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Category: DIY

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Two Easy Kids’ Art Hacks for Lazy Fall Weekends

September 18, 2022September 17, 2022Lisa Tate

Are the lazy late summer (and early fall) weekends getting too lazy? Try this pair of easy art hacks to keep your creative muscles strong.

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Be the Artist: The Fanciful Worlds of Don Bluth

August 29, 2022August 28, 2022Lisa Tate

Don Bluth has created fantastic adventures inspired by classics he loved as a child. Use his style to recreate a favorite story you love.

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Awaken Your Inner Muse With an Easy ‘Xanadu’-Inspired DIY

August 23, 2022August 22, 2022Lisa Tate

Celebrate the colorful neon style of the early ’80s with this family-friendly and “A-Muse-ing” ‘Xanadu’-inspired project.

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Be the Artist: The Groundbreaking World of Jackie Ormes

August 16, 2022August 15, 2022Lisa Tate

Jackie Ormes was the first female African American to be nationally syndicated, and she used her characters to bring her own voice to life.

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Create Spooky Party Centerpiece for Summerween Fun

July 9, 2022July 8, 2022Lisa Tate

It is still summer party time, but fall and Halloween aren’t far behind. Get in the spirit of both with an easy “Summerween” centerpiece DIY.

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Make Some Themed Cupcakes This Summer With Wilton!

June 30, 2022June 29, 2022Jenny Bristol

Have a birthday party coming up, or just want to have a themed cake decorating party? Wilton’s got you covered.

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Give Your Old Family Pics a Glitzy ‘Elvis’ Makeover

June 11, 2022June 10, 2022Lisa Tate

Baz Luhrmann’s latest film, ‘Elvis,’ comes out this month. Celebrate his style with a family photo collage project.

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Printed and Painted: The Stream Set From Fat Dragon Games

May 29, 2022May 28, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth describes her experience with 3D printing and painting of the Stream Set from Fat Dragon Games.

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Get in “Toon” for the 2022 Be the Artist Series

May 28, 2022May 27, 2022Lisa Tate

It’s time once again for the family art “Be the Artist” summer series, and this year it’s going to be fully in “Toon!”

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A Toast to ‘Better Call Saul’ With a Zafiro Añejo Stopper Craft

May 22, 2022May 21, 2022Lisa Tate

A fictional tequila helped set the scenes of ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul.’ Here’s how to make your own souvenir bottle stopper.

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Printed and Painted: Tome of Portals From Props & Beyond

May 15, 2022May 26, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth 3D prints and paints the Tome of Portals from Props & Beyond.

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Give a Garden Ornament a Main Street Electrical Parade Makeover

May 8, 2022May 7, 2022Lisa Tate

Need to make a quick surprise gift for the summertime? Grab some paint for this inexpensive project inspired by a Main Street favorite.

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Before You Head to the Hardware Store, Read ‘Tools’

May 4, 2022May 3, 2022Jenny Bristol

Whether you’re a tool newbie or an experienced DIYer, ‘Tools” provides new things to learn.

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No Skill Required for a Meditative Experience ‘Drawing Trees’

May 3, 2022May 2, 2022Jenny Bristol

Grab this book, a pencil, and a quiet corner, and meditate on the shapes of nature.

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Easy Family Craft: ‘Moon Knight’-Inspired Suncatcher

May 1, 2022April 30, 2022Lisa Tate

Bring the sun and moon together with this easy, family-friendly suncatcher craft inspired by Marvel’s ‘Moon Knight.’

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Printed and Painted: Tower of Terror from Fat Dragon Games

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses 3D printing and painting the Tower of Terror from Fat Dragon Games.

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Make a Retro Tiki Lamp Votive for Springtime Fun

April 10, 2022April 9, 2022Lisa Tate

Spring fever is beckoning us all to enjoy the weather and relax a bit. Make a little mid-century tiki-style lamp to fit the mood.

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Make a Pop-Up Cube for an April Fool’s Day Surprise

April 1, 2022March 31, 2022Lisa Tate

Looking for a fun little prank for April Fools’ Day or any special occasion? Try out this “Pop-Up Box” idea.

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2022 Crafting Goals

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022Sarah Pinault

GeekMom Sarah completed some lofty crafting goals in 2021, so just what is planned for 2022? More crocheted animals of course!

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Make an Epic ‘Mad Max’-Style Vehicle From an Old Toy Car

March 18, 2022March 17, 2022Lisa Tate

Turn an old or cheap toy car into an epic ‘Road Warrior’-worthy model with a little paint, some odds and ends, and lots of imagination.

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