Christmas has come and gone, BUT I'm still in the spirit! Today's doodle tutorials are super simple and super FUN!
Posted on January 03 2020
It's 2020! For a lot of people that means - a fresh start... a new beginning... a blossoming future (...ok, you get it) For others like us, that means a new journal! Bullet journaling can be intimidating from the outside looking in, and that beautiful notebook or journal with all its blank pages of possibility definitely adds some pressure!
Posted on December 23 2019
Holiday parties present the opportunity for children to create family traditions, foster friendships, and inspire creativity. Too often; however, we get trapped in a routine about mulling through the same standard Santa activities year after year. Luckily, we at Creativity for Kids are the experts of creative crafts that are not only fun and unique but will nurture creative confidence. Here are holiday party children’s crafts that break the mold on traditional celebrations and will inspire your children this holiday season.
Posted on December 23 2019
Today we are making watercolor Christmas tree cards. I don’t always make my own Christmas cards (because that would be a ton of work haha) but I do enjoy making a few for family and friends! The Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Markers help to make a beautiful blend of colors.
Posted on December 23 2019
Who’s ready for the new year? Get ready to cheers with these super cute champagne flutes made with Faber-Castell’s new Metallic Markers! Here I’m using "heart of gold” and “nothing else metals."
Posted on December 17 2019
You can tell so much about a person by looking at their ornament collection. Some are eclectic and different from one another... some are a series of similar ornaments that all come together to achieve a certain aesthetic... some are handmade... some are vintage... the list goes on and on! No matter what your style is... one thing remains the same. Ornaments are a staple of our holiday traditions and are truly special treasures.
Posted on December 12 2019
Hi everyone, Mou Saha here with a quick Holiday canvas décor/gift tutorial. I am working with Iridescents II Gelatos and Pitt Artist Pens today. I have made a complete materials list for you.
Posted on December 10 2019
Treat yourself to some Christmas treat Bullet Journaling doodles! I can't get enough of my Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pens, and love using them to doodle everywhere! Today's tutorial includes 7 different treat doodles to try in your own journals, planners, Holiday cards, or gift tags!
Posted on December 10 2019
There's no place like home for the holidays! So why not make it extra special, festive and fun with these laced Christmas ornaments!
