Cool Pumpkins without Carving
Six great ways to decorate halloween pumpkins without carving them. Perfect for young kids or anyone who doesn’t like pumpkin guts.
Entries by Laurie
Charlotte Mini Maker Faire
Charlotte Mini Maker Faire at Discovery Place Science was amazing. Working together, we created art with over 10,000 stickers!
July Fourth DIYs
Few things symbolize summer more than July Fourth. For your celebration, step away from the screen and give your decorations an extra bang!
PROMPT
The McColl Center is having an Open Studio Saturday party to celebrate the opening of prompt, an exhibition of new installations by three Alumni Artists-in-Residence. We’ll be there too! Making things!
May Challenge – Tame the Chaos
The end of the school year tends to be full of chaos. Take some time to sit still, breathe, and focus on something calm. Then create with it!
Managing Mounds of Kids Artwork
Every parent has struggled with how to manage all the kids’ artwork that comes home from school. Here are some tips for dealing with it with ease and style.
#THE100DAYPROJECT
#THE100DAYPROJECT is a free and open project for anyone who is hungry to jump-start their creative practice, who is curious about being a part of a supportive, nurturing community that celebrates the process, and those who are busy busy busy (🙋🏻) and searching for a bite-sized way to nurture their creativity! Is this you? If […]
7 Tips for Perfect Spray Painting
Follow these 7 simple rules and you’ll have perfect spray paint projects every time.
Natural Easter Egg Dyes
Here’s a fun, easy variation on traditional Easter egg dyeing using natural, food-based dyes instead of synthetic dyes to achieve stunning colors.
Maker Spotlight: Molly Carroll
A couple of months ago when I didn’t have a charger at work and I had to charge my dead iPhone in a co-worker’s cube, I realized how addicted I was to my screen. Even though it wasn’t at my desk, I found myself reaching to check my phone every few minutes. I think that’s why Step Away from the Screen and Make Something resonates with me…