Last year, my kids and and I took on the Inktober drawing challenge. Here are some reasons I encourage all families to give it try. Read More
Do You Inktober? Here’s Why You – and Your Kids – Should!
15 Completely Random and Geeky Facts about Creepy Clocks
With “The House with a Clock in Its Walls” coming out this month, take a little “time” to explore some of pop culture’s creepier clocks. Read More
An Adventureland Reading List for Your Tropical Hideaway
The Jungle Cruise movie is a year away, but there are plenty of Adventureland inspired books and comics out there to easily keep intrepid jungle explorers of all ages entertained. Read More
Easy Forties-Themed Birthday Dinner for Teens
From Agent Carter to Glenn Miller, our Forties birthday dinner for our teen hit all the right notes. Read More
Be the Artist: Walt Disney and the Imagineers
Before the Disney Parks spread worldwide, before the massive mergers with Pixar, Marvel, ‘Star Wars’, and everything else, before the growth, the change, the “evolution,” and new faces in charge, there was simply an artist named Walt Disney who liked to dream big. Read More
Celebrating Lieutenant Uhura’s Style With Homemade Earrings
Nichelle Nichols is still greeting ‘Star Trek’ fans in her 80s. My DIY earrings celebrate the woman who first brought Lt. Uhura to life. Read More
Be the Artist: Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright referred to his beautiful window design as “light screens.” Make some small votives inspired by his windows. Read More
Weird and Wonderful Things We Found During a Summer at Home
Oh, the places you’ll go and things you can see, even when you don’t go anywhere at all. Read More
Be the Artist: The Box Bags of Enid Collins
Enid Collins created bright and simple box bags from a small town in Texas, and they soon became iconic examples of mid-century fashion design. What would she she design for a comic con today? Read More
20 Completely Random and Geeky Facts About Stop-Motion Animation
Tim Burton’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ turns 25 this year. Here are a few more fun facts about the art form of stop-motion filmmaking. Read More
Be the Artist: The Colorful Architecture of Antoni Gaudí
Create mosaic tributes to Antoni Gaudí’s colorful modernista style using old comics and other upcycled paper. Read More
Clear Out Those T-Shirt Drawers with Some Easy Summer Projects
These three kid friendly projects can help beat the summer afternoon boredom, while upcycling old t-shirts. Read More
Be the Artist: Beatrix Potter’s Natural World
The names “Beatrix Potter” and “Peter Rabbit” are nearly inseparable for those who love the worlds and characters she created, but this author, artist, and conservationist is also known for her knowledge and passion for something completely different: fungi. Read More
Young Readers Can Now Embrace ‘The Adventures of Hugman’
Groundbreaking LEGO artist Nathan Sawaya invites young readers to follow his “Hugman” on a new series of adventures. Read More
Be the Artist: Henry Ford’s Assembly Line Jewels
Henry Ford used assembly lines to make cars more obtainable for more people. These methods also unintentionally created a new type of “gem.” Read More
Bring Duckburg Adventures Home With ‘DuckTales Destination: Adventure’
Grab onto some ‘DuckTales’ this summer! The new DVD ‘Destination: Adventure!’ is out today with six new and two classic episodes. Read More
Be the Artist: The Incredible Edith Head
Costume designer Edith Head mixed art, magic, and camouflage to create some of Hollywood’s most glamorous designs. What would some Pixar characters look like with her touch? Read More
Be the Artist Returns for 2018 With an Eye for Design
Get ready to Be the Artist again this summer, and discover the art, design, and creativity behind everything from costumes to cars. Read More
Funny Felt Hats to Make and Wear with a Red Rubber Nose
Red Nose Day is May 24 combining comedy with a good cause. Make sure you’re properly attired with some funny hats. Read More
Make Entirely Too Silly Terry Gilliam-style DIY Cutouts
It took director Terry Gilliam more than 20 years to see his Don Quixote movie completed, but it only takes a few moments to make silly cutouts in his style. Read More
