Entries categorized as ‘Tutorials’
here are a few of my favorites from the Spark Center, in New Hambourg
Summer Camps
There’s still space available in some of our summer camps (for ages 6-12)—so be sure to register soon if you’re interested. We are still accepting registrations for the following weeks of camp:
Full-Day Camps
9am to 4pm daily for $175+GST/week, extended care available from 8:30-9am and 4-5pm for additional $2.50/half hour:
Jul 13 to 17: Drama Extravaganza – Develop confidence and creativity through the performing arts. Campers will learn the basics of improvisation, mask making and principles of theatre (sets, costumers, lighting, make-up). A performance on the last day allows emerging talent to shine!
Jul 27 to 31: Creative Blast from the Past – Get unplugged and explore creative pursuits from yesteryear. Sample activities: calligraphy, writing and performing radio plays, designing and hand sewing stuffed critters, embroidery, spool knitting, playing marbles, and singing folk songs.
Aug 24 to 28: Eco Explorers – Discover the natural wonders of New Hamburg and brainstorm how to make your neighbourhood a greener place. Sample activities: nature walks, sketching outdoors, making art from “trash,” and learning about cool environmental solutions like worm composting and eating local.
“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures..” Thornton Wilder
Contact asap to register — or visit their site for more information
P: 519-662-6600
www.thesparkcentre.com
251A Huron St.
New Hamburg, ON Canada N3A 1K2
Categories: classes
PomPom Yarn Flowers :: Domestifluff
Painted Flowers From Plastic Bottles
(photo via Martina-Craftyna, but no tutorial)
From what i can see, looking at the blue flower with orange polka dots, she used the mouth of the bottle as the center of the flower. each flower seems to be made following the same, but she has altered the cut style for each petal.
here is a possible tutorial to follow:
- Cut of tops and bottoms of bottles and make a clean edge.
- Divide into sections visually and cut from edge as far down as you can. Shape ‘petals’. Prime and let dry.
- Wrap wire around neck of bottle to create stems. (i would start wrapping about 2″ into the wire. when wrapped about four times, twist the 2″ that we left hanging over to the long wire, to add strength to the stem.) or use a cork to plug the mouth, and insert wire right into the cork.
- Make fine wire into three or four twisted pieces together, top each with small ‘found’ beads to create the stamins. Insert into cap area.
- Paint with acrylic paints and spray with acrylic varnish for longer lasting finish if for outdoors.
Categories: Tutorials · handmade · recycled art
Just in case you are looking for a crafty activity for the holiday, or are not starting the celebration until tomorrow (like us) i literally just stumbled across this fabric egg sewing lesson. Retro Mama’s site is beatuiful in fact with many more activities to try.. if you have the time.
Fabric Eggs :: Retro Mama
we have bits + pieces of upholstery fabric all over the house from a fabric samples book we rescued a few years ago… but we really havent made anything productive yet. This would be a great first timers project that even the kids can get into.
I have also added it to our ever growing list of fabulous tutorials (found across the top)
Categories: Tutorials · recycled holiday
The sun is shining… the weather is warmer… and i am feeling myself drawn to the yard. It needs a lot of cleanup, but it also could use a few special touches.
Light Fixture Vase :: diyideas.com
Old Heating Vent Rack :: diyideas.com
Tin Can Lanterns :: diyideas.com
i know i have posted about lanterns like this before, but these ones with colour strike my fancy this year. ooh if only more cans were painted this way still.
Fencing turned into a Trellis :: diyideas.com
Outdoor Chandellier :: diyideas.com
Flagman Table :: Instructables
Pizza Sauce Planters :: Happy Sleepy
This creative gardener even offers instructions on how to create your own wall garden. I’m on a personal mission to collect large cans, although i think mine will be the jumbo coffee cans, and i am going to leave them in their original colours. I like to mix it up
Refrigerator Storage :: RococoPop
i love this simple idea too. and take my word for it.. if the fridge still has a seal on it, things inside will stay relatively cool. Boy do i miss by old old fridge.
Categories: Tutorials · around the house · in the garden
i am done with winter. the snowbanks are too high, and my short little self can no longer see over them when im driving. makes me a little crazy. and its cold. i want the spring. i want the flowers. i want to wake up to the birds chirping.
Since its just not enough to will spring onto us…i think we will try to create ’spring’ inside the house, starting with these paper flowers.
Paper Flowers Tutorial :: Wendy Chung of Dozi Design via Craftershock
Fabric Flower Garland Tutorial :: Katye Terry (this is love forever) via Creature Comforts
other springy things to buy or be inspired by…
Bunny+Flower Pillow * Tweet Pillow
Paper Wreath * Stained Glass Butterflies
Spring Plates * Vinyl Bird Sticker
Nest Tea Towel * Peanut Bird Ornament
Mixed Pattern Pillow * Button Flowers
Categories: Tutorials · housewares · recycled art · shopping
Paint Your Own Tea Cup ::Apartment Therapy Re-Nest
Among many diy recycled crafts i fell in love with this one. first her illustrations are stunning. and fun. who whould have thought octopi would look so awesome on a tea set? and second i really didnt realize it was this simple.
tools: pebeo porcelain pen + paints
how: paint your designs. dry for 24 hours. then bake in oven at 300F
(more detailed instructions at Re-Nest from Apartment Therapy)
anyone know if glass reacts the same as porcelain? think i can paint on glass jars like this???
Categories: Tutorials · around the house · recycled holiday
