Did you know that August is known as the peak season for butterflies? Butterflies are found all over the world and they range in many different shapes and sizes. Butterflies have their own unique patterns on top of their wings. Did you [...]
Make a cute bird feeder for the birds you see in your yard with the simple materials you have on hand. For those birds who do stay behind, food is hard to find in the colder seasons. They will be happy and [...]
As spring rolls in, lots of wild friends will be returning to your backyard! Two of the friends you might see are frogs and toads! These green friends can be indicators of environmental health, with their presence often meaning that the ecosystem [...]
Did You Know? That Play-Doh was invented in 1933 by McVicker as a wallpaper cleaner? In 1955, when the company was failing McVicker’s sister-in-law, a teacher saw a use for it in the classroom in place of modeling clay. Play-Doh originally [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.) [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
