Creating a home that's nourishing, creative, and fun through crafts, kids activities, learning activities, and lots of family fun.
Have you seen examples of Henri Matisse's cut paper collages? They're fun and whimsical. And, they're easy to imitate. We decided to do a Valentine version in red and pink. We each made a Matisse inspired collage, perfect to display in ...
What do you do when it's too cold to go and play in the snow outside? You bring a little inside! When I originally planned this snow painting art activity, we were going to suit up in the winter gear and do some fun outdoor art. But thanks to the ...
I love to decorate with kid art. I know all parents say this, but I truly think my girls' artwork is the best in the world. And, while best could be disputed, what can't be disputed is that their art is more special to me than any other artwork I ...
You can never have too many ideas for turkey projects. Am I right? Get creative this Thanksgiving with these fun turkey art projects for kids. You'll get creative, have some fun, and create some cute Thanksgiving art. I love that these projects ...
There are so many examples of symmetry in nature, from the perfectly matched halves of a leaf down to the tiny perfectly symmetrical snowflake. One example that I find most beautiful is the butterfly. It was the perfect subject to use in this ...
I love art. I love doing it, I love seeing it, and I love thinking about it. And, that's how this monochromatic collage project came about. It all started when I was browsing Pinterest and stumbled across this blog post for cardboard ...
I just love making apple prints and every year we do some version of this quintessential fall project. Although my girls would be perfectly happy doing a traditional version of the project - apples prints with red or green paint - I wanted to do ...
One of my favorite ways to learn about famous artists is to do a project in the style of that artist. Recently, we learned a little bit about Henri Matisse. We looked at many examples of his work, especially the work he did in the final years of ...
What are some things that come to mind when you think of spring? I think of singing birds and butterflies. Pretty pastel flowers. Deep, long rainstorms giving every living thing a satisfying drink of water. Rainbows that show up after the rain is ...
Every time we get creative with Project: Around the World, I realize just how valuable it is. We learn a little, ask questions, wonder, and expand our world. And with the state of the world lately, we need to expand our world beyond our own ...
