April Fun on Creativebug!
Make something beautiful this April! From gardening projects to quilts, there’s something for everyone!
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April 3 – Gather & Make: Four Garden Projects
You don’t have to be a plant expert or even have a garden to develop a relationship with the natural world around you. Gardener and artist Lorene Edwards Forkner shows you how to gather natural elements and make four unique craft projects inspired and driven by the seasons. This class includes how to construct a plant potted in mud and moss called a kokedama and how to suspend the brightness of citrus in a delicious salt mix. She then demonstrates two ways of reimagining botanicals, by inking imprints of herbs and leaves (even a humble weed can make a beautiful print) and threading flowers on string and wire to create a delicate, ephemeral arrangement. Capture the essence of the garden by bringing the seasons inside – there’s so much material in the world around you!
April 8 – Sew a Ruffled Pillow Cover
Add a pop of personality to any room by adding a decorative ruffled pillow. In this class, artist and sewist Faith Hale demonstrates how to make a custom size envelope-style pillow cover complete with a classic, romantic ruffle. Faith’s clear step-by-step instructions make this project excellent for both beginners and seasoned sewist looking for a creative refresh. Once completed, you’ll have a fun, handmade pillow in the fabric of your choosing.
April 10 – Add a Display Sleeve to a Quilt
Professional artist and quilter Heidi Parkes believes that until a quilt has a hanging sleeve, it isn’t truly finished. But even if you don’t have professional aspirations of showing your work in a gallery, adding a proper sleeve is crucial for ensuring your quilt hangs nicely on the wall. In this class, Heidi guides you step-by-step through the process of preparing your quilt for hanging. She demonstrates precise measuring techniques and proper ironing methods that will allow the quilt to lay flat when hung. Then, use a nearly-invisible ladder stitch to attaching the sleeve. By the end of the class, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to create a sturdy, professional-looking sleeve ensuring the quilt is supported properly for years to come.
April 15 – CB Mixtape: Trees
CbMixtapes are playlists made of specific bits taken from different classes and grouped together by a common theme. It’s a fun way to learn how one topic is approached by a variety of artists with different techniques, all rounded up in one curated mixtape.
Whether coniferous, deciduous, or evergreen, trees capture the imagination of artists everywhere. See how Creativebug painters and crafters develop and interpret the prompt to create a tree. If you’re feeling inspired, check out the full Daily Practice series of each artist below:
April 22 – Gee’s Bend Inspired Collage
Cutting squares out of misprints and print scraps from her own vibrant work, printmaker and book artist Sarah Matthews pays tribute to the quilters of Gee’s Bend, Alabama. Hailed as “some of the most miraculous works of modern art America has produced,” the quilting tradition of Gee’s Bend was created by a group of Black women and their ancestors. Sarah makes the half log cabin Inspired by Lucy Pettway‘s 1950’s “Housetop” quilt pattern, but as a paper artist, she of course makes her quilt blocks out of paper.
Printables – just click the link and print to create!
Seed Packs Paper Craft
Garden season is here – print out and create some cute seed packs to gift to a friend!
Celebrate Libraries Printable Bookmarks
Kay, the creator of these bookmarks, is a huge fan of her local library and suggests that you print your bookmarks on card stock so they last a bit longer.
Granny Square: Delightful Daisy
