Made By Humans
One way that I like to challenge my creativity from time to time is to play with crafty leftovers, to take things from other projects or just items from my stash and see what I can do with them. It’s a great way to get into the process of creating and just play without caring […]
One of the things that is great about making for kids and adults alike is when you can get engaged in the process of creating more than just trying to get a thing done. I struggle with that, especially this time of year when the list of things I’d like to make is longer than […]
Paper folding and paper cutting — also known by the Japanese terms origami and kirigami — are big trends in crafting right now, and lots of beautiful paper crafting books are being published to promote these arts. Whether you’re new to the crafts like I am or a seasoned folding and cutting expert, these guides […]
I don’t know why it is that November is the month with all the challenges. I guess it started with NaNoWriMo, aka National Novel Writing Month. There’s also NaNoReadMo, started by Austin Kleon, which charges readers to share a novel they loved each day of the month. (There apparently also used to be a novel […]
It’s always fun to make your own craft supplies, whether for your kids or your own use. I’m still enjoying the homemade gesso I made a few months ago and need to make a new batch soon. I decided to try making some paint, not because we need more paint, but because it’s fun to […]
There’s a well-known quote attributed to Picasso that says all children are born artists, the trouble is keeping them that way when the grow up. These days, it’s also apparently a problem to keep them as artists as they are growing up. Because I’ve been thinking about creativity for moms, I’m also thinking about our […]
The best thing about Halloween is leftover candy, of course, but sometimes you want something a little more — or a little different — from just a candy bar stolen from your kid’s pumpkin bucket. Here’s a fun way to get the kids to hand over some of their loot and to get to eat […]