Goals of setting up a craft program usually include two things – you want people to show a genuine interest in your program and you want to spark creativity that leads to fulfillment and enjoyment by your students or residents. … Read More
Category Archives: Arts & Crafts
Memorial Day Mason Jars
Like most crafters, I have a slight obsession with mason jars. People love them because there are endless ways to decorate them and they can be used in so many ways… and what I really love is that I can … Read More
A Dandy DIY Flower Bouquet for Mother’s Day!
For anyone out there who thinks they can’t craft and need tons of spare time to do one, this project is for you! It combines DIY and upcycling an old t-shirt to make a beautiful flower bouquet. This craft is … Read More
Tricks and Tips to Tie Dye
Tie dye is such a great craft activity because you can experiment with so many different colors and patterns. There are different methods that you can use to get different techniques, but the most common is using string, rubber bands, … Read More
DIY Egg Carton Flower Wreath
There are so many fun DIY crafts you can make using recycled materials! One of our favorite upcycled crafts is this flower wreath using leftover egg cartons. This is perfect for the spring season. We love this activity also because … Read More
Cardboard Yarn Letter
It seems like decorative wood craft letters are all the rage right now and there are tons of projects where people paint them or wrap yarn around them. While creating a wreath, I wanted to add a “K” with yarn … Read More
Simple Burlap Bow
Burlap always adds a nice, rustic touch to a project. While there are many advanced and ornate things you can create with it, we want to show how to make a simple, yet adorable burlap bow that even young children … Read More
Diffusing Watercolor Masterpiece
This is the perfect art therapy project. Art therapy is a way of utilizing the creative process of art and also having a low barrier to entry. Art therapy can benefit a wide spectrum of disorders, diseases, and disabilities and can … Read More
DIY Glow Bugs Using Plastic Eggs
A fun craft to do with plastic eggs! Make DIY glow bugs with just a few materials. These are also pretty simple to put together. Once completed, they can be used for decoration of even a night light! Use leftover … Read More
How To Make An Easter Egg Snake
What are you supposed to do each year with all of your left over plastic Easter Eggs? Don’t throw them away, make Easter Egg Snakes! These little guys were so simple to make. Materials: Plastic Easter Eggs Elastic Cord Peel … Read More