Two Easy Kids’ Art Hacks for Lazy Fall Weekends
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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Category: DIY
Be the Artist: The Fanciful Worlds of Don Bluth
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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