Learn how to make a string quilt using leftover strips from your stash. If you have strips of fabric that are either from a collection (think jelly roll) or from scraps, the string quilt is
Get ready to create some fun this Halloween with an exciting flying bat craft that's perfect for little hands! This STEM craft uses string and a straw to make the bats' wings flap...how fun is that?!
With every purchase you make, you get free goodies including stickers and a worm on a string!! :) If you make an order $15+, you’ll receive another special free present!! Handmade pins made from shrinky dinks. Painted white backs. Original art by me. Measurements for each pin is specified in pictures. Loved making these so I hope you like them too!
This is a very spontaneous form of printmaking! Students used black ink and/or watercolor paint to dye a long piece of cotton twine. Laying the colored string in a looped pattern between two pieces…
How to make string light planters for your backyard. A simple and inexpensive step by step tutorial for beginners!
Pack 11 Système d'étagères String basé sur des échelles de fil métallique. H 200 cm x L 320 cm x P 30 cm
FREE QAYG ALONG PART 11We’re obsessed with string quilts! And they are super easy, super fun and beginner friendly, so we thought you might like to make one too. This week we were invited to make some short videos for Spotlight’s Quilting Expo, so we went totally over the top and made a 3 part series on how to make a quilt as you go string quilt from start to finish. This series is perfect for the very beginner or for those that want to try their hand at making a quilt as you go quilt. It’s full
Take string art to a whole new level by creating this adorable string letters craft with kids. Create a keepsake for your child's bedroom or a fun alphabet game with these fun and easy to make string letters. Perfect craft idea for summer fun with kids. Here's how to make your own String Letters.
Blistered Haricots Verts (French string beans) is a truly simple, flavorful side dish that requires very little effort. You'll need French green beans, a ton of chopped garlic, and some fresh lemon juice. Serve this with absolutely everything! Quick, healthy, and tastes amazing! Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegan
Stringing Letters learning game! Make string letters & turn them into a fun game that teaches alphabet order and even simple spelling! #100LearningGames
FREE QAYG ALONG PART 11We’re obsessed with string quilts! And they are super easy, super fun and beginner friendly, so we thought you might like to make one too. This week we were invited to make some short videos for Spotlight’s Quilting Expo, so we went totally over the top and made a 3 part series on how to make a quilt as you go string quilt from start to finish. This series is perfect for the very beginner or for those that want to try their hand at making a quilt as you go quilt. It’s full
It's so fun to make a DIY spinner toy! These spinner toys are so bright and colourful, and they're so cool to play with! Watch the colours combine as the string spinner whirls through the air. This is such an easy craft to make, especially when you download our free spinner templates (find the links below!). Decorate and colour your spinner disc however you'd like, and create hours of fun for mere pennies! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. DIY Spinner
Backyard fire pits have a special charm that brings both warmth and functionality to any outdoor space.
So all my students, kinder-town through 4th-grade-land, are participating in International Dot Day. I know several of you art teacherin' peeps are doing the same, amiright? I have absolutely loved dreaming up projects that I hope (fingers and toes crossed) have been artistic, creative, unique and inspiring (our feature Word(s) of the Week for these first four weeks of school). I'll give you a sneak peak of all our projects at the end of the week with complete lessons to come. In the meantime, lemme introduce you to my favorite dot lesson to date, the String-Stitched Dot! Dude. After seeing this 4th grader's stitched design I've decided I wanna create a stitched color wheel! Doesn't this one totally remind you of that? I love his pattern. I gave the kids three design options to choose from with the freedom to play with those ideas, change 'em and make them their own. I love how this artist used symmetry and color to create a sunset-esque stitch. One of the ideas the kids could stitch was one we called "rotating squares". This was not an easy design to stitch but once you got the hang of it, it went by in a flash. None of the kids wanted to stop stitching so many of them thought of ways to enhance that design idea. I liked how Tony found a way to stitch a circle around this squares. For this lesson, we used the following: * 10" X 10" cardboard (I did a lil dumpster diving for those) * Paint and brushes (because the cardboard looked like, well, cardboard. We had to jazz it up.) * Florescent yarn (because this here art teacher is currently on an '80's kick, can ya tell?) * Tapestry needles (what big eyes you have! The better to thread you with, my dear.) * Stitching template (so we all end up with the same 16 evenly spaced lines) * Masking tape On our very first day of art, after covering all this biznatch, the kids painted their pieces of cardboard, "thickly and quickly". Meaning, since they had the option of using texture combs, they needed to make sure the paint was thick and wet as the comb can only rake the surface and create super cool textures when it is. Then I gave the kids of using florescent paint to add some splatters as, let's be honest, splatter painting is super rad. AND makes the first day of art just about the best thing everrrrr. On our second day of art, after our Word of the Week/Artist Inspiration routine, we had to prep our board for stitching. For that, I gave the kids these old coffee container lids with 16 evenly spaced notches drawn with silver Sharpie. The kids were to make sure the circle was placed 2" from the top/bottom and sides (well, hello thar, math connection!) before tracing it and drawing tick marks for the notches. Once done with that, the kids were given such dangerous art supplies as push pins and needles. With the push pins, the kids put the initial holes in their boards where the notches were drawn. Because they'd be stitching with thick tapestry needles, I then had them go back and push the needles through the board to make the notches even bigger. From there, the kids had to start plotting their design... For this, they got a worksheet. Yay, worksheets! They had to complete the directions of each design ("even if I don't want the other designs?!" YES. DO. IT. RIGHT. MEOW.) They were also given the option to come up with their