Creativity for Life - Faber-Castell's Inspirational Art & Craft Blog – tagged "DIY" – Page 3

Bullet Journal Doodles: Cozy Fall Beverages

Posted on September 09 2019

My favorite thing about fall is how cozy it is. What makes it so cozy, you ask? The fabulous warm drinks! For this week's tutorial, Faber-Castell USA and I have decided to go with cozy fall beverages!

Bird Postcard with Albrecht Dürer® Watercolor Markers

Posted on September 05 2019

Hi everyone, Mou Saha here with an Albrecht Dürer® Watercolor Marker tutorial. Between Spring and Fall, my part of the world wakes up to the songs of many different birds. One of my favorites of these birds is the Eastern Bluebird and its cheerful chirp. In today’s tutorial, I am creating a postcard of an Eastern Bluebird using Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Markers.

Sketching on-the-go with Albrecht Dürer® Watercolor Markers and Goldfaber™ Aqua Watercolor Pencils

Posted on September 05 2019

Hi everyone, Mou Saha here with an on-the-go sketch inspiration using Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Markers and Goldfaber Aqua Watercolor Pencils. Recently, I traveled to California for an event. The Ritz-Carlton hotel at Dana Point had staircases leading straight down to the beach. Sometimes early in the morning or later in the afternoon, I climbed the stairs and sat on the sand and sketched things I found on the beach.

Grandparents Day Painted Pot Holder

Posted on September 04 2019

If your family is anything like mine, Grandparents are always there to save the day! Whether near or far, they can always make kids feel extra loved and special – no matter how many grandkids they have. Show them they are appreciated with these super cute custom painted potholders!

Be a Rainbow - Watercolor Pencil Rainbow Blending

Posted on August 30 2019

I love experimenting with watercolor pencils! There are so many ways you can use them! For this project, I used the Faber-Castell Mixed Media tin and finished with some hand lettering with Pitt Artist Pens.

DIY Watercolor Birthday Card

Posted on August 30 2019

Ever have a birthday but no card? Here is a simple DIY version. You can also play around with different patterns and images. For this project, I used a folded piece of watercolor paper and the Faber-Castell Connector Paint set.

Inspired by Nature: Goldfaber Wood Pecker

Posted on August 28 2019

In this lesson plan, we combine the unique qualities of three types of pencils: Goldfaber Aqua Watercolor Pencils, Goldfaber Color Pencils, and Faber-Castell Graphite Pencils. These pencils combined, produce an impressive effect, and offer an ease of use that makes them fun, and mastered with a little practice. Inspired by the sight of the Woodpecker, I thought about what a good pencil drawing a bird could make.

Feather Bookmark with Albrecht Dürer® Watercolor Markers

Posted on August 26 2019

Hi everyone, Mou Saha here with an Albrecht Dürer® Watercolor marker tutorial. I once found a feather in a book I bought at a thrift shop. I figured that the previous owner of the book might have used the feather as a bookmark.

Student Name Tags with Faber-Castell Gelatos®

Posted on August 26 2019

Everybody is always talking about teacher gifts, but what about fun things for teachers to do WITH their students? Here’s a fun, simple name tag to do with your kids, just in time for school starting.

Capture the Seaside with a Pitt Artist Pen®

Posted on August 23 2019

Pitt Artist Pens are famous for their high quality odorless, permanent and waterproof India Ink. They come in a variety of nib types including a brush tip and produce stunning results on a variety of surfaces. In this lesson plan, we use the Pitt Artist Pen to draw on a shell; perhaps a keepsake idea from your next seaside vacation.

DIY Back to School Bookmarks

Posted on August 15 2019

Hey everyone! Getting in the back to school spirit? Here is a fun DIY activity that can be used as a bookmark or even name labels for school supplies! I used the Faber-Castell Mixed Media Kit!

Letter Blending with Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Markers

Posted on August 15 2019

Anybody else love watching watercolors bleed together? Not actual blending, but those bleeds where you just leave them alone and let them do their own thing? I could watch paint bleed all day long. These new Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Markers make it super easy to bleed and blend.

Paper Plate Pizza Craft for Kids

Posted on August 13 2019

It’s back to school season! 😱 While everyone is prepping with fresh supplies, backpacks, and new kicks, I’m over here trying to remind my preschooler how to write her name with something other than sidewalk chalk. This paper plate pizza craft is a fun and easy way to brush up on a few basic motor skills.

DIY Fluffy Slime

Posted on August 01 2019

If you have school-aged kids, you already know that DIY Slime is a super-popular craft. Kids are making it for fun, for fundraisers, and at parties. This recipe has only 5 common ingredients that you can find at the drugstore or dollar store.

Easy Sparkly Sun Catchers

Posted on August 01 2019

Today we are going to make an easy Sparkly sun catcher- and guess what? You probably already have everything you need. We build it off of a recycled plastic lid, so it’s an earth-friendly craft, too! This would be fun to make and give as gifts for teachers, Dads, or anyone special!

DIY Shaving Cream Paint

Posted on August 01 2019

Did you know that you can make your own paint with only TWO ingredients- shaving cream and food coloring! How about some messy fun today?

DIY Bubble Wand Craft Project

Posted on August 01 2019

We are making DIY Bubble Wands that are both perfect for making bubbles AND for imagination play the rest of the year! It’s summer and one of the great joys of the season is getting outside! What better way to have fun in the sun than by making bubbles? Let’s get started.

Back to School Paper Plate School Bus Craft

Posted on July 31 2019

Summer is winding down 😥 and it's time to prepare the kids for the next adventure. We are preparing for Kindergarten and with this milestone transition comes some new and possibly scary experiences. While my daughter is excited to ride the bus for the first time, she can't help but be a bit apprehensive about it. I am hoping this cute paper plate school bus craft will generate curiosity and excitement!

Creativity for Life / DIY

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