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• Popsicle Stick Glitter Star

  

  This is a basic craft stick project, but making it super glittery makes it look really special. 1. I made a careful diagram on the board showing the four steps... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Snowy Landscape ATCs

  

  Some hole-punch paper circles can make some pretty “snowflakes” on a painted landscape. I like the bright white circles that really stand out against the colore... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Popsicle Stick Snowflake

  

  So it’s time for my annual holiday challenge. How do you help students make a special gift for their parents that is inexpensive, non-denominational, and can... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• How to Draw Rudolph

  

  There is something just too adorable about Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. I’ve tried to simplify him as much as possible, but want to add a friendly warning fo... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Make a Ducktape iPhone

  

  My Cardboard Craft kids loved making these pretend phones last week. Know what the early finishers did? Decided their phone had to have a charger, of course, an... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• How to Draw a Windy Snowman

  

  Snowman drawings don’t have to be small and boring. Make him (or her) much more interesting with close cropping and a few other special touches. Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• How to Draw the Grinch

  

  The Grinch’s very mischievous face is easy to draw if you break him down into steps. Here’s my step-by-step diagram, along with a free downloadable pdf, if... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Victorian Winter Town Mural

  

  I turned my Victorian Town Drawing project into a large mural for some winter coloring fun. This mural has 24 pages to color and measures 60″ x 28″... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Happy Thanksgiving Sign

  

  One of my favorite sites is Clipart.etc, which has thousands of old-fashioned images that you can download for free. I’ve used their letters before to make a... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Popsicle Picnic Table

  

  My love affair with popsicle sticks continues. This time I’ve found a way to use the mini sticks to make a picnic table. The best news? No cutting! Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• How to Make a Popsicle Table

  

  I first must give credit for this project to a site called DIY Family. It simply has the most amazing creations. Some are out of my league, but his table and... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Pipe Cleaner Turkey

  

  This would make a cute addition to any Thanksgiving table. The new multi-color pipecleaners from Creatology really make the projec, You can get all these... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Cardboard Treehouse

  

  I’ve been experimenting with more dimensional afterschool classes this school year, and am happy to report that my kids seem to love it. Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• How to Draw a Nutcracker PDF

  

  I’ve been experimenting with different formats for my “How to Draw” lessons, and would love some feedback from my readers. I can either post all the steps... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Sharpie Leaf on Mini Canvas

  

  One of my favorite combos is Sharpie Brush Markers and mini canvases. You just can’t beat the color and precision that you can get with these. 1. Follow my... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• How to Draw a Rooster

  

  This geometric approach to making a rooster worked well for a collage, so I recycled the idea for a painting. The half circle, square and triangles make it... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Scotch Tape ATC Card Trees

  

  All the supplies for these fall art trading cards actually came from my local Staples store. It seems they now stock this cool new Scotch Expressions masking... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• NEW! Thanksgiving Posters

  

  I am happy to add a brand new category of PDF products to my store – large scale Posters! These are designed specifically for busy parents and teachers like... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Layered Winter Landscape

  

  I found this project at www.artsonia.com, a wonderful source for creative ideas. 1. Each student draws three lines that tilt a little to each side on a... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Cliff Dwelling Landscape

  

  I found this landscape to be especially successful with boys, who generally love the idea of drawing their own fortresses with ladders, windows, etc. 1. Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING