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Be the Artist: The Vibrant World of the Fauvists

July 19, 2021July 19, 2021Lisa Tate

A pair of artists first created their “wild beasts” in the early 1900s. Try this fauvism inspired DIY to make familiar heroes even wilder.

Be the Artist: The Beauty and Color of Batik Design

July 4, 2021July 3, 2021Lisa Tate

The wax dyeing method of batik is popular with artists around the globe. Create some designs from make-believe lands as well.

My First Craft-A-Long With Toft

June 30, 2021June 29, 2021Sarah Pinault

Once upon a time I was sane, and then I encountered Kerry Lord, Edward’s menagerie, and joined a whole new family of fellow crazy people; Toft addicts. Having mastered the art of the menagerie, and begun my adventures with miniatures, it seemed time to partake in something that I have avoided for years; the craft-a-long […]

Be the Artist: Making Nostalgic Memories with Ephemera

June 21, 2021June 20, 2021Lisa Tate

Ephemera is something created to be temporary. Use some of the these old paper items to create some memories from a another universe.

Be the Artist: The “Big Picture” of Diptychs and Triptychs

June 6, 2021June 5, 2021Lisa Tate

One idea behind diptychs and triptychs is to look closer at smaller parts of a big picture. Try it with supernatural tales and ghost stories.

Leaf’d Box Subscription Boxes and Education Kits: Follow-Up, Almost Three Months In

June 3, 2021June 2, 2021Jenny Bristol

See what we thought of the Leaf’s gardening subscription boxes after the plants had a chance to grow for a while.

Making All Things New With Cricut Maker

June 2, 2021June 1, 2021Sarah Pinault

GeekMom Sarah meets a familiar hobby in new ways with the Cricut Maker, and all things vinyl. Taking the next steps in the world of smart cutting machines, what will she cut next?

Be the Artist 2021 Is Coming to Enhance Your Artistic Word Power

May 29, 2021May 28, 2021Lisa Tate

This summer’s Be the Artist combines word power and art appreciation with some fantastic projects based on artistic terms and techniques.

2 Five-Minute Hair Accent Ideas Inspired by Warrior Women

May 24, 2021May 23, 2021Lisa Tate

Take on the world this summer with some easy clip-on hair accents inspired by Marvel’s Gamora and DC’s Mazikeen.

Make/Play/Watch/Read: The Humble Paper Airplane!

May 22, 2021May 21, 2021Evil Genius Mum

May 28 is the unofficial national day for the humble paper airplane. Soar high with our Make/Play/Watch/Read ideas any design.

Make an Easy Pool Noodle Monster Portal Craft

May 16, 2021May 15, 2021Lisa Tate

It’s almost summer and halfway to Halloween. Try this easy family craft that would be fun for both seasons.

Toft Minis: Everything is Cuter in Small Packages

May 11, 2021May 10, 2021Sarah Pinault

Continuing crochet adventures with British brand Toft, this time in miniature. Puppies and Geckos and Badgers, oh my!

Get Your Baking on with ‘Star Wars: Galactic Baking’ by Insight Editions

May 4, 2021Dakster Sullivan

May the Fourth be with you on this Star Wars Day of 2021. Today we look at Insight Editions’ latest baking book ‘Star Wars: Galactic Baking’!

Make an Easy Kid-Friendly Collage Inspired by Pixar’s ‘Soul’

May 2, 2021May 1, 2021Lisa Tate

In honor of Pixar’s ‘Soul’ winning Best Animated Feature of 2021, here is an easy collage celebrating its groovy, jazzy animation styles.

Preview of LEGO Products for the First Half of 2021

April 6, 2021April 5, 2021Jenny Bristol

Check out some of LEGO’s newest products for the first half of 2021.

Leaf’d Box Subscription Boxes and Education Kits: Perfect Garden Starters for Families

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021Jenny Bristol

The Leaf’d Box Subscription Boxes and Education Kits are a fun, packaged way to introduce edible gardening to your kids. It’s a perfect family activity.