DIY Friendship Bracelet Tutorial with LEGO Friends
A seriously silly and fun activity my students did at the end of the year-- I am also going to add it to my drawing activity binder for this...
Create your own Harry Potter character peg dolls to play with, collect, or give as gifts!
After such a long project to complete these beauties I wanted my 4th graders to have a really fun, stress free, extension for those that were done on our last workday of this project... enter Roll-A-Picasso! I did this last year after my 4th and 5th graders finished up this project. And it was a huge hit, entertained for the entire 45mins! I made these sheets up ahead of time after finding a not so great version online awhile back and borrowed some dice from a classroom teacher.... Just a few minutes to explain and do examples and then they were hard at work creating these slightly creepy but awesome drawings. They had the option to just draw faces or draw and add on to the faces, and then color if they wanted too...they always get to take extensions home day of so I snapped a ton of pictures! Try not to pee your pants laughing :)
Create your own Harry Potter character peg dolls to play with, collect, or give as gifts!
With a busy toddler, sometimes it can be hard to come up with something fun to make that will keep her interested and, most importantly, learn something once we're done. This kid's craft covered a little bit of construction skills, colors and color-mixing, and creating unique artwork. With a few simple supplies, you can create a cute and colorful wax paper lantern and have a great time! To make a wax paper lantern, you'll need: Wax Paper {any brand should work great} Crayons in multiple colors Craft Sticks {I got mine from CraftProjectIdeas.com} Iron Scrap Paper or Newspaper *Depending on the age of the child, I would highly recommend a bit of adult supervision. There will be the use of an iron, so we don't want any little hands getting burned! Step 1: Cut or tear a piece of wax paper off the roll about 10-12 inches long. Fold and cut the paper in half length-wise. Fold each half in half again width-wise {don't tear it!} so you now have 2 sheets to work with that are each about 5x10-12 with a folded seam. Step 2: Depending on how hard you or your child can color, you can color your own design on one half of the wax paper sheet. My daughter tried, but wasn't getting a very dark image. The darker your coloring, the better it will turn out. Step 2.1: Since we couldn't draw a dark enough image, we did the next best thing: place crayon shavings into separate paper cups. Sprinkle the shavings {not too many} on one side of the wax paper. From a little trial and error, adding too many shavings can make a big mess when melted and will also end up blending all the colors into one. So, use a few and spread them out a little for best results. Teach what colors work together when mixed {like blue + yellow = green}, and what will happen when you mix colors like yellow and purple that will turn a muddy brown. We made a few extra sheets so we could experiment with different colors. Step 3: Fold the wax paper over with the shavings inside. Place on a piece of scrap or newspaper, then cover with another piece of paper. With your iron on medium heat, run it across the paper with a small amount of pressure. This should melt the crayon shavings and fuse the wax paper together. Having the scrap paper will help absorb any crayon that melts out of the wax paper and protects your iron. You can make as many sheets as you'd like, but you only need 4 for this project. Step 4: With a little bit of glue, or using a glue gun, glue the craft sticks together to make a square {as seen in image above}. Make sure all the craft stick frames are completely dry before the next step!! Step 5: Carefully trim your wax paper sheets to about 4x4 inch square {measure your frame to make sure what will fit} and tape the sheet to the inside of the craft stick frames. Step 6: To put the lantern together, start by taping two of the frames together on the inside. Line the frame sides up, and add a few pieces of tape. Add the third frame the same way, then carefully fold them all in to form a cube. Add the fourth frame, and tape both edges so that all the frames are connected. Now your lantern is done! Add a battery powered tea light or nightlight inside and admire your work! With all the flammables involved in this project, I don't recommend putting a candle inside the lantern at all!! Thanks again to CraftProjectIdeas.com for sending us craft sticks to play with!
I've been working towards a goal of finishing one bedroom in the Barbie house I've been puttering around on.... big reveal is going to be next Tuesday! Its time to stop "puttering" and actually start seeing results! Here you can see I've finished the "all important every home must have one"--- bird cage... with a newly made wicker stand. I used a dowel which I wrapped with two different gauges of wire to create the look of wicker. Here you can see the stand with its first coat of spray paint.... Here it is with a coat of acrylic paint applied to it. I'm happy with the results I think it turned out super cute.I also made a long narrow bed for the small bedroom. I used illustration board to create it.... here you can see the rough beginnings of it. I wanted an old antique- shabby chic bed... my first attempts were laughable.... so I thought I'd step it up a bit. I'll go over all the seams with some glue and add paper clay to the joints to give it a smoother appearance before it gets painted. I also want to add some decorative embellishments to the top of the head board and foot board.... maybe even add a finial to each post of the headboard. I am going to paint it white and antique it to finish it off... and of course make a mattress and bedding for it. I found the fabulous white armoire for .50¢ at a thrift store. It didn't have a back to it or the shelves/cubbies in it when I bought it.... I again used illustration board to fix it up as shown in the previous photo.Here is a sneak peek at what I'm working on next.... I made some spindle legs using some wooden skewers and paper..... I'm hoping to turn this into a nice three tiered shabby chic table. I should be working on my own house.... that darn Barbie has everything--- even my time. *wink*
Create your own Harry Potter character peg dolls to play with, collect, or give as gifts!
