19
Nov
Of all the holiday trinkets and trappings I own, the handmade projects & scraps of homemade treasures collected over the years are the ones I most look...
Tag Archives: Art Projects
07
Nov
This morning on a walk with my dog, I realized it was probably the last day for leaves in our neighborhood. They’ve been incredibly glorious this year...
05
Nov
These pop-y halftone leaf and gourd collages offer a new way to look at highlights and shadows (through the eyes of a graphic designer) while celebrating a...
31
Oct
Do you know what a ghost looks like? Well, here's the secret that makes this naturally-lovely autumn art project eerily successful...NONE of us know for sure...! So...
23
Oct
Here comes Tom Turkey!
These mini Thanksgiving doodle pages offer a cornucopia of holiday-themed drawing opportunities, calming coloring entertainment and creative writing prompts....
05
Oct
A few years ago a friend and I stumbled upon the best curiosity shop. It was tucked into a little storefront on a quiet side street in...
03
Oct
October has finally arrived - with its rustling leaves, gleaming gourds, grinning pumpkins. and colorful calico corn. Our nights have suddenly become dark, damp, and chilly, and...
26
Aug
Dig into the recycling bin, save some plastic bits from the trash and grab a pile of that scrap paper you've been stashing away, because we're making...
12
Aug
Did you know that between mid-spring and late fall, Monarchs produce FOUR generations of butterflies? The last group of Monarch butterflies usually emerge in November. Instead of...
01
Aug
This lovely bison art uses an unexpected supply to create rich color and unique texture: coffee! In addition to a cultural introduction to the art of the Great...
16
Jul
As a graphic designer myself, I'm always looking for ways to translate the work of some of my favorites into art projects that will work well for...
05
Jul
Beyond creating art, there are so many ways to help kids develop an appreciation for art discovery, artists, and the gift of creative thinking. As a kid...