own ideas, or mix and match the ones I suggested, on the right. To best explain this process, I created a lil video clip. There are several steps so I hope I'm making some sort of sense. I showed the kids the steps to stitching ALL three of these designs that way they could feel free to pick and choose/mix and match once they were on their own. And now! For a Totally Inappropriate Short Story! Gather 'round friends, this one's a gem: So, on that very first day of stitching, when I'm walking the kids through the steps, I thought it might be less confusing for them if I referred each of the 16 holes in their stitching board as a letter. This way they could remember stuff like, "I stitch from A to B, from A to C, back to A then to D", for 'zample. However, whilst in the midst of teaching, I may or may not have mistakenly said this several times (unbeknownst to my innocent babies!): "You first start at the A-hole. Then you go to the B-hole. Return to the A-hole. REMEMBER! If you are doing a radiating design, you always return to the A-hole." And I think it was the phrase always return to the A-hole that actually stopped me mid-breath and caused a rash of red to creep over my face. My mind started racing: did I just say the words A-hole to my kids, not once but several times, and neither me nor the kids noticed?! If I don't call it A-hole, what DO I call it? The "A-Spot"? What happens when we get to the letter G?! OMGeee, what am I gonna do?! And it was then that we began to refer to the notches as numbers. And all was A-hole-free in art land. WHEW. I gotta say, the kids loved this project. Especially my boys. Which I don't find that surprising as they are always the ones that love any weaving projects we do. It's that working-with-my-hands/math-mind that makes them adore these types of things. Is that sexist? Maybe. Is it true? Yes. A coupla kids found ways to incorporate their initial in the design. This one kills me ask it looks like the symbol for Anarchy...and this sweet child is the furthest thing from a punky-Anarchist. I love how this artist played with our school colors to create her design. And there you have it! A String-Stitched Dot for Dot Day! Do you think this is a project that you'd give a go in your art room? I do believe your kids would dig it. For our display, I decided to connect the boards together with a coupla paperclips. I love how they look as a group...ready for Dot Day! And what are you up to for Dot Day? I'd love to know what your kids are creating so puh-lease share, y'all!
It's so fun to make a DIY spinner toy! These spinner toys are so bright and colourful, and they're so cool to play with! Watch the colours combine as the string spinner whirls through the air. This is such an easy craft to make, especially when you download our free spinner templates (find the links below!). Decorate and colour your spinner disc however you'd like, and create hours of fun for mere pennies! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. DIY Spinner
Hi Crafty Friends!Thanksgiving is only 5 days away! Are you ready for it??? Logi and I braved the crowds and went to the market last night to pick up the turkey and other ingredients for side dishes. We're starting to get very excited about our feast!I wanted to make some decorations…
String paint art is SO PRETTY and it's really simple to create! This is such a fun and easy art technique and a great art project for people of all skill levels. You can make pull string art with any kind of acrylic paint and either string or yarn. Pull String Art With Acrylic Paint String paint art using acrylic paint is a great art project for kids, tweens, teens, adults and seniors! I love how bright and bold the acrylic paint looks on the black paper. This is such a pretty art technique - and it's SO EASY! We
It's so fun to make a DIY spinner toy! These spinner toys are so bright and colourful, and they're so cool to play with! Watch the colours combine as the string spinner whirls through the air. This is such an easy craft to make, especially when you download our free spinner templates (find the links below!). Decorate and colour your spinner disc however you'd like, and create hours of fun for mere pennies! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. DIY Spinner
These golden-brown crispy onion strings are the perfect topping to burgers, casseroles, or just as a snack!
Chevron Macrame Friendship Bracelets can keep kids entertained for hours! A gift of friendship that requires only embroidery string to make!
this cami is a stunning staple, featuring soft bamboo and a super cute lace trim. pair it with our string or hipster and throw on a pair of jeans for an effortless daytime look. non-padded, unlined wire free fully adjustable straps imported
Roasted Parmesan Green Beans- delicious fresh green beans are roasted with a crunchy mixture of parmesan cheese and panko bread crumbs. They make the perfect side dish for any meal.
A Great Project for Leftovers, or Start Fresh with a Mini Charm Pack! Choose your favorite fabric line for this pretty pillow and accent your selections with contrasting bands. Mini charms (2 1/2″) are perfect, or cut charm squares (5″) to size for the center patchwork. Of course, you can also put together a lovely …
Love the soft colors in this home. In the living room all furniture and accessoires are kept very light and in the kitchen the dining table contrasts very nicely with the all white drawers. This looks like a very cozy … Continue reading →
Brand New Stunning Canvas Picture Print Framed using 18mm solid pine wood frames. The canvas is stretched over the frame to make a ready to hang canvas picture Picture is printed on high quality canvas material. UV-resistant inks will prevent the colours from fading so your canvas will exhibit vivid tones and crisp contracts for years to come Ready to hang! with d ring hooks screwed to the back of your canvas (string not included) 30" x 40" is framed using a 38mm solid pine wood frame for greater stability. 1 day dispatch.
Have you heard string of pearls are hard to grow? They're not! These easy tips will help you grow a beautiful string of pearls!
Install easy, outdoor string light poles over your patio or backyard fire pit to create beautiful ambiance! They're quick, inexpensive, and very simple!
String bean and potato salad is the perfect side dish for almost any meal: grilled steak, chicken cutlets, you name it, you can pair it with this side dish. Bring this salad as a side dish for a barbeque, and it's sure to be a crowd pleaser. Flavored with the simple ingredients of extra virgin olive oil, the zest and juice of a fresh lemon, and vinegar, this salad is easy to assemble using household staples. No reheating required and ready to eat when you are, string bean and potato salad is the easiest side dish!