Make some SherlockGnomes Peg Dolls and get ready to see Sherlock Gnomes in theaters March 23rd! #SherlockGnomes
Make your very own princess peg dolls to play with, collect, or to give as gifts! My daughter LOVES everything princess. So, as soon as I saw the adorable Disney-inspired dolls that Lil Blue Boo made, I knew I had to try to make some for my little princess, too! They are all hand-drawn and hand-painted. I've made two sets so far {one for my daughter, and one for a friend's daughter}. I can't wait to make more! What I used: 4x4" Box {to store finished princesses in} 8 wooden peg dolls (measure 2 5/16" x 7/8") 1/4" Wooden Dowel Caps 5mm Silver Acrylic Jewels Acrylic Craft Paints Wood Glue/Super Glue/Amazing Goop Glue, etc Pencil {I used a mechanical pencil since I needed a finer line} First, I sketched the basic shapes onto the doll. I used images of the princesses for reference. Draw lightly in case you mess up and need to erase! Next, I put a glob of Amazing Goop glue onto the dowel cap and carefully placed it on the head to make her a beautiful bun! I only put one on a few of them since not all the princesses have a bun. Carefully paint the princesses. I didn't get a step of each color, but start with the lighter colors and go darker. It also helped to paint all the same color on all the princesses while you have the paint out. For example, I painted all the yellow first: Belle's dress, hair, flowers, etc. I ended up painting about two coats of each color. Make sure to let each layer dry completely before painting your next color. I also added a layer of glitter paint to each princess to add some *sparkle* I also recommend getting some small, good quality paint brushes to get those tiny details in. For the eyes, I carefully dotted on some paint with the end of my brush. Next, glue all the jewels on. Not all my princesses have a jewel, but you can add them wherever you think you need an accent. I also added two coats of clear varnish to protect the paint and the raw wood, and to give them some shine. The finished set: {Snow White, Cinderella, Tiana - her face color really isn't that dark!, Rapunzel, Aurora, Jasmine, Belle, Ariel} The back: More up-close images of all the princesses:
Make some SherlockGnomes Peg Dolls and get ready to see Sherlock Gnomes in theaters March 23rd! #SherlockGnomes
Make your very own princess peg dolls to play with, collect, or to give as gifts! My daughter LOVES everything princess. So, as soon as I saw the adorable Disney-inspired dolls that Lil Blue Boo made, I knew I had to try to make some for my little princess, too! They are all hand-drawn and hand-painted. I've made two sets so far {one for my daughter, and one for a friend's daughter}. I can't wait to make more! What I used: 4x4" Box {to store finished princesses in} 8 wooden peg dolls (measure 2 5/16" x 7/8") 1/4" Wooden Dowel Caps 5mm Silver Acrylic Jewels Acrylic Craft Paints Wood Glue/Super Glue/Amazing Goop Glue, etc Pencil {I used a mechanical pencil since I needed a finer line} First, I sketched the basic shapes onto the doll. I used images of the princesses for reference. Draw lightly in case you mess up and need to erase! Next, I put a glob of Amazing Goop glue onto the dowel cap and carefully placed it on the head to make her a beautiful bun! I only put one on a few of them since not all the princesses have a bun. Carefully paint the princesses. I didn't get a step of each color, but start with the lighter colors and go darker. It also helped to paint all the same color on all the princesses while you have the paint out. For example, I painted all the yellow first: Belle's dress, hair, flowers, etc. I ended up painting about two coats of each color. Make sure to let each layer dry completely before painting your next color. I also added a layer of glitter paint to each princess to add some *sparkle* I also recommend getting some small, good quality paint brushes to get those tiny details in. For the eyes, I carefully dotted on some paint with the end of my brush. Next, glue all the jewels on. Not all my princesses have a jewel, but you can add them wherever you think you need an accent. I also added two coats of clear varnish to protect the paint and the raw wood, and to give them some shine. The finished set: {Snow White, Cinderella, Tiana - her face color really isn't that dark!, Rapunzel, Aurora, Jasmine, Belle, Ariel} The back: More up-close images of all the princesses:
End up with a naked or shell less egg which can bounce with this fun easy Bouncy Egg Experiment. Egg in vinegar activity.
Join artist Emma Petitt in creating deeply personal portrait and figurative work.
