Creativity for Life

How do I Choose the Best Diamond Painting Kit for Kids?

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.

Bullet Journal Doodles: Winter Wonderland

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!

Bullet Journal Dot Grid Patterns Christmas Edition

Bullet Journal Dot Grid Patterns - Holiday Edition

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!

Bullet Journal Doodles: Jolly Holiday Extras

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!

Bullet Journaling: New Year New Bullet Journal!

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!

Watercolor Christmas Tree with Pitt Artist Pens, Metallic Markers, and Watercolor Markers

Watercolor Christmas Tree Card

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.

Metallic Markers and Champagne Flutes and Hand Lettering

Champagne Flutes with Metallic Markers

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."

Ornament Doodles and How to Decorate Them

Bullet Journal Doodles: Christmas Ornaments

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.

Joy! Quick Holiday Decor Canvas

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.

Bullet Journaling Christmas Treats Doodle

Bullet Journaling Doodles: Christmas Treats

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!

Christmas Ornament Craft for Kids with Yarn

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!

Watercolor Snowflake Winter Craft for Kids

Watercolor Ornament Winter Craft for Kids

Posted on December 10 2019

This watercolor ornament winter craft for kids is the go-to project in our home because the kids can create beautiful homemade decor that is MESS FREE!!! You heard me right! These ornaments are an exercise for the imagination and also practices those fine motor skills by coloring, drawing, painting, cutting! Not to mention provides some good one-on-one bonding time.

Watercolor Christmas Art with Goldfaber Aqua

Posted on December 09 2019

Hi everyone, Mou Saha here with a Christmas note card tutorial today. I am working with Pitt Artist Pens® and Goldfaber Aqua Watercolor Pencils. I have made a complete materials list for you.

Bullet Journal Holiday Candy Cane Alphabet

Posted on December 06 2019

I love playing around with lettering, especially for the holidays! Today, Faber-Castell USA and I are showing you how to make a candy cane alphabet to use in your journals, planners, gift tags, or even Christmas Cards!

Bullet Journaling Doodles: Deck the Halls!

Posted on December 02 2019

Let's talk Christmas doodles! These 6 doodles are some of the classic decorations for your home (and your journals!) this season. My favorite part of Christmas doodles is the fact that so much can be done with them once you have mastered the simple steps.

Extras to be Thankful for Bullet Journal Doodle

Bullet Journaling Doodles: Thanksgiving Extras!

Posted on November 27 2019

Thanksgiving Bullet Journaling doodles are the perfect way to give thanks this holiday! Faber-Castell USA and I love creating doodles that can be used for your holiday. Here we have 6 different doodles to try, each with only 4 steps!

Bullet Journaling Pockets, Folders, and More

Posted on November 25 2019

Creating secret compartments, dutch doors, and tiny pockets for your journals can be intriguing but a bit puzzling at the same time. Faber-Castell USA and I wanted to share some examples of not only how to make them, but how to utilize them! Creative planning is so rewarding and fun, but the main reason I enjoy it is that I like to make something functional as well!

Hand Lettered Christmas Invitation with Metallic Markers and Pitt Artist Pens

Hand Lettered Christmas Envelopes

Posted on November 25 2019

DIY hand lettered Christmas envelopes are the perfect way to add your personal touch of holiday spirit to your Christmas cards.‘Tis the season!

Hand Lettered Holiday Place Cards

Posted on November 22 2019

Hand lettered place cards are the perfect creative way to make your guests feel right at home at your holiday parties and we are going to show you how to bring them to your table!

Frozen 2 Movie Release Party Crafts

Posted on November 20 2019

For the first time in forever, Walt Disney’s highly anticipated ‘Frozen 2’ is coming to theaters November 22nd. This snowy sequel is about to take the world by (winter) storm already breaking box office records, according to Forbes online. In celebration to the end of the six-year Anna and Elsa hiatus, throwing a ‘Frozen 2’ party is a must. These 10 crafts and activities are the perfect way to get in the spirit for the movie release.

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