Creativity for Life

Boredom gets kids to use their imaginations. Everyone reading this article is familiar with boredom. It can gnaw at you and stretch out each minute of the clock. It makes you want to leave wherever you are and go someplace else ― anyplace else. Of course, it’s natural for parents to want to reduce their kids’ boredom.

Easy Easter egg craft for kids! It’s been a long, cold winter…. While we wait for spring to come, here’s an egg-cellent Easter activity for the kids. These Paint Splatter Easter Eggs are fun, festive, and best of all – mess-free!

Bullet Journal doodles for the fashion designers and seamstresses! I'm not someone who is great at sewing, but the adorable iconography makes me wish that I was! I love drawing these little cuties and I think you will, too! Here I've shown you how to draw 5 sewing doodles in 4 simple steps.

Printable coloring pages for coloring together with your kids. Coloring is something you can do side-by-side with your child.  Relieve your stress and spend quality time with your child – a win-win for any parent.

Faber-Castell USA continues to monitor our business during these challenging, changing, uncertain and unprecedented times. We are committed to continue offering safe, quality products and services that Enrich Lives Through Creativity and Self-Expression. We have taken steps to ensure as little interruption to our service levels as possible, while protecting our employees and associates.

Creativity and screen time CAN co-exist. While there are many advantages of easy access to technology, growing up in a technology-centered world can be harmful to kids’ normal creative development. Screen time interferes with the important process of finding out about the world through hands-on play. Your child spending a lot of time on devices may be inevitable in this age, but fear not: here are five suggestions for fostering your kids’ creativity in spite of today’s obsession with devices.

Kids are naturally creative and rarely encounter difficulty generating new ideas. Unfortunately, however, as we grow into adulthood our minds swirl with life, chores, work and everything in-between, which often squashes our opportunities for creative thinking. It even can seem that we’ve lost our natural ability to be creative. The good news is that your mind remains fully capable of fresh creative thinking — you just have to give it the right opportunities. Here are some ideas on how to encourage creative thinking.

Everyone knows that exercise offers multiple health benefits but did you know that spreading positive thoughts and kindness does, too? Positivity and good health go hand-in-hand. Even though researchers haven’t found the exact physical link between the two, they continuously see the power of its results. Find out how staying positive and kind can keep you and others healthy.

Creative Bullet Journal dot grids, dividers, and borders! I think that I must sound like a broken record, but I love to tell my workshop attendees "use those dots!!!" - The dot grid notebook has so many benefits, but I believe that it can do more than create simple boxes... like borders and dividers!

Learn how to draw with Oil Pastels! Oil pastels are a crayon-like art medium with unique qualities that set them apart from other tools. With their vibrant bright colors, versatile components, and creamy consistency, oil pastels inspire artists to push their creative boundaries and explore the different styles of art that they have to offer.

Create mixed media magic on canvas with Gelatos®, Goldfaber Color Pencils, and Pitt Artist Pens®! Hi everyone, Mou Saha here with a cheery canvas panel tutorial. I am working with Gelatos, Pitt Artist Pens, and Goldfaber Color Pencils.

Bullet Journal doodles to channel the luck of the Irish! You know what's more fun than writing "St. Patrick's Day" on your calendar? Drawing a cute little 4 leaf clover with a Faber-Castell USA Pitt Artist Pen® instead, I love decorating my journal for holidays - not only does it get me in the spirit of things, but it helps me remember upcoming events.

Bullet Journal doodles for your workday! Today's tutorial is all about WORK. More specifically, iconography that represents the workplace! Faber-Castell USA products make it easy to create these doodles, all of which can be created in just 4 simple steps. 

A Lesson plan to teach students all about birds while creating a very unique mixed-media collage. Perfect for grades 3rd - 6th.

Do you ever get artist's block? Writer's block? I'm convinced bujo-block is a thing, too! One way I like to combat any type of creative block is to play around with my materials! Whether this means using a medium I've never tried to create a spread, or making a swatch page to see how they interact with my journal, going outside of the box will help with the block

Your diamond painting kit questions answered! Behind every Creativity for Kids craft kit is a craft designer with a passion for creativity. Countless hours of brainstorming and research combined with copious amounts of imagination and fun come together to create craft kits designed with your child's creative wellbeing in mind. We interviewed our Big Gem Diamond Painting designer, Ann to get the inside scoop on what went into the development of one of our most popular craft kits!

Bullet Journal doodles to document your travels! I have been traveling A LOT these last few years, and I love every second of it! I love the view from the airplane, the people I meet, and the experiences that I gain. Since traveling is becoming such a normal part of my routine, I wanted to create a tutorial just for that purpose!

Bible journaling has brought journaling and Bible study together into one creative concept for many crafters and artists to practice and enjoy. Bible study involves studying devotionals and verses that encourage personal focus, reflection, and deep thought. Incorporating Bible study and crafting together allows you to interact with scripture and express yourself in a fun creative way and is a great way to study and connect with its word. Faber-Castell’s Bible Journaling Kit was created with everything you need to get inspired and start your own Bible journal.

DIY Art at Home: Fostering a creative foundation in your child with art. Imagine, create, experiment and discover! Art is where children learn to express ideas and feelings, solve problems, and develop self-confidence and self-discipline. You can nurture and develop an interest and passion for creative thinking in your own children right from your own home. All you need is some basic art supplies, time, and a kitchen table.

Mardi Gras crafting for kids! Mardi Gras is one of the biggest parties around, so why not celebrate in a family-friendly way at home! These colorful paper plate masks are a fun and easy way to craft up a party costume with just a few simple supplies you probably have laying around the house. Not only do you end up with a festive mask, but this is also a great exercise to teach color theory and color combinations by mixing paints or seeing what happens when you layer crayon or marker colors. It is also a great opportunity to discuss the history of Mardi Gras and it’s traditions.