Indigo has been used to dye textiles for thousands of years, traditionally using a fermented dye vat. Freshly harvested Japanese indigo, sometimes known as Dyer’s …
How to Crochet a Spider Web for Halloween
For the most haunted Halloween décor, use our free crochet spider web pattern to make your own spooky spider webs. They’re perfect accents for your …
Make a Paper Skeleton Puppet for Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos
This fun paper skeleton puppet for Halloween or El Dia De Los Muertos can be made quickly with a few extra supplies. Instead of sewing …
Developing Skills, Habits, and Community with Daily Practices
Creativebug daily practices provide an opportunity to build community in the virtual environment. The library programs are sustained through a month-long period, which allows participants …
DIY Baja Hoodie Pullover to Cardigan Transformation
Transforming your outdated Baja hoodie pullover sweater into a stylish cardigan with pockets is a fun and easy DIY project. By following these step-by-step instructions, …
Stories from Love Letter Quilt Top: A Daily Practice
Our August Daily Practice, Love Letter Quilt Top with Heidi Parkes, inspired and led us through quilting for someone we loved. As a community we …
Building New Skills and Creating Community
by Sarah Kuntz Jones, Adult Programming Coordinator, St. Louis County Library Patrons often ask for beginning painting or drawing classes, but with the limitations of …
Make Mooncake Boxes for Mid-Autumn Festival
Mooncakes are a rich Chinese pastry that you traditionally eat to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Their round shape represents the roundness and fullness of the …
Grab a Free Coloring Page and Celebrate Your Libraries
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and we here at Creativebug LOVE our libraries! To celebrate the value of libraries, we worked with artist Kay …
How to Use Quick Classes to Facilitate Public Library Programming
by Sarah Kuntz Jones, Adult Programming Coordinator, St. Louis County Library Craft programs are always a hit with public library patrons, but coming up with …