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Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2024
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English
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Make gratitude a part of your daily art practice with artist and Faber Castell creative Mou Saha. Each day this month she'll share a prompt and technique focusing on the moments, people, and themes of her life for which she is the most thankful. You'll use ink and paint to make drawings, paintings, and hand-lettering to complete your spreads. Learning to take a moment out of your every day to visually express gratitude takes a bit of practice but...
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Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Our friends from Hello!Lucky stopped by the studio to show us their newest book, Be The Change, and to show how to make stickers using vinyl. Please be advised that this video originally appeared on Facebook live on March 8th, 2018 and the giveaway is now closed!
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Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
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In this class, Maggie shows you how to make adorable baby booties two ways--one with a keyhole opening that is perfect for beginners, and the other in a moccasin style that uses slightly more advanced techniques. Once you've mastered the knit and purl stitches, these booties are a fun way to learn new techniques like shaping and seaming. For new knitters, we recommend starting with Maggie's baby blanket and hat classes and then graduating to the bootie...
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Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
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When sewing garments, you'll encounter lots of curved edges -- like necklines and armholes -- that are cut on the bias. To keep these edges from stretching out while you sew them, it's a good idea to sew a line of stay stitching. This simple trick will ensure that your garment edges turn out perfectly crisp and neat every time.
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Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Lettering artist Jess Park shares her techniques for creating colorful watercolor script. You'll learn the basics of pen and brush lettering first, then pluck away at painting plants, stems, and flowers to create wreaths and laurels. From there, you'll expand your skills, learning how to create illustrations that live inside of a letter or word. By the end of the class, you'll have all the skills you need to fill your sentence with a sunset or your...
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Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
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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.
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Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
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. Sign up for a free trial and try it out for yourself!
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Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
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Artist and educator Courtney Cerruti has an enthusiasm for the postal system that is both abundant and contagious, and she demonstrates that you don't need elaborate materials or even perfect handwriting to spread joy through the mail. In this class, be inspired to make unique postcards, address envelopes decoratively, and try out wax seals. She shares her favorite materials, postal requirement guides, and an addressing template that creates tidy...
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Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
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This striped toddler sweater is a seamless quick knit, perfect any little boy or girl in the cold winter months. Use any colors you choose to make either a striped or solid version with a contrasting hem and cuff. Worked up in worsted weight yarn, the knitting will fly by quickly -- and best of all, there are no seams to sew up at the end. This sweater pattern is sized to fit 6-month-olds up to 3 or 4 year-olds.
14) Astro Origami
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Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Use text-weight paper and a few simple folds to construct an entire galaxy. In this class paper-crafter Faith Hale demonstrates three different structures: a spaceship, a planet, and a small star you'll make handfuls of. Try it now and discover which one is inflatable! With Faith's enthusiastic guidance and clear instructions, you'll make enough stars for your own milky way.
15) Tape 101
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Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Ever wondered why there are so many different types of tape? In this overview, mixed media artist Courtney Cerruti explains the characteristics of the most commonly available tapes--like masking, painter's, duct, double-sided, decorative washi, and glue dots--and demonstrates the best uses for each. You will learn which tape is best for taping papers, photos, card stock, and other mixed media, as well as fun ideas for using these common tapes in entirely...
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Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Artist, illustrator and educator Jon Stich encourages you to see everyday objects in a new light in this daily practice class. You'll sketch using gouache, brush pens, and graphite pencils. After establishing a familiarity with the tools, color-mixing, and finding shadows, you'll progress to illustrating objects from your day-to-day life. Jon Stich's technical guidance will help you to identify value and compositional elements, and by working daily...
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Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
To make this modern patchwork tote, Anna Maria combines elements of two traditional blocks - the Log Cabin and the Snowball. She creatively riffs on the essential elements of both to arrive at her Melting Snowball Tote, which is lined and interfaced. Anna Maria covers cutting instructions, how to construct the bag, add a pocket and comfortable straps, and assemble it all into a charming, oversized tote bag.
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Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Create your own linen and leather bag with the expert guidance of Elke Bergeron. Elke shows you how to sew a classic bucket bag, plus she shows you how to make a beautiful leather shoulder strap and a coordinating leather tassel. This class provides a foundation in basic sewing and leather-working skills, and results in a gorgeous handbag, perfect for year-round use.