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 …
An Artist’s Story: The Origin of My “Seeing Color in the Garden” Daily Practice
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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 …
QuiltCon 2024 Recap with Blair Stocker
By Creativebug Artist Blair Stocker Quiltcon, the premiere show for modern quilting presented by the Modern Quilt Guild, was held in February in Raleigh, North …
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 …
An Appreciation of Black Art & Artists
Groovin’ High- Faith Ringgold 1986 Black art and artists have inspired me throughout my life. Through picture book illustrations I wondered over as a child, …
Cheater Fabric Hack for the Puff Quilt
When I saw Faith’s puff quilt, I knew I HAD to make one. All those squishy puffs were calling my name. But I was feeling …