This is the 2nd in my "Peace, Love, & Happiness" washcloth series that I knit for my mother. Needles: Size 4 Yarn: Sugar'n Creme Cotton - Bright Red Finished Size Approx. 5" x 5" (28stitches x 53 rows) Pattern: Use the chart below and the instructions following. * I knit very tightly so adjust needles size to get appropriate gauge* Odd rows = right side (all knit) Even rows = wrong side Knit all stitches except purls on wrong side. Cast on 29 stitches. Row 1-3 knit across all stitches. Knit across all odd rows (right side) R4: K14, P1, K14 R6: K13, P3, K13 R8: K12, P5, K12 R10: K11, P7, K11 R12: K10, P9, K10 R14: K9, P11, K9 R16: K8, P6, K1, P6, K8 R18: K7, P6, K3, P6, K7 R20: K6, P6, K5, P6, K6 R22: K5, P6, K7, P6, K5 R24: K4, P6, K9, P6, K4 R26: K3, P6, K11, P6, K3 R28: K3, P5, K13, P5, K3 R30 & 32: K3, P4, K15, P4, K3 R34: K3, P4, K7, P1, K7, P4, K3 R36: K3, P4, K6, P3, K6, P4, K3 R38: K3, P5, K4, P5, K4, P5, K3 R40: K3, P6, K2, P7, K2, P6, K3 R42: K3, P11, K1, P11, K3 R44: K4, P9, K3, P9, K4 R46: K5, P7, K5, P7, K5 R48: K6, P5, K7, P5, K6 R49-53: Knit across all Bind off on wrong side. Sew up tails. (I like to split the tail in two, and then sew up 4 tails)
As many of you might know, we are in the midst of a major renovation up in Northern California’s beloved wine country, Sonoma. Although it’s a dream project, the reality is that it’s been stressful…
“Where’d You Go Bernadette” is a must-watch for design-lovers. Here, the set decorator shares how its DIY moments came to life.
You want to know more about cyanotype on glass? Here is a knowledge base about this unknown process, the translation of a talk I gave at the Salon de la Photo in Paris.
Een varkensslachterij verbouwen tot een droomhuis. Het is het waargebeurde verhaal van Marjan en Kasper die van een varkensslachterij hun droomhuis maakten.
Un oggetto divenuto sempre più imprescindibile è il cavo caricabatterie dei nostri smartphone, che però è molto spesso molto delicato e si rovina facilmente, costringendoci a cambiarlo spesso comprandone uno nuovo. Chi ha in casa degli animali come cani e gatti sa che spesso questi ci giocano, contribuendo a rovinarli. Un cavo caricabatterie rovinato, poi, anche se ancora funzionante può rallentare il caricamento della batteria e quindi rischia di rovinare la batteria stessa. Per tutte queste ragioni ho deciso di mostrarvi in questo progetto come si fa a creare un rivestimento copricavo in macramé, in modo che i vostri cavi caricabatterie possano durare più a lungo in buone condizioni. Il copricavo caricabatterie fai da te che vedremo non solo è utilissimo per rivestire il cavo caricabatterie, ma è anche un abbellimento per questo e per gli altri cavi che spesso disturbano il panorama domestico. Creare questo copricavo fai da te è molto semplice, quindi anche se non avete dimestichezza con il macramé non avrete problemi a creare il vostro copricavo caricabatterie. Serve solo un po’ di pazienza e dei momenti liberi da passare in relax: non ci resta che iniziare!
A toutes les époques, de l’Antiquité à nos jours, innombrables sont ceux qui vouèrent à l’hysope un intérêt qui trouva, selon les périodes, son apogée ou, au contraire, une désaf…
por Kelly Beeman Contradictoriamente alejándose de la moda como el eje impulsor de su trabajo, las acuarelas de la artista Kelly Beema...
Sou Scott Martin, um artista freelancer canadense e ilustrador. Meus trabalhos foram apresentados em campanhas e publicações em todo o mundo.A chave para a popularidade do Burnt Toast é o meu estilo instantaneamente reconhecível, preenchido com personagens que são divertidos, atrevidos e à
Art garden sculptures turn the backyard into a gallery. From metal to glass to stone to wood to DIY, we showcase the most awesome sculptures out there.
The painter's “Radical Contractions” series is on view through October.
Artists and Witches Maria Molteni and Lacey Prpić Hedtke explain the appeal of DIY ritual and Future Witch spaces in the age of social mediums. Maria Molteni: I feel that the meaning sort of unfolds…
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Immersed in dreamlike surroundings, figures interact with nature and participate in enigmatic rituals in embroideries by Michelle Kingdom (previously). The Los Angeles-based artist continues to explore what she describes as “psychological landscapes,” portraying a diverse range of figures in ambiguous activities and settings that are intricately composed from thread. Drawing on the rich traditions of needlework, she takes a more freeform approach to the medium in which stitching becomes a tool for sketching, honoring its history while subtly subverting convention. More
Alexandra Levasseur paints fantastical portraits of women that balance naturalism and existentialism.
