Would you like to create your own coloring pages but just don’t know where to start? Or maybe you don’t think you are artistic enough? Here’s a tutorial for making your own mandala coloring pages using a FREE online app that is so easy a six-year-old can do it! » Read more...
Getting ready for going back to school means getting new clothes, new supplies, a new backpack… and then you have to label everything! Why not make it fun by creating custom ID tags using shrink plastic? Makes for a great activity for the kids and gets them in the mood for going back to school to show off their creations to their friends! » Read more...
Not sure how to store your stash of colored pencils (or pens) to keep them neat and portable? How about a custom-made binder! I don’t have time to write a full tutorial here today, but I wanted to share an idea I saw on the Coloring for All! Facebook group. The idea and pictures came from Marcie Wiseman (with her … » Read more…
Did you just learn about the new adult coloring movement? If you want to join in the fun but don’t know where to start, read on and I’ll help you navigate the world of coloring! » Read more...
Think you can’t draw, especially a 3D image? Think again! This is a super simple drawing technique to get a really cool 3D effect! And, in case you really don’t think you can do it, I’ve included one I created to use as a coloring page. » Read more...
Here’s another coloring page for you! It’s an abstract I titled Spaghetti & Meatballs. It was a fun experiment creating this entirely on the computer. Download the PDF and do a little stress-free coloring this evening. This one is pretty quick to complete! » Read more...
Puffy Paint (or Scribbles, or Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paint, or most other dimensional fabric paints) can be used for so much more than decorating a T-shirt! Household items, home decor, jewelry… and lots more! I’ve got over 70 ideas here and I’ve just scratched the surface. With all the colors available, you can jazz up just about anything you can think of! » Read more...
We were running around in circles today, so I thought we’d give you some concentric circles to color. I love the 3-D effect! White background or black background available for download. I couldn’t decide which I liked better, so you get both! » Read more...
Looking to get the kids out of the house? Send them outside to look for twigs and whirlygigs and then make these adorable dragonflies and butterflies with them! » Read more...
Fairy gardens are just so darn cute! Large or small, you and your kids can create a tiny world to spark their imagination. Plus, it gets kids outside and learning about plants! I’ve got two examples of fairy gardens we’ve made, including a fairy house from sticks, bark, and scraps, a sign, and a birdbath. I also include a list of the plants we used. » Read more...
