Creativity for Life

Watercolor Gelatos, Pitt Artist Pens, and Hand Lettering

Watercolor Background Art with Gelatos

Posted on October 30 2019

Today we'll be using Metallic Blueberry and Raspberry Gelatos, and black Pitt Artist Pens® in brush and medium sizes. We have some watercolor paper and a sandwich bag, and that's all you'll need to create a watercolor background!

Fountain Pen 101: The Basics of Fountain Pens

Posted on October 29 2019

Fountain pens are a classic writing staple, but truly understanding their unique qualities or how to properly use one can be confusing. In today’s modern world, much of human communication is digitized. Despite this constant evolution in the way we humans communicate, these unique qualities of fountain pens have withstood the test of time.

Handwriting Drills on Bullet Journal with Pitt Artist Pen

Bullet Journal Handwriting Drills

Posted on October 28 2019

Hello again, you creative genius! Today, I'm here to talk about one of my favorite things in the world - handwriting! I try to do penmanship drills once every few months - for the practice, but also... for the fun! Yes... I was that girl in school who re-wrote her notes when she got home, how did you know?

Thanksgiving Craft: Grateful Turkey

Posted on October 22 2019

This Thanksgiving craft uses watercolor markers and hand lettering as a fun way to show your gratefulness. Tis the season to be grateful…although it doesn’t hurt to be grateful year round!

Bullet Journal Doodles: Halloween Scary Extras

Bullet Journal Doodles: Scary Halloween Extras

Posted on October 22 2019

There are endless doodle possibilities when it comes to holidays, so we have put together 5 new doodles to try just in time for Halloween! These scary extras make the perfect addition to your planners, journals, sketchbooks, or crafts! Recreate these doodles in just 4 easy steps.

Fall Watercolor Sketch Art with Goldfaber Aqua and Pitt Artist Pen®

Posted on October 21 2019

Hi everyone, Mou Saha here with a sketch journal page using Creative Studio Goldfaber Watercolor Pencils and a Pitt Artist Pen®. My part of New Jersey is particularly beautiful in autumn where every turn of the road opens up a new colorful vista. There are farms, orchards, parks where I can go and draw peacefully. Here is a page from my sketch journal.

DIY Christmas Card with Connector Paints & Pitt Artist Pens

Posted on October 18 2019

Hey guys! Today I’m going to give you the rundown on how I created this cute holiday art! It’s so versatile and can be used as Christmas decor, gift tags, or even DIY Christmas cards! I am using my Connector Watercolor Paints by Faber-Castell. I used this with my water brush and Pitt Artist Pens to finish it off.

Christmas Craft-DIY Christmas Gift Tags

Posted on October 18 2019

You have the Christmas gifts purchased but now it's time to wrap...Add some fun, personal flair to your gifts this holiday season with these DIY Christmas Gift Tags! Receiving a personal Christmas craft is a great way to show others how much you care.

Christmas Craft Upcycled LED Tea Light Houses

Christmas Craft for Kids: Upcycled LED Tea Light House

Posted on October 18 2019

This is a wonderful family Christmas craft where everyone can participate in creating an heirloom decoration that will be cherished for years to come. Just gather all your materials and everyone can make one house and when you put them all together you have a village! If you have a Xacto™ knife or another cutting tool you can make the full light-up version as shown above, or we also provide a no-light version that is quicker and easier and only requires scissors, no knife.

Christmas Crafts for Kids - Fingerprint Ornament

Posted on October 17 2019

Christmas crafts for kids are the perfect way to get them in the holiday spirit! Add a little extra Christmas cheer to your gifts or Christmas decorations this holiday season with these cute fingerprint ornaments crafts.

Bullet Journal Doodles: Halloween Graveyard

Posted on October 15 2019

Beware! Faber-Castell USA and I are bringing you Graveyard doodles! These spooky doodles will be the perfect accent to all of your Halloween pages. You're able to create these 5 different doodles, in only 4 steps. Combine them all to create a graveyard scene!

Bullet Journal Doodles: Adding Detail and Depth

Posted on October 14 2019

Today, we're going to talk about adding detail and depth to your doodles! My favorite tools to use for this task, are my trusty Brush Pitt Artist Pens®! The colors are vibrant and have almost a painterly quality when layered.

Paper Plate Spider - Halloween Craft for Kids

Halloween Paper Plate Spider Craft for Kids

Posted on October 10 2019

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, it’s not Christmas – YET! But it is Halloween and it is the most decorated holiday in our house. These creepy crawly paper plate spiders are the perfect addition to the freight fest in your home!

How the My Story Dolls Kit Inspired Better Daily Communication with My School-Age Child

Posted on October 10 2019

The daily doldrums of school are in full swing. Whether it has been a month or just a few weeks, the routine for after school has hopefully been smooth sailing. Every school year I remind myself to not fall into the habit I had as a child: my mom would ask, “how is school,” and I dutifully answered, “fine.” We usually would then mumble a few more words and the subject quickly changed. It’s not like I didn’t have anything to share, I just didn’t find it significant.

The Teal Pumpkin Project with Two Pumpkins

8 Creative and Fun Ideas to Support the Teal Pumpkin Project

Posted on October 07 2019

While picking out pumpkins, buying treats, and setting up decorations, consider promoting allergy inclusion by turning teal this fall. The Teal Pumpkin Project promotes Halloween inclusion for trick-or-treaters with food allergies or other conditions. Here we have eight ideas to make sure everyone can enjoy a fun and safe Halloween.

Bullet Journal Doodles: Halloween Trick or Treat

Posted on October 07 2019

I think we can all agree that candy is AMAZING! You know what else is amazing? Going door to door in a costume as a child and having people give you treats! Here, Faber-Castell USA and I are showing you how to create 6 different candy doodles!

Watercolor Fall Wreath and Pitt Artist Pens

Fall Watercolor Wreath with Pitt Artist Pens and Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Pencils

Posted on October 07 2019

I love that feeling when fall finally hits! There are so many ways you can create a fun wreath to add to any project you might be working on.

DIY Tie-Dye Notebook

Posted on October 03 2019

Back to school is a bittersweet time- the end of summer but the start of a new school year. Pick yourself up by making this “Tie-Dye” style notebook. What makes it great is that you don’t really need tie-dyeing supplies- and we avoid the mess by using tissue paper and shelf liner!

Recipe Doodles with Faber-Castell Mixed Media

Posted on October 02 2019

Hi everyone, Mou Saha here with a doodled recipe page using Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Markers, Pitt Artist Pen and Polychromos Color Pencils. Around fall, we have some neighborhood potlucks and my favorite dish to cook is a simple chicken curry. So I created a recipe card to celebrate my cooking and coming together with friends!

Autumn Hand Lettering with Watercolor Flower Wreath

Floral Wreath using Albrecht Dürer® Watercolor Pencils and Pitt Artist Pens®

Posted on October 01 2019

Something I absolutely love to create around the holidays is wreaths. Especially floral wreaths. As intricate as they might look at first glance, they don’t have to be difficult and can actually be easy and fun to do. This wreath is easily created with Albrecht Dürer® Watercolor Pencils and Pitt Artist Pens® for details.

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