Posts in category arts and crafts

Every October, my kids start their fall collections: colorful leaves, acorns, chestnuts, seed pods, pinecones and the like. They all fill their pockets every time we …

One of our favorite outdoor activities is going for a walk in the woods. These easy to make binoculars are the perfect addition to a hike, …

Have you been enjoying our summer craft series? Then you definitely want to join us for next Thursday’s (cool) downtown family date night at The …

A little creativity and guidance from the pros can make one awesome homemade DIY book. Last May, the Bug used the Take and Make Book Kit from Yankee …

Sun Prints are one of my favorite summer projects to do with kids. They are super easy to do and make great use of all …

What a great night painting with The Painted Palette at the Maryland Zoo’s Penguin Coast! Participants in this Art + Nature Edventure sessions were treated to an …

Sure, reusing and recycling are in vogue now — but did you know artists were recycling materials to create art during medieval times? Join (cool) …

We seem to always have a giant collection of stickers that my kids refuse to get rid of — but that we actually never really …

Take the masterpiece (and the mess) outside with DIY sidewalk chalk paint. Another project I love because kids of all ages can paint. My kids …

Making bead necklaces has long been a favorite activity of my kids. Threading beads on to string is a great practice for fine motor and …