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Create & DIY: T-Shirt Bag

Have an old t-shirt that you don't wear anymore, but just can't stand to part with? Give it new life as a upcycled bag!

Posted by [email protected] On Jun 24, 2020 at 11:35 AM

Draw It! Dragon

Grab a pencil and paper - it's time to Draw It! 📝 Our staff member Kristin shows how to draw a fierce dragon!

Show us your dragon in the comments and tell us what you'd like to draw next!

Posted by [email protected] On Jun 23, 2020 at 4:54 PM

Making Magic: Rainbow Paper Windchime

Rainbow Paper Windchime
by Tessy

Can you make a rainbow? Create rainbow paper and string it together in a homemade windchime to catch the summer breeze!

Thank you to The Science Kiddo for letting us share their rainbow paper craft.

Posted by [email protected] On Jun 22, 2020 at 10:10 AM

Create & DIY: Mythical Wine Glasses

Mythological Wine Glasses
With Stacy

We’re already half way through June and Summer of Imagination is in full swing - the perfect time to break out those plain old wine glasses and transform them into your own personalized wine glass set with this mythology and fantasy themed painting tutorial! For details on how to paint on wine glasses, click here; for details on curing the paint, click here.

Supplies:
- Wine glass (or any glassware of choice)
- Non-Toxic Acrylic Paint
- Paintbrushes (medium and small)
- Plate or Palette
- Paper and Sharpie
- Paper Towels

Below you’ll find the dragon design that I created. You’re welcome to use it to follow along!

Dragon Template

Want to expand for mythological wine set? No problem! Below designs I created to create a full mythological and fantasy set!

Cerberus:

Minotaur & Labyrinth: (Side A)

Minotaur & Labyrinth: (Side B)

Siren/Mermaid:

Unicorn:

Kraken:

Show us your mythical wine glasses in the comments below!

Posted by [email protected] On Jun 17, 2020 at 11:09 AM

Making Magic: Flying Dragons

Flying Dragons
by Jennifer

This dragon craft will have kids roaring and smiling and wanting their dragon to fly over and over again.

Supplies:
- Toilet Paper Roll
- Construction paper
- Glue
- Marker
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Ruler
- String or yarn
- Googly eyes (optional)

Posted by [email protected] On Jun 15, 2020 at 12:46 PM

Create & DIY: Mason Jar Luminaries

Mason Jar Luminaries
with Sara

Create a magical luminary to light up the summer nights!

Supplies:
- A mason jar (glass with smooth sides)
- Decorative filler gem stones
- A hot glue gun (with extra glue sticks)
- A battery-operated candle

This craft was inspired by Easy Mason Jar Luminaries from Dream a Little Bigger! Thank you to Allison for letting us share this craft with you today!

Visit www.dreamalittlebigger.com for more fun projects!

Show us your luminary in the comments!

Posted by [email protected] On Jun 10, 2020 at 9:10 AM

Making Magic (Kids' Craft): Papercraft Stegosaurus

with Tessy

Making Magic: Crafts for Kids

It's Making Magic Monday! Join us each Monday during the Summer of Imagination for a new kids' craft!

Can your stegosaurus run? Can it roar? Maybe not, but with Canon Creative Park we can make it roll!

Stegosaurus template and instructions available via Canon Creative Park at creativepark.canon.
Visit creativepark.canon and search "Elastic-powered Stegosaurus" to download the template and explore other fun crafts from Canon.

Posted by [email protected] On Jun 08, 2020 at 3:49 PM

Create & DIY for Adults: Sugar Scrub

Create & DIY for adults
DIY Sugar Scrubs
with Julie

Each Wednesday this summer we'll be sharing a new craft for adults!

This week DIY your own sugar scrub! Follow along for a basic sugar scrub how-to as well as mocha and peppermint-scented!

Basic Sugar Scrub Supplies:
- Sugar
- Olive oil
- Honey

Optional Ingredients:
- Coffee
- Cocoa powder
- Crushed Min
- Essential oils

Follow along with the video below!

Posted by [email protected] On Jun 04, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Draw It! T-Rex

Grab a pencil and paper - it's time to Draw It! 📝 Our staff member Kristin shows how to draw the king of the dinosaurs - a Tyrannosaurus Rex!

Show us your T-rex in the comments below and tell us what you'd like to draw next!

Posted by [email protected] On May 26, 2020 at 2:45 PM

Create It! DIY Watercolor (Part 2 - Tutorial)

How to Paint a Watercolor (Without Using Watercolors)
by Stacy

Library Assistant Stacy provides a tutorial on how to paint with your homemade watercolors! Follow along - or create your own painting - and show us your art in the comments!

Supplies:
- Thick paper
- Homemade watercolors (click here for the tutorial on how to make your own!)
- Clean water
- Paint brush, sponges or Q-tips
- Sharpies & fine-tip Sharpie or pen
- Table salt

Posted by [email protected] On May 21, 2020 at 8:49 AM

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