How to Make Your Own Phenology Wheel for Your Nature Journal, Bullet Journal or Art Journal I'm always looking for easy but effective ways to get myself and my children out in nature, recording what we are experiencing together. So when I saw these posts from Lynn Seddon at Raising Little Shoots I was pretty excited to start a phenology wheel in 2019! The word Phenology according to the Merriam Webster dictionary means the study of cyclic and ...
Learning Resources - Kids
2019 Watercolor Bird Printable Calendar with Free Patterns to Paint
I've had so much fun over here creating a new calendar to brighten your day and I hope your year! This time, I thought it would be fun to focus on birds. Birds are so fun to paint (and surprisingly easy) to draw. All of the patterns are available in the Resource Library. If you don't already have a password, you can sign up HERE to get yours and then get started right away! If you don't have time to do a watercolor project right now (I get it) ...
Eight Christmas Cards for You To Watercolor! Free Printable Patterns and Step-by-Step Instructions Video Included
We have been busy over here creating Christmas cards for friends and loved ones. It's been so fun to bring in one of my favorite mediums: watercolor. It is such a fun medium to work with. I love that it dries quickly and that I can achieve beautiful results with just a little effort. I thought you might enjoy doing some too. So, I'm sharing eight with you! I did a post for each one (and even some videos) so I will just link to them below ...
Bird Watercolor Christmas Card Step-by-Step for Beginners with Free Pattern and Printable
Nothing says "I care" like a piece of hand painted artwork. And it is so easy to make something special that can be ready in time for the holidays. Watercolor is such a great medium because it's so versatile and dries quickly making it easy to get a whole stack of cards done in less than an hour. This is one of eight patterns I've made this year for YOU! All of the patterns are available in the Resource Library. If you don't already have a ...
St. Lucia Swedish Watercolor Christmas Card Step-by-Step for Beginners with Free Pattern and Printable
Nothing says "I care" like a piece of hand painted artwork. And it is so easy to make something special that can be ready in time for the holidays. Watercolor is such a great medium because it's so versatile and dries quickly making it easy to get a whole stack of cards done in less than an hour. This is one of eight patterns I've made this year for YOU! All of the patterns are available in the Resource Library. If you don't already have a ...
Dala Horse Swedish Watercolor Christmas Card Step-by-Step for Beginners with Free Pattern and Printable
Nothing says "I care" like a piece of hand painted artwork. And it is so easy to make something special that can be ready in time for the holidays. Watercolor is such a great medium because it's so versatile and dries quickly making it easy to get a whole stack of cards done in less than an hour. This is one of eight patterns I've made this year for YOU! All of the patterns are available in the Resource Library. If you don't already have a ...
Ornament Watercolor Christmas Card Step-by-Step for Beginners with Free Pattern and Printable
Nothing says "I care" like a piece of hand painted artwork. And it is so easy to make something special that can be ready in time for the holidays. Watercolor is such a great medium because it's so versatile and dries quickly making it easy to get a whole stack of cards done in less than an hour. This is one of eight patterns I've made this year for YOU! All of the patterns are available in the Resource Library. If you don't already have a ...
Wreath Watercolor Christmas Card Step-by-Step for Beginners with Free Pattern and Printable
Nothing says "I care" like a piece of hand painted artwork. And it is so easy to make something special that can be ready in time for the holidays. Watercolor is such a great medium because it's so versatile and dries quickly making it easy to get a whole stack of cards done in less than an hour. This is one of eight patterns I've made this year for YOU! All of the patterns are available in the Resource Library. If you don't already have a ...
Watercolor Basics – A Quick Supply Guide for Beginners
Are you thinking about trying your hand at Watercolor? I'm excited for you! Watercolor is one of my favorite mediums both for the ease of use and for the look of the finished product. You may have noticed that there are thousands of products out there to use and buy. It can be pretty overwhelming! My goal here today is to make it as easy as possible for you to get started and enjoy your process. I believe the best way to learn is to just jump ...
How to Start a Nature Journal – A Beginners Guide
So you want to start a Nature Journal? I'm happy for you! Keeping a nature journal is one of the best things you can do for yourself and those you love. We all know that there are significant benefits in keeping a journal - any journal. Benefits like better mental clarity, boosts in both confidence and emotional intelligence, self-discipline, more creativity, increased problem-solving skills, and on and on. And there are so many great ways ...
8 of The Best Online Art Classes for Creative Moms
There has never been a better time to improve your skill in your favorite art or craft. The internet is bulging with resources! The best part is, you can work on your art at your own pace when it is convenient for you. I love the freedom of finding a teaching style that works for me and going as slow or as fast as I want. Also, being able to rewind or pause when I am trying to master something is a game changer for me. Another huge plus is ...
Loose Parts – The Ultimate Learning Toys
Am I the only one who spends hours reading toy reviews and guides at Christmas or birthday time - determined to find the ultimate toy for my kids and my pocketbook? I'm always sure I'll find that perfect toy that will engage my kid's minds and bodies and make them magically want to leave their ever calling screens behind. Lately, I've found that I don't have to go far or spend much. In fact, some of the best toys of all time both for cognitive ...