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Feb 18, 2025
How to Make a Textured 3D Tree for Your Classroom or Art Show
Creating a large, textured tree is a beautiful, dynamic project that can be used year after year to create an immersi...
Feb 18, 2025
How to Make a Vibrant Paper Weaving: A Fun and Accessible Art Project for Kids
Create a vibrant paper weaving project with your students by combining bubble wrap printing and colorful weaving techniques! This engaging lesson strengthens fine motor skills, pattern recognition, and color theory while allowing kids to explore texture and contrast. Perfect for art teachers, homeschool parents, and adapted art classes, this hands-on activity is a fun and accessible way to teach weaving and mixed media art!
Feb 4, 2025
Stamp Your Wild Side: DIY Printmaking Art Project Inspired by Charley Harper
If you love bold, graphic designs and exploring art with kids, you won’t want to miss the ‘I Am Wild’ exhibit at the ...
Jan 28, 2025
Winter Themed Sensory & STEAM Art Projects for Kids
(click the video above for the full tutorial of how to make a snow storm in a jar)
Winter is the perfect season for...
Jan 3, 2025
My Most POPULAR Art Project for Kids: Northern Lights Lesson
Bring the magic of the Northern Lights into your classroom with this beloved art lesson for kids. Teachers and students worldwide have embraced this creative and accessible project, making it a favorite for winter-themed art.
Dec 2, 2024
DIY Eco-Friendly Holiday Décor: Cardboard Winter Villages and Giant Paper Bag Snowflakes
Looking for festive, budget-friendly holiday décor ideas? This season, skip the store-bought decorations and try maki...
Nov 25, 2024
Favorite Teacher Gifts That Support Small Businesses
Looking for the perfect teacher gifts this holiday season? Discover my top picks from small businesses like Illy Lilly Design Co, Oh So Jo Designs, and Quell, featuring stylish lanyards, festive earrings, and practical sketchbook cases and aprons that educators will love!
Nov 21, 2024
Best Art Supplies to Stock Your Child’s Quell Case: A Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect holiday gift to inspire your creative child? Fill a Quell Case with top art supplies—like travel watercolors, markers, and sketchbooks—so they can create art on the go, anytime inspiration strikes.
Nov 11, 2024
Glimmers & Gratitude: How to Capture Everyday Joy Through Art
Discover the joy of mindfulness this fall with the Glimmers and Gratitude Sketchbook project. Capture small, everyday moments of happiness through simple sketches and reflections to boost creativity, reduce stress, and cultivate a deeper sense of gratitude in your life.
Oct 16, 2024
Face Painting Tips for Beginners
Face painting can be a fun and rewarding skill to pick up, whether for classroom rewards, birthday parties, or community events. These five beginner-friendly tips will help you get started with confidence, from choosing simple designs to managing eager kids in line!
Oct 15, 2024
8 Engaging Halloween and Fall Art Projects for Children
Looking for fun and engaging fall art projects? Check out these 8 creative ideas perfect for both art teachers and parents! From interactive haunted houses to cozy autumn drawings, these projects will inspire kids to embrace the fall and Halloween spirit while learning new art techniques
Oct 3, 2024
There's a Ghost in This House Art Project
Discover a fun and sustainable Halloween art project perfect for classrooms and homes! Inspired by Oliver Jeffers’ book “There’s a Ghost in This House” and the viral “Thrifted Ghost Paintings” trend, this easy DIY lesson teaches students how to upcycle old book pages and frames into spooky, creative art. Perfect for art teachers and seasonal arts and crafts activities, this project brings imagination and sustainability together for a festive classroom experience.