Intergalactic Battle
Once upon a time in a land far away, the powers of Boring and Fun were at odds...
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Limb Pin DIY
Make your own limb pin using our Smarts + Crafts Sparkle Stash kit!
The Tin Skins
Introducing The Tin Skins, our new favorite punk metal band created from our Smarts + Crafts Metal Mash-Up Kit! Give it up for Alice Copper on bass, Katie Clang on drums and lead singer Patti Gold-Smith!
Sparkle Skull Ring DIY
Make your own sparkle skull ring using our Smarts + Crafts Sparkle Stash kit!
All About Colored Pencils
Colored pencils have lead made from pressed pigments. They can be used to draw fine lines, shade large areas, and create all different kinds of marks from crosshatching to stippling.
All About Color Blending
Try blending colors to create a spectrum of effects! Add white to make your color lighter, black to make it darker, or another color to create something entirely new. Color blending works with all kinds of materials, wet and dry! For more color blending ideas, check out the Kid Made Modern book!
Awesome Autumn Print-Making
Happy first day of Fall! New to print-making? Our Printmaking Kit makes it easy to jump in! Scroll through our ideas for awesome autumn scenes: flannel friend, basket of crisp apples or a crunchy pile of leaves!
Mary + Russel Wright
Mary and Russel Wright were a couple who worked as a team to form their home accessories design business. They designed dinnerware, furniture and other household products. They rethought how pottery was seen, using thick shiny glazes in beautiful earthy colors. Their goal was to make beautiful, useful, and affordable household pieces that were available to everyone.
Alexander Calder
Alexander Calder is known as the originator of the mobile, which are like giant drawings that move. He also used metal wire to make flat sculptures. One of his most beloved works is Calder’s Circus, a miniature theater piece he constructed of wire and a variety of found materials. What can you make simply using an assortment of wire?