A blog about how a failed painting made me rethink the theories of composition in my painting of Donegal, Ireland.
Piet Mondrian's work show us the importance of focusing on what's truly important. So here're 10 Piet Mondrian projects for kids to get inspired from!
This week, 3rd grade started their Henri Rousseau & Cassie Stephens inspired tigers! Here's Mr. Rousseau's painting we're getting inspiration from! Tiger in a Tropical Storm Here's how we created ours! My first two 3rd grade classes painted a couple of sheets of orange painted paper, and then the rest of the classes were able to draw their tigers, and make some green painted paper for the rest of the project! We're going to be making a collage on blue or black paper, by creating these tigers on the orange paper, and leaves on the green paper. We'll also add a tail, so it looks like the tiger is peeking out of the leaves! Can't wait to see the finished results! Here they are painting paper! I love all the different types of texture they added! Mrs. Stephens has a great video on youtube, showing you exactly how to draw the tiger, and she talks about the elements of art used in this project! Here's the link Cassie Stephen's How to draw a tiger Mrs. Fambrough's class is doing a fabulous job!! Stay tuned for some awesome art!
It's no secret that I love C2C (Corner-to-Corner) crochet projects! And one question that has been asked several times is "how do you make your graphs?" In this post I show you exactly how I create my graphs (short answer is Excel and Photoshop) and I also give you links to other tools you can
Wooltasia is an Android app that you can use to convert your own images into graphghan graphs for crocheting image-rich blankets.
I made a Summer Strawberries Print Blanket design perfect for the summer season. C2C design by Magic Yarn Pixel
A fun, processed based Fibonacci art project for kids. Great for S.T.E.A.M. learning at home or at school.
Check out these 10 Pokemon Crochet Blanket Patterns and choose the ones you want to duplicate. Perfect for all Pokemon fans out there!
Neurographic Art has been a hit the past couple of years in middle school art rooms across the country! This mindful, intentional mark-making drawing method provides students with lots of freedom, …
Do you teach a Community Helpers Preschool or Kindergarten Unit? You will LOVE this fun set of pretend play learning centers and no prep worksheets.
Looking for a quick, easy, and gender neutral baby blanket?! This one is going to be your new go-to pattern! I've combined my two newest obsessions: Bernat Blanket Yarn and C2C (corner-to-corner) to create this extra soft and snuggly Teddy Bear Blanket! If you aren't familiar with Bernat Blanket Yarn, it is a bulky weight, soft
Crochet a baby blanket with a rubber duck design using my free crochet graph. Download the free crochet graph from MagicYarnPixels.
Charizard Amigurumi Crochet: Fiery, Handmade Pokémon Doll, Perfect for Collectors & Fans of All Ages!
My children look forward to shopping for their back-to-school supplies to make sure we are all ready for this school year. If you are looking for something enjoyable to do with your little one, these free printable crayons template is the perfect activity! These simple printable crayons template is a plain black and white drawing.
Crochet afghan blocks are something I really love, because you can make a lot of things out of them. Make sure to try out these projects!
After a decade of teaching high school art, I've recently moved to teaching middle school art. It's a blast and there is truly NEVER a dull moment. Through some trial and error, I've learned that some projects are more engaging than others. Below are some of my favorite middle school art projects that have yielded
Print your Free October Worksheets for Preschool below! Build fine motor skills and boost creativity with tracing, matching, and more!
In this article I'm sharing 20 sewing patterns that I think are perfect for summer. The best part is, they're also completely free!
Crochet a baby blanket with the Crowded Cats design using my free crochet graph. Download the free crochet graph from MagicYarnPixels.com
Students began this lesson with a week of watercolor painting. We learned four painting techniques and each student created an assortment of painted papers in each style using warm, cool and “free”…
This is the first in my ANIMAL PRINT C2C designs. I know there is a lot of controversy regarding the use of animal furs, so this is a great alternative to enjoying the beautiful animal prints in your home, cruelty free! This design comes from the beautiful Leopard, a fierce cat lives in Africa and some parts of Asia. If you're lucky, your local zoo might have one! *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase an item through one of the links on this site, I may receive a small percentage of that sale at no additional cost to you. See my full disclosure policy.Thank you for helping support this blog! Materials needed to complete the blanket: Size I Crochet Hook (5.5MM) (This is the set I use: Boye 6-Piece Aluminum Crochet Hook Set) 4 Skeins Tan (I recommend Caron’s Simply Soft - Bone) 1 Skein Brown (I recommend Caron's Simply Soft - Taupe) 4 Skeins Black (I recommend Caron's Simply Soft - Black) Yarn Needle Gauge: Gauge not essential, C2C Crochet a triangle 8 blocks high. If your triangle measures 5.5” tall, your project will end up being 43”x 51”. Written Instructions: If you are interested in receiving written out row-by-row color counts for this blanket, I have a PDF version for sale that include right handed and left handed versions. Free Graph: Here you can get the FREE graph for this design: (right click and select "save image as" to download it at full size) With this graph, you can make it in the colors listed, or exchange one for another. You could do a completely different color scheme and I'm sure it would look awesome! Not sure how to use the graph or written instructions? I have an awesome resource page that links to several of my favorite Youtube Videos! Click here to go to the resource page! I hope that you enjoy this pattern! Remember to tag me on Facebook or Instagram to show me your finished products!
Hello fellow crochet enthusiasts! As moms who share an unwavering passion for the art of crochet and a soft spot for all things witchy, we're thrilled to introduce you to our bewitching compilation of "32
Unearth the delightful Crochet Fox Lina Amigurumi pattern. A fun, hands-on venture for crochet hobbyists and woodland creature admirers.
Bible ABC's: V is for Vegetables Daniel, Shadrach, Meshack and Abed-Nego in Daniel 1:12 These lessons can be used without the alphabet theme. Consider these an update with new ideas and printables! This easy to make and use Flip Book has the color and black & white. The Spinner Wheel's are fun for kids and easy to prep. Add vegetable stickers for more fun. There is not much to find on vegetables, so there I included the picture to color and a picture with mazes . A crossword and word search are included and have the teacher's answer sheets and a vegetables color by number code. The first is a Reader Worksheet. The wording from the scripture is as easy to read as possible with sight words while keeping to the key points with easy to answer questions. The second is a fill-in-the-blank worksheet. Color and black & white are included for both. I designed the Trip Strip to be a cut & glue timeline. This one shown has lines for the students to write about each event. Or, they can write the scriptures. There is another worksheet without the writing space. These can easily be used for mixed age groups. Cut and glue according to directions. This is not included in the application pack. Click here to download. These Event Cards can be used as smaller visuals and they can be shuffled for the student to re-tell the events and lay them in order. The same full-page size visuals and pictures-to-color can be downloaded below. There are alphabet mazes and worksheets included. These are half-sheets and can be used in Interactive Notebooks. Click here to see a free video on how to make and use Interactive Notebooks. There is a set of 5 and 10 piece puzzles. Click here to download the lesson and application printables. There is a one-page foldable book in color and black and white. These pages can also be cut apart and used as flash cards to put the events in order. Click here to download. Click here to download the updated visuals. The file includes Daniel 1-3. All are not shown. (These are not included in the application pack.) Click here to download the pictures to color. (These are the same as the visuals but are black & white.) Click here to see other Old Testament lessons in the Bible ABC's series.
From his perseverance and overcoming physical obstacles to his range as an artist and innovative spirit, student also, I love teaching young artists about the life and art of Henri Matisse. This ye…
A lap blanket for a special friend. Created in corner to corner crochet; inspired by Marimekko designs. This post includes my original C2C graphghan.
