with Abby & Violet Houston Violet and I are thrilled to share some hands-on ideas for getting little bursts of creative engagement into your daily …
Creative Summer Activities for Kids: Make a Mini Book with One Piece of Paper
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The Gift of Giving: Craft-Centered Programming for the Whole Community at the Cedar Falls Public Library
Written by Chelsea Rider – Reference Librarian, Cedar Falls Public Library I am not a “crafty” person. I have interest (and a shelf full of …
An Artist’s Story: The Origin of My “Seeing Color in the Garden” Daily Practice
by Lorene Edwards Forkner Anything that encourages us to slow down and pay attention is nourishing. I am an artist as well as a writer …
20 Spring Craft Project Ideas
Welcome to the season of renewal and creativity! With spring in full bloom, it’s the perfect time to indulge in some crafting fun. Whether you’re …
Make An Interactive Passover Haggadah for Kids
Are you looking for a unique way to engage children in the Passover Seder? Why not create a personalized Passover Haggadah in the form of …
Scrappy “Jellyfish” Inspired Party Decor – Crafting for All Ages
Inspired by jellyfish, unicorns, and pastel rainbows, my 4-year-old and I made hanging party decorations for her park birthday. With simple materials and steps, anyone …
An Artist’s Story with Missy Dunaway: The Journey
I bought my first sketchbook in 2006 as a first-year art student at Carnegie Mellon University. Students were required to work in a sketchbook throughout …
Handmade Secret Santa Gifts from the Creativebug Staff
This year, our Creativebug team decided to switch up our Secret Santa gift exchange from store-bought to handmade. While this change may have delayed our …
17 Hand-Crafted Valentine’s Day Gifts
As Valentine’s Day approaches, we invite you to embark on a journey of heartfelt expressions and artisanal wonders. In this curated collection, we unveil a …
DIY Bookmark Ideas from the Creativebug Staff
Celebrate your love of books with the Creativebug staff as they share their favorite DIY bookmark ideas. With bookmarks, you can explore all kinds of …