Fun with Fiber
What are fiber arts? Fiber art (also known as textile art) is an art style that uses natural or synthetic fibers to create artwork. There are many ways you can use textiles to create works of art (and even art you [...]
Back-to-School DIY Ideas
With the back-to-school buzz in the air, spice up your school gear with a touch of YOU! Say goodbye to blending in and hello to wowing your pals with these quirky and simple DIY school supply ideas. Having supplies that speak to [...]
Where the Wild Things Are!
In honor of the birthday of Maurice Sendak on June 10th, I figured I would celebrate by highlighting one of my favorite books, Where the Wild Things Are! In 1963, Maurice Sendak wrote and Illustrated the book [...]
Zipper Braiding with Plastic Lace
Create a bracelet or lanyard using plastic lace! This tutorial teaches the zipper braid. Materials Needed 48" piece of plastic lace (Cut to 24" for a lanyard.) 24" piece of plastic lace (Cut to 12" for a lanyard.) [...]
Earth Day DIY: Wildflower Seed Bombs
It’s Earth Day! To celebrate, we wanted to share an awesome DIY project to help spread some springtime cheer. We’re going to be making wildflower seed bombs! These ‘bombs’ are packed with wildflower seeds that are native to Maryland. They help boost [...]
Spring Self-Care Ideas!
It’s finally spring!! And that means it’s time to do some personal spring cleaning and shake off that winter funk. One of the most important things for any time of year is doing a personal check-in! Sometimes, your personal well-being gets left [...]
ART JUNCTION: STEM Paper Glider
Materials Needed: Single sheet paper Ruler Pencil Tape Straw Scissors A LOT OF SPACE! Directions: Calling all future pilots! Looking at the image above, write down some hypotheses about whether this object [...]
Make Your Own Faux Stained Glass
Learn how to make your own faux stained glass at home using easy-to-find materials! Materials A sheet of plexiglass or glass (such as from an old picture frame) Paintbrush Black acrylic paint (for leading lines) Bottle of white [...]
DIY December
Take the time to learn a new craft or skill this December and make unique gifts for your friends and family! This post contains books, tips, and an art-centered activity to get you in the mood for being creative. *CCPL [...]
Self-Care Ideas
The end of the year is a stressful time for many reasons: travel, work deadlines, and holiday plans can stretch our brains to the limit! Here are some books available at CCPL to help take a moment for yourself. Relax with some [...]