In the Spotlight
Art Therapy – Discover why artistic creativity feeds the mind and calms the soul.
Calligraphy – Tips and strategies for beautiful lettering techniques.
Candle Making – Candles are a nice decor addition to any room. They can, however, be pricey. These resources will show you how you can make your own and have control over the ingredients used.
Coloring & Doodling – There are plenty of pages to download and print for when you want to take a calming break.
Crochet – These tutorials, patterns, and techniques will help you to create hats, scarves, and much more.
Embroidery – Discover the tools, terms, and tutorials of embroidery.
Family Arts & Crafts – Fun and creative ideas and projects for kids, classrooms, and caregivers!
Journals & Scrapbooks – Creative ways to preserve your stories and memories.
Knitting – Resources for beginners and beyond, plus a selection of websites offering free patterns.
Macrame – The art of knotting creations was hot in the 1970s and gaining traction again!
Nature Crafts – Let the outdoors be the inspiration for your creativity.
Outdoor Decor – Discover how you can add an artistic theme to your outdoor spaces.
Paint-By-Number – The popular pastime of the 1950s is back and popularity is growing!
Pottery & Ceramics – All you need to know about the processes of the art, plenty of tips for those just starting out.
Sewing – Patterns, tips, tutorials and more for beginner and intermediate.
Tie-Dye – Tutorials, patterns, and supplies for the favorite summer craft – for anytime of the year!
Upcycling – Discover how you can bring new life to old things.
Watercolor Painting – Whether a beginner or a veteran watercolor artist, these websites should provide a good deal of inspiration.
Woodwork – Your guide to woodworking and carpentry.
Product Profiles
Crayola Creative Color Play – Infuse color into your holiday season with all new toys and activities for toddlers through tweens from Crayola.
Colorful Easter Eggs – What would Easter be without family egg decorating? That’s not something most people would even consider, according to a new survey from PAAS®, America’s favorite egg-decorating brand.
In the News
Make Do and Mend – Cost of living crisis sees revival of needlework.
Popsicle Stick With Art! Contest! – In partnership with the National Arts Education Association and parent, actor and arts advocate, Kyla Pratt, the online art contest is part of the brand’s ongoing commitment to help students across the nation stick with art.
smArt sketcher GO! – Flycatcher’s small but mighty smART sketcher® GO! empowers kids to draw like the smartest artist no matter where they are.
Diversity Through Creative Play – The Truly You! Character Creator™ set celebrates diversity and inclusion through play.
Bernina of America Launches New Podcast Sew & So– Each episode of Sew & So will feature a casual conversation with a special member of the sewing and quilting community. Each guest will have the opportunity to discuss how they fell in love with their art, what inspires their work and how they grow and connect with their community.
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Celebrate!
Scrapbook Day -National Scrapbook Day, celebrated on the first Saturday in May.
Children’s Craft Day – Celebrate children’s crafts on March 14.
Creativity Month – Explore your creativity during the month of January and beyond! Being creative in the first month of the year can set you up for success!
National Crochet Month – National Crochet Month is celebrated in March every year.
Sewing Month – National Sewing Month is the recognition of a creative form of self-expression that we celebrate in September, but enjoy all year.
National Quilting Day – On March 18, National Quilting Day, quiltmakers and their quilt-making abilities are honored.
Drawing Day – May 16 is drawing day and the perfect opportunity to express your inner creativity!
Nature Photography Day – June 15 is designated by the North American Nature Photography Association to promote the enjoyment of nature photography, and to explain how images are used to aedvance the cause of conservation and protect plants, wildlife, and landscapes, both locally and globally.
National Tattoo Day – Celebrate the art, history and culture of tattoos on July 17th!
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Clean Your Desk Day – The second Monday in January is the perfect opportunity to begin the new year on an organized note.
Home Living – Helpful tips and products for home living.
Enjoy! – Hobbies and collectibles for your leisure time.
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