Posted on November 24 2020
A watercolor art lesson inspired by Maple Hill Farm Inn and Grandma Moses!
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Posted on November 23 2020
A Bullet Journal tutorial for your holiday pages! Tis' the season to be creative! If you know me even a teeny bit, you know that I'm a sucker for a good theme, and the holidays are my favorite! The colors, the iconography... it brings such comfort to my journal, and I wish the same for you this season.
Posted on November 20 2020
This week, we're bringing you 100+ bullet journaling theme ideas! Sometimes, that blank page can be DAUNTING! I can't tell you how many times I've sat in front of my journal with absolutely no idea what to do. In case you can't make up your mind, here is a list of over 100 theme ideas! We also made a printable sized in A5 so you can add this to your journal when inspiration isn't coming your way!
Posted on November 10 2020
A Thanksgiving turkey tutorial for an at-home art lesson inspired by "The Very Stuffed Turkey" by Katherine Kenah. Share the illustrations, and discuss the fun idea of how this cute Turkey is a guest at five very different friends’ homes for Thanksgiving.
Posted on November 08 2020
Today I'm showing you a super simple journal grocery list! If you're anything like me, you bring your journal or planner EVERYWHERE, so why not keep your grocery list handy?
Posted on November 08 2020
Whether you LOVE to cook, or LOVE to eat... these 11 simple cooking doodles are for you! I love to make illustrated recipes, and these simple-to-create doodles will make cute accents, and allow for visual cues while you cook!
Posted on November 08 2020
A sketching tutorial with Goldfaber Color Pencils! Hi everyone, Mou Saha here with a color sketching tutorial using Goldfaber Color Pencils. I have made a complete materials list for you.
Posted on October 30 2020
An art lesson for kids on the history behind Dia De Los Muertos! Students celebrate the meaning of Dia De Los Muertos by creating a unique mixed-media shadow box, or “nicho,” customary to the Mexican holiday.
Posted on October 30 2020
A Halloween doodle tutorial to make your Bullet Journal spooky! Spooky... Scary... Cute? Hi there lovelies! It's almost Halloween, and that means that some spooky doodles are creeping into our journals and sketchbooks!Here are 6 simple Halloween cuties.
Posted on October 29 2020
Faber-Castell USA Creativity for Kids is honored to announce that the Big Gem Diamond Painting Magical Craft Kit is a 2021 Toy of the Year finalist. Every year, The Toy Association recognizes the top toys on the market for playgoers to vote on from a wide variety of categories. Known as the “Oscars of the toy industry,” Creativity for Kids is proud to have earned this nomination for none other than the “Creative Toy of the Year” category.
Posted on October 19 2020
Hello there, creative friends! Today I wanted to share with you some of my favorite simple vintage labels. I use these to hold task lists, notes, or even as a fun decorative border around my pages!
Posted on October 14 2020
Put away your paintbrushes and mix up your painting routine with the new paint pour trend. Paint pouring is a method of painting incorporating unconventional painting supplies that artists of all skill levels and ages can enjoy.Learning how to paint pour is easy to do; with free-flowing colors of paint, you can’t go wrong!
Posted on October 12 2020
Let's make some fun Autumn nature doodles! Here, I've shown you 6 different doodles to try with only 4 steps each.
Posted on October 09 2020
One spark can start a fire, or in Shira Blumenthal’s case, one stitch of yarn can start a movement. We at Faber-Castell Creativity for Kids have had the honor of not only getting to know Shira Blumenthal but partner with her anti-bullying movement Hat Not Hate with Lion Brand Yarn. Wanting to learn more from the woman who started the movement, we interviewed Shira about the past, present, and future of Hat Not Hate and the passion behind its success.
Posted on October 09 2020
A Bullet Journal tutorial to take on a new month! October is here - my favorite month of the year! With each passing month comes seasonal changes, and also - the probability that we'll be writing the month down in our journals and planners... A LOT! Here I've shown you a bunch of fun ways you can practice writing.
Posted on October 06 2020
The LOOM Fine Writing Collection features a fascinating pen selection with varied luminous colors that show elegance and style. Each LOOM features a grip section with fine rings and a subtly curved form for attractive comfort. Individuals looking to begin exploring with fine writing pens will find the LOOM collection as a great starting point with high-quality features for an affordable price. Enjoy this collection in ballpoint, rollerball, and fountain pen.
Posted on October 05 2020
A Halloween art tutorial with Goldfaber Color Pencils.
Hi everyone, Mou Saha here with a jack-o-lantern coloring tutorial using Pitt Artist Pen and Goldfaber Color Pencils. I have made a complete materials list for you.
Posted on October 02 2020
Complete this engaging and entertaining art lesson plan with kids in grades 3rd to 6th! Create a giant squid painted paper collage by following the step by step instructions. Art lesson plans are a fun and creative way to teach kids about scientific discovery, historical accounts, literature and film.
Posted on October 01 2020
Are you up for a discovery tour? Here you will find exotic plants and animals - just bring them to life with colors!
Posted on September 29 2020
Get personal with a pen that sets you apart from the rest with the Ondoro Fine Writing Collection. The hexagonal contours of the barrel framed by chrome-metal makes this pen a sharp-looking writing companion. Aside from the unique straight-lined visual effects, the Ondoro sits comfortably in the hand. The attention to detail in each aspect of this collection ensure high-quality delivery of style and use.