The team at Creativebug is surrounded by inspiration every day, but even the most prolific amongst us needs a jumpstart now and then. We asked members of our staff to share their go-to tips for finding creativity when the well has run dry. Their answers are as versatile as the artists themselves. Each day this month, members of our staff will be sharing their favorite ways to stoke the creative fires. Join us for a month of painting, drawing, journaling,...
Living a More Thankful Life is aboutmuch more than saying thanks. In this 30-day creativity series, the staff at Creativebug shares favorite ways of expressing gratitude, helping our community, loving our neighbors, and honoring past, present and future family traditions - all through crafting! Each day, we'll provide you with a new project idea or exercise that is easy, fast, fun, and will leave those around you feeling warm and fuzzy. Leave inspiring...
We had such a great time at our live creativity symposium, that we wanted to be sure all Creativebug members had access to this event.Produced in conjunction with the Craft Industry Alliance, the event was anchored by a gorgeous keynote from quilter and designer Anna Maria Horner. The amazing panelist of Creativebug artists - Rebecca Ringquist, e bond, Joy Ting and Lisa Solomon - gave stellar answers to some top-of-mind questions about how to spark...
There's a uniquely good feeling that accompanies making something to give away. Whether you're a knitter, crocheter, or general crafter, there are many places that could use your generous donations. In this class, staff artists from Creativebug talk through some of their very favorite projects they personally make for charitable crafting. Faith Hale talks you through three knit hat patterns and her favorite charities for gifting these toasty toppers....
Creativebug now offers a different type of content you can stream: artful meditation videos. Life moves too fast as it is; slow down and watch skilled artists as they deftly manipulate beautiful hues. Paint pouring is as soothing a craft as you can get. Watch this video and get all the satisfaction without any of the cleanup. This video is not a how-to, but a visual meditation on paint being poured. If you want to learn how to pour paint you can watch...
We're long-time fans of The 100 Day Project - now in it's eigth year - and made you a cheery checklist to download, print, and keep track of your progress. Click here for more info about The 100 Day Project, and click "PDF Download" for your free PDF. This page was made for you to be able to download the PDF but please be aware that there is no accompanying video.
Want to learn more about how to use Creativebug? This quick video will give you a tour of the site, along with some tips and tricks for finding classes, leaving comments and participating in our community galleries.
Part collage, part book art, part mixed media exploration, the Altered Books Daily Challenge uses simple skills like cutting, gluing, inking and painting to transform old texts into new and extraordinary works of art. Creativebug staff instructors Courtney Cerruti and Faith Hale are book lovers and paper fanatics. In this 28-part series, they share their favorite techniques for altering found books to create unique pieces of art. Once you learn how...
Tapping into creativity is a form of self-care and helps you stay calm and in the moment. Even though we may not be together as a group, it is so important that we stay creative and connected. You don't need to go far. There is a whole world of inspiration and art materials right inside the walls you live in. Join Courtney, Faith, and Twinkie in their own homes as they share 31 fun and accessible projects for all ages that the whole family can enjoy...
This special Valentine-themed class is taught by Creativebug founder, Jeanne, and her two children, Parker and Margot. In it, they present three ideas for gifts to make with kids that are sure to please all of their classmates at school, including a Cupid's arrow pencil holder, a bracelet made with a button and embroidery floss, and a personalized keychain using letter-block beads. Best of all, each of the projects are low-cost and easy to make, so...
Whether you have an established sketchbook practice or are looking for a creative jumpstart, making art in a book is an exciting and intriguing source of artful exploration. Join artists Courtney Cerruti and Faith Hale as they revisit their favorite Creativebug collaboration: the Altered Book Daily Challenge, in this jam-packed "sequel". And if you haven't seen their first class, have no fear- Courtney and Faith cover the basics, while giving you...
Creativebug now offers a different type of content you can stream: artful meditation videos. Watch our very first episode Calming Creations and get lost in over twenty minutes of inventive visuals and soothing sounds. Take a few minutes out of your day to center yourself with visions of brush strokes, doodles, patterns, and more. Be prepared to enter amindset of creativity, whether you embark on a project of your own or simply clear your mind to take...
Creativebug now offers a different type of content you can stream: artful meditation videos. Watch our second episodePainting Meditationsand get lost in artful brushstrokes and inky abstracts. Whether you let your mind wander as you watch skilled hands thoughtfully manipulate beautiful materials or you set an intention for your own creative practice of the day, you'll find yourself centered, soothed, and inspired.
Creativebug now offers a different type of content you can stream: artful meditation videos.You already know the soothing benefits of crafting something with your hands. In this third video in the series,you'll receive the therapeauticbenefits by proxy when you watch skilled Creativebug craftspeople iron, cut, sort and stitch fabric. Find yourself a peaceful location, press play, and relax.
This stunning zig-zag pillow will sharpen your cutting, sewing and patchwork skills. Liza patiently walks you through the step-by-step process of cutting parallelograms, with tips for accurate cutting and marking that will make the sewing process go smoothly. Each stripe sequence is created in a vertical row, then the rows are sewn together to create the striking chevron effect. Once you've practiced these skills on a pillow, you'll be ready to apply...
In this class, Kaffe and Liza work together to create a masterful medallion quilt in rich, warm tones. The quilt begins with a stunning medallion center that is comprised of English paper-pieced hexagon rings and hand-appliqued fussy-cut fabrics. From there, the quilt expands with several colorful borders--some patchworked, some solid--which come together to create a lush, harmonious effect. Throughout the making of this low-contrast quilt, Kaffe...
Due to popular demand, we are thrilled to present another Daily Drawing Challenge. For 29 days, we will release bite-sized drawing classes taken from the Creativebug archives. Taught by expert drawing instructors Molly Hatch and Heather Ross, you'll learn classic techniques for rendering everyday objects as well as opportunities to practice your blind contour skills. To see the full classes from which our Daily February Challenge originated, check...
Allison Silverstein shows you how to make easy pendant necklaces with leather cording.This video originally appeared on Facebook Live on August 11, 2